As the City of Eufaula steps into a new year, it also marks the beginning of a new chapter in public safety leadership. Corey Cantrell officially begins his first full year as Fire Chief of the Eufaul...

Thanks to Eufaula voters, big changes are coming to Eufaula school campuses, changes that will allow the district to continue to grow and provide quality education. Construction is now underway on the...

Friday, January 16, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the February 10 Henryetta School Board Special Election, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Kim Limb...

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first meeting for the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at noon at the Chamber office located 301 N. Main. Lunch will be donated by Watson’s Lakeside Beef...

City officials joined representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the project contractor on Jan. 9 to walk the Main Street construction corridor and review completed work as the...

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Tim Turner as its new executive director, a role he officially assumed on Jan. 1. “Tim brings fresh perspective and energy as the organization continu...

With a standing-roomonly crowd and almost two hours of discussion, the Eufaula City Council heard extensive public input Monday night on a proposal tied to the city’s comprehensive plan that would all...

A new historical marker was recently placed at Posey Park, a tribute to a man who rose to nationwide prominence in the late 1800s, early 1900s. Journalist, poet, public speaker, community activist, wa...

On New Year’s Day, State Parks across Oklahoma conduct First Day Hikes, welcoming families of all ages to come enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. 226 hikers and 21 furry friends gathe...

St. Paul’s Parish, 700 Forest Ave, Eufaula, will have its monthly food giveaway Friday, Jan. 9, from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. Just drive up and receive free groceries! Volunteers are always we...

Robyn and Randy Burris, two of Eufaula’s leading citizens who are shining examples of what it means to be community spirited, will be leaving in January for Sheridan, Ark., just south of Little Rock. ...

The year 2025 was an eventful one for Eufaula. Many local residents joined forces to help defeat the creation of a wind turbine farm in the county. The Muscogee Nation opened its Lake Eufaula Casino i...

Congress has allowed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which significantly lowered premiums for millions, to expire on December 31, 2025. There is no stopgap and no extension. While Washington ...

Dallas Allen Steele, 38, Checotah, has pled guilty to robbery with a weapon and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction. On Dec. 10, Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges sentenced...

SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 milli...

Downtown Eufaula was filled with holiday cheer and the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked treats as the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event, ...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has shared a revised timeline for the Main Street Improvement Project. The new estimated completion date is now the first week of January 2026. We know...

Dozens of McIntosh County kids were escorted on a Christmas shopping spree by law enforcement officers last week. In total, over 80 kids received a total of $30,000 worth of presents. Each purchased g...

The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office has released its latest report of unclaimed property, and the full list of names appears inside this week’s edition on page 3. Every year, millions of dollars in ...

The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado. Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilma...