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Muscogee Nation celebration marks opening of Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
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Muscogee Nation celebration marks opening of Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
December 17, 2025
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...
Sweet Success at the Eufaula Chamber Cookie Crawl
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Sweet Success at the Eufaula Chamber Cookie Crawl
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 17, 2025
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, ...
Main Street project update
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Main Street project update
December 17, 2025
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...
Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas
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Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas
December 17, 2025
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...
Is your name on the list?
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Is your name on the list?
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 17, 2025
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 ...
U.S. Court of Appeals overturns Dan Kirby conviction
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U.S. Court of Appeals overturns Dan Kirby conviction
Girlfriend killed in motorcycle accident
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 17, 2025
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...
Christmas classics shine in Eufaula’s lighted parade
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Christmas classics shine in Eufaula’s lighted parade
By SHAUNA BELYEU 
December 10, 2025
GENERAL MANAGER Main Street sparkled with holiday magic Saturday night as Eufaula kicked off the season with its annual Lighted Christmas Parade, drawing families downtown for an evening of twinkling ...
Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
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Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 10, 2025
The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting res...
Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
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Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
December 10, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
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Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
December 10, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetam...
Search begins for school superintendent
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Search begins for school superintendent
December 10, 2025
The search is now underway for a school superintendent replace Monty Guthrie, who announced at the Nov. 10 School Board meeting that he was retiring effective June 30, 2026. At Monday’s meeting the Bo...
School election filing period ends
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School election filing period ends
December 10, 2025
Just as the filing period ended for school board elections, Eufaula incumbent Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represented seat 2. The board will ap-The point someone to fill ...
Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers
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Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
December 3, 2025
Former Chief of Police Andy Blizzard and Assoc. Chief of Police Justin Durrett were honored by Oklahoma State legislators and the City of Checotah last month during a Memorial Highway Dedication on No...
Greg Contreras honored with Pat Potts Visionary Award
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Greg Contreras honored with Pat Potts Visionary Award
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 3, 2025
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) has recognized one of McIntosh and Pittsburg County’s most steadfast champions for vulnerable youth. Greg Contreras, a 42-year veteran of the Youth Emergency...
Lake Eufaula Association announces first-ever Christmas Tour of Homes
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Lake Eufaula Association announces first-ever Christmas Tour of Homes
December 3, 2025
The Lake Eufaula Association is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, happening Thursday, December 11th from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This brand-new holiday event celebrates the beau...
Lights, Camera, Christmas! Eufaula parade to celebrate holiday movie magic
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Lights, Camera, Christmas! Eufaula parade to celebrate holiday movie magic
December 3, 2025
Eufaula’s annual Christmas Parade is rolling down Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., and this year’s theme promises a blockbuster of holiday cheer: “A Very Merry Movie-thon!” From festive floa...
The city asks you to join the conversation
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The city asks you to join the conversation
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 3, 2025
The City of Eufaula’s advisory committee is in the process of creating a comprehensive plan along with the help of Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm. This...
OK Foster Wishes faces critical shortage
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OK Foster Wishes faces critical shortage
December 3, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) through their project OK Foster Wishes is assisting Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) Holiday Hope program in an effort to provide suppor...
Let there be light!
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Let there be light!
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
November 26, 2025
Downtown Eufaula came alive Friday night as the community gathered for the annual Lights on Eufaula celebration, officially ushering in the Christmas season with bright lights, festive music, and home...
Local Flavor draws a packed crowd
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Local Flavor draws a packed crowd
By MICHAEL BARNES 
November 26, 2025
Sandbar Tavern was filled to capacity on Tuesday, Nov. 18 as supporters from across the county gathered for an evening of food, fellowship, and hometown generosity, all in support of Under One Roof, t...
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Elves of Texanna Toy Giveaway brings Christmas joy to local children
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Elves of Texanna Toy Giveaway brings Christmas joy to local children
December 17, 2025
The Elves of Texanna Toy Giveaway returned this past Sunday, Dec. 14, continuing a holiday tradition that has helped make Christmas brighter for local children and families. The event, organized by La...
Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive brings holiday cheer to local families
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Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive brings holiday cheer to local families
December 17, 2025
Over the past month, residents and readers came together in a powerful show of community spirit for the annual Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive. Thanks to their generosity, hundreds of non-perishable food i...
Past school records to be destroyed
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Past school records to be destroyed
December 17, 2025
Checotah High School will be destroying past graduate records. If you graduated in the school year 2020, you can pick up your high school records. You may call ahead at (918) 473-9100 to arrange picku...
Roger Thompson to keynote Friends’ event
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Roger Thompson to keynote Friends’ event
December 17, 2025
“How Christmas Started and Surged” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, December 19 meeting of Friends of Eufaula Memorial library. How can Odin, the Norse God of wisdom, poetry, agricultu...
SOAR gives back to God’s Helping Hands
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SOAR gives back to God’s Helping Hands
December 17, 2025
The Southeastern Oklahoma Board of REALTORS has always believed in the importance of giving back to the communities they serve. This commitment was once again demonstrated at the annual Christmas Part...
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