Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...

February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro Histry Week by Carter G. Wo o d s o n in 1826. Dr. Woodson was c onc e r ne d that the contributions of Black Americans w...

The Lake Eufaula Association is excited to announc e the 5th Annual Green Run, happening Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF...

Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...

Seven-year-old Brynleigh Anderson is being celebrated as a hometown hero after her quick thinking and calm actions helped save her mother’s life during a medical emergency on Interstate 40 near Checot...

Jerry Fink never met a story he couldn’t write. For more than 50 years, he wrote them from the front lines of war zones to the bright lights of Las Vegas, from the smoking buildings of OKC to the quie...

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb., 2026 for voters in McIntosh County who reside in the Henryetta Public Schools District. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polling place located at the T...

On Monday, Feb. 2, the City of Eufaula approved its annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 as presented by Arledge & Associates. The financial report outlines the City’...

The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemora-tions,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and pres...

A winter storm sweeping across much of the United States over the weekend brought snow, sleet and bitter cold to McIntosh County, covering the community in a rare winter blanket and keeping crews busy...

The search is underway for the next Eufaula Public Schools superintendent. Eufaula school board members opened the search, in partnership with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, after Eufau...

The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...

McIntosh County Republicans met Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Eufaula VFW for a meeting featuring a presentation on large-scale solar development and an update on longterm city planning from Eufaula Mayor...

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the chamber office, marking the first official meeting led by new Executive Director Tim Turner. Turner...

Community members gathered Sunday, Jan. 18, at Mount Olive Star Missionary Baptist Church in Checotah for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance centered on faith, reflection, and shared responsibili...

McIntosh GOP has a meeting this Thursday, Jan 22nd and we have quite a lineup for you. Our main speaker will be NeAnne Clinton, founder of Garfield County Conservation Coalition -- she will be speakin...

Sulli Mariah Lee, author of the book Wees Are Kneak Moments and a member of the Eufaula High School Class of 1965, opened her presentation last Friday at the Eufaula Public Library by recalling a sent...

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calen...

In a three-minute council meeting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Eufaula City Council voted to direct the city manager to take no further action at this time regarding the annexation Longtown and ...

It’s been two years since Paws N Claws – Eufaula started their volunteer group to help pound pups find homes in McIntosh County and the surrounding areas. What started off as a small volunteer partner...