The end of summer is upon us and is traditionally marked by the Labor Day weekend. This holiday weekend is a time for America to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans and enjoy the last few...

On Sept. 4 Texanna Road will be closed north of Ogden Corner to replace a 6-inch, 40-foot long, rusted out culvert, District 2 County Commissioner Monty Guthrie has announced. The road at that locatio...

A Drive Through Community Baby Shower will take place on Sept. 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Eufaula, 400 Foley. Participants who wish to take advantage of the program will need to r...

Organizers of the Vision Eufaula Wine & Art Festival are inviting artists of all ages, including kids 12 and under, to enter this year’s art competition. More than 30 adult artists have entered this y...

Fifty bands, including groups from seven states, will provide a rich showcase of “All the bands are great!” said Selby Minner, who has hosted the event for decades. Gates open at 4 p.m. each day. Seve...

If the school district received a grade for the start of the 2024-25 school year, it should be an “A.” Despite the usual confusion amid excitement of any new school year, Thursday’s launch was relativ...

A man and wife have been arrested on animal cruelty charges. Warrants for the arrest of Morgan Alayne Bateman, 39, Checotah, and Cody Donald Smith, Piru, Calif. were issued on Aug. 8. The couple turne...

Hanna man arrested A 67-year-old Hanna man has been arrested on an animal cruelty charge for allegedly beating a dog with a baseball bat. Jesse Paul Burcham was arrested at his residence on Aug. 12 af...

The Fall session of the Mvskoke Language Class will begin Sept. 14 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. The class will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A pot luck meal will be served. Every...

The 9th annual Mvskoke Spelling Bee competition, sponsored by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town, is set for Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. There ...

Ten years ago, Wayland Baptist Church decided it wanted to give back to the community to help families in need. Their humble little plan has succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. “It has grown ever s...

Classes for the 2024-25 school year were set to begin Thursday, Aug. 15, with a lot of new things enhancing the district. The Middle School gym has a new AC system and new fencing. The High School has...

Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash ...

A 49-year-old Checotah man was charged with violating the Oklahoma Antiterrorism Act and threatening to perform an act of violence. Guy Martin Adams was charged with the crimes on Aug. 5 after alleged...

Eufaula Area Arts Council held a Town Hall meeting on July 27 to help organize an important transition, following the pandemic and other events that have created a mandate for re-examination and how t...

The public had the opportunity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to peek behind the curtains to get a glimpse of the workday life of first responders. From drug sniffing K-9s, to drones; from jaws of life to medical...

Isiah Woodall is the proud owner of a new tricycle thanks to the Eufaula Memorial Library’s reading program. The trike was donated by VFW Auxiliary Post 8798.

Cook-off judges Eddie Hartwick and Robert Campbell had high praise for the 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days, and they weren’t just talking about the chefs but the whole hawg, the fans, the car show, the ar...

The annual National Night Out event will take place on Main Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, a nationwide event created to reduce crime and unite communities. This will be an evening f...

Candidates for offices in the Eufaula Indian Community may file on Aug. 5-9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EIC Center. For information call 918-617-7587.