Many Americans think of Memorial Day as a day off of work and an excuse to enjoy a long weekend marking the beginning of summer. But it is much more than just another holiday. Memorial Day is a day of...

Monday, June 1: Fried fish; buttered corn; green beans; wheat roll; assorted cookies; milk Tuesday, June 2: Pepper steak; stir fry steamed rice; seasoned carrots; cornbread; fresh apple; milk Wednesda...

Welcome to Lake Eufaula Christian Church. Our theme for 2020 is GROW: God Redirecting Our Ways. Sunday’s sermon from Pastor Jeremy Little was, 40 Days with Jesus: Final Preparation for the Ascension f...

This past week we celebrated the Ascension of Jesus, when he appeared to his disciples for the last time after his Resurrection, took them out to the top of a local hillside and was bodily raised up i...

After a hectic few weeks, the 57th Legislature has officially adjourned! We did leave open the possibility of coming back into session if a need arises; however, if we don’t come back by May 29, we wi...

Thank You The family of Jewell Marie Laman would like to thank each and everyone for their prayers, cards and beautiful flowers. We would also like to thank Eufaula Manor, Hunn-Black-Merritt Funeral H...

As Oklahoma government officials move our state into “Phase 2” of reopening after COVID-19, it is important for us to maintain safe practices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued rec...

What exactly is normal anymore? It is hard to imagine what the future will look like amidst the COVID-19 crisis and its long-term impact on everything from schools, workplaces, the public and our gene...

I have always been an outgoing child and for the most part I have continued to be a socially confident woman. I grew up believing the scriptures and Proverbs 18:24 states “A man (or woman) that hath f...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history. It has affected everyone differently and for some, stress and uncertainty may negatively impact their mental h...

With the shutdown of everything non-essential and social distancing becoming the new normal, one area of concern is voting. At the very heart of our democracy is the ability to vote. However, if we el...

Dear Editor, Good morning: I just wish to thank the Eufaula Business Community for the beautiful book I received yesterday. It is a great comfort as I go through this time of grief. Again, thank you f...

A major focus of the $9.2 million water system improvement project now underway is the replacement of old water lines. To date over 25,000 feet of water lines have been replaced, and approximately 35,...

Miracle cures As I was driving home from my office this week and listening to talk radio, the host kept talking about how if everyone took 50 milligrams of zinc each day we could wipe out COVID-19. It...

We are experiencing an epidemic of violence in our tribal communities: 80 percent of Native men and women experience violence, 34 percent of Native women experience sexual violence in their lifetimes,...

The Legislature met this past week for the first time since early April. While we took a break from meeting in person for a time, we continued to work from home throughout the past several weeks to se...

A mother means more than just “a child bearer or woman who performs the role of caring for a child.” Though a mother’s sole purpose becomes carrying and caring for a life that is completely dependent ...

Oklahomans are no strangers to severe weather. From one day to the next, we know Mother Nature can have a mind of her own, but springtime often delivers the worst storms of the year. It’s important to...

(Ed. Note: Tokyo native Manatsu Ueno is preparing to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a lot on her mind. Mana, as her fellow students call her, is in love with the natural world and was p...

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma reminds everyone that even as we begin moving toward resumption of normal lives, fraudsters will continue their sche...