If this week’s backward paper seems to be coming out of left field, you’re probably right. In honor of International Left-Handers Day being celebrated worldwide, this week, this edition of The Eufaula...

The first day of classes in Eufaula begins today (Thursday, Aug. 14). There are an estimated 1,145 students enrolled for the 2025-26 school year, according to Superintendent Monty Grider. Almost all t...

A football season community kickoff parade followed by a pep rally will be held Friday, Aug. 15 and 6:30 p.m. The parade of players, cheerleaders and band will be up Main Street to Paul Bell Stadium w...

The annual McIntosh County Free Fair, hosted by the OSU Extension Center, will be held Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16 at the county fairgrounds in Eufaula. Exhibits will be on display Friday fr...

We all, of course, know in which hand we hold a pen, but how far does this bias extend throughout your body? Are you left-eared? Lefteyed? Here is a simple test you can apply to yourself. 1. Imagine t...

As you’ve already noticed, after thinking that there must have been some printing error with this edition of the Eufaula Indian Journal, this is a left-handed paper and was printed opposite of what yo...

Jason Alexander, actor Tim Allen, actor Duane Allman, guitarist Earl Anthony, bowler Nate Archibald, NBA player Aristotle, Greek philosopher Neil Armstrong, astronaut Dan Aykroyd, actor Cardi B, singe...

In Sunday’s sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Therese Starr reflected on the enduring rhythm of faith that pulses through Scripture and the Christian life. Drawing from Hebrews 11, she...

Tephanie Neill was born and raised in Eufaula. Two years ago the 1999 graduate of EHS cofounded Heritage Home Care, which provides a variety of services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, ho...

Graduates of the Eufaula High School Class of 1965 will get together from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept 12, at the Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main St. Graduates of the classes of ’64 and ’66 are...

When Lake Eufaula recently reached a stage of more than nine feet above normal, the flooding almost destroyed StoryWalk. StoryWalk is an attraction created by the library in the Eufaula Cove to encour...

A 64-year-old Checotah man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself in front of a woman and her two children. Randy Dwayne Stegall is charged with indecent exposure and performing a lewd act...

Darrell Ray Proctor, 59, was leaning against a car corral in the Walmart automotive area on Aug. 2 in when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a store employee, according to a Checotah police report....

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect Oklahoma’s right to secure its communities through immigration law enforcement. He and a coalition of 22 attorneys general are ...

The City of Eufaula held an open house at City Hall Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For two hours the public had an opportunity to take part in a meet-and-greet, where they were able to visit with City ...

Who would have dreamed back in the 1800s, when cotton field slaves hollered their grievances back and forth that their moans would grow into a new musical genre? One widely considered to be America’s ...

Tonya West has spent her life helping others. Now, she could use some help in her fight against multiple sclerosis. The 55-year-old native of Ada became a CLEET certified Peace Officer in January 2008...

The Eufaula City Council began Monday’s monthly meeting by honoring retired Eufaula Volunteer Fire Chief Chad French. City Manager Jacob Foos noted that French “served the Eufaula Volunteer Fire Depar...

City Hall will be closed all day on Wednesday, Aug. 13, so that City staff can participate in a full-day professional development training focused on strengthening communication, building teamwork and...

The Eufaula United Methodist Church, 251 Matthews Lane, is accepting applications for Mom’s Morning Out beginning on Aug. 20. This will be on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $25 and is o...