143 Years Ago Saturday, July 5, 1877 Professor pays IJ a visit The Journal office has been favored with a call from Professor J.F. Cook, L.L.D. President and professor of moral science and Greek, LaGr...

A thick cloud of dust engulfed two Caterpillar excavators as the heavy equipment pulled down the 121-year-old building at Main Street and Foley Avenue last week. The spectacular display took place Tue...

After hearing complaints about the city’s sign ordinance regulating when and how business signs may be displayed, the City Council on Monday called for a special meeting to be held at 5 p.m. Monday. C...

The 37th Annual Whole Hawg Days is set for Friday, July 30, and Saturday, July 31, with the two-day even being kicked off by the Eufaula Round Up Club Rodeo. The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday at...

Railroad buffs will appreciate a special appearance in McAlester next month of Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest locomotive. Union Pacific owns the humongous engine that travels the country as par...

Can you imagine how Jesus felt when he returned to Nazareth to teach in the synagogue and the people in his hometown refused to have faith in him? At first they were impressed by his words and deeds o...

Five Star Demolition from Oktaha has taken on the task of removing one of the century old landmarks from the downtown landscape, which partially collapsed shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 17. ...

Eufaula’s population grew over the 4th of July weekend as an estimated 10,000 visitors descended upon Lake Eufaula. Highways 69 and 9 looked like a boat parade on the highway as visitors pulled into t...

Eufaula Purple Heart veterans were recognized at the VFW last Thursday afternoon as the City of Eufaula completed the sign dedication ceremony, recognizing Eufaula as a Purple Heart City. The project ...

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Wagner, S.C., 18 July 1863. Entered service at: New Bedford, Mass. Birth: Norfolk, Va. Date of ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) released its legislative scorecard for the 1st Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature. The scorecard detailed lawmakers’ r...

STILLWATER – The nose knows. Even the slightest hint of a skunk’s presence can send pet owners scrambling to find a way to get rid of the scent. But it isn’t just the odor that is cause for concern. S...

McIntosh County Democratic Party July monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Jim Lucas Public Library in Checotah. Eufaula Indian Community Monthly meeting held at 6 p.m. on ...

Several guests enjoyed their time in the shade and in the water as they kayaked over the holiday weekend.

Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: 918-689-3342 Monday, July 12: Ham & beans; greens; cornbread; fruit crisp; milk Tuesday, July 13: Chicken tetrazzini; buttered corn; garlic bread; tropical fruit...

Lynn Newton announced prizewinners during the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce Bingo that was played inside the Eufaula High School cafeteria on Saturday afternoon.

Pastor Jeremy Little invites and welcomes you to join us at Lake Eufaula Christian Church. On the 4th of July, our full-house received beautiful patriotic music and recognition of our veterans. This w...

On July 8, 1760 – The Battle of Restigouche, a naval battle fought during the French and Indian War on the Restigouche River between the British Royal Navy and the small flotilla of vessels of the Fre...

FLEAS met on June 22 at the Eufaula VFW Headquarters. President Joy Hamilton presided over the meeting. It was a beautiful sunny day. Gaydawn Fuhr read the Thought For The Day. Our Hostesses Beverly H...

Children had a chance to cool off with day passes to the waterslides that were set up Saturday afternoon at the Eufaula High School parking lot.