Xtreme RV Resort will host two free musical events this weekend, June 5-6. The Friday event is a 6 p.m. pool party featuring local entertainer Janiece Vest. For folks who just want to listen to the mu...

Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s board vote to reject the associations’ plan with COVID-19 guidelines to restart high school activities beginning June 1 has put school superintendents...

When the Euchee (often spelled Yuchi) tribe made first contact with the European colonizers, the members were located in settlements in eastern Tennessee, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society....

June 8 - June 12 Monday, June 8: Beef tips with gravy; steamed rice; mixed vegetables; wheat roll; fresh fruit; milk Tuesday, June 9: Smothered chicken; seasoned mashed potatoes; seasoned peas; wheat ...

Clarence Baccus says a recent story headlined “Factions fight it out over who runs Vernon” was misleading. “This article gives a lot of misinformation. There are no factions in Vernon,” Baccus said. “...

Simple Simon’s Pizza will open at the former Northside Liquors store, 600 N. Main St., by August, according to J&H Foods, parent company of the food chain. Brandon and Chrystal Speir also have a Simpl...

Lake Eufaula Association is set to host its annual Golden Eagle Poker Run on Saturday, June 13. Along with the event is a Free Family Fun Day, Friday, June 12. “2020 has been quite a year so far,” sai...

University of Tulsa student-athletes will return to campus for training no earlier than July 6, TU associate athletic director Don Tomkalski announced during a media Zoom call with TU football coach P...

Voter registration deadline: June 5 Last day to request absentee ballot by mail: June 24 Early voting at courthouse: June 25, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 26, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 27, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Register...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will be giving away $3,000 in Checotah Bucks at Old Settlers Day this year, which has been rescheduled for June 27 with lots of fun and festivities scheduled throughou...

Two people from Kansas were injured Saturday when their boat exploded in the Eufaula Cove, according to the Marine Enforcement Division of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Ashley Jansson, 36, of Halstead,...

A 20-year-old McAlester man who is awaiting a July hearing on charges related to a series of vandaisms in Checotah in January has been arrested and charged with the robbery of a Dollar General store i...

When, and if, football resumes in the fall, fans will see a new addition to the high school stadium. Construction workers are erecting a new press box to replace the ancient structure where for decade...

Over the past few weeks we have been working hard to make sure everyone has a safe experience in the library. We are excited to say that soon the library will be reopening in a limited capacity. Curbs...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson said the veto of a bill restoring a sales tax exemption to the University Hospitals Authority and Trust will hurt Oklahoma’s efforts to impro...

The city won’t know until the Oklahoma Tax Commission releases its sales tax figures in a month or two what the financial impact of this past Memorial Day Weekend will be locally, but judging from the...

Felony Cases James Dewayne Conley-burglary in the 2nd degree Leslie Conley-burglary in the 2nd degree Summer Lynn Creekmore-unauthorized use of a vehicle Angelica Elizabeth Essary-child abuse Chelsy L...

STILLWATER – As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across the state, people must educate themselves about the symptoms and how to prevent the virus’ spread in their own homes, said Gina...

Eufaula High School 2020 Class President Chynne Ramsey led the parade of seniors through downtown Eufaula Tuesday, May 19. More than 70 graduating seniors were honored by the parade. A graduation cere...

WILBURTON – Eufaula resident Ty Weiher was among 240 Eastern Oklahoma State College students who earned their associate degree this year. Weiher’s degree was in Psychology/Sociology.