With a surge in COVID-19 deaths since last week, Oklahoma now ranks 18th highest in the nation in the rate of coronavirus deaths. Taking population into account, deaths were highest in New York, with ...

For parents who would like some guidance in structuring their stay-at-home students’ school day, Eufaula Public Schools released the following suggestions for students in from Pre-kindergarten to 2nd ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval to Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) to issue emergency allotments to SNAP customers. This action is to address temporary f...

Distance Learning is now in effect in the Eufaula Public Schools. According to information released by the district, the schools have developed the following plan: • High school and middle school stud...

Commissioner of Health Gary Cox has issued a letter notifying county health departments that all COVID-19 testing centers and providers are to loosen requirements for Oklahomans to be tested. “The Sta...

Happy Wednesday everyone, even though the days are all running together and every day feels like Saturday. We, the Directors of Eufaula Area Arts Council, hope everyone is staying safe and healthy dur...

Oklahomans can still enjoy nature and stay connected to fellow outdoor adventurers by sharing their plant and wildlife encounters while practicing social distancing. The Virtual Spring BioBlitz!, host...

McIntosh County may be going through a coronavirus pandemic that is keeping everyone isolated, but it’s not keeping the Easter Bunny at bay as communities come together to give their children an egg h...

STILLWATER – Scammers never seem to miss an opportunity to take advantage of natural disasters and other major life disruptions. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception, Oklahoma State Un...

Felony Cases Justina Taylor Yargee: embezzlement Misdemeanor Cases Kurt Edward Henson: domestic abuse – assault and battery; possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Jerry Everett ...

We are now in the middle of Holy Week, reflecting on the last few days and hours of Jesus’ life. This week began with Palm Sunday as Jesus arrived in Jerusalem amidst waving palm branches and joyful s...

Lawmen never know what to expect when they approach a suspect. It could be a friendly encounter or one that turns deadly. Today, even a friendly encounter could turn lethal. COVID-19 can be a deadly d...

MUSKOGEE – Amid the Presidential directive to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on social distancing and the State of Oklahoma’s similar requirements, the Un...

It’s 10:30 a.m. and the morning show is still playing on the radio. MDR Jump, my station of choice, realized that many people weren’t awake for most of their show, so they extended it until eleven, ma...

The Choctaw removal history is a long one, with removals dating as far back as the 1790s and as recently as the 1950s. The Choctaw Nation uses the term “removals” instead of “Trail of Tears” to refer ...

For the June 30 Primary Elections the candidate filing period begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, said Janelle McKnight, Secretary of the McIntosh County Election Board. Filing will be from 8 a.m. to...

The Choctaw removal history is a long one, with removals dating as far back as the 1790s and as recently as the 1950s. The Choctaw Nation uses the term “removals” instead of “Trail of Tears” to refer ...

On March 16 Mayor James Duty, responding to the coronavirus pandemic, declared that a State of Emergency exists in Eufaula. That declaration was expanded on March 26 to include more restrictions throu...

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has forced the closure of schools, businesses, events and any other nonessential gatherings of people in our country and across the world. For many of us, bei...

The system of delivering school lunches by buses continues to evolve. Last week the meals were delivered daily, Monday through Friday, to students on the regular bus routes. As of Monday, April 6, mea...