Unofficial results are in from Saturday's primary election for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Officials results will be released on Friday at 5 p.m. Currently in the lead for Principal Chief is David Hi...

Oct. 31 began cold and overcast, but the clouds parted, the sun came out and the afternoon became a perfect day for trick-or-treaters who roamed the downtown streets from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Winner...

Eufaula Middle School teacher Erin Bridges has received a $500 award given to teachers by Arvest Bank in a four-state area. A total of 131 awards, totaling $65,500, are being given this year. Bridges,...

Native American Arts; tournaments Nov. 16 Dominoes, corn hole toss and horseshoe tournaments will be part of the Native American Arts & Crafts festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at th...

A bomb threat forced the closing of the McIntosh County Courthouse last week. The McIntosh County Sheriff's Department 911 Center received a report from an unidentified caller at about 8 a.m., Wednesd...

The weekend was a full one at Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center. Education Day was held on Nov. 1 with approximately 1,500 students coming from different schools across the state. Students,...

Current Series: SS: Romans; Worship Message: Ed Rodebush; Wed. Night: 1 Corinthians Welcome to Lake Eufaula Christian Church. We were blessed that Brother Ed Rodebush brought the message of Wrestling ...

An Oklahoma County district judge denied a request last week for a temporary injunction to stop the state’s new permitless gun carry laws from taking effect. That means the law went into effect on Fri...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Local and national experts say this year’s influenza season is arriving earlier than usual – and hitting hard. The time to be prepared is now. Annual flu predictions are based largely ...

The staff of The Eufaula Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced the first death caused by the flu in the state. The death occurred in Tulsa County in a patient who was 65 years of age and older. There have b...

Pomegranate is a deciduous (it sheds it leaves and hibernates) shrub that grows anywhere between 16 and 33 feet tall. It produces a bright red fruit that is categorically a berry. The skin is inedible...

The family of Dale Simmons would like to send an extended heartfelt thank you to the Eufaula Police Department, EMT and emergency services for their professionalism, generosity and the way took person...

On November 1,1620 – 41 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, anchored off Massachusetts, signed a compact calling for a “body politick.” 102 Pilgrims stepped ashore. They called themselves Saints and the ot...

A 46-year-old Rentiesville man who allegedly starved dozens of dogs pled not guilty to a cruelty to animals charge last week, Oct. 29, in McIntosh County District Court. Frederick Burkhalter was order...

WILBURTON – The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the inaugural Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 9 as part of the college’s homecoming festivities. The celeb...

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Felony Cases Spurr Houston Duvall: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; transporting opened container of beer (misd) Shandy Sharai Farrimond: possession of contraband (weapons/explo...

A McClain County jury in Purcell convicted Floyd Joseph Ball Jr., 34, on Oct. 22 of kidnapping and related charges. Earlier in the year, on Feb. 8, Ball entered a blind plea in McIntosh County Distric...