What did the inspired Apostle Peter intend when he, in inspiration, penned 2 Peter 1:3? Too many calling themselves “Christians” of today seem to think he is mistaken. If everything pertaining to life...

Today through November 15, Casey’s General Store is hosting a round-up promotion to raise funds and awareness for Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, fa...

Remember Zacchaeus, the short, rich tax collector who climbed up a tree to see Jesus as he passed through town? Tax collectors were considered the worst sinners ever because they worked for the Roman ...

Veteran’s Day was established in 1919 to celebrate the end of World War I. The World War I Armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918, officially ending the war. It w...

Lake Eufaula Playhouse’s annual Christmas play is almost ready for showtime. This year LEP chose to bring “Miracle on 34th Street” to the citizens of McIntosh County. Performance dates will be 7 p.m.,...

Eufaula resident Greg Anderson is one of 11 new members named to the Board of Trustees of Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. The foundation is a statewide charitable organization that recognizes and ...

Fundraiser for outreach and ministry set A bingo, Indian taco and silent auction fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Eufaula Community Center. The silent auction begins at 4:30 p.m. follow...

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 ...

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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...

Former Oklahoma State Sen. Roger Ballenger (D-Okmulgee) died Sunday at age 69 after a battle with melanoma. A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Ballenger will be held at 2 p.m. Friday...