Felony Cases J ulia Bumgarner: trafficking in illegal drugs; maintaining place for keeping and/or selling controlled substance; possession of firearm in commission of a felony; knowingly concealing st...

WILBURTON – Twenty-six area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a two-day workshop at the Kiamichi Technology Center in Poteau sponsored by Eastern Oklahoma State College ...

On February 28, 1893 – Launching of USS Indiana (BB-1), first true battleship in U.S. Navy. USS Indiana (Battleship No. 1) was authorized in 1890 and commissioned five years later, she was a small bat...

Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans s...

Julia Laverne Bumgarner, 49, and Paul R. Dixon, 62, both of Eufaula, were arrested on drug trafficking and other charges at their residence on Feb. 15, according to court documents. At their initial c...

More than 150 attended the annual Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Friday. This year’s event was held at the Xtreme RV Resort Clubhouse and catered by I Smell Bacon restaurant. Several awards ...

MUSKOGEE - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Erickson Clay Ward, age 57, of Eufaula, was sentenced to 97 months imprisonment, and 4 years of super...

RENTIESVILLE – A representative of Hunter’s Home Living History Site, located in Park Hill, Cherokee County, will present a special program at Honey Springs at 1 p.m., March 2. Hunter’s Home is the on...

Rafael Torres, 35, who has been charged with kidnapping a wrecker driver in McIntosh County, was arraigned in district court on Feb. 19. Torres, of Oklahoma City, was arrested in Arkansas hours follow...

At a hearing by the McIntosh County Election Board on Feb. 19 it was determined that Todd Warren was not eligible to run for the Ward 2 council seat being vacated by incumbent Roger Barton at the end ...

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 34-year-old Marquise Ledon Fonville. The 34-year-old Tulsa man was charged Feb. 12 with shooting with intent to kill, burglary in the first degree, kidnappi...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is accepting nominations for awards to recognize individuals and organizations for their demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to child abus...

Black History Month The black experience during the Great Migration became an important theme in the artistic move known first as the New Negro Movement and later as the Harlem Renaissance. The Great ...

STILLWATER - The days of scooping peanut butter straight out of the jar with a spoon may be nearing an end. Researchers at the Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products C...

Eufaula Middle School student Joey Reiter was crowned Champion of Eufaula Schools District 2018-2019 Spelling Bee contest following competition held in the Middle School Gym on Feb. 20. Reiter and oth...

OKLAHOMA CITY - As a requirement under existing state law, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging current businesses manufacturing or selling food products infused with or conta...

STILLWATER - Beef jerky a staple in the salty snack realm across the country, and the United States Department of Agriculture requires specifics during production to ensure the dried beef is safe to c...

Betty Joan Hampton, who lived near Stidham, passed away on Feb. 10. A funeral service for the 72-year-old woman, known as “BJ,” was held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15 in Eufaula. At 6 a.m. on the day of ...

February is Black History Month. Fifth grade students in Christy Helms' Social Studies class at Eufaula Elementary school sat attentively at their desks, watching videos, listening to the teacher and ...

On February 21, 1846 – Sarah G. Bagley became the first female telegrapher, taking charge at the newly opened telegraph office in Lowell, Mass. 1903 – The cornerstone laid for U.S. Army War College in...