A Checotah couple running a daycare center out of their home pled not guilty on Dec. 10 to multiple counts of child abuse and other charges. On Dec. 15, Stephanie Smith, 38, filed for divorce from Jac...

A 57-year-old Checotah man died in a single- vehicle accident in Muskogee on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kenneth S. Fuget was killed when he was traveling north on S. 105th St. E. at about 4:30 a.m. when his ve...

MUSKOGEE – Samuel James King, age 25, of Indianola, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250...

SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 milli...

Downtown Eufaula was filled with holiday cheer and the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked treats as the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event, ...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has shared a revised timeline for the Main Street Improvement Project. The new estimated completion date is now the first week of January 2026. We know...

Dozens of McIntosh County kids were escorted on a Christmas shopping spree by law enforcement officers last week. In total, over 80 kids received a total of $30,000 worth of presents. Each purchased g...

The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office has released its latest report of unclaimed property, and the full list of names appears inside this week’s edition on page 3. Every year, millions of dollars in ...

The Elves of Texanna Toy Giveaway returned this past Sunday, Dec. 14, continuing a holiday tradition that has helped make Christmas brighter for local children and families. The event, organized by La...

Over the past month, residents and readers came together in a powerful show of community spirit for the annual Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive. Thanks to their generosity, hundreds of non-perishable food i...

Checotah High School will be destroying past graduate records. If you graduated in the school year 2020, you can pick up your high school records. You may call ahead at (918) 473-9100 to arrange picku...

“How Christmas Started and Surged” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, December 19 meeting of Friends of Eufaula Memorial library. How can Odin, the Norse God of wisdom, poetry, agricultu...

The Southeastern Oklahoma Board of REALTORS has always believed in the importance of giving back to the communities they serve. This commitment was once again demonstrated at the annual Christmas Part...

Craig and Chelsea Lewis experienced their worst nightmare when their dream home on Lake Eufaula was reduced to charred rubble just weeks before Christmas. “Overnight, it ended up being a total loss,” ...

In the Dec. 11 edition, the Indian Journal incorrectly wrote the headline Artesian Realty hosts toy giveaway. The headline should have read Elves of Texanna Toy Giveaway this Sunday. We apologize for ...

The Eufaula Chamber invites you to a magical evening on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6–8 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate, hot dogs, a hayride, and snap festive photos with Santa Claus and his reindeer. Bring the w...

Our group of ladies has worked all year to keep our shop full of handmade items that are unique and interesting. We really appreciate our shoppers, facebook followers, and all of the community support...

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive Monday, Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 17th Annual Feeding All Souls Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for any soul who needs to be fed. Church members from Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church will be cookin...

It’s Christmas time and it’s time for our party! We will be hosting whoever would like to come join us with food, laughter, (mostly board) games, and oh, did I mention food?? Eufaula VFW at 6:30 p.m. ...