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McIntosh County Coalition warns about dangers of binge drinking this summer
July 31, 2024
As summer festivities heat up, Scott Welch with the McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community is issuing a critical reminder about the dangers of binge drinking. While the season is perfect fo...
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Texanna Lady Crafters news
July 31, 2024
Texanna Lady Crafters has many talented members who make items for their non-profit shop. The items sold are always handmade or repurposed items, thus making the selections unique and your shopping ex...
Whole Hawg by water and land
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Whole Hawg by water and land
July 31, 2024
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Courthouse flooded, forced to close Monday
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Courthouse flooded, forced to close Monday
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 24, 2024
A three-inch rainfall late Sunday and early Monday caused extensive damage inside the McIntosh County Courthouse, forcing the facility to close Monday. Servpro of McAlester began cleaning the courthou...
Whole Hawg Days begins with a new twist to the festival
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Whole Hawg Days begins with a new twist to the festival
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 24, 2024
Public has chance to judge for People’s Choice Twenty-six entries in this year’s Whole Hawg Days cookoff competition will be judged by two people who will determine the best pork butts, ribs and ham. ...
Eufaula Memorial Library celebrates 39th anniversary
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Eufaula Memorial Library celebrates 39th anniversary
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 24, 2024
Eufaulans have always taken great pride in its library, which was born after years of hard labor on the part of many citizens who saw value in literacy. Until it found a permanent home the library bou...
Update on 3 accused sex offenders
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Update on 3 accused sex offenders
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 24, 2024
Since alleged child pornographer Jackson Thurman Whitt, 27, of Russellville, Ark., was arrested on Jan. 24, he has been doing a lot of traveling. First stop was the McIntosh County jail, where he was ...
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Lemuel Ballard bound over for trial
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 24, 2024
A Eufaula man charged with beating his brother and girlfriend was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing on July 16. Lemuel Ray Ballard, 39, is charged with assault and battery with a da...
VFW Ballroom dedicated to Harold Haltom
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VFW Ballroom dedicated to Harold Haltom
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 24, 2024
July 16 was a day of mixed emotions at VFW Post 8798 – joy and sorrow as family, friends and comrades in arms gathered together at a ceremony dedicating the Post’s ballroom to the late Harold Halcom, ...
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Aug. 15, first day of 2024-25 school year
July 24, 2024
School days are just around the corner. The district released the following information regarding enrollment: “Parents/Guardians can now update the enrollment/submission forms for all RETURNING EPS st...
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County GOP News
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
July 24, 2024
We are excited to announce that the McIntosh GOP County Committee recently met and voted by unanimous acclamation to endorse Monty Grider for reelection of McIntosh County Commissioner, District #2! I...
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County sales tax income up from last year
July 24, 2024
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fro...
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Folds of Honor donations
July 24, 2024
Boomarang Diner is excited to partner with Folds of Honor this July to provide educational scholarships to the dependents of our military and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while on...
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EHS ’64 Reunion Sept. 20
July 24, 2024
EHS Class of 1964 will hold its 60th Reunion on Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Legacy on Main Street. An open invitation to 1963 and 1965 classes. Please contact all your old classmates and get the...
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VA holding free Veteran job and benefits fair July 30
July 24, 2024
WHAT: Veteran Employment & Resource Fair WHEN: Tuesday, July 30,10 a.m. ■ 4 p.m. WHERE: Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston St., Muskogee HOW: This event is free. No pre-registration is required. The up...
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AG’s office accepting applications for new sheriff office assistance grants
July 24, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma sheriffs can now pursue grant funding to bolster the services they provide to their counties, thanks to a new grant program administered by the Office of Attorney General Gent...
Stories from the past
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Stories from the past
July 24, 2024
A $500 dog was lost from Johnny Hill’s train near Eufaula last week, at least the owner of the black and tan told the baggage man so from whose charge the festive cur escaped. When he returned the emp...
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Make prayer your steering wheel, not your spare tire!
July 24, 2024
James, the brother of Jesus, wrote to Christians who were being tested in their faith by threats of persecution. His advice still applies to all whose faith is tested by suffering today. What should y...
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How can I know when God is telling me to do something?
July 24, 2024
I have a few ideas that I think can help you… Step 1 – You should pray. “Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8b. Seeking out God in prayer helps us understand if God ...
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Library News
By AMANDA GRANTHAM BRANCH MANAGER 
July 24, 2024
The Eufaula Memorial Library is temporarily closed for repairs and mold removal, but we have programs and library services at the Eufaula Community Center. While we are at the Community Center you can...
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First Baptist shreds note for its new Family Life Center
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First Baptist shreds note for its new Family Life Center
November 5, 2025
On Sunday, October 5 the First Baptist Church of Eufaula family shredded the mortgage note for its new Family Life Center. The building was completed in August of 2024 and was paid off just over a yea...
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Council appoints Advisory Committee
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 5, 2025
The Eufaula City Council on Monday appointed a ninemember Advisory Committee to held the Council develop its comprehensive plan for Eufaula’s future. The committee consists of two Council Members, two...
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Victim, suspect identified
November 5, 2025
The woman who was found dead near Council Hill on Oct. 28 has been identified as Traci Byrd, 53, of Hugo, according to the McIntosh County District Attorney’s office. The suspect has been identified a...
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Annual Local Flavor Event to be held on Nov 18
November 5, 2025
Under One Roof is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraising event, Local Flavor, to be held on Tuesday, November 18, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Sandbar Tavern, 24...
Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
By ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES 
November 5, 2025
In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during World War II. Burton was born June 25, 1924,...
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