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Community Calendar
Community Calendar, lifestyle, news
Community Calendar
December 17, 2025
To list a meeting or event in the Community Calendar: Please email all information to jerry@cookson.news, call 918-689-2191, or drop the information off at the Indian Journal office at 100 N. 2nd St. ...
LOST DOGS!
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LOST DOGS!
December 17, 2025
These fur friends, Brody and Hank, went missing off Hwy 9 West around Oak Grove Community Center. Please call 918-617-1876 if you know any information on their whereabouts.
Muscogee Nation celebration marks opening of Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
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Muscogee Nation celebration marks opening of Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
December 17, 2025
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McIntosh County District Court Report
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McIntosh County District Court Report
December 17, 2025
Felony Cases Frank-Nace, Coby: bringing contraband into jail/penal institution; falsely personate another to create liability; possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; obstruction...
U.S. Court of Appeals overturns Dan Kirby conviction
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U.S. Court of Appeals overturns Dan Kirby conviction
Girlfriend killed in motorcycle accident
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 17, 2025
The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado. Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilma...
Christmas classics shine in Eufaula’s lighted parade
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Christmas classics shine in Eufaula’s lighted parade
By SHAUNA BELYEU 
December 10, 2025
GENERAL MANAGER Main Street sparkled with holiday magic Saturday night as Eufaula kicked off the season with its annual Lighted Christmas Parade, drawing families downtown for an evening of twinkling ...
Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
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Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 10, 2025
The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting res...
Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
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Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
December 10, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
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Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
December 10, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetam...
Search begins for school superintendent
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Search begins for school superintendent
December 10, 2025
The search is now underway for a school superintendent replace Monty Guthrie, who announced at the Nov. 10 School Board meeting that he was retiring effective June 30, 2026. At Monday’s meeting the Bo...
School election filing period ends
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School election filing period ends
December 10, 2025
Just as the filing period ended for school board elections, Eufaula incumbent Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represented seat 2. The board will ap-The point someone to fill ...
Holiday Magic Fills the Eufaula Armory at Annual Christmas Trade Show
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Holiday Magic Fills the Eufaula Armory at Annual Christmas Trade Show
By MICHAEL BARNES 
December 10, 2025
The Eufaula Armory transformed into a joyful holiday playground on Saturday, Dec. 6, as families, vendors, and even one very friendly dog filled the space for the annual Heartland Bazaar. With aisles ...
EOSC receives $16 million donation
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EOSC receives $16 million donation
December 10, 2025
WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has received an unprecedented $16 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott through her foundation, Yield Giving. This donation marks the...
Asher announces for reelection
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Asher announces for reelection
December 10, 2025
I am running for reelection to the Eufaula Public School Board district 1 seat. Having served for eight years on the Board, I am excited about the progress our District has made. I look forward to the...
Artesian Realty hosts toy giveaway
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Artesian Realty hosts toy giveaway
December 10, 2025
Artesian Realty, 106 Selmon Rd., Eufaula, will host a toy giveaway on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Little Turtle Banquet Hall on old 69 highway north of Eufaula. Santa will be on hand ...
Driver killed after hitting deer
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Driver killed after hitting deer
December 10, 2025
An unidentified motorist was killed after striking a deer and then a second vehicle on SH 16 in Muskogee County Friday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, after the car struck the deer the vehi...
Sign up for VFW Christmas event
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Sign up for VFW Christmas event
December 10, 2025
The Eufaula VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary urges everyone to sign up early “so we will have plenty of goodies.” To sign up, ...
Popular historian will speak on start of Christmas
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Popular historian will speak on start of Christmas
By LENORE BECHTEL 
December 10, 2025
Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will present “How Christmas Started and Surged” at two local venues in one week. He will be the after- dinner speaker at the Eufaul...
Eufaula Area Arts celebrates with a Christmas Gathering
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Eufaula Area Arts celebrates with a Christmas Gathering
December 10, 2025
GLENNA MCBRIDE, DIRECTOR, EUFAULA AREA ARTS The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber...
Cookie Crawl Dec. 13
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Cookie Crawl Dec. 13
December 10, 2025
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers are invited to stop by participating Eufaula stores, enjoy homema...
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Locks of love
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Locks of love
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
February 11, 2026
Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...
Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 11, 2026
Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...
2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 11, 2026
February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro Histry Week by Carter G. Wo o d s o n in 1826. Dr. Woodson was c onc e r ne d that the contributions of Black Americans w...
Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
February 11, 2026
The Lake Eufaula Association is excited to announce the 5th Annual Green Run, happening Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-...
NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...
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