Work on the addition of a new wing to the McIntosh County Courthouse is progressing on schedule. The $6.2-million project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.

Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 18 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting will be held from 8 a...

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 18 Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Janelle McKnight said Friday. Absentee ballots are...

May 19-25 was EMS Week. As part of the celebration, McAlester Regional AirCare, which stations a helicopter at the site of the former Eufaula hospital, invited the public to pay a visit to their site ...

Q and A with Pastor J. I am angry at someone, and I can’t seem to get over it. Why should I? Everyone can relate to this question. When someone intentionally hurts you, our natural response is anger. ...

The Eufaula Memorial Library is ready for summer with many programs to keep you busy. Wednesday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m., we will have a plant swap in the Follansbee Room. You can bring a plant to leave ...

Lake Eufaula Christian Church Examples of people persevering through trials and being blessed for trusting the Almighty abound in the Bible. But examples closer to home and easier to understand abound...

Mega performer Carl Acuff Jr. is returning to the Plumb Theatre Saturday night, June 1, at 7 p.m., performing a tribute to Oklahoma Country Music great Merle Haggard. We know everyone loves the songs ...

The Eufaula Stories from the past 147 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 5, 1877 (Letters to editor after fire destroyed the Indian Journal office) Editor Journal I am happy to see The Journal is again on the ...

A boating accident claimed the life of a 25-year-old Indianola man on Lake Eufaula late Sunday night. Charles Gustafson was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Gust...

These two youngsters took a break from the heat on Memorial Day as they tested the city’s new splash pad.

On Friday, June 7 from 20 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Eufaula Canadian Tribal Town and the Veteran’s Administration will co-host an event to help all qualified veterans obtain benefits. The Claims event will t...

McIntosh County GOP is busy preparing for the primary elections on June 18 - we even have notaries on hand throughout the county if anyone needs an absentee ballot notarized. This service is available...

The fourth annual Eufaula Manor Father’s Day Car Show is set for Friday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No fees; winners get trophies. For details, call Andrea at 918-689-3211 or go to activities@eufa...

You are never too young nor too old to enjoy Eufaula’s newest entertainment venue, the splash pad located just north of the pavilion overlooking the cove and the lake. Seven-month-old Stetson took a c...

Kick off your summer with the Lake Eufaula Association’s Golden Eagle Poker Run on June 8. Participate by boat, bike, or car. The five highest hands payout. Each entry receives a free T-shirt sponsore...

Eufaula Summer Arts is a longstanding initiative of the Eufaula Area Arts Council beginning in the early 1990s and continues to enrich the lives of Eufaula ‘s youth by hosting celebrated Teaching Arti...

A flag ceremony was held at the VFW Post 8798 in honor of veterans who gave their lives for their country. Post Commander Elizabeth Carter issued the following statement: This Memorial Day, we come to...

“Don’t be ordinary. Make your life matter,” urges Roger Thompson The 95 graduates of Eufaula High School Class 2024 were honored in a ceremony at Paul Bell Field Friday. Counselor Amber Graham highlig...

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