Dreams really do come true according to Debbie Brooks, the Education Coordinator with Adult Teen Challenge Freedom House, who had always wanted to meet Lisa Harper, a Christian, Bible educator and spe...

It’s time to pull out those famous family chili recipes and see if you have what it takes to win this year’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Ce...

Due to the overwhelming success of the Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday AFTERNOONS ONLY from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is in efforts to not interfere ...

Prom dreams don’t have to come with a price tag. The Ironhead PTO is rolling out the red carpet with its Prom Dress Boutique at Eufaula High School, giving every student a chance to find the perfect p...

Eufaula Public Schools will hold an election for parent members of the Johnson O’Malley Local Indian Education Committee on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula School Administ...

Seminole - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Operation Round Up Scholarship. This initiative is designed to financially support ...

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah, OK Rev. Samuel Cunningham, Pastor Sponsored by the Warrior School Restoration Organization Inc. Alma ...

The alliance of local Mvskoke (Creek) tribal churches is hosting a revival on February 22-25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. The center is located at 800 Birkes Road here in Eufaula. Services ...

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

PHOTOS | RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR

As communities across the nation observe Black History Month, the life and career of J.C. Watts stand as a powerful reminder of how leadership, conviction, and character can reshape expectations— and ...

Jerry Fink never met a story he couldn’t write. For more than 50 years, he wrote them from the front lines of war zones to the bright lights of Las Vegas, from the smoking buildings of OKC to the quie...

In small towns like Eufaula, stories matter. They help us remember who we are—and how far we’ve come. This Black History Month, The Eufaula Indian Journal is proud to share a five-part series honoring...

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb., 2026 for voters in McIntosh County who reside in the Henryetta Public Schools District. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polling place located at the T...

On Monday, Feb. 2, the City of Eufaula approved its annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 as presented by Arledge & Associates. The financial report outlines the City’...

The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemora-tions,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and pres...

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

MCALESTER — Forrest Lawson Mazey, the former head football coach at McAlester High School, has had the felony embezzlement charge related to his tenure with McAlester Public Schools dismissed, court r...

AAA crews are busy with extractions, towing, battery service and flat tires, as motorists face challenging conditions. AAA emergency roadside service demand in Oklahoma surged an astonishing 221% as l...

Who is ready to compete for the best tasting chili in McIntosh County? The 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Feb, 28 to benefit the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery. This year the chi...