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Buddies needed for Night to Shine – Eufaula!
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Buddies needed for Night to Shine – Eufaula!
January 7, 2026
One of the most important roles at Night to Shine is being a Buddy—a one-on-one companion for one of our Honored Guests. Buddies stay with their guest the entire evening, offering support, encourageme...
Monthly Free Food Giveaway Friday
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Monthly Free Food Giveaway Friday
January 7, 2026
St. Paul’s Parish, 700 Forest Ave, Eufaula, will have its monthly food giveaway Friday, Jan. 9, from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. Just drive up and receive free groceries! Volunteers are always we...
December warmth and drought punctuate 2025
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December warmth and drought punctuate 2025
By Gary McManus State Climatologist 
January 7, 2026
If moisture and cold weather topped your December weather Christmas list, you likely didn’t enjoy the lump of coal Mother Nature delivered instead. December 2025 finished as Oklahoma’s second driest a...
Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit
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Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit
By CLIFTON ADCOCK Clifton@readfrontier.com 
January 7, 2026
A federal judge on Dec. 19 ordered some of the nation’s largest poultry companies to pay for the cleanup of the Illinois River watershed and limit the amount of bird waste that can be applied to land ...
Eufaula City Council hears public input on possible feasibility study involving Longtown, Texanna Road
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Eufaula City Council hears public input on possible feasibility study involving Longtown, Texanna Road
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 7, 2026
With a standing-roomonly crowd and almost two hours of discussion, the Eufaula City Council heard extensive public input Monday night on a proposal tied to the city’s comprehensive plan that would allow staff to explore possible future growth options involving the Longtown and Texanna Road areas. Mayor James Hickman opened the discussion by emphasizing that the item before the council was not a vo...
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New marker honors Alexander Posey
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New marker honors Alexander Posey
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
January 7, 2026
A new historical marker was recently placed at Posey Park, a tribute to a man who rose to nationwide prominence in the late 1800s, early 1900s. Journalist, poet, public speaker, community activist, wa...
First Day Hike on Jan. 1 is a nationwide tradition
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First Day Hike on Jan. 1 is a nationwide tradition
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 7, 2026
On New Year’s Day, State Parks across Oklahoma conduct First Day Hikes, welcoming families of all ages to come enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. 226 hikers and 21 furry friends gathe...
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Monthly Free Food Giveaway Friday
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Monthly Free Food Giveaway Friday
January 7, 2026
St. Paul’s Parish, 700 Forest Ave, Eufaula, will have its monthly food giveaway Friday, Jan. 9, from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. Just drive up and receive free groceries! Volunteers are always we...
December warmth and drought punctuate 2025
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December warmth and drought punctuate 2025
By Gary McManus State Climatologist 
January 7, 2026
If moisture and cold weather topped your December weather Christmas list, you likely didn’t enjoy the lump of coal Mother Nature delivered instead. December 2025 finished as Oklahoma’s second driest a...
Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit
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Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit
By CLIFTON ADCOCK Clifton@readfrontier.com 
January 7, 2026
A federal judge on Dec. 19 ordered some of the nation’s largest poultry companies to pay for the cleanup of the Illinois River watershed and limit the amount of bird waste that can be applied to land ...
Oklahoma lawmaker will try again to slow state’s eviction timeline, which includes holidays
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Oklahoma lawmaker will try again to slow state’s eviction timeline, which includes holidays
By MADDY KEYES MADDY@READFRONTIER.COM 
January 7, 2026
Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, will try again to extend Oklahoma’s eviction timeline after Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a similar measure last legislative session. Kirt hopes to lessen the burden on cou...
Election calendar modernization law to take effect
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Election calendar modernization law to take effect
January 7, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law modernizing Oklahoma’s election calendar will affect elections beginning Jan. 1, 2026, bringing greater clarity, consistency and efficiency to when elections are held across ...
Attorney General: Only the DOC Director can refer prisoners for medical parole
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Attorney General: Only the DOC Director can refer prisoners for medical parole
By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH 
January 7, 2026
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board can’t sidestep the Department of Corrections in determining medical parole eligibility, the attorney general’s office decided last month. The Parole Board voted 4-...
Sports
No. 5 Oregon Ducks shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to win Orange Bowl
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No. 5 Oregon Ducks shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to win Orange Bowl
January 7, 2026
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up an Oregon touchdown, freshman Brandon Finney Jr. had three takeaways — two interceptions and a fumble recovery — and the fifth-seeded Ducks silenced No. 4 T...
Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
January 7, 2026
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Johna Bumgarner and R’reon Morrow. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction Your Cement Specialist
No. 10 Miami defeats No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in Cotton Bowl
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No. 10 Miami defeats No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in Cotton Bowl
January 7, 2026
Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohi...
No. 6 Ole Miss gets revenge over No. 3 Georgia 39-34 to win Sugar Bowl
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No. 6 Ole Miss gets revenge over No. 3 Georgia 39-34 to win Sugar Bowl
January 7, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put No. 6 Mississippi in front for good in a 3934 victory ...
Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal
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Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
January 7, 2026
Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal The transfer portal has changed college athletics forever. Coaches can now rebuild rosters overnight, fans track commitm...
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No. 1 Indiana dominates No. 9 Alabama 38-3 to win Rose Bowl
January 7, 2026
Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana’s defense thoroughly throttled and embarrassed Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38...
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Oklahoma can have clean water and good jobs
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Oklahoma can have clean water and good jobs
January 7, 2026
If I had to describe my main priority as your attorney general, it boils down to this: I fight every day to do what’s right for the people of Oklahoma. That holds true now more than ever in the fight ...
First official 400-class Elk sets new state record
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First official 400-class Elk sets new state record
January 7, 2026
For the first time, an Oklahoma-harvested elk has officially measured more than 400 inches and is now the new nontypical state record for the species in Oklahoma’s official Cy Curtis Awards Program. T...
Hunters can help Oklahoma’s hungry
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Hunters can help Oklahoma’s hungry
January 7, 2026
Hunters Against Hunger is a cooperative program with YOU, your local processor, and the Wildlife Department, that provides high-quality meals to Oklahoma’s hungry. How the program works: Hunters who l...
EODD offers help for those 60 and older
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EODD offers help for those 60 and older
January 7, 2026
If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counselling, legal help, caregiver services, or transportati...
The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County
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The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County
By Staff Reports 
December 31, 2025
Congress has allowed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which significantly lowered premiums for millions, to expire on December 31, 2025. There is no stopgap and no extension. While Washington ...
Eufaula decks the hall for inaugural holiday home tour
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Eufaula decks the hall for inaugural holiday home tour
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 24, 2025
The Lake Eufaula Association (LEA) celebrated a successful launch of its first-ever Christmas Home Tour on Thursday, Dec. 11, drawing close to a reported 100 participants for a festive afternoon explo...
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Buddies needed for Night to Shine – Eufaula!
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Buddies needed for Night to Shine – Eufaula!
January 7, 2026
One of the most important roles at Night to Shine is being a Buddy—a one-on-one companion for one of our Honored Guests. Buddies stay with their guest the entire evening, offering support, encourageme...
A vision of 2026
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A vision of 2026
January 7, 2026
Well if you are reading this then you survived the Christmas countdown of 2025 and all the holiday hoopla. Now it’s on to 2026 and what this year will hold for us. For some it comes with the excitemen...
Connecting kids to healthcare coverage
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Connecting kids to healthcare coverage
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
January 7, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – As 2026 begins, the topic of insurance affordability and what can be done to keep costs from going up is topof- mind. While much of that discussion will occur at the federal level and ...
Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma
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Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma
January 7, 2026
One of my favorite aspects of the Christmas season is how the spirit of Christ makes people just a little bit kinder. People look out for the welfare of their fellow man just that much more. Finding w...
MISSING PERSON
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MISSING PERSON
January 7, 2026
The Muskogee County Sheriff ’s Office is currently conducting a search for Erik Throne 2/2/1969. Erik was involved in a motor vehicle accident on December 14, 2025 at around 1500 hours. Witness report...
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