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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 ...
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 lights and community cheer. This year’s theme of Christmas classics brought beloved holiday films to life with a colorful lineup of floats, festive music and costumed characters. From The Polar Expres...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
Sports
Neill/Lee to represent Oklahoma in All-American Bowl
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Neill/Lee to represent Oklahoma in All-American Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
Eufaula senior football players Blayden Neill and Peter Lee have been selected to represent Oklahoma on Team West at the All-American Bowl on December 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Both at...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
December 10, 2025
December 2025 Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity ...
Roland Rangers cage Checotah Wildcats 75-51
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Roland Rangers cage Checotah Wildcats 75-51
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
The Roland Rangers handed the Checotah Wildcats a 75-51 loss Friday night at the Checotah Event Center in a hard fought game. The loss drops Checotah to 0-2 on the season. Roland took advantage of the...
Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
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Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
In an offensive display that hasn’t been seen since Bradley Campbell was head coach at Eufaula, the Ironheads (1-0) rolled over Beggs 82-51 on senior night. Newly hired Eufaula head coach Grant Callis...
Lifestyle
November Middle School students of the month named
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November Middle School students of the month named
December 10, 2025
6th grade: Harper Campbell is the daughter of Kelley and Michael Campbell. Her favorite class is English, and her future plans are to become a pediatric surgeon. Ryan Bascue is the son of Cassi Bascue...
FLEAS November Meeting
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FLEAS November Meeting
December 10, 2025
The theme of the meeting was Thanksgiving and the decorations included vases of lovely flowers in fall colors. Some members, as an arts and crafts project, decorated pumpkins in October and these acce...
Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive
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Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive
December 3, 2025
Sports Editor Rodney Haltom continues his personal mission to help feed those in need during the upcoming holiday season in McIntosh County. He has launched a food drive, seeking canned or dry food th...
From the Archive: Eufaula Indian Journal
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From the Archive: Eufaula Indian Journal
December 3, 2025
143 YEARS AGO Wednesday, January 30, 1879 USEFUL AND SCIENTIFIC One hundred years ago not a pound of coal, not a cubic foot of illuminating gas had been burned in this country. No iron stoves were use...
Seasons change — gratitude shouldn’t!
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Seasons change — gratitude shouldn’t!
December 3, 2025
If your life feels a little unsettled right now, you’re not alone. Every one of us walks through shifting seasons, and some are harder to navigate than others. Gratitude is one of God’s gifts for navi...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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