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Saint Francis Health System expands in Eufaula
March 4, 2026
Saint Francis Health System is proud to expand in Eufaula, working to bring emergency services back to the community. The health system is preparing an existing building near the former hospital site ...
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EHS goes Hollywood
March 4, 2026
Eufaula High School Presents “EHS Goes Hollywood” Drama Awards Banquet and Murder Mystery featuring virtual keynote speaker Don Zolidis The Eufaula High School Speech and Drama Department is rolling o...
Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
March 4, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 4, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
By AMIE CATO-REMER COURTESY 
March 4, 2026
After nearly two weeks on the run that included a reported kidnapping and a multi-county search, escaped inmate Robey L. Butler was captured Monday morning near Keota, bringing a tense manhunt to a safe conclusion. According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC), Butler, 36, was taken into custody at around 9:25 a.m. March 2, 12 days after he unlawfully walked away from the Jackie Brann...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
March 4, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
March 4, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
March 4, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 4, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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City invests in firefighter safety with new protective gear
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
March 4, 2026
The Eufaula Fire Department is better equipped to protect both firefighters and the community following a $147,000 investment approved by the Eufaula City Council in August for critical gear and equip...
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March 4, 2026
While you’re waiting
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While you’re waiting
March 4, 2026
While you’re waiting for the perfect opportunity, what opportunities are passing you by? While you’re waiting for the perfect time, is life passing you by because they say time waits for no man? What ...
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The Ragland Family Education Foundation $20,000 STEM Scholarship for Oklahoma College Students
March 4, 2026
Deadline March 15 Oklahoma City – There is still time for Oklahoma students to apply for the Ragland Family Education Foundation’s scholarship of $20,000. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2026. The ...
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Spiro Bulldogs top Checotah Lady Wildcats on Senior Night
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Spiro Bulldogs top Checotah Lady Wildcats on Senior Night
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 25, 2026
The Spiro Lady Bulldogs (18-5) defeated the Checotah Lady Wildcats 55-37 on Senior Night at the Checotah Event Center. Both teams came out playing physically and with aggression. Checotah traded baske...
Sallisaw Central Tigers claw past Lady Ironheads 50-34
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Sallisaw Central Tigers claw past Lady Ironheads 50-34
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 25, 2026
The Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers defeated the Eufaula Lady Ironheads Monday night 50-34. The Lady Tigers quickly proved their dominance as they outscored Eufaula 15-6 to end the first period. The Lady...
Eufaula running back Peter Lee signs letter of intent
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Eufaula running back Peter Lee signs letter of intent
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 25, 2026
Eufaula running back Peter Lee signed his letter of intent to play college football at the University of Dubuque in Iowa. Peter Lee’s legacy is defined by resilience, loyalty, and leadership. After mi...
Hall of Fame Class
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Hall of Fame Class
February 25, 2026
Tom Miner 1950 graduate of Checotah High School Three Sport Athlete-Football, Basketball and Baseball Oklahoma All-State in 1950 Tight End and Kicker for University of Tulsa Assistant coach at Univers...
Iva Dell Towery Kindred
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Iva Dell Towery Kindred
February 25, 2026
1946 graduate of Checotah High School Guard on the 1946 state Championship team Oklahoma All-State Guard 1946 Oklahoma All Decades 1st team 1940-1950 Attended Connors State College on a basketball sch...
Mitch Myers
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Mitch Myers
February 25, 2026
43 years of clock keeping for Wildcat basketball 43 years of clock keeping for Wildcat football Historian of Checotah Athletics Checotah graduate of 1971 Taught Chemistry and Physics at Checotah High ...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
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Texanna Lady Crafters
By Shauna 
February 27, 2026
The Texana Lady Crafters are more than a shop. They are a dedicated group of volunteers who pour their time and talent into handcrafted treasures, including baby quilts, handbags, wreaths, floral arra...
Free tax preparation available
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Free tax preparation available
February 25, 2026
Free tax preparation service is being offered by the AARP Foundation beginning Feb. 14 and continuing through April 11. The service will be available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula C...
Kay Foley Presentation Report
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Kay Foley Presentation Report
February 25, 2026
Last Friday afternoon, Kay Foley gave a presentation in the Follansbee Room at the Eufaula Memorial Library, offering a thoughtful look at local history through family stories and reflections on the p...
Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry continues operations
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Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry continues operations
February 25, 2026
Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours but continues its operations to help those in need in the McIntosh County area. Monday through Friday from 1 p...
Senior Center menu
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Senior Center menu
February 25, 2026
March 2 - 6, 2026 Monday, March 2: Chicken & Noodles; cabbage; pickled beets; cake; milk Tuesday, March 3: Chef salad w/ ham, cheese and egg; baked potato; croutons; cream pie; milk Wed., March 4: She...
Major & Professional Tournaments
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Major & Professional Tournaments
February 25, 2026
• Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Lake Eufaula April 11, 2026 Nichols Point, Lake Eufaula, OK – Takeoff ~7 AM CT, Weigh-In ~3 PM CT. One of the MLF regional league events open...
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Saint Francis Health System expands in Eufaula
March 4, 2026
Saint Francis Health System is proud to expand in Eufaula, working to bring emergency services back to the community. The health system is preparing an existing building near the former hospital site ...
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EHS goes Hollywood
March 4, 2026
Eufaula High School Presents “EHS Goes Hollywood” Drama Awards Banquet and Murder Mystery featuring virtual keynote speaker Don Zolidis The Eufaula High School Speech and Drama Department is rolling o...
Game Ball
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Game Ball
March 4, 2026
EHS Superintendent Montie Guthrie accepts a game ball donation from Board Vice President Martha Asher. The game ball is signed by all the members and coaches of the 2020 Lady Ironheads basketball team...
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Give Redeeming Love a Little Nudge
March 4, 2026
The act of dating and getting to know someone can be awkward. National studies show that many young adults say the awkward process of dating feels like going on a job interview. What to wear? What to ...
Still singing forward
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Still singing forward
By MICHAEL BARNES 
March 4, 2026
The Creek Baptist Alliance held its revival Feb. 22-25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. On the final night, the service opened quietly. People gathered and took their seats as conversations fad...
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