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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
April 8, 2026
The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...
Pride of Eufaula earns top state band honor
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Pride of Eufaula earns top state band honor
April 8, 2026
The Pride of Eufaula band earned the OSSAA State Sweepstakes Award in Class 4A during the OSSAA State Concert Band Contest held Thursday, April 2, at East Central University. The Sweepstakes Award is ...
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Chamber to host Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
April 8, 2026
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet and Awards on April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Dobber’s Roadhouse in Longtown. Attendees are invited to come out east and have a good time...
Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning
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Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning
April 8, 2026
As I watched one local church depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ this past Thursday and Friday and then heard my pastor and other pastors preach about the significance of the resu...
Easter weekend was egg-stra special
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Easter weekend was egg-stra special
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 8, 2026
McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy conditions led to cancellations, including several scheduled egg hunts. Even the Easter Bunny had to adjust plans, missing some Saturday appearances due to standing water but still making special visi...
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Commissioner races highlight McIntosh County ballot
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 8, 2026
Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...
Recognizing the hearts behind the rescue
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Recognizing the hearts behind the rescue
By City of Eufaula proclamation honors Paws N? Claws volunteers 
April 8, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A local volunteer group dedicated to giving animals a second chance received special recognition Monday night as the City of Eufaula issued a proclamation, highlighting i...
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
April 8, 2026
The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...
Pride of Eufaula earns top state band honor
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Pride of Eufaula earns top state band honor
April 8, 2026
The Pride of Eufaula band earned the OSSAA State Sweepstakes Award in Class 4A during the OSSAA State Concert Band Contest held Thursday, April 2, at East Central University. The Sweepstakes Award is ...
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Chamber to host Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
April 8, 2026
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet and Awards on April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Dobber’s Roadhouse in Longtown. Attendees are invited to come out east and have a good time...
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Community Center fundraiser
April 8, 2026
The Crowder Choctaw Community Center will host a garage and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The event will be held rain or shine and will feature a varie...
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Team Up to Clean Up
April 8, 2026
The City of Eufaula and Team Up to Clean Up are inviting all residents to join forces in a city-wide beautification and clean-up effort on May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Let’s come together to uplift o...
Civil War expert will speak at library
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Civil War expert will speak at library
April 8, 2026
“Homefront Heroics During the Civil War” is the topic to be explored by Dr. James Finck, professor of history at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, at the 1 p.m. Friday, April 17 meeting ...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 8, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads continued to dominate the field as they won the Conference Golf Tournament held at Henryetta Country Club on Thursday. Eufaula had four girls place in the Top 10. Rylee McNe...
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Sooners season ends in Crown Championship game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 8, 2026
Oklahoma let a late lead slip and fell 8982 to West Virginia in overtime Sunday in the College Basketball Crown championship at T-Mobile Arena. The Sooners erased a 15-point deficit and led by seven w...
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2026 Wildcat Golf Schedule
April 8, 2026
High School • April 9 — Roland – Ben Geren — Both • April 15 — Stigler – Briar Creek — Girls • April 16 — Stigler – Briar Creek — Boys • April 20 — Regionals — Girls • April 27 — Regionals — Boys Juni...
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2026 Checotah Track Schedule
April 8, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL April 10 — Hilldale April 16 — Catoosa April 24 — Inola May 2 — Regionals (TBA) May 8-9 — State (TBA) JUNIOR HIGH April 9 — Hilldale April 16 — Catoosa
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2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule
April 8, 2026
• April 9 — Henryetta HS Girls — Henryetta CC • April 15 — Stigler HS Girls — Stigler CC • April 16 — Stigler HS Boys — Stigler CC Postseason • April 20 — Girls Regional • April 27 — Boys Regional • M...
OU Spring Game April 18
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OU Spring Game April 18
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 8, 2026
The 2026 Oklahoma Sooners football Spring Game is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at noon, in Norman. Tickets and details for the event are available on SoonerSports. com. This scrimmage serves...
Lifestyle
Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
April 8, 2026
For another year local church Community Culture Church went far and beyond to make this Easter Sunday even more special. They hosted a helicopter egg drop at Eufaula. Hundreds of kids both big and sma...
An All American 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off Success
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An All American 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off Success
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
March 11, 2026
The 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery was a culinary showdown of steaming hot chili along with American patriotism for fun-filled evening of food an...
Community Calendar, lifestyle, news
Wild Onion Dinner
March 11, 2026
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The co...
C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
March 11, 2026
March 16 - March 20 121 High St., Eufaula Please call 918-689-3342 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 16: Cheeseburger w/ toppings; potato; veggie salad; cake; mil...
February Students of the Month
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February Students of the Month
March 11, 2026
6th: Danyelle Chiles is the daughter of Makeisha Chiles. She enjoys band and her future plans are to continue growing in cheer and band programs. Cooper West is the son of Amanda West. He enjoys art a...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
March 11, 2026
Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 38°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, buzz baits, crankbaits, and plastic ba...
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Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning
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Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning
April 8, 2026
As I watched one local church depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ this past Thursday and Friday and then heard my pastor and other pastors preach about the significance of the resu...
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
April 8, 2026
April 13th - 17th 121 High St., Eufaula Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, April 13: Ham & swiss sandwich; veggie soup; mandarin oranges; cookie...
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McIntosh County GOP
April 8, 2026
McIntosh GOP is in a whirlwind of activity preparing for the Southeast Oklahoma Candidate Forum, which will feature our “First Ladies/ Gentleman Roundtable” hosted by our OKGOP National Committee Woma...
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Resurrected living
By ?keep looking up. Bro. Clay 
April 8, 2026
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see...
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