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Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race
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Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
The Eufaula Public Schools Board of Education race came down to a tight race last Tuesday, with Amber Michelle Baughman defeating incumbent Martha Jane Asher. Baughman received 178 votes to Asher’s 17...
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Candidate files formal contest in District 1 commissioner race
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
A dispute has emerged in the race for McIntosh County Commissioner District 1 after a candidate formally challenged the eligibility of a fellow candidate following the April filing period. According t...
Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas, and community together in downtown Eufaula.
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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas, and community together in downtown Eufaula.
By MICHAEL BARNES 
April 15, 2026
On April 12, Studio 45 opened its doors in Eufaula, offering something more than a new venue. It is a place where creativity can gather, take form, and begin to take shape. Just off Main Street on Sel...
Why Local Publications Still Matter
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Why Local Publications Still Matter
By ALICE CANADA 
April 15, 2026
Welcome back to Marketing on Main Street. If this is your first time joining us, you can find past columns on the Cookson Hills Publishers blog at Cookson. News. In this series, we focus on practical ...
Lights, camera, action: Local restaurants take center stage
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Lights, camera, action: Local restaurants take center stage
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
Downtown Eufaula had a different kind of energy on April 9 as camera crews, bright lights, and the buzz of excitement rolled into town. The America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow made its stop in Eufaula, turning two beloved local spots into the stars of the day. The action began at Mama Tig’s Wood Fired Pizza, where the aroma of fresh dough and bold flavors filled the air as filming kicked off mid-m...
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Airport courtesy car supports local small businesses
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Airport courtesy car supports local small businesses
April 15, 2026
The City of Eufaula is making it easier than ever for visitors to experience everything the community has to offer while creating opportunities for local small businesses to grow and thrive. The airpo...
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Community workshop to offer practical parenting tools in Eufaula
April 15, 2026
Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...
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Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race
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Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
The Eufaula Public Schools Board of Education race came down to a tight race last Tuesday, with Amber Michelle Baughman defeating incumbent Martha Jane Asher. Baughman received 178 votes to Asher’s 17...
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Candidate files formal contest in District 1 commissioner race
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
A dispute has emerged in the race for McIntosh County Commissioner District 1 after a candidate formally challenged the eligibility of a fellow candidate following the April filing period. According t...
Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas, and community together in downtown Eufaula.
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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas, and community together in downtown Eufaula.
By MICHAEL BARNES 
April 15, 2026
On April 12, Studio 45 opened its doors in Eufaula, offering something more than a new venue. It is a place where creativity can gather, take form, and begin to take shape. Just off Main Street on Sel...
Why Local Publications Still Matter
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Why Local Publications Still Matter
By ALICE CANADA 
April 15, 2026
Welcome back to Marketing on Main Street. If this is your first time joining us, you can find past columns on the Cookson Hills Publishers blog at Cookson. News. In this series, we focus on practical ...
Lake Eufaula State Park April Activities
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Lake Eufaula State Park April Activities
April 15, 2026
Tuesday, April 14 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Citizen Science Day Stop by the nature center and learn what citizen science is and how you can be a part of it. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Citizen Science Activities Jo...
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City of Eufaula Launches Business & Tourism Impact Survey
April 15, 2026
The City of Eufaula is inviting local businesses to participate in a new Business & Tourism Impact Survey aimed at better understanding how tourism affects day-to-day operations and overall economic a...
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Wilhite leads Wildcats in shutout of Eufaula
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Wilhite leads Wildcats in shutout of Eufaula
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 15, 2026
Checotah (18-4) rode a masterful performance from pitcher Ace Wilhite to a commanding 6-0 victory over Eufaula (2-9) on Thursday, as the Wildcats controlled the game from the mound to the base paths. ...
McCarty and Richards racing fast to finish line
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McCarty and Richards racing fast to finish line
April 15, 2026
Oklahoma boys Luke McCarty and Reed Richards headed to Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend in a Junior Supercross event.
Big fifth inning ignites Lady Ironheads in shutout of Checotah
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Big fifth inning ignites Lady Ironheads in shutout of Checotah
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 15, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (3-10) broke things wide open with a thunderous fifth inning and never looked back, rolling to a commanding 9-0 victory over Checotah on Thursday. Locked in a tight battle e...
Riley Tarwater wins National Championship
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Riley Tarwater wins National Championship
April 15, 2026
Riley Tarwater competed against some of the best wrestlers in the country at the WOW wrestling tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tarwater won the six and under division at the 46-pounds to be crowned the...
Golf News
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Golf News
April 15, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads placed third in the Henryetta Girls Invitational with a score of 399. Bishop Kelly won the event with a score of 356 and Henryetta was second with a score of 382. Rylee McNe...
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Rory McIlroy wins 2026 Masters in dramatic finish
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 15, 2026
The 2026 Masters Tournament delivered another unforgettable Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, where Rory McIlroy captured his second consecutive Masters championship in dramatic fashion this weeke...
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
April 15, 2026
Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 raises awareness of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelters and local pounds. Abandoned animals are a growing crisis in Americ...
Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
April 15, 2026
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March Students of the Month Eufaula Middle School
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March Students of the Month Eufaula Middle School
April 15, 2026
6th grade: Stevie Owens is the daughter of Tessa Owens. Her favorite class is Math and her future plans are to become a lawyer or hairstylist. Gabriel Christian is the son of Leslie Christian. His fav...
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...
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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...
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Under control or under construction
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Under control or under construction
April 15, 2026
Is your life under control or under construction? If it’s under control then it’s managed, restrained, regulated and disciplined. People who manage their emotions stay composed, calm, steady and have ...
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Chamber to host Annual Banquet and awards ceremony
April 15, 2026
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet and Awards this Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at Dobber’s Roadhouse in Longtown. Attendees are invited to come out east and have a goo...
Shelbie Frank pages at the Capitol
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Shelbie Frank pages at the Capitol
By Rep. Turner 
April 15, 2026
Shelbie Frank, a junior at Canadian High School, paged in my Capitol office this week. We actually had three pages from Canadian High School, but two of them served in Rep. Jim Grego’s office. Shelbie...
Don’t miss the laughs: Eufaula High School’s production of The Rehearsal is just around the corner
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Don’t miss the laughs: Eufaula High School’s production of The Rehearsal is just around the corner
April 15, 2026
EUFAULA — The countdown is on! The Eufaula High School Speech and Drama Department wants to ensure you don’t miss out on the comedy event of the season. On Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m., the EHS Audit...
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Can’t I just worship alone? Is being part of a Church really that important?
April 15, 2026
Absolutely! The New Testament emphasized the importance of the local Church. Paul established local congregations everywhere he preached the gospel. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us why the local Church is v...
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