A cinderblock building in the 200 block of E Street, between Belt and Broadway, stood for 77 years a few hundred yards from the shore of the cove on Lake Eufaula. For the first 25 years or so it was E...

The Order of the Purple Heart will be presenting the Town of Vernon with its purple heart sign at a ceremony and dinner at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22. For dinner, you must RSVP prior to the event to have your ...

Eufaula voters stayed away from the polls in droves Tuesday, Feb. 11, when they had been asked to decide whether to approve a one-cent sales tax increase to help pay for street improvements. There are...

SKIATOOK – It was a family affair at the Feb. 15 groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Park. The Park is being created in honor of the late Justin Lambillotte, who was a soldier when he died at Fort Ho...

JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR Sam and Linda Johnson moved to Eufaula in 1967 where Sam worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers as a hydro elect powerhouse mechanic. For a time, they lived in a rent...

The following is taken from a handwritten transcript by Ernest “Ernie” Hrdlicka and provided to the IJ by Ernies grandson, Mark Warren. Ernie’s Store and Market was built in 1948, after World War II. ...

A 39-year-old Eufaula man charged with assaulting his girlfriend and brother last year entered an Alford plea in district court Friday and was given a 10-year suspended sentence. An Alford plea is a g...

Stories from the past 147 YEARS AGO Saturday, February 6, 1878 A NEW PHASE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS Some years ago the United States concentrated Indian tribes upon the territory known as the Indian Nation, ...

Gaydawn Harris graciously invited FLEAS to her gorgeous home for an ice cream social. Her home sits high on a mountain side with a spectacular view of Lake Eufaula. All members brought finger foods or...

All Parents and legal guardians of Indian children in the Eufaula School District are hereby notified of the upcoming election of parent members of the Johnson O’Malley Local Indian Education Committe...

Famous Biblical couples will be explored at Friends’ upcoming meeting The first of many outstanding speakers lined up for the 2025 meetings of the Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library is Beth Littl...

Eufaula Memorial Library has something for everyone! If you don’t have a library card, it’s free to register for one. You can register in person or online to start using library services. There is no ...

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...

Chilly weather is the perfect time for some steamin’ hot chili and some spicy competition. Who’s going to walk away with braggin’ rights this year at the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off? You don’t want to ...

A wild onion dinner will be hosted by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town on Saturday, March 8 at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Road. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...

The 3rd annual Women’s Luncheon will be held at the VFW hall on Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a fun time of fellowship, insightful discussions, raffle prizes, and networking. Lunch wil...

The McIntosh County Democratic Party will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Checotah at the Jim Lucas Public Library, 626 W. Gentry Ave, Checotah. Our guest will be Natha...

Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: 918-689-3342 February 24 – February 28 Monday, Feb. 24: Meatball sub; Italian blend; apricots; chocolate chip cookie bar Tuesday, Feb. 25: Oven baked chicken; zu...

The following are the top contenders in the annual Eufaula Livestock Show and Premium Sale held at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 8. Kristen Hansen: Grand Champion Steer. First Plac...

One student from Oktaha realized the need to have healthier options at her school and decided to actually do something about it. So Olivia Shackelford became a member of Youth Action for Health Leader...