Like the villain in a ‘90s action movie, winter struck back with a vengeance in January following the unusual warmth that closed out 2024. Several strong cold fronts delivered blustery winds, snow, ic...

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...

WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2024 semester. There were 120 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average i...

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. ...

Kutter Ward Grand Champion Barrow Breed Champion Hamp Grand Champion Gilt Breed Champion Light Cross Champion Junior Swine Showman Avery Williams Grand Champion Doe Goat Grand Champion Steer Bronze We...

On February 20, 1521 – Ponce de Leon set sail from Puerto Rico with 200 men to colonize Florida. Landing, probably at Charlotte Harbor, de Leon was wounded in an attack by the natives and the group re...

Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 March 1914, St. Louis, Mo. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 gold star. Citatio...

PHOTOS | LADONNA RHODES | STAFF

On Feb. 1, Rentiesville, OK was recognized as a Purple Heart Historic Black Town by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and received a Purple Heart sign for the town. Rentiesville was one of fourte...

Peoples National Bank and its branches will be closed on Feb. 17, 2025 for Presidents’ Day. All branches will reopen Feb. 18 at their regular times.

Thurs., Feb. 13 at noon Methodist Mission Hall 419 W. Gentry Ave Complimentary lunch to be served Community encouraged to attend.

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...

Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. $25 entry fee for cookers $8 adults, $6 kids 7-12 yrs., 5 & under free Checotah Community Center

A video on Facebook allegedly showing a toddler vaping with assistance on a bed with an adult female beside him has led to the arrest of a Eufaula mother and a warrant for the arrest of a male be- lie...

Filing for the April 1 Municipal Election closed Wednesday, Feb. 5. Those filing include: Ward No. 1: Sherry Spears Rusty Beaver Ernie Myers Roger Myers Ward 2: Robb Anthony Tony Fields Ward 3: Rusty ...

The clouds were gray and the weather chilly at the start of the 6th annual Night to Shine gala in downtown Eufaula Friday evening. But the smiles of those who stepped out of stretch limousines onto a ...

PHOTOS | JERRY FINK | STAFF

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 23, 1911 BAD AFFAIR William T. Watts of Hitchita was to have been tried in Eufaula yesterday for felonious assault and attempt to murder. At the ...

Special Announcements & Activities: Feb. 13 – Arts & Crafts at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day Event/SC Meeting Feb. 17 –Closed for Presidents’ Day Feb. 18 & 25 - Bingo at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 - Birthday...