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September 4, 2025

Hearing Notice

A public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the Eufaula Public School Administration Building located at 1684 JM Bailey Hwy. in Eufaula, Oklahoma. The purpose of the hearing is to review federal programs, including Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title V and Title VI and all other federal programs.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend.

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Braving the Blues festival, honoring a friend

By LENORE BECHTEL

September 4, 2025

Every Labor Day weekend since moving to Oklahoma, I thought about going to the Dusk to Dawn Blues Festival. But the idea of a yard party running from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. was intimidating—and I could neve...

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Man injured diving into shallow water

September 4, 2025

A 22-year-old Yukon man was injured when he dove from a pontoon boat into shallow water at Lake Eufaula, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Patrick Tanner reportedly stopped his vessel to swim ...

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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk set for September 20

September 4, 2025

The Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk is set for September 20. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m. and walk begins at 6 p.m. at the Eufaula Cove Pavilion. Organizer Sharina Little says there is stil...

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Wellness Day for seniors Sept. 16

September 4, 2025

Heritage Home Care’s fifth annual Senior Wellness Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 126 N. 1st St. (now Bridges Street), which is the former location of Family Dollar. The e...

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2 dead, 1 injured after accident

September 4, 2025

Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that a man and a juvenile were killed during a crash involving a semi in Muskogee County on Sunday, Aug. 24 and another juvenile was critically injured. According to ...

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Lake Quilt Show set

September 4, 2025

Quilts by the Lake quilt show will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church, Eufaula. There will be vendors, a quilter’s boutique and a beautiful opportunity qu...

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Man found dead in yard; possible suspect investigated

September 4, 2025

WARNER – Warner Police responded to a call early Saturday morning about a dead man laying outside of a residence in the area of Fifth and Third streets. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old...

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State Rep. pleads guilty to domestic abuse

By TRES SAVAGE AND MATT PATTERSON

September 4, 2025

Following his guilty plea, Burns released a statement. “I take full responsibility for my actions and have started a year-long batterers intervention program and am getting treatment for Post-Traumati...

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Two EOSC employees named Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 winners

September 4, 2025

WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College Director of Marketing and Communications Jacob Sitton and Administrative Assistant and Cheer Coach Emma Beck were recently named NextGen Under 30 award winne...

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DOC Director stepping down

By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH

September 4, 2025

Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe, one of the highest paid officials in state government, will step down on Sept. 30 to take a private sector job. “I’m extremely proud of my tim...

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Plumb Theatre News

By MATTIE MALOY PLUMB THEATRE

September 4, 2025

Get ready for a soulstirring night of praise and worship as the Saved by Grace Trio and Friends from First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls take the Plumb stage on Friday, September 5. This spirit-fil...