Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day BURR, HERBERT H.

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March 19, 2026

Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 41st Tank Battalion, 11th Armored Division. Place and date: Near Dorrmoschel, Germany, 19 March 1945. Entered service at: Kansas City, Mo. Birth: St. Joseph, Mo. G.O. No.: 73, 30 August 1945.

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Speed, spirit & shamrocks shine at the Eufaula Green Run

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 19, 2026

A little luck of the Irish and a lot of community spirit filled the air on Saturday, March 14, as the fifth annual Eufaula Green Run 5K brought runners, families and plenty of green to the Cove. Hoste...

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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 19, 2026

The Roland Rangers improved to a 24-1 record after defeating the Eufaula Ironheads 68-43 in the opening round of the Class 3A State Quarterfinals Tournament Friday at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma Cit...

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When the Wild Onions return

By MICHAEL BARNES CONTRIBUTING WRITER The scent of wild onions filled the kitchen before any-thing

March 19, 2026

Spring gathering at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center celebrates food, tradition, and the hands that serve the community else. Earlier that morning, volunteers gathered at the Eufaula Indi...

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Women’s History Month

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

March 19, 2026

National Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Substantial Future” March is Women’s History Month. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Before it w...

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McIntosh County Commissioners call Special Election on sales tax renewal

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 19, 2026

McIntosh County voters will head to the polls June 16 to decide whether to renew an existing county sales tax used to fund roads, bridges and county facilities. The McIntosh County Board of County Com...

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Tornado victims identified in Beggs

March 19, 2026

A community and family are mourning the loss of Todd and Becky McClellan who were killed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the area Friday, March 6. Authorities identified the tornado victims from Beg...

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Leonard Hill

March 19, 2026

Leonard Hill recently received 50,000 free feeder corn seeds from Isaac Peebles with Golden Harvest Seeds after he heard about his golden opportunities to make a difference in his local communities. R...

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Shots fired outside of local school

March 19, 2026

On March 10, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fried in the area of the Oktaha Public Schools. Deputies were dispatched after multiple shots were reported near the sc...

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Nathan Duvall wins, pads standings lead

March 19, 2026

On paper, Nathan Duvall didn’t think he had much of a chance. It might be a good thing his skin is thicker than that. He stopped the clock in 3.8 seconds during Sunday’s championship round of the Fort...

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House approves increased penalties for domestic violence by strangulation

March 19, 2026

Rep. John George, R-Newalla, this week unanimously passed a bill in the House that would add domestic violence by strangulation to the list of crimes requiring a person to serve 85% of a prison senten...

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Heartland Heritage invites artifact enthusiasts

March 19, 2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery will be hosting another meeting for artifact enthusiasts on Thursday, March 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma...