It was a surprise hire, but not a great surprise as former Eufaula City Manager Jacob Foos was rehired as Eufaula’s city manager. The hiring took place following an executive session at a special meet...

Eufaula Native American artist Jon Tiger recently won first Place at the Trail of Tears Art Show in Tahlequah for his “Bless This Vessel,” a 5-inch by 7-inch watercolor. Tiger noted that the painting ...

Looking forward to another exciting meeting for the McIntosh County GOP on June 26 at the Eufaula VFW at 6:30 p.m. We will have a short speaker from Southwestern Oklahoma speaking about judges. We wil...

Gentner Drummond. Ryan Walters. Matt Pinnell. A year out from the 2026 primary elections, those three names have emerged as leaders to be Oklahoma’s next Republican candidate for governor. The catch? ...

June 16 – June 20 Monday, June 16: Chicken tetrazzini; tossed salad; carrots; pie Tuesday, June 17: CLOSED FOR ANNUAL STAFF IN-SERVICE Wednesday, June 18: Sausage gravy; hashbrown; fruit juice; biscui...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has officially entered an agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group. ODOC will assume operational control on July...

WASHINGTON – “It’s not just a party. It’s a powerful statement: We’re here, we matter, and we’re not going anywhere,” said Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, an Oklahoma City group participati...

TULSA - Conservative Republican Mike Mazzei filed paperwork with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission to launch his 2026 campaign for Oklahoma Governor, a seat which will be open due to Governor Kevin Stitt...

The Civil War battle that marked the decline of Confederate control of Indian Territory will be the speaker’s topic at the Friday, June 20, 1 p.m. meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Library. Molly ...

Lawmakers from both parties said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s budget would put care for millions of Native Americans at risk should the government shut down. The Indian Health Service, which...

TAHLEQUAH - Dr. John Cox, a long-time teacher and superintendent in Oklahoma is running for the office of State Superintendent. With multiple advanced degrees in education as well as decades of workin...

History was made in Oklahoma City as the Texas Longhorns clinched their first-ever national championship in women’s softball and they did it in unforgettable fashion. With two of the greatest to ever ...

Maintaining professional boundaries in school athletics is essential to fostering a safe and supportive environment for studentathletes. Coaches often serve as role models and authority figures, formi...

The news team of the McIntosh County Democrat and the Eufaula Indian Journal were all smiles at the Oklahoma Press Association Awards Banquet especially when the McIntosh County Democrat won the highe...

Saturday’s rainstorm didn’t put a damper on the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame celebration and induction ceremonies Saturday in Rentiesville. One band after another took to the stage at the Down Home Blu...

What authorities say appears to be a murder suicide took place at about 4:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 in Checotah. D ead are Rachel Stewart, 31, of Eufaula, and Todd Patterson, 30, of Checotah, who were ...

Two people from Oklahoma City were injured Sunday afternoon at the Eufaula Cove Marina when their boat exploded at a fueling dock near the Tumbleweed’s restaurant. Lauren Taylor, a passenger on the bo...

Checotah resident James Anthony Boyd, 39, has pled guilty to one count of seconddegree arson and one count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. At a hearing on Thursday, May 22, Distri...

Let’s celebrate our 20year reunion together! Join us for a fun class reunion weekend! It will be a weekend of laughter and memories you’ll cherish forever! June 13 -15 Marvel Resort, Gore, OK For more...

Bring us your tattered and weathered flag. Observe as our local Boys Scouts and DAV members honorably retire it. Sat., June 14 Starting at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free Cookout, Games and Raffle At Veterans Pa...