Freedom Fest 2025

Retiring McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt received high praise from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd at Whisenhunt’s retirement party Friday. “She could give courses acros...

A newly adopted ordinance, passed June 9 by the City Council, increases rates for all users, including those living outside city limits. This new ordinance officially raises monthly water rates for re...

A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...

Her casket rested below center stage at the Checotah Performing Arts Center, open for friends, fans, and family to view her precious body before her life’s celebration began. No one lingered long. Tha...

Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as 'Significant Alumni' Classmates from all over the U.S. reunited after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion by hon...

A 39-year-old Eufaula woman who had an outstanding warrant on an arson charge was arrested Wednesday, June 25, following a foot chase in a wooded area around south 7th Street in Eufaula. Tamara Dean K...

Mike Key talked to his Class of 1975 and other alumni about their Significant Alumni Jim Caro at the Katy Depot Meet & Greet on Saturday.

Legacy On Main Street presents Credence Cool Water Revue, a tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival on Saturday, July 19 at 224 N. Main St, Eufaula. The price for the dinner and show is $65. The show o...

MUSKOGEE –Jimcy McGirt, 76, of Wewoka, entered a guilty plea to one count of Failure to Register as Sex Offender, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, according to the United States Attorney’s Offi...

A former Pittsburg County jailer, who was named a Detention Officer of the Year in 2024, was arrested June 21 and is charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and child neglect. Jose Kirkes, 33, of...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) today criticized an executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt that removes a long-held recommendation for appropriate fluoridation in Oklahoma’s publi...

Big Lineup for month of July July 4th and 5th, the HALLELUJAH HONEYS are coming in. Cutest little, young group of singers you’ve ever seen! On 12th of July, we will be celebrating Max Thompson’s 94th ...

What an exciting weekend McIntosh County GOP had at our Congressional District 2 meeting in Vian. I was elected Congressional District 2 Chairman and our Pittsburg County counterpart, Loggan Winn, was...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law authored by Sen. Carri Hicks to better support children with dyslexia went into effect on July 1, following unanimous approval during the 2025 legislative session. Speaker Pr...

WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the spring 2025 semester. There were 132 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average...

The assault and battery charge filed last year against Stacy Lafavor, 55, a former Checotah Intermediate School Teacher of the Year, has been dismissed after reaching an agreement with prosecutors. Th...

MUSKOGEE – Andrew Frank Lerblance, a/k/a Andrew Frank Lerblance Jr., 66, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to a one-count Information of Distribution of Methamphetamine, according to the United State...

At the Mustang Central Middle School cafeteria, students pay $3.75 for lunch. To fill their lunch accounts with money electronically, parents pay a $3.25 fee, nearly as much as a meal, each time they ...

TLC continues to grow and add new members. Fresh ideas come with new crafters and unique crafting products for our store.This is in part due to the donations we receive from Eufaula and surrounding co...