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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
September 11, 2025
Elevation is .5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, flukes, hair jigs, and sass...
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New rules in effect now for nonresidents using public lands in Oklahoma
September 11, 2025
New this year, nonresidents accessing certain public hunting and fishing areas for any reason must check in and out of the area, and most nonresidents hunting game birds on a WMA (this includes any GM...
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Quote of the Week
September 11, 2025
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you...
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2025 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
September 11, 2025
September 13 & 14 Fisherman’s Choice September 25-27 Crappie Masters September 26-28 Paralyzed Veterans October 4 & 5 Future Bass Trails LLC October 4 & 5 Hawg Hunter’s Bass Circuit October 18 & 19 XF...
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On this day in U.S. military history
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On this day in U.S. military history
By RODNEY HALTOM 
September 11, 2025
On September 11, 1783 – Benjamin Franklin drafted the Treaty of Paris. 1857 – Mormon guerillas, stoked by religious zeal and a deep resentment of decades of public abuse and federal interference, murd...
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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day SHARPLESS, EDWARD C.
September 11, 2025
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Upper Washita, Tex., 9-11 September 1874. Entered service at:——. Birth: Marion County, Ohio. Date of issue: 23 April 18...
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Braving the Blues festival, honoring a friend
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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
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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
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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...
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Hearing Notice
September 4, 2025
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 hear...
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5 in race for state school superintendent
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5 in race for state school superintendent
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
September 4, 2025
So far, five candidates are running to lead Oklahoma’s public education system as state superintendent in 2026. Former Tulsa school board members Jennettie Marshall, a Democrat, and Jerry Griffin, an ...
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OSU to host 8th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
September 4, 2025
OSU’s Fire Protection Society and Firefighter Combat Challenge Team, along with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, will host the 2025 Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb on Sept. 6 inside ...
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
October 16, 2025
Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...
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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout
October 16, 2025
A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...
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Boo to Domestic Violence
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Boo to Domestic Violence
October 16, 2025
McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...
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