Eufaula Indian Journal

12/18/2025

The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers.

Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. Editing may be necessary for space or clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy, but ideas will not be altered. The author’s name will not be withheld as a signed letter carries more weight with readers.

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The Indian Journal
100 2nd St.
Eufaula, OK 74432

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The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. Editing may be necessary....

12/18/2025

I am running for reelection to the Eufaula Public School Board district 1 seat. Having served for eight years on the Board, I am excited about the progress our District has made. I look forward to the opportunity to keep the positive momentum going in the Eufaula Schools.

Between now and the April 7, 2026, election date, watch for more news from my campaign.

I am running for reelection to the Eufaula Public School Board district 1 seat.

12/17/2025

The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado.

Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilman and former state representative, was convicted of the manslaughter charge after a motorcycle accident that killed his girlfriend Sheryl Bichsel.

The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado. Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilman and former state representative, was convicted of the manslaughter charge after a motorcycle accid...

12/17/2025

For most sportswriters, the magic begins under Friday night-lights. But for me the story has always started much earlier on dusty little league fields, where oversized helmets wobble on tiny heads and dreams are somehow already larger than life.

For more than 17 years, I have chronicled the rise of athletes across Oklahoma, capturing their journeys from childhood hopefuls to collegiate standouts. What began as a simple assignment, covering youth football and baseball for the local newspaper, quickly grew into a calling that shaped a career and connected entire communities through story telling.

For most sportswriters, the magic begins under Friday night-lights. But for me the story has always started much earlier on dusty little league fields, where oversized helmets wobble on tiny heads and dreams are somehow already larger than life.

12/17/2025

**Apologies for the delayed post ** this was originally published in the Eufaula Indian Journal on December 11th ** The best way to make sure you get the news first is to subscribe! www.cookson.news

The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber of Commerce building at 301 North Main, featuring the creative talents of the Eufaula Performing and Arts Club kids and Roger Thompson.

A taco dinner feast will be provided for the first 30 people in attendance.

This event promises to bring joy through our community spirit and artistic inspiration to all who attend.

https://www.eufaulaindianjournal.com/2025/12/10/eufaula-area-arts-celebrates-christmas-gathering/

GLENNA MCBRIDE,

12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity varies from stained in the river channels to clearer toward the main lake.

December 2025

12/16/2025

The Eufaula Armory transformed into a joyful holiday playground on Saturday, Dec. 6, as families, vendors, and even one very friendly dog filled the space for the annual Heartland Bazaar. With aisles lined with handmade wreaths, wooden toys, soaps, candles, baked goods, and one-of-akind holiday treasures, the armory glowed with festive spirit and smalltown charm.

The Eufaula Armory transformed into a joyful holiday playground on Saturday, Dec. 6, as families, vendors, and even one very friendly dog filled the space for the annual Heartland Bazaar. With aisles lined with handmade wreaths, wooden toys, soaps, candles, baked goods, and one-of-akind holiday trea...

12/16/2025

Just as the filing period ended for school board elections, Eufaula incumbent Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represented seat 2. The board will ap-The point someone to fill his unto expired term.

Just as the filing period ended for school board elections, Eufaula incumbent Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation.

12/16/2025

Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will present “How Christmas Started and Surged” at two local venues in one week.

He will be the after- dinner speaker at the Eufaula Area Arts Council’s membership dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, at the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce.

Then at 1 p.m. Friday, December 19, he will give the same speech and slide show for Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library in the library’s Follansbee Room.

Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will present “How Christmas Started and Surged” at two local venues in one week.

12/16/2025

The search is now underway for a school superintendent replace Monty Guthrie, who announced at the Nov. 10 School Board meeting that he was retiring effective June 30, 2026.

search is now underway for a school superintendent replace Monty Guthrie, who announced at the Nov. 10 School Board meeting that he was retiring effective June 30, 2026.

12/15/2025

The Eufaula VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary urges everyone to sign up early “so we will have plenty of goodies.”

To sign up, text the world ELF to 1-833-617-2562 or send an email. Someone will get back with you to sign up your children.

The Eufaula VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.