Eufaula Indian Journal

12/11/2025

The Lake Eufaula Association is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, happening Thursday, December 11th from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This brand-new holiday event celebrates the beauty, creativity, and festive charm of our community— and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!

The Lake Eufaula Association is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, happening Thursday, December 11th from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This brand-new holiday event celebrates the beauty, creativity, and festive charm of our community— and we couldn’t be more excited to share it ...

12/10/2025

LEXINGTON, Okla. – Incarcerated men in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections are giving back from behind bars. In a remarkable display of compassion and community spirit, inmates at Joseph Harp Correctional Center and Lexington Reception and Assessment Center are launching a “food and funds drive” this holiday season to support struggling families during difficult times.

At the JHCC prison barber shop, men use their small salaries to buy food items from the prison canteen. So far, their efforts have successfully stocked three area food pantries in Purcell, Lexington, and Noble. Their contributions provide an essential resource to those in need.

LEXINGTON, Okla. – Incarcerated men in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections are giving back from behind bars. In a remarkable display of compassion and community spirit, inmates at Joseph Harp Correctional Center and Lexington Reception and Assessment Center are launching a “food and funds dri...

12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

Oklahoma City — The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Restoring Natural Ecology in Wetlands (ReNEW) Program, a new initiative offering technical and financial support for a variety of wetland restoration practices that further the goals of OCC’s Water Quality Division.

Unanimously approved by the Commission on October 6, 2025, the ReNEW program aims to address environmental concerns and provide conservation solutions through wetland creation and restoration.

Oklahoma City — The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Restoring Natural Ecology in Wetlands (ReNEW) Program, a new initiative offering technical and financial support for a variety of wetland restoration practices that further the goals of OCC’s Water Quality Division.

12/09/2025

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) has recognized one of McIntosh and Pittsburg County’s most steadfast champions for vulnerable youth. Greg Contreras, a 42-year veteran of the Youth Emergency Shelter, has been named the recipient of this year’s Pat Potts Visionary Award, honoring his decades of leadership, advocacy and tireless commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces for young people in crisis.

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) has recognized one of McIntosh and Pittsburg County’s most steadfast champions for vulnerable youth. Greg Contreras, a 42-year veteran of the Youth Emergency Shelter, has been named the recipient of this year’s Pat Potts Visionary Award, honoring his de...

12/09/2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond confirmed that the criminal prosecution of Ben Harris and David Chaney, who both face multiple felony charges arising from the Epic Charter Schools investigation, is back on track and moving forward.

Despite previous delays caused by the defendants’ unsuccessful attempts to disqualify the trial judge, the court has now established a clear path forward, scheduling the next phase of testimony for Feb. 2527, 2026.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond confirmed that the criminal prosecution of Ben Harris and David Chaney, who both face multiple felony charges arising from the Epic Charter Schools investigation, is back on track and moving forward.

12/09/2025

One former and two current state lawmakers are leading an effort to gradually reduce residential property taxes to zero by the end of the decade.

State Question 841, filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s office on Nov. 21, looks to eliminate residential property taxes in Oklahoma by 2029. A 33.5% reduction would take effect in 2027, followed by a 67% decrease in 2028.

One former and two current state lawmakers are leading an effort to gradually reduce residential property taxes to zero by the end of the decade.

12/08/2025

The City of Eufaula’s advisory committee is in the process of creating a comprehensive plan along with the help of Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm.

This plan will help the city maintain its character, enhance the quality of life for its residents and support economic development by developing a long-term strategy for managing Eufaula’s growth, development, and community priorities.

The City of Eufaula’s advisory committee is in the process of creating a comprehensive plan along with the help of Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm.

12/08/2025

🎅 Santa’s list needed an upgrade…
📖 Sasquatch Printing’s booklet is the solution!
✨ The North Pole knows: when your list is legendary, your print should be too. ✨

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12/08/2025

Former Chief of Police Andy Blizzard and Assoc. Chief of Police Justin Durrett were honored by Oklahoma State legislators and the City of Checotah last month during a Memorial Highway Dedication on Nov. 19. Oklahoma Rep. Tim Turner along with Oklahoma Rep. Neil Hays, Senator Bryan Logan and Senator Avery Frix pushed for the memorial signage to forever immortalize these officers’ names for the community they served and the family they left behind. The ceremonial memorial highway is located at the section of U.S. Highway 266 beginning at the intersection of South 4230 Road extending east to the intersection of South 4250 Road east of Checotah.

Former Chief of Police Andy Blizzard and Assoc. Chief of Police Justin Durrett were honored by Oklahoma State legislators and the City of Checotah last month during a Memorial Highway Dedication on Nov. 19. Oklahoma Rep. Tim Turner along with Oklahoma Rep. Neil Hays, Senator Bryan Logan and Senator....

12/05/2025

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