Jerry Fink

MUSKOGEE – Samuel James King, age 25, of Indianola, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR, The year 2025 was an eventful one for Eufaula. Many local residents joined forces to help defeat the creation of a wind turbine farm in the county.

Dallas Allen Steele, 38, Checotah, has pled guilty to robbery with a weapon and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction.

Now that the playoffs are set, it's worth taking a moment to understand the flaws and biases built into the college football ranking system.

The Woman's Missionary Union (WMU) recently wrapped gifts for residents of Lakeview Nursing home.

Another year around the sun and as I turned 57 on Dec. 30 I realize that no matter how old we get – we all need Jesus. Though the world may label us old, out dated or off our rockers, the truth is without Jesus we are all lost and inadequate. However, when we tell the Lord that we can't do this life sentence without Him, faithfully He steps up and steps in just in the nick of time.

Robyn and Randy Burris, two of Eufaula's leading citizens who are shining examples of what it means to be community spirited, will be leaving in January for Sheridan, Ark., just south of Little Rock.

The Killingsworths boasts of three generations of Freemasonry and were more than proud when their third family member, Tylor Killingsworth, made Worshipful Master this past month.

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counselling, legal help, caregiver services, or transportation please contact the Area Agency on Aging Outreach Program.

A new historical marker was recently placed at Posey Park, a tribute to a man who rose to nationwide prominence in the late 1800s, early 1900s.