John Wayne Upchurch of Eufaula passed away Jan. 24, 2026, in Eufaula at the age of 71 and was born on Sept. 11, 1954, in Poteau to Herbert and Maudie (Blair) Upchurch. The Celebration of Life Services for John Wayne Upchurch are pending at this time. Survivors are his sisters Loretta Price of Poteau, Mary … Read more
James Jarrett Bunch III, 80, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Jarrett and Norma Jean Bevel Bunch Jr. The celebration of life services are 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in … Read more
Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: January 25. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 35°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around docks, points, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad … Read more
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