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Budget announced
By Rep. RICK WEST House and Senate leaders got together with the governor on April Fools Day and announced they’d reached a budget agreement. It wasn’t a prank. They’ve come … Read more
Suzanne Lorraine Smith service set
Suzanne Lorraine Smith, 66, of Poteau was born on Jan. 10, 1960, in Poteau to Patricia Ann (Davison) Smith and William Riley “Babe” Smith, and passed away on April 3, … Read more
Pocola stuns favorite, advances to LeFlore Tournament semifinals
Pocola crashed the party in the 2026 baseball LeFlore County Tournament, becoming the only team not seeded in the top four to make the winners bracket semifinals Tuesday. The Indians … Read more
Pocola, Howe to play in LCT
Pocola and Howe advanced to the winners bracket championship of the slow pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament with a pair of wins Monday. The two teams will play at 5:15 … Read more
April 6, 2026: LeFlore Events Update
Calendar of events for today for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you know of an event coming … Read more