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June 24, 2026 by Craig Hall

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LeFlore County court filings for the week of July 6-10

July 14, 2026 by Craig Hall

LeFlore County District Court filed 131 new cases the week of July 6-10, according to the county clerk’s office, including two felony charges, 12 marriage licenses, 16 protective orders, and a range of civil, small claims and traffic filings. Here’s a look at this week’s court activity. Mortgages Estates Criminal, traffic filings Civil, Family, small … Read more

Commissioners sell five surplus vehicles for $2,000 each

July 14, 2026 by Craig Hall

LeFlore County Courthouse in Poteau, Oklahoma

LeFlore County commissioners met Monday for their regular business meeting, approving the sale of five surplus vehicles to District 2 and pushing back the effective date on a Solid Waste trust indenture update.

Sheriff’s office to get $250,000 grant

July 14, 2026 by Craig Hall

By Rep. RICK WEST

LeFlore County Sheriff Rodney Derryberry got some good news last week. His office will receive $250,000 to spend on operations, including training, technology, equipment, capital improvements and more.

Deadline to request absentee ballot for Aug. 25 election approaches

July 14, 2026 by Craig Hall

Voters in LeFlore County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said.

Oklahoma agencies warn stores over sale of illegal kratom products

July 14, 2026 by Craig Hall

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) are warning Oklahoma stores that they could face enforcement action from OSDH for selling dangerous and intoxicating products prohibited under state law.