Mary Janette Barnes, 77, of Spiro passed away on March 28, 2026, in Spiro. She was born on December 26, 1948, in Spiro to Hazel (McCage) Skelton and James Walter “Buck” Skelton. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at New … Read more
LeFlore County commissioner minutes for Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Oliver-yes, … Read more
By Rep. Rick West Last week was another significant milepost in the House. If bills or joint resolutions didn’t pass by March 26, they’re dead in the water this session. We heard about 250 bills in the four days leading up to the deadline. Here’s a look at a few of those measures: House … Read more
LeFlore County sports scores for Monday. Baseball Arkoma 15, Gans 3 Cameron 12, Vian 7 Stigler 10, Heavener 0 Howe 9, Pocola 2 Panama 5, Mansfield, Arkansas 2 Poteau 11, Commerce 0 Checotah 14, Spiro 0 Rattan 9, Talihina 5 Soper 14, Whitesboro 0 Wister 20, Warner 1 Slow pitch softball Keota 9, Cameron 1 … Read more
By CRAIG HALL Heavener uses a big first inning to defeat Spiro, 16-2, in slow pitch softball Monday on the Lady Wolves’ home opener. After spotting the Lady Bulldogs two runs in the first inning, Heavener roared back with the 16 runs in the bottom half of the inning to get the run-rule win. Heavener, … Read more