Joey Dwain Karl, 75, of Pocola passed away on July 31, 2026 and was born on September 12, 1950, at his family home in Pocola, to Harlow and Juanita Karl.
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Wister Lake fishing good for crappie and catfish
Fishing remains steady at Wister Lake heading into August, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. As of late July, the lake’s elevation was normal and stable with a water temperature of 91 degrees and stained conditions. Largemouth bass are fair on plastic baits and worms around brush structure, while channel catfish are good on grasshoppers around flats and crappie are good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, according to the report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in LeFlore County.
Panama softball scrimmage schedule
Panama softball scrimmage starts Monday and continues Aug. 4 with most of the LeFlore County teams scheduled to compete.