Today in history for Jan. 18 1778: Captain James Cook “Discovers” Hawaii On this day, British explorer Captain James Cook became the first known European to reach the Hawaiian Islands. He originally named them the “Sandwich Islands” in honor of the Earl of Sandwich. This event marked the beginning of significant Western influence and eventual … Read more
Leon Odom, 79, of Talihina passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 and was born on Jan. 1, 1947, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Neanzie (Strawbridge) Odom and Watie Odom. Graveside services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Albion Cemetery with Brother Brent Smith officiating. He is survived by a son, Bradley Odom; and his grandsons … Read more
Sylvester Wiley, 92, of Fanshawe passed away Friday at his home in Fanshawe. Funeral service is 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Fanshawe Freewill Baptist Church with Tracy Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Hicks Chapel Cemetery in Fanshawe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Oct. 15, … Read more
Joe Richard White of the Cedar Lake community was born on Dec. 24, 1950 in Tonkawa to Leslie and Birine (O’Mealey) White and passed away on Jan. 15, 2026 at his home at the age of 75. Joe’s memorial service is at the beginning of church service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Freedom House … Read more
LeFlore County sports scores from Friday. Basketball Boys Heavener 65, Spiro 62 Arkoma 54, Gans 19 Talihina 44, Howe 43 Pocola 75, Hartshorne 50 Muldrow 69, Poteau 36 Whitesboro 67, Red Oak 21 Girls Spiro 55, Heavener 45 Gans 36, Arkoma 32 Howe 56, Talihina 35 Hartshorne 64, Pocola 21 Muldrow 45, Poteau 39 Red … Read more
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