Candidate filing for the Special Board of Education begins Tuesday for Poteau Public School. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the LeFlore County Election Board Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Candidate filing packets are … Read more
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
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