Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate the summer solstice June 21 with a series of guided walks. The walks will be led by special guest Dennis Peterson, archaeologist and retired manager of Spiro Mounds. Two tours are offered one at 11 a.m. and another at 7 p.m. Each walk lasts approximately two hours and involve … Read more
Ronnie Sue Williams, 73, of Spiro will have private family services held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, Oklahoma. Ronnie was born July 20, 1951, in Poteau to Lucille (Clark) West and Ralph Barr. She passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Spiro. A devoted … Read more
Larry Ray Masterson, 72, of Pocola passed away peacefully May 29, 2025 and was born Jan. 23, 1953, in Spiro to Betty (Woods) Masterson and Raymond Masterson. A celebration of life for him is 10 a.m. Friday at the Spiro First Baptist Church. Survivors are his beloved wife, Deborah Kay Masterson; children Shawn Masterson and wife … Read more
By Rep. RICK WEST Back in the 1980s, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan popularized the phrase “Just Say No” as part of an anti-drug campaign. I kind of feel like bringing that back at the Legislature, but in this case pertaining to lobbyists. Never have I been more convinced that my decision to just say … Read more
By TERRY JOE WILES My favorite subject, me, came to mind while I was dwelling on the condition of my condition. Lately, with the help of several kind friends and a couple of new ones, I have been able to get out for some music, some food and even playing music a little. It is … Read more
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