By: Nuria Martinez-Keel OKLAHOMA CITY — After resurrecting and amending a year-old bill, the Oklahoma Senate advanced a measure to make a statewide school cellphone ban permanent. House Bill 1276, originally filed in 2025, now returns to the House in its amended form after passing the Senate with bipartisan support. Oklahoma law prohibits students from … Read more
LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday. Baseball Cameron 2, Van Buren, Arkansas 1 Panama 12, Roland 4 Pocola 6, Checotah 3 Slow pitch softball Howe 7, Oktaha 5 Panama 6, Canute 4 Moore 16, Panama 3 Pocola 8, Southmoore 4 Pocola 4, Roff 2 Wister 8, Gore 3 Soccer Boys Heavener forfeit over Locust Grove … Read more
Joe Capps, Sr., 83, of Paden, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2026 in Prague. He was born on Oct. 19, 1942, in the same town he called home throughout his life, Joe lived a remarkable 83 years filled with adventure, dedication, and love. A graveside memorial service will … Read more
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A three-run first inning and strong outing by starter Hunter Dietz propelled No. 16 Arkansas (26-13, 9-7 SEC) to a 6-3 series-opening win against No. 5 Georgia (30-9, 11-5 SEC) Thursday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks tagged Bulldog starter Joey Volchko for three runs on a hit and two walks in … Read more
Roger D. Smith, 87, of Prague passed away March 10, 2026 and was born Dec. 29, 1938, to Millard and Juanita (Lewis) Smith. A graveside memorial service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Paden at 1 p.m. on April 25, 2026 with Cody D. Smith officiating, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of … Read more
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