Candidate filing begins for Poteau School Board
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 … Read more
Today in history for Jan. 18
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. … Read more
Leon Odom services planned
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 … Read more
Sylvester Wiley service planned
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 … Read more
Joe Richard White obituary
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 … Read more