City of Poteau meetings are 2-2-2026
City of Poteau meetings are 5:30 p.m. Monday for the Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority and City Council. The meetings will be held in Poteau’s City Hall at 111 Peters Street in Poteau. City of Poteau agendas See the agendas HERE. Subscribe to…
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Louis William Holstead death notice
Louis William Holstead, 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Jan. 30, 2026, in Barling, Arkansas and was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Poteau to Ona (Beshears) Holstead and Othor William Holstead. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He…
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Weather forecast for 2-1-2026
Weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly clear skies with slightly warmer temperatures for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 46 degrees with a low of 31 degrees. Sunrise was 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 5:47…
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Heavener competes at OTCA indoor meet
Heavener competes at OTCA indoor track meet in Norman at the OU indoor facility. Heavener athletes make state The Lady Wolves were sixth in the 4×800 with runners Allison Palmer, Zuzanna Wlodarczyk, Kanan Summers and Rexlie Taylor finishing sixth to…
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Today in history Feb. 1
Today in history for Feb. 1 has seen a mix of pivotal historical moments, iconic births, and notable deaths across centuries. Here’s a curated overview of prominent events, focusing on well-known ones with lasting impact (drawn from reliable…
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OSSAA releases basketball districts
OSSAA releases basketball districts for the smaller schools. Basketball districts for smaller schools In Class A, Area IV Wister is in District 2 and plays at Rock Creek. The regional main site is at Hartshorne with Porum serving as a sub-site. The area…
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