News

Love abounds here at home, spread it around

Valentine’s Day is a day to show your love through gifts and experiences, and LeFlore County has plenty to offer. Here are just a few things to do this Valentine’s weekend.

Help available for residents sickened by water supply

Heavener area residents, who believe they were made sick by the contaminated water supply are still being sought so that their condition can be evaluated to determine if the water was the cause.

Local artist drives toward dreams

A local artist has mixed his love of art with his love of automobiles — and the results are something to behold.
Duayne Lafferty of Spiro has loved art as long as he can remember.
"From the time I could hold a pencil I've been doodling, sketching and drawing," Lafferty said.

Soap-making — therapeutic hobby; Beautiful results bring great joy

An introvert by nature, Carla Coleman found herself more and more often slipping into a back room to hide away from the world when a chance happening showed her a light in the darkness and way back to joy.

Highway clean-up contract is signed; inmate work crews start next month

It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Now the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department along with the county commissioners, the district attorney and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation have a contract in place which will allow inmate work crews out to pickup trash on the highways.

Spiro’s Carter signs with HSU, trio headed to NEO

Spiro football players Malik Roberson, Derek Carter, Da’keyshawn Steele and Kwane Sey signed letters of intent to play college football on Wednesday.
“We’re going to miss these guys. They’ve done a good job for us and we’re proud of them,” Spiro football coach Chris Bunch.

CASA speaks out for the children

San Bois CASA, Inc. Executive Director Leah McLaughlin was the featured speaker at Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting. McLaughlin presented information on Court Appointed Special Advocates for children program in LeFlore County and surrounding areas.

City in need of firefighters

The City of Poteau is looking for at least three good people to fill the position of firefighter.
Poteau Fire Chief Jon Pickel said the problem is an ongoing issue, nothing new.

Emergency teachers play small role in Poteau

After the Oklahoma teacher walkout in April of 2018 the state experienced a decrease in certified teachers, or teachers willing to work in Oklahoma.

CASC repurposes old armory: Ross and Artie Stivers honored

On January 21, staff, faculty and guests of Carl Albert State College celebrated the grand opening of the new Ross and Artie Stivers Center. The Stivers Center will serve the CASC community as a health, wellness and recreational center for students, faculty and staff members.