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Poteau School Board fails to carry virtual learning motion for seventh-, eighth-graders

In a 3-2 vote in Tuesday night's special meeting at the Bert Corr Administration Building, the Poteau Public Schools Board of Education failed to carry board member Matt McBee's motion, which was seconded by board member Earl Jobe, to have the seventh- and eighth-grade students go all virtual unt

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COVID-19 Oklahoma Update; LeFlore County sees seventh death

As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, there are 59,399 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
There are nine additional deaths identified to report. No deaths were identified in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 Oklahoma Update, with two LeFlore County deaths

As of 11 a.m. Thursday, there are 55,550 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
There are 15 additional deaths identified to report. No deaths were identified in the past 24 hours.
There were two deaths in LeFlore County, both males in the 65 or older group.

LeFlore County Youth Services encouraging its clients to use www.doxy.me

COVID-19 has hit hard and in many different ways. Not only has it harmed people physically, but mentally as well.
LeFlore County Youth Services Executive Director Terri Krebs said her organization has a unique solution to the mental issues experienced by its clients.

Derryberry elected new LeFlore County Sheriff

There will be a new LeFlore County Sheriff when 2021 hits as Rodney Derryberry won his run-off election against current County Sheriff Donnie Edwards 1,867 to 836 in Tuesday's election.

Not only are blood donors needed — so, too, convalescent plasma donors; Poteau Community Blood Drive slated Thursday

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma Blood Institute Account Consultant Greg Womack has stressed the need for blood donations.

Poteau postman makes final deliveries Friday before retiring

If those who live in Poteau and were fortunate enough to be on the postal route of postman Alan Longobucco, Friday was a somber day for them.
After 20 years of delivering mail, Poteau Post Office postman Alan Longobucco retired after he delivered Friday’s mail to his customers.

OSDH announces plan to provide COVID-19 testing for teachers

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), has developed a plan as directed by Gov.

CASC teacher in fourth place in virtual bodybuilding contest

Carl Albert State College English teacher Judy Stetson is currently in fourth place in the Ms. Health and Fitness 2020 bodybuilding contest.