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'Revive the Hive' — Cameron Public Schools wins $13 million settlement from insurance companies to pay for Aug. 29-30, 2017, fire damage

On Aug. 29-30, 2017, Cameron Public Schools probably had the most destructive thing happen — a fire that destroyed the gym and school.

Two county residents arrested on maiming, much more (UPDATE)

Two LeFlore County gentlemen were arrested last week for multiple charges including medical battery, maiming, aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon resulting in great bodily harm, conspiracy, desecration of human member, outraging public decency with gross injury and possession o

COVID-19 Oklahoma Update, with LeFlore County's 21st death

As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, there are 109,548 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
There are 18 additional deaths identified to report. Two deaths were identified in the past 24 hours.

Former PDN intern gets journalism award

INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to honor former Poteau Daily News intern Katelyn Howard with the 2020 Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award.

Poteau mayor tests positive for COVID-19

Poteau Mayor Scotty White announced on Facebook on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a letter White posted on his Facebook wall, he said:

COVID-19 Oklahoma Update, with LeFlore County's 20th death

As of 11 a.m. Friday, there are 97,088 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
There are seven additional deaths identified to report. One death was identified in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 Oklahoma Update, with LeFlore County's 18th death

As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, there are 93,346 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
There are 11 additional deaths identified to report. No deaths were identified in the past 24 hours.

Derryberry sworn in as new LeFlore County Sheriff

Rodney Derryberry was sworn in as the new LeFlore County Sheriff at high noon Wednesday on the east steps of the LeFlore County Court House.

Wheels-N-Deals Car Show

Historic Downtown Poteau, Chamber making Poteau happening place this weekend; events will cap with Saturday's Wheels-n-Deals car show

Anyone looking for something to do this weekend will not have to leave Poteau to do so, thanks to Historic Downtown Poteau Executive Director Mary Parham and Poteau Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Karen Wages.