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Two injured in Highway 9 accident

A driver who was under the influence of drugs is listed as the cause of a three-vehicle collision Wednesday morning on State Highway 9, about three miles west of Spiro.

Chili's reopens with a flourish

Chili's in Poteau has been something of a talking point since it closed to the public on April 3, 2019. Monday the doors to the much-missed eatery were opened back up to a fresh look, new management and a highly trained staff.

Traffic stop nets 241 grams of meth; $500 cash

A routine traffic stop Sunday evening by LeFlore County deputies resulted in the arrest of Jeffrey Stelly, of Poteau on charges possession of methamphetamine with the the intent to distribute.

A student examines effects of budget cuts in the arts

* Editor's note: This is the first of a series of articles the PDN will publish from a student's perspective. These articles give students first-hand experience in the real world of journalism. *

Winter weather stays to the north

Forecasters have said winter weather is on the way, but information from the National Weather Service out of Tulsa indicates severe weather is going to stay north of LeFlore County.

Viet Nam/Legacy bikers honor Bobby Taylor; open time capsule

Members of the Viet Nam/Legacy motorcycle clubs will be rolling into Wister on Jan. 20 to honor one of their own, Bobby Taylor, and to open a time capsule Taylor buried at the Wister State Park Viet Nam Memorial.

New sheriff brings 30 years experience

As of about 2:30 p.m. Monday, LeFlore County has a new sheriff, but only new in name as Donnie Edwards brings some 30 years experience to the table.

Blood Drives celebrate National Blood Donor Awareness Month

Blood is a commodity that we can never have enough of, as a society. The needs for blood range from blood replacement for surgery to use for traumatic accident victims.

Firefighter honored for his service

It takes a lot of heroes putting life and limb on the line to keep a community safe. The men and women that protect us from crime, natural disaster and the daily dangers of life are our first and best line of defense against things that would harm us.

Benefit helps local entertainer

Everyone needs help from time-to-time — even someone as well known as author, podcaster and YouTube personality Earl Green.