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Hodgen man arrested on child abuse, sodomy charges Sunday

A Hodgen man was arrested on child abuse and sodomy charges Sunday night.
On Sunday, LeFlore County Sheriff's Department Deputy Tyler Newby was contacted by phone by dispatch to be advised there was a lady, Catherine Carlson, in Talihina wanting to speak with him about child abuse.

DUI charges filed against Texas man in Sunday afternoon's car chase

A criminal driving under the influence (DUI) charge was filed against a Texas man who led multiple authorities on a car chase that began at approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday on South Broadway Avenue in Poteau.

OSDH responds to COVID-19 testing challenges

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is aware of delays in the processing and reporting of COVID-19 test results and would like to provide information on the factors behind the delays.

2020 Balloonfest postponed due to pandemic

On Tuesday, the Poteau Chamber Board of Directors voted to postpone Poteau Balloonfest 2020.
Poteau Chamber has several events through out the year. Balloonfest is the largest and requires support from the city, businesses, partners and the community.

OSDH reports first pediatric death

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is saddened to report Oklahoma’s first COVID-19 related pediatric death. The OSDH mourns with the family for their tragic loss of a child.

Saturday night storm does damage in LeFlore County (NEWEST UPDATE)

A strong storm rolled through LeFlore County about 10 p.m. Saturday that caused numerous damages throughout the county.

Pocola resident confirmed with COVID-19 Saturday

A Pocola resident was confirmed with COVID-19 Saturday, according to LeFlore County Emergency Management Director Kim Wheeler.
Saturday's Pocola case makes 21 cases confirmed in LeFlore County since Independence Day.

Two Poteau residents, one Pocola person contract COVID-19

LeFlore County Emergency Management Director Kim Wheeler said on the LeFlore County Management's Facebook wall that three county residents, two in Poteau and one in Pocola, were confirmed Tuesday afternoon with COVID-19.

Poteau City Council, Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority meet tonight

The Poteau City Council will have number of items to discuss when it has its July meeting at 7:10 tonight at Poteau City Hall.

Bokoshe resident confirmed Friday afternoon with COVID-19

Another Bokoshe resident was confirmed Friday afternoon as having COVID-19, according to LeFlore County Emergency Management Director Kim Wheeler.