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Poteau PD: An inside look

It’s the experience, education and dedication of his police officers that allows Police Chief Stephen Fruen to not question the reliability of his department.

“We are the best law enforcement agency this side of the 35,” he said.

Woman injured in ATV wreck near Rattan

A 63-year-old woman was injured in a four-wheeler accident Wednesday near Rattan in Pushmataha County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Guard to honor LeFlore County EMS

LeFlore County EMS will be honored for its support of the National Guard next week.

EMS Shift Supervisor Jeff Steinkamp, a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard, nominated his employers for the Patriot Award.

Uninsured drivers to face crackdown

Uninsured drivers in Oklahoma will soon face stricter enforcement, state officials say.

A new system promises to provide a more accurate and up-to-date database of insured drivers.

Joe White tribute scheduled June 21

A tribute to the legacy of Dr. Joe White, former longtime president of Carl Albert State College, will take place at 2 p.m. June 21 in the Hamilton Auditorium at CASC.

The tribute, “Visionary to Legendary,” will be followed by “Memories and Mochas” in the Joe E. White Library.

FSPD need help identifying donation theft suspect

Investigators with the Fort Smith Police Department are asking the public's help to identify a man accused of stealing a donation bucket set aside for a charity.

DHS 5k raises $3,500 for kids

The second annual Footsteps for Families 5k and One-Mile Fun Run raised $3,585.

The run was held Monday evening at the Poteau Carl Albert State College campus. It was hosted by the Department of Human Services District 16 Child Welfare team and saw 83 participants in the 5k.

Poteau now a Purple Heart City

Poteau is now a Purple Heart City after a proclamation ceremony Monday evening during the Poteau City Council meeting at City Hall.

Edgington named to EMS board

The LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners on Monday approved Jerrid Edgington as the District 2 representative with the LeFlore County EMS Board. Edgington has a plethora of experience in the medical field, with 22 years spent working in EMS as an EMT and then paramedic.

Poteau rejoins Main Street program

The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced Friday that Poteau is the newest addition to the Oklahoma Main Street Program for 2018.