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UAFS releases fall, summer grads list

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has released the list of students receiving degrees and certificates during the spring 2017 semester and the first summer term ending in July.

Local Rep. West comments on Supreme Court decision

Local state Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, issued the following statement after meeting with the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus yesterday.

Donations sought locally for American troops

Donations of food, toiletries, entertainment and more are being accepted for American troops as part of "Operation Combat Boots & Dog Tags" at Cricket Wireless in Poteau.

109 U.S. salmonella cases now linked to papayas from Mexico

(AP) — An increasing number of people have been sickened by eating papaya now traced to a farm located in southern Mexico, U.S. public health officials said in an update on the outbreak first reported more than two weeks ago.

Tax-free holiday begins Friday

Back to school shoppers can catch a break this weekend with Oklahoma's annual Sales Tax Holiday offering three tax-free days.

Oklahoma's event begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends midnight Sunday. It applies to clothing and shoes priced under $100.

Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

VIDEO: Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

FEMA clears county for aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that federal disaster assistance has been made available to help recovery efforts from damage caused by storms and flooding from May 16 to 20.

LeFlore County is one of 16 counties eligible for the funds.

Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly resigned his position Friday, ending a rocky six-month tenure that made his news briefings must-see TV. He said President Donald Trump's White House "could benefit from a clean slate."

Have fun and save the world with GISHWHES

If you like to have fun, be a little weird and help out worthy causes, you need to know about "The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen." also known as GISHWHES.

VIDEO: Senator McCain diagnosed with brain cancer, his office says

U.S. Senator John McCain has a brain tumor and is reviewing treatment options that may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, his office says.