Muskogee,OK - The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that Jennifer Campbell, age 45, of Poteau, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging her with Federal Program Theft, in violation of Title 18,...
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GUNS AND HOSES BLOOD DRIVE
David Deaton | Tue June 18, 2013
June 25, 2013 the Wister fire department and Wister Police Department are holding a Guns 'N Hoses Blood Drive with Oklahoma Blood Institute from 1:30... Read more
Benefit Lunch for Brenda - Okl…
David Deaton | Tue June 18, 2013
Brenda Parker's benefit tomorrow June 19th at the LeFlore County Courthouse. Come out to the LeFlore County Courthouse tomorrow from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M. and... Read more
LOCAL EDUCATOR SELECTED TO PAR…
David Deaton | Tue June 18, 2013
News from the Advanced Placement Program® June 18, 2013 LOCAL EDUCATOR SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM READING NEW YORK – Donna Deaton of Poteau,... Read more
The Gilmore News - Oklahoma We…
David Deaton | Tue June 18, 2013
A month ago, during the early days of May, some snow fell. Now about a month later, the temperature is up to ninety five degrees... Read more
Dual 40th Wedding Anniversary…
David Deaton | Tue June 18, 2013
Remember 1973? Pet rocks, lava lamps, slinkys, 8-track tapes or how about Jaws, Happy Day and Gilligan's Island or Star Wars.? Well Richard and Patsy Webster... Read more
DeRosa scheduled to death
David Deaton | Tue June 18, 2013
James L. DeRosa death is scheduled for June 18 at 6 p.m. at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester The execution of James DeRosa who was... Read more
Brittney Cox Memorial Golf Tou…
David Deaton | Mon June 17, 2013
The 2nd Annual Brittney Cox Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 29, 2013 at 11 A.M. at the Choctaw Country Club in Poteau. Lunch will... Read more
LOCAL ARTIST TAKES 1ST PLACE A…
David Deaton | Sun June 16, 2013
Chris Ainsworth of Wister recently competed in the Oklahoma Fine Arts Festival in Mustang, OK. Ainsworth participated in the competition and won first place in the... Read more
Aquirre Awarded Eliza Kinkhead…
David Deaton | Sun June 16, 2013
Alonso Aquirre Awarded Eliza Kinkhead Bulgin Memorial Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Alonso Aquirre Scholarship Awarded: Eliza Kinkhead Bulgin Memorial Scholarship High School: Heavener High... Read more
Update On a motorcycle accide…
David Deaton | Sun June 16, 2013
At 8:59 A.M. Sunday morning an accident that involved a motorcycle and car collided in Hodgen. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Fernando Cardenas and Josh... Read more
Motorcycle and Car Collides at…
Samantha Kiger | Sun June 16, 2013
Hodgen - In what's starting out to be one of the worst motorcycle seasons for accidents on record, another crash with injuries has occurred at... Read more
Lomon receives Upward Bound Sc…
David Deaton | Sun June 16, 2013
Brooklyn Tiara Lomon receives Upward Bound Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Brooklyn Tiara Lomon Scholarship Awarded: Upward Bound Scholarship Parent or Guardian: Sharon Thompson High School:... Read more
EOMC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED -…
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
LEFLORE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYGoverning Board MeetingTuesday, June 18, 2013Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center Conference Room "C"1:00 PM AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES BALENTINEA. Roll Call/Establishment of a... Read more
The Lake Wister State Park Spl…
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
Get a relief from the heat and come splash at the Wister Splash Park. The park is open every day from 10 A.M. until 6 P.M.... Read more
LeFlore County Coalition for H…
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
LeFlore County Coalition for Healthy Living, Inc.June 19, 2013 11:30 – 1:00Kiamichi Technology Center Agenda Welcome & Introductions Coalition Votes approve/disapprove Minutes from March 2013 approve/disapprove Treasurer's Report Old BusinessSystems of... Read more
Jack C. Austin III Awarded Bil…
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
Jack C. Austin III Awarded Bill McKinney Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Jack C. Austin III Awarded Bill McKinney Scholarship Scholarship Awarded: Bill McKinney... Read more
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT TRAINI…
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
The 3rd annual Duck Martin PIT camp registration is open. The dates for the camp are July 12 and 13 from 8 A.M. until 3... Read more
Blueberries: Just in Time for …
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
"This week's heat has really jump-started the blueberries! We will have a "light" opening beginning Saturday, June 15," stated Lavon and Deann Williams, of Maple... Read more
Johnson Receives Ross & Ar…
David Deaton | Sat June 15, 2013
Brenda Marie Johnson Receives Ross & Artie Strivers Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Brenda Marie Johnson Scholarship Awarded: Ross & Artie Strivers Parent or Guardian:... Read more
Todd Receives Robert Barden Sc…
David Deaton | Fri June 14, 2013
Alison Bailee Todd Receives Robert Barden Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Alison Bailee Todd Scholarship Awarded: Robert Barden Scholarship Parent or Guardian: Pam Bess High School:... Read more
Fort Smith Regional Alliance E…
David Deaton | Fri June 14, 2013
Fort Smith, AR. June 12, 2013 – In response to the recent announcement of Paul Harvel's transition from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber at the... Read more
Fargo Awarded Sallisaw Commit…
David Deaton | Fri June 14, 2013
Bailey Michelle Fargo Awarded Sallisaw Committee for Excellence Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Bailey Michelle Fargo Scholarship Awarded: Sallisaw Committee for Excellence Parent or Guardian:... Read more
HOPE YOUTH GROUP PROVIDING HOP…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
Hope Youth Group is holding a silent auction on Friday from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Heavener Runestone. They will be serving brisket sandwiches... Read more
Baker Receives Sallisaw Commi…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
Shuford Dale Baker Receives Sallisaw Committee for Excellence Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Shuford Dale Baker Scholarship Awarded: Sallisaw Committee for Excellence Scholarship Parent or... Read more
Carl Albert State College Rece…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) formal notification letter has been delivered to Carl Albert State College and includes great news for the College. The Institutional... Read more
Heavener City Manager ask for …
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
The Veteran's Memorial Park in Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by the recent tornadoes. Mike Kennerson, of Heavener is asking people in our area to... Read more
Sen. Loveless comments on U.S.…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
STATE CAPITOL –State Sen. Kyle Loveless, R-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme unanimously ruled against Texas in that state's... Read more
Motorcycle Fatality in Poteau
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of Bill Caldwell of Poteau. The accident happened late Wednesday evening on Broadway Street in Poteau. An eyewitness on the scene... Read more
NEW LOOK TO AMBULANCE - Oklaho…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
Poteau OK- The LeFlore County Emergency Medical Services not only received a new ambulance but a new look as well. The LeFlore County EMS has purchased... Read more
Welcome Dubs Detail - Oklahoma…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
Poteau OK - Jerry "Dub" Nolan and wife Victoria are not only a new business in Poteau they are new members to the Poteau Chamber... Read more
Howell Receives Jimmy and Lin…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
Miranda LaRue Howell Receives Jimmy and Linda Alford Scholarship at Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: Miranda LaRue Howell Scholarship Awarded: Jimmy & Linda Alford Scholarship Parent or... Read more
Calendar of events for this we…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
June 13 KTC practical nursing graduation -Poteau Taste of LeFlore County at Hotel Lowrey - Poteau https://oklahomawelcome.com/news/regional/whatzup/97578-taste-of-leflore-county.html Kiamichi Owa‑Chito Festival of the Forest: Beavers Bend State Park... Read more
Sprabery Receives Baysul and R…
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
William Cody Sprabery Receives Baysul and Rotha Balentine Memorial Scholarship to Carl Albert State College Recipient Name: William Cody Sprabery Scholarship Awarded: Baysul & Rotha Balentine Memorial... Read more
Photos of Motorcycle Wreck in …
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
Here are some photos taken of a motorcycle wreck in front of Taco Mayo late this afternoon.No details are available at this time. OKW will update... Read more
Carl Albert State College Exte…
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
Deanna Reed was presented a plaque of appreciation during the recent Carl Albert State College Board of Regents meeting for serving as Chair of the... Read more
HEAVENER RUNESTONE CAR-BIKE SH…
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
The 2nd Annual Runestone Car-Bike Show has been rescheduled for the 29th of June 2013 at Runestone Park. There will be vendors and food available. Trophy will... Read more
Storm Victims Urged to Request…
Keith Clarke | Wed June 12, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Joe Dorman said today Oklahomans who are rebuilding after losing property to storms and tornadoes should request a construction lien... Read more
Thunder On The Mountain Was Ho…
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
The action was just heating up when I arrived Friday for the first ever Thunder on the Mountain festival. Held in Cass, AR at Mulberry... Read more
Poteau teachers attend On the …
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
Poteau teachers Lauren Peck and Katie Hopper attended an end of year ceremony for the winners of Mrs. Baird's Teacher on the Rise awards. Hopper received... Read more
Ashlee Dawn Bandy Receives Pat…
David Deaton | Wed June 12, 2013
Ashlee Dawn Bandy has received the Patrick Lynch Memorial Scholarship. Parent or Guardian: Stephen Bandy High School: Poteau High School College Major: Elementary Education Activities, Honors: Varsity Softball, Varsity... Read more
Jenna McBee Receives Judge Appointment
Jenna Henshaw McBee, an attorney from Poteau that works for the law firm Rubenstein, McCormick and Pitts in Oklahoma City has been appointed Special District…
Poteau Appoints New School Board Member
Poteau Public Schools recently announced a vacancy for applicants interested to be considered for an appointment for school board member Position #5 that represents City…
Online Bidding Auction to help LeFlore County Historical Society.
Online bidding will start June 12th at 9 A.M. and will end at 7 P.M. on Thursday at the "Taste of LeFlore County" event being…
It was Hot in Gilmore today
Here is the temperature gauge on my front porch in Gilmore at about 7 P.M. on Tuesday evening. Glad the temperature finally went up. Got to love…
Poteau Schools Administrators Harris and Lee Retire
At recent school board meetings of Poteau Public Schools, resignations of Hank Harris and Linda Lee were accepted as both of these long time administrators…
In praise of the BGCO
I must come clean. Up until a few days ago I had never dealt with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) directly. I had…
The body of Spiro teen recovered - Oklahoma Welcome
Mulberry AR - The body of Timothy Thompson, 19 of Spiro has been recovered. The teen went missing at Bluff Hole park in Mulberry on Monday.…
Historical Society to host Taste of LeFlore County - Oklahoma Welcome
The LeFlore County Historical Society is planning their annual Taste of LeFlore County on Thursday from 5:30 P.M. until 7 P.M. "We will have 2…
Kiamichi Technology Center's Practical Nursing Program Graduates Another Outstanding Class
On Thursday, June 13, 2013, nineteen dedicated students will be graduating from Kiamichi Technology Center's Practical Nursing program. The ceremony will be held in KTC's Seminar…
Mark Joseph Smith Receives Eleanor White Memorial Scholarship at Carl Albert State College
Mark Joseph Smith has received the Eleanor White Memorial Scholarship from Carl Albert State College. Mark is the son of Katy Smith and is a graduated…
Eastern announces spring honor rolls
WILBURTON, OK (June 10, 2013) – Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the spring 2013 semester. There were 91 students named to the…
Car Burns Up At Poteau Wal-Mart - Oklahoma Welcome
Sometime after 12:30 pm on Monday an incident took place at the Poteau Wal-Mart parking lot that could have been disastrous and making national news. Witnesses…
Van Buren Woman killed in automobile crash - Oklahoma Welcome
Irma Lee Osbourne, 79, of Van Buren Arkansas killed coming home from Church on Sunday. According to the police report, Osbourne was driving a silver Toyota…
Poteau Artist Work displayed in Fort Smith
Local Poteau artist Dani Montoya will be demonstrating "Pyrography on a Gourd" at Brick City Emporium in Fort Smith on Saturday June 15th from 11:00am…
A Dozen Fort Smith Property Owners Receive Dozens of Helping Hands
2013 World Changers Stretch $25,000 in Federal Funds to Benefit a Dozen Fort Smith Homes Soon, approximately 250 members of World Changers, will arrive in Fort…
Tornado Alley
June 15 is the day that the Lounge at the Strike A Lot Lanes in Poteau is sponsoring the 1st Annual "Tornado Alley Poker Run"…
Taste of LeFlore County
Taste of LeFlore County is coming Thursday June 13, 2013 at the Hotel Lowrey in downtown Poteau from 5:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. Come grab a…
Is Your Child Likely To Be Sexually Active Starting In Middle School - Oklahoma Welcome
WARNING: This story contains wording and data related to sexuality so please be advised before you read. One of the most difficult tasks we can have…
Southern LeFlore County Haw Creek Area Stands Together - Oklahoma Welcome
On Friday evening in Haw Creek officials called a Public Information Meeting to explain the next steps in helping the 25 families that had their homes…
National Police Week Revisited
By Sky Fruen May 12-18, 2013 was National Police Week and what a great show of appreciation the Poteau Police Department received from local people and…
Warm Dry Weather Brings Out Spider Mites
With summer knocking on the door, Oklahoma gardeners may soon be dealing with more than increasing water bills. As the weather turns hot and dry, spider…
Howe Officer Being Investigated By District Attorneys Office
"I just wish the people would think about it and know the difference between being investigated and being charged." The Leflore County District Attorney has opened…
CASC ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS - Oklahoma Welcome
Poteau OK - The Carl Albert State College Development Foundation received 21 applications for endowed professorships, and 14 were funded totaling $78,125. According to Kathy…
New location same great service - Oklahoma Welcome
You are cordially invited to the Re Location and Ribbon Cutting Open House of Poteau Vision Source on Friday June 21st, 2013 from 12:00 P.M. to…
New Update on Poteau High School Cheer and Dance Teams Qualify for Nationals…
Submitted by Taylor Darneal The PHS Dance Team gets to go to Nationals in Florida. They will get to perform at Universal Studios and then go…
Have a Seat! New benches have arrived in Historic Downtown Poteau! - Oklahoma Welcome
Earlier this year, Poteau Main Street Matters began working on a new revitalization project. During phase one of this project, the organization asked the community…
SPC Robert Allan Pierce Back On American Soil, Home Soon
Last Monday, the family of Allan Pierce (20) of Panama, Oklahoma and from the Mansfield, Arkansas area learned that their son had lost his life…
Weekend Calendar of Events - Oklahoma Welcome
Smithsonian Exhibit at the Patrick Lynch Library Showing at the Tower Drive In on Friday and Saturday will be Fast and Furious 6 with…
Spotlight Will Shine on Dr. Joe E. White at Carl Albert State College "A Night…
Carl Albert State College will Honor the 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee, Dr. Joe E. White, at "A Night with the Stars" on June 20. Dr.…
Benefit for Gene Ward - Oklahoma Welcome
Friends of Gene Ward of Wister have organized a benefit to help defray expenses as he travels back and forth to Houston for cancer treatments.…
LeFlore County EMS offers service savings - Oklahoma Welcome
EMS LeFlore County is offering a Absolute Care Membership to the residents of LeFlore County. Amanda Brown of EMS said, "Absolute Care is an Ambulance Service…
Special Municipal Election for Howe
"The LeFlore County Election Board are now accepting applications for absentee ballots until 5 P.M. Wednesday June 5 for the Special Municipal Election for the…
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR FLOOD VICTIMS - Oklahoma Welcome
Michael Davidson, Director of the LeFlore County Emergency Management has announced a public information meeting has been scheduled for Friday June 7th 6:00 P.M. at…
Benefit for Bob - Oklahoma Welcome
The Heavener and Poteau Masonic Lodge are sponsoring a benefit spaghetti dinner and pie auction this Sunday for Robert Craig, who is battling testicular cancer. Funds…
LeFlore County Flooding Assistance
From Michael Davidson, Director of Le Flore County Emergency Management LeFlore County Emergency Management is working in conjunction with Oklahoma Emergency Management to seek federal disaster…
Keep kids safe this summer - Oklahoma Welcome
On June 9,1995 Morgan Nick disappeared from an Alma Ballpark. Eighteen years later, she is still remembered and honored. To Raise awareness of child abduction the…
A Storm Predictor - Oklahoma Welcome
Wayne Adams formerly of Cameron has a gift, he can predict when and where a storm is going to occur. By using the latest weather technology,…
Thacker Competent to stand trial - Oklahoma Welcome
Poteau - Elvis Aaron Thacker, 25 who along with his brother Johnathen 24, were charged with 1st degree murder and rape of Briana Ault in…
THE SOUNDS OF SIRENS CREATES FEAR IN OKLAHOMA FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
It's not unusual for anyone living in Oklahoma to hear the sound of an occasional siren from an emergency vehicle or for an approaching storm. In…
"Heal The Hearts" of our neighbors to the South - Oklahoma Welcome
Healing the Hearts is helping the residents of Haw Creek, Hontubby and Stapp-Zoe with relief efforts after the floods at the end of last week. The…
STRIKE A LOT OFFER MANY ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER - Oklahoma Welcome
Strike A Lot Lanes in Poteau is doing many summer activities to help families.Strike A Lot Lanes in Poteau are doing some fun activities that…
Republicans Meet - Oklahoma Welcome
Poteau OK - The LeFlore County Republican met at the Western Sizzlin in Poteau. Roger Mattox introduced special guest Oklahoma State Senator Mark Allen and…
Creative Referral Network
Creative Referral Network held their monthly meeting Monday, June 2 at McDonald's Restaurant.Due in part to the extreme weather conditions our attendance was down to…
Panama Soldier Killed In Afghanistan - Oklahoma Welcome
Two U.S. soldiers and ten school children were reported killed Monday in Afghanistan when a suicide bomber on a motor bike detonated an explosive device. One…
County Surplus Sale - Oklahoma Welcome
The LeFlore County Commissioners are holding an surplus auction for all 3 district highway departments plus surplus inventory from the old health department. The auction will…
POKER RUN TO BENEFIT KIDS - Oklahoma Welcome
On June 15th, 2013, The Lounge at Strike-A-Lot Lanes will be hosting the 1st Annual Tornado Alley Poker Run. If it rains the date will…
Cleanup continues in Haw Creek, Volunteers still needed - Oklahoma Welcome
Rons's Discount Lumber delivered donated items to the Haw Creek community today.Jason Blake of Ron's Discount Lumber said, "Ron's matched the donations up to $1,000…
Update on Oil Spill in Fort Smith - Oklahoma Welcome
OKW has spoken to Rob Ratley, Community Affairs Manager for OG&E concerning the oil spill in Fort Smith. We ask Ratley about the oil and if…
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