POTEAU—Funeral services for William Louis Dorey, 96, of  Poteau are Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.

Interment will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.

He passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 in Poteau. He was born Dec. 18, 1918 in Fort … Read More

My name is Monte Shockley II and I am running for a seat on the Poteau city council. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself and why I am running for this position.

I have wanted to be on the … Read More

POTEAU—Carl Albert State College’s Vice Presidents’ honor roll for the 2014 fall semester. Students maintained a 3.00 to 3.99 GPA.

Arkoma—Kyle Armstrong, Heather Brown, Sydey Hamilton, Kaitlyn Kaderli, Lisa Little, Justin Rogoff.
Bokoshe—Taylor Barcheers, Tiffany Jackson, Kaitlan Kinman, Sarah Miller, Raylynn Sutton, Andrew Wallbaum,.
Cameron—Brooke Evans.
Heavener—Seth Armstrong, Linda Baldridge, Cassidy Bottoms, Sadie Box, … Read More

Heavener’s girls will try and clinch a tie for the Black Diamond Conference championship while the boys hope to build some momentum on Friday in games at Stigler.

The Lady Wolves (15-6) have won four straight and can tie for the conference championship with Wilburton if they can win. Heavener won … Read More

POTEAU–The 96th Poteau Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for Feb. 26. 

The theme this year is “Boots n Business” so get out your cowboy boots, hats and favorite western wear or costume and “Lets Do-It”.

This year’s contestants are Aaron Emberton, Carrie Emberton, Michael Culwell, Shalom Staats, Mitch Sampson, Connie … Read More

POTEAU–Lavon Scott, 78, of Poteau passed away on Feb. 10, 2015 in Poteau. He was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Holdenville to John and Minnie (Jones) Scott, was a member of the Heart of the Hills Baptist Church, served in the … Read More

Heavener’s only professional football player, Jack Davis, has been missing since Tuesday from his home.

He was last seen at about 3 a.m. Tuesday. His 1999 Lincoln Towncar was found on a dirt road on Cavanal Hill…. Read More

SALLISAW—Poteau and Sallisaw split a pair of NOAA games here on Tuesday.

Sallisaw’s girls held off the Lady Pirates, 47-43, while Poteau’s boys downed the Black Diamonds, 48-36.

Poteau’s girls made a late charge before coming up short. Maci McMillin led Poteau with 10 points in the loss.

The Pirates put three players … Read More

The 2015 higher education day at the State Capitol took place on Tuesday. 

Chancellor Glen D. Johnson of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education welcomed students, college personnel, speakers for the event, and Oklahoma senators and … Read More

First National Bank announced the top performers of their “Product of the Month” program at the January employee meeting.

These employees educated the most FNB customers in products and services available at the bank. A winner from the Heavener locations and the Poteau location was recognized. Monthly winners were presented … Read More