SPIRO – Derek Carter’s free throw with 14 seconds left gave Spiro the lead and the Bulldogs pulled off one of their biggest wins of the season by knocking off Checotah, 50-47.

In the earlier game, Checotah’s girls edged the Lady Bulldogs, 44-43.

Spiro’s boys improve to 13-10 while the girls are … Read More

SPIRO–Funeral Service for Mark J. Kowalski, 63, of Spiro, is Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Spiro.

Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.

He was born Feb. … Read More

By DAVID SEELEY, Sports Editor

POTEAU – The Spiro High School basketball teams spoiled homecoming for the Poteau squads in NOAA Conference action Friday night at Sherman Floyd Fieldhouse.

The Bulldogs outlasted the Pirates 60-59, then the Lady Bulldogs fought off a potential game-tying shot by the Lady Pirates to prevail 46-44…. Read More

SPIRO–Funeral service for Floydene Carol Rowland, 80, of Spiro, is Monday at 10 a.m. at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with Rev. Travis Palmer and Rev. Bryan Fouts officiating.

Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral … Read More

Drugs or DUI reportedly influenced a three-car accident Wednesday three miles west of Spiro on Highway 59, which resulted in two people being sent to hospitals with injuries.

Colton Williams, 19, of Keota was driving a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer west when he fell asleep. His vehicle departed the road and he … Read More

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors approved new football districts for the next two seasons Wednesday.

The districts were the same as approved by the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association. It was approved by a 13-1 vote.

Here are the new districts.

Class 4A-4—Broken Bow, Fort Gibson, Hilldale, Muldrow, Poteau, Sallisaw, … Read More

The Oklahoma Football Coaches Association’s board has approved final proposals for football districts for the 2020-2021 football seasons.

The districts will be presented to the OSSAA’s board at its Wednesday meeting for approval.

Here are the proposed districts for area schools.

4A-4—Broken Bow, Fort Gibson, Hilldale, Muldrow, Poteau, Sallisaw, Stilwell and Tulsa McLain.

2A-5—Heavener, … Read More

SALLISAW – The 2020 portion of the basketball season for the Spiro High School teams did not open as they had hoped as they both dropped NOAA Conference road games to the host Sallisaw squads Friday night at Paul Post Fieldhouse.
The Lady Black Diamonds opened the night with a 51-31 … Read More

SPIRO–Arlene Wilson, 61, of Spiro, was born Jan. 25, 1958 in Long Beach, California to Joseph and Janet (Dau) Borges, and passed away Dec. 30, 2019.

The family will set a private service at a later time, under the direction of Grace Funeral Services.
She is survived by her son Cody Wilson … Read More

SPIRO—Funeral services for Melba Wilson, 92, of Spiro, are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Victory Worship Center in Spiro.

Burial will follow at the United States Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

She was born May 18, … Read More