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Four seek Poteau mayor's post

Four candidates have filed for the Poteau Mayor's seat in the April 2 elections.
Two City Council seats and the street commissioner's position also will be on the ballot.
Seeking the mayor's post are Chris Ford, Jarrod Ridenour, Jack Scott Jr. and Scotty White.

Possible homicide investigated

The LeFlore County Sheriff’s department was investigating a possible homicide Wednesday night.
Dispatchers released an alert for a vehicle just before 6:30 p.m. Dispatchers said to approach with caution as the driver could possibly be involved with a homicide.

Church to offer live shooter training

Poteau First United Methodist Church will host an active shooter civilian response training in the church’s Family Life Center at 5 p.m., Jan. 27. 

Flu claims 11 in state

The flu has claimed 11 lives in Oklahoma this season, health officials said Thursday.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health said 247 people have been hospitalized in the state since the flu season officially began Sept. 1. Eight of the deaths were people age 65 or older.

EOMC to allow pet visits

Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center of Poteau has announced a new pet policy to allow visitations of pets with patients.

EOMC, led by its Board of Trustees, announced the policy Wednesday.

Bikers invited for Lara's Lights Ride Sunday

A local biker wants to brighten the Christmas of a Pocola child who is using her holiday season to better the lives of others.

School board races set in 5 districts

School board elections will be held for five LeFlore County districts.

In the remaining 12 districts, seats were filled by single candidates filing for the posts, according to the LeFlore County Election Board.

The candidate filing period closed Dec. 5.

School board election filing period begins Monday

Candidates for school boards in 17 Leflore County school districts will file their Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday, LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Sharon Steele said.

Fundraising underway for LCYS Angel Tree

LeFlore County Youth Services continues to raise funds to purchase presents for its 426 Angels as part of its Angel Tree program.

Tax statements late

Tax statements are running behind schedule this year, according to LeFlore County Treasurer April Caughern.