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Gas prices stall below $2 average

The average price of regular gasoline in Oklahoma has averaged out at $1.79 for the week, unmoving from the same average posted last week, according to GasBuddy.

Clean-up at Cavanal scheduled April 2

The Poteau Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help with a clean-up of Cavanal on April 2 at 9 a.m.

Gay rights advocates celebrate demise of anti-LGBT bills

(AP) — Gay rights advocates in Oklahoma on Monday celebrated the demise of more than two dozen bills in the Oklahoma Legislature this year that they say unfairly discriminate against members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Alma native wins Miss UAFS 2016

Before the crowning of this year’s Miss UAFS, last year’s winner, Joni Fields-Adams, said her successor was “in for the ride of a lifetime.”

Katie Brown will be the one to take that ride.

VIDEO: More policy, fewer putdowns in latest GOP debate

In their final showdown before next week's crucial big-state primaries, the GOP presidential candidates abandoned the insults of past debates, instead holding a mostly respectful but pointed discussion on Cuba policy, Islam, trade and more.

Benefit roller derby game set March 19

The LeFlore County Maidens of Mayhem will host the Benton County Derby Dames in an effort to help raise funds for a local nonprofit organization.

Proceeds from the match will benefit the Pervasive Parenting Center.

Oklahoma House passes insurance mandate for autism coverage

(AP) — Legislation that would require health insurers to cover autism treatment for children was overwhelmingly approved by the Oklahoma House on Wednesday.

Gas prices continue steady climb

The national average price of a regular gallon of gasoline has made its largest increase over the week, according to AAA Oklahoma.

Pocola improves protection rating

Homeowners in Pocola should begin to see a savings in their insurance rates, according to City Manager John Limbocker.

"We are now at ISO rating of 3. Previously we were at 5," Limbocker said.

Fundraisers planned to help fund Heavener VVA easter egg hunt

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 784 of Heavener is holding a rifle raffle to help raise funds for the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt to be held at 11 a.m. March 26 at Heavener Runestone Park.