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Doctors indicted on alleged illegal narcotic distribution

(AP) — Three doctors were among four men indicted by a grand jury Thursday on allegations that they illegally distributed narcotics to patients at an eastern Oklahoma clinic, including a woman who died after she was given 644 narcotics pills in a single visit.

Preregistration deadline for Cavanal Killer upcoming April 20

Preregistration for the Cavanal Killer 8k Walk/Run ends April 20.

Health department reminds of Child Abuse Month in April

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, the LeFlore County Health Department encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making LeFlore County a better place for children and families.

Heavener vets prepare packages for overseas troops

Heavener Veterans of Foreign War Post 8403 members recently prepared 16 boxes for mailing to armed forces personnel stationed overseas.

Free Money — former coach wins tourney contest

Bob Free won the Poteau Daily News' March Madness Contest.

Wines and Arts Festival slated Saturday

The Poteau Rotary Club's "An Evening at the Gallery" Wine and Arts Festival will take place Saturday, April 9.

The event will run from 4-8 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Center in Poteau. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Bill bans children under 18 from tanning beds in Oklahoma

(AP) — Children under age 18 would be prohibited from using tanning beds under a bill approved by a Senate committee that imposes new regulations on tanning businesses in Oklahoma.

Heavener Viking-Celtic Festival upcoming in April

The Heavener Runestone Viking-Celtic Festival is upcoming next month.

The annual festival held on the Heavener Runestone Park in Heavener will run the weekend of April 9-10 from 10 a.m. to dusk. Cost is $10 per car or $5 for motorcycles.

Forecasters warn of 'extreme' wildfire risk in Oklahoma

(AP) — Forecasters are warning of an extreme wildfire risk in Oklahoma on Wednesday because of warm, dry weather and strong winds.

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.