Downtown Poteau’s Dewey District continues to see new energy with the addition of Eight Forks Ranch Café, bringing renewed activity to the historic area. Just next door, at 102 Dewey, Bridgman’s Furniture is receiving attention of its own. This [...]

Image submitted by authorPexels By Miriam Neal For local business owners and operations leads at small and medium businesses, business IT infrastructure can feel like the one thing that must stay calm while everything else shifts. The core [...]

Unsplash By Misha Vardanyan Stroll along Dewey Avenue in Poteau on a Saturday morning and you can still find what makes small-town commerce endure: the clothing boutique owner who remembers your style and size; the consignment shop owner [...]

Dr. Kooper Ruminer believes the same principles that win games - discipline, preparation, and teamwork - drives business success OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – (July 6, 2026): In just one year, 405 Dental Aesthetics has distinguished itself in Oklahoma City by creating a patient experience that feels more like visiting a [...]

Oklahoma Department of Libraries This year, ODL launched another highly successful community of practice. These groups help library staff connect to meet statewide and local needs. Workforce Development joins Health and Youth Services—each topic centered in a space where libraries [...]

Summer and back-to-school bike and e-bike use puts renewed focus on roadway safety OKLAHOMA CITY – Aug. 6, 2026 – As we roll through the dog days of summer, approach the start of a new school year, and more Oklahomans take [...]

Provided by author Pexels By Tony Vieira Count the cans in your local cooler that use the word "clean" somewhere on the front. Clean energy, clean caffeine, clean fuel. By number one hundred, you may begin to realize [...]

Students heading to campus can avoid costly surprises by planning for car trouble, reviewing insurance coverage, guarding against theft and tapping into other savings. OKLAHOMA CITY – Aug. 11, 2026 – From vehicle breakdowns and property theft to identity fraud and unexpected expenses, [...]

By Miriam Neal Photo via Pexels For busy parents juggling work, caregiving, and bills, financial stress can creep from the budget into the body and start draining mental well-being. The core tension is simple and exhausting: everyday money [...]

Image submitted By Eden Reodique According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), reported violent crime declined by approximately 4.5% nationwide in 2024. This shows a continuing downward trend in many parts of the United States recently.   [...]

Brenda Clark was born on August 5, 1956, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Cecil Harrison and Novela Greer. A lifelong resident of Poteau, Brenda devoted her life to raising her children and creating a loving and welcoming home for her family. [...]

Betty Lou Cooper, 86, of Poteau, OK, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Sulphur, OK. Betty was born December 28, 1939, to Eldred Wade Alexander and Etta Florene (Oliver) Alexander Bowman. She was raised in the Heavener-Poteau area and [...]

Viola Margie Mae (Smith) Connelly, 93, of Pocola, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Pocola Health & Rehab, surrounded by her loving family. Viola was born on October 16, 1932, in Cameron, Oklahoma, to Frank and Anna (Campbell) Smith. [...]

A Celebration of Life for Mildred Ann Stanley, 69, of Spiro, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Lighthouse at the Crossroads in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Reverend Billy Young officiating. Burial will follow at [...]