Melissa Cook, Southern Workforce Board REI Oklahoma hosted a Southern Oklahoma Women in Business Networking Luncheon today at Poteau's Donald W Reynolds Center. Presenters at today's event included James Harrington from REI Oklahoma, Melissa Cook from Southern Workforce [...]

Pexels By Patrick Young Oklahoma small business owners are juggling tight margins while utility costs climb, legislative changes shift the rules, and public safety and mental health concerns shape daily customer needs. In that pressure, ads and discounts can [...]

(L-R) Rep. Andy Fugate, Rep. Daniel Pae, TECO Director-General Yvonne Hsiao, TECO Consul Michelle Lu and Sen. Roland Pederson. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to the State Capitol this week. Rep. Daniel [...]

Small business optimism decreased in March as reports of positive profit trends worsened OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time [...]

Pexels Because Oklahoma experiences severe weather, hailstorms, high winds, and rapid temperature changes, roofing systems in the state often experience more wear than in milder climates. Average Roof Replacement Cost in Oklahoma In 2026, most homeowners in Oklahoma [...]

Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader and Sen. David Bullard and other lawmakers stand with Gov. Kevin Stitt after a ceremonial signing of House Bill 1168 into law. OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill making it a felony crime to traffic [...]

Pexels With all the benefits of automation, energy savings are often a key consideration. But, do smart lights in your home result in higher electricity bills, or can they actually save energy and money? In this guide, we’ll [...]

Oklahoma Watch, at oklahomawatch.org, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers public-policy issues facing the state. By Stephen Martin/For Oklahoma Watch Kim McGuire had already spent nearly two weeks at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City when a [...]

Oklahoma Watch, at oklahomawatch.org, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers public-policy issues facing the state. By Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch A boon to low-income workers or a burden on small businesses? Here’s what to know about [...]

Figures of the Revolution Stamps New stamp subjects revealed WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced the stamp issues that will be premiered at the Boston 2026 World Exposition, the 12th international philatelic exhibition of the United States. [...]

Sharon Kay Clinton passed away May 20, 2026, at her home in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 79. Sharon was born November 3, 1946, to JB Oliver and Gladys (Heflin) Oliver in Wister, Oklahoma. Sharon is survived by Ron [...]

Evelyn Cook was born on October 2, 1935, at home in Leflore Oklahoma. She was the fourth child born to Thomas Lee Knight and Velma Christine Kitchens. Evelyn attended school in Leflore and played basketball for the Leflore Savages, graduating [...]

Daniel Joseph Lowrie, 52, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on May 21, 2026 in Pocola, Oklahoma. Daniel was born on December 10, 1973 in Santa Rosa, California to Emily (Marage) Lowrie and Dale Dowling Lowrie. Daniel was a free [...]

Tommy Lee Harbour, 80, of Pocola, Oklahoma passed away on May 20, 2026 in Pocola, Oklahoma. He was born on November 16, 1945 in McGehee, Arkansas to Vera (Burns) Harbour and Frank Harbour. Tommy put family first his whole life. [...]