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Read MoreLeFlore County’s top performers for 2012-13
HALL ABOUT IT By CRAIG HALL In Sunday’s column about the top 10 sports stories for the 2012-13 school year, I promised to write an additional column today with the top individual athletic performers. No top 10 this time. Instead, just how they came to me. And again, my apologies in advance if somebody is left out. HANNAH WARD—Poteau. Won second straight state championship in 4A with a playoff win in the...
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Read MoreTop sports stories for 2012-13
HALL ABOUT IT By CRAIG HALL I don’t typically like to do the top stories of this or that, because the writer usually leaves something off and hacks off somebody. But last night I decided to do a top-10 sports stories for the 2012-13 school year for LeFlore County. And yes, I am sure to leave something off. No. 1—Poteau boys’ soccer team wins state. The first team championship for Poteau boys in a...
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Read MoreCASC nursing class of 2013
POTEAU–The Carl Albert State College Nursing Class of 2013 participated in the annual Pinning Ceremony on Thursday for students completing the RN program. Members of this year’s class included Jennifer Alls, Jacee Banning, Samantha Baxter, Lindsey Beach, Kendra Been, Shiann Bryce, Jana Campbell, Krystal David, Michael Downey, Ruthie Gilbert, Joshua Gray, Charlene Hannaman, Michelle Horine, Kelsey...
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Read MorePoteau baseball banquet held
POTEAU—The Poteau baseball banquet was held Thursday to honor the Pirates after their record-breaking season. Poteau set a school record with 29 wins, won the 2013 LeFlore County tournament championship along with the Coal Miners Classic, and reached the regional finals. Senior Jay Werner was selected as the Most Valuable Player. He batted over ,300 for the season and came close to the school record for...
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Read MoreTustin signs with UCO
POTEAU–Poteau senior Tyler Tustin signed to wrestle with the University of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday. Tustin is a two-time state champion as a sophomore and junior for the Pirates and finished second as a senior to finish his career as one of Poteau’s all-time greats in wrestling. He also played football for the Pirates as a wide receiver and defensive back. In addition to his success in...
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Read MoreWister players take part in Choctaw games
Photos and information by DONNA DEATON WISTER—Two Wister senior baseball players and four senior softball players participated in the First Choctaw Nation All-Star Games at the Atoka Sports Complex on Monday. Colby Turnipseed and Tyler Gibson played on the baseball East All-Star team, which defeated the West, 10-4. Bryanna Warren, Cheyanne Pilkington, Kacie Raines and Lauren Deaton played on the Softball...
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Read MorePoteau soccer team wins on and off field
HALL ABOUT IT By CRAIG HALL The term “good kids” doesn’t usually factor into a winning team in athletics. Most people think to be a talented athlete and to win an athletic contest, the players have to be a little nasty, to have a killer attitude. Being a good student or person usually doesn’t equal success in sports. That is not the case for the Poteau boys’ soccer team. Everybody I have talked...
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Read MoreCASC’s radiologic students hold ceremony
POTEAU–Carl Albert State College Radiologic Technology (RADT) students gathered for a reception at The Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau prior to graduation ceremonies on Friday. They were joined by Carl Albert RADT instructors and staff, clinical instructors, family, and members of the College’s administration. Lisa Tavares was named Outstanding Graduating RADT Student, and Sarah Flesner...
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In addition to the story we posted yesterday concerning relief efforts for the victims of the Moore tornado, the First Baptist Church of Poteau is also helping out. FBC is accepting donations for the tornado...
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Maxine McKinnon obituary
POTEAU–Maxine McKinnon, 91, of Poteau passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013....
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