Jury convicts Wister man of murder as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Friday Kendall Lee Forrester, 35, of Wister was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of First Degree Murder in Indian Country, one count of Use, Carry, Brandish and Discharge of a Firearm During…
Poteau teams Poteau teams eliminated in Class 4A regional basketball tournaments Thursday at Sallisaw as the girls lost to Wagoner and the boys fell to Sallisaw. The Lady Pirates fell to Wagoner, 66-49, while Sallisaw’s boys downed the Pirates, 60-44. Girls Wagoner jumped out to a 16-point lead at the end of the first quarter…
In Loving Memory of Jimmy Alford Lee, Sr. May 4, 1941 – February 21, 2025 “Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23 With grateful hearts and unwavering faith, we celebrate the life and going home of Jimmy Alford Lee, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather,…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Wanda Ludwig of Poteau was recognized as Veteran of the Week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday by Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener. Ludwig served as a field medic in the Navy during the Vietnam era, beginning her service at the age of 18. Gaining the title Hospitalman, she served in…
Obituary for Rosa Annis Lawson of Spiro, who was born March 19, 1960 in Sacramento, California to Robert Charles Johnson and Annalee Louise (Orsburn) Johnson and passed away Feb. 23, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 64. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Billy…