April 7, 2026
Pocola Voters Eye Bond for Long-Overdue School Activity Center
Pocola school leaders call the activity center project long overdue, now putting the bond vote to community members. A key moment for local school upgrades.
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April 1, 2026
Top Chef Winner Mei Lin Takes Over Seven Ponies in Pocola This May
- Star chef alert: Top Chef winner Mei Lin, of Nightshade fame, hosts four-course dinners at Choctaw Casino's Seven Ponies on May 15-16.
- Seatings:...
March 31, 2026
Pocola Murder Closure: 20-Year Plea Deal and Mother's Peace
Justice served in 2023 Pocola murder: Tyriq Eastling gets 20 years for second-degree murder of Barry Richardson via plea deal.
- Heidi Richardson...
March 26, 2026
Damaris Phillips Southern Comfort Pop-Up at Pocola's Seven Ponies
Pocola gets a taste of stardom with Food Network chef Damaris Phillips at Choctaw Casino's Seven Ponies, March 27-28.
- Seatings: 5 p.m. or 7:30...
March 24, 2026
Pocola Softball Earns No. 2 Ranking with 8-2 Start
Pocola softball rewarded for its strong 8-2 start with No. 2 in initial Class 4A slow-pitch rankings, earning 408 vote points and nine first-place votes. A huge boost for local community pride!
March 22, 2026
Antwoine Thomas Shines in Pocola Basketball Transition
Pocola's star transfer Antwoine Thomas has fully embraced his new home, averaging 20.4 points, 5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game while...
March 20, 2026
Pocola Easter Egg Hunt at J.L. Swink Park
- Family-friendly fun in Pocola: Egg hunt at 10 a.m. at J.L. Swink Municipal Park on State Highway 112.
- Prizes for all four age groups: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 years old.
- Kids, bring your own basket for the hunt!
March 14, 2026
J.B. Smoove Brings Laughs to Choctaw Pocola CenterStage
J.B. Smoove headlines at Choctaw Pocola CenterStage in Pocola, Oklahoma, delivering his signature humor and improvisational skills. Perfect night out for locals!
March 12, 2026
New Face for Pocola PD's Warrant Wednesday
Pocola's local police department introduces a new face for its 'Warrant Wednesday' tradition, continuing the weekly feature in a quick 21-second YouTube video.
March 11, 2026
Pocola Safety & Events · Mar 11 Daily Digest
Pocola Funding Awards
- 🔥 Choctaw Nation Grant: Choctaw Nation awarded $62,100 to the city of Pocola from the Community Partnership Fund for the...
March 11, 2026
Chef Scott Conant’s Multi-Course Takeover at Pocola’s Choctaw Casino
- James Beard winner Scott Conant hosted an intimate dinner at Seven Ponies, Choctaw Casino & Resort - Pocola on Feb 14, 2026.
- Curated four-course...
March 11, 2026
Pocola Softball's Seventh-Inning Thriller!
Pocola softball kicked off the season with a win, pulling in front in the top of the seventh against Wister! Epic local opener.
March 11, 2026
Pocola Lands $62K Choctaw Nation Grant for Key Infrastructure
- Pocola's win: City receives $62,100 from Choctaw Nation Community Partnership Fund for 2025.
- Flexible uses: Funds support maintenance, road...
March 11, 2026
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