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🌱 Which big games and races are coming to Pocola this October?
Pocola, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Pocola! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which big games and races are coming to Pocola this October?
Also on today's calendar: Haskell at Pocola and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LeFlore County area October 2026 sports calendar (poteaudailynews.com) — Pocola sports fans have a full October, with home football games against Hulbert, Haskell, Warner, and Okemah plus a road trip to Coalgate. Local runners can also catch Tri-State Speedway’s Spooktacular in Pocola and follow nearby cross-country, softball, and college events throughout the region. 
📸 Around Pocola
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Upcoming Events in
Pocola
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★ Featured events ★
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Haskell at Pocola →
Pocola High School, 603 E Pryor Ave, Pocola
7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
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Haskell at Pocola →
Pocola High School, 603 E Pryor Ave, Pocola -
Gretchen Wilson →
Pocola OK -
Lewis Black →
Pocola OK -
Celebrity Chef Takeover with Cat Cora →
Pocola OK
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FB @ Moffett vs Gans 5pm
Moffett , OK 74946
5:00 pm -
Middle School / JV Football @ Heavener
ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
6:00 pm -
JV Football @ Poteau
Muldrow Public Schools, 715 Shawntel Smith Blvd., Muldrow
6:00 pm -
Football @ Brushy 4:30pm
Moffett , OK 74946
4:30 pm -
Quiz Bowl @ Brushy 4:30 PM
Moffett , OK 74946
4:30 pm -
JH Football Spiro
Muldrow Public Schools, 715 Shawntel Smith Blvd., Muldrow
6:00 pm -
Homecoming Parade
ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Roland. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Poteau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pocola here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poteau
- From Bigfoot to bluegrass: Top Oklahoma fall festivals for 2026 (kansascity.com)
- Tillman Baker (blogspot.com)
Sallisaw
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- 7 scenic routes to see fall color across eastern Oklahoma (newson6.com)
- True Crime Chronicles: Shotgun killed a Sequoyah County Deputy in 1933 and suspects walked free after three trials (todayinfortsmith.com)
Tahlequah
- ACT to host Tahlequonia Art, Photography, 3D Competition and Sale (tahlequahdailypress.com)
Ok Pocola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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