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June 24, 2026 by Craig Hall

Your LeFlore County News Source Since 2009 Heavener.news is LeFlore County’s locally owned digital news source, serving the Heavener, Poteau, Spiro, Talihina, Panama, Wister, and surrounding communities since 2009. We cover breaking news, local government, school sports, obituaries, community events, and everything in between. We publish daily because LeFlore County deserves a watchdog. This is … Read more

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Andres E. Najar obituary

July 1, 2026 by Craig Hall

Funeral services for Andres E. Najar, 81, of Spiro, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Alex Najar and Pamela King officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

LeFlore County weather forecast — Wednesday, July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026 by Craig Hall

Clear summer sky over LeFlore County Oklahoma with heat haze

Hot and dry conditions continue across LeFlore County today, but relief may finally be on the way for the July 4th weekend.

Today in history — July 1

July 1, 2026 by Craig Hall

Civil War historical reenactors in authentic uniforms moving across an open field field during a Gettysburg battlefield demonstration

July 1 has carried enormous weight throughout history — it’s the day the deadliest battle of the Civil War began, a turning point for Oklahoma’s borders, and the day portable music changed forever. 🏛️ Local & Regional History In 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court settled the Poteau River border dispute. In the case Oklahoma v. … Read more

Oklahoma AG, PSO reach deal to slash proposed utility rate hike

July 1, 2026 by Craig Hall

Oklahoma attorney general Gentner Drummond.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement agreement Tuesday with Public Service Company of Oklahoma that slashes a proposed residential electric rate hike from 15 percent to 1 percent.

Feeder cattle prices trend higher across Oklahoma this week

July 1, 2026 by Craig Hall

Oklahoma market report for July 1. Feeder cattle prices moved higher across Oklahoma stockyards this week, with strong demand and improving pasture conditions supporting the market. Here’s a look at this week’s numbers from across the state.