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June 24, 2026 by Craig Hall

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LeFlore County calendar of events 7-17-2026

July 17, 2026 by Craig Hall

Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings and more.

Heat climbs toward high 90s for LeFlore County into next week

July 17, 2026 by Craig Hall

Hot summer sky over LeFlore County, Oklahoma

Friday’s weather forecast is for a high near 90 degrees for Heavener and LeFlore County, with a 25 percent chance of rain — similar to Thursday’s high near 90.

Geraldine Duncan memorial

July 17, 2026 by Craig Hall

Geraldine Duncan memorial

Services for Geraldine Duncan, 77, of Wister, are 10 a.m. Friday at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial follows in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister. The family greets friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at The Cedars on Dewey, 520 Dewey Ave. in Poteau.

Heat builds through the weekend for LeFlore County

July 16, 2026 by Craig Hall

Today (Thursday) brings a high near 89 degrees for Heavener and LeFlore County, with only a 15 percent chance of rain — a sharp turnaround from Wednesday, when a high near 84 degrees came with an 85 percent chance of rain.

LeFlore County calendar of events 7-16-2026

July 16, 2026 by Craig Hall

Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings services and more.