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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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LeFlore County court filings 7-9-2026

July 10, 2026 by Craig Hall

LeFlore County District Court filed 65 new cases the week of June 29-July 3, including money judgments from Midland Credit Management, Jefferson Capital Systems and several local title loan companies, six protective orders, four divorces, and three marriage licenses.

LeFlore County calendar of events 7-9-2026

July 9, 2026 by Craig Hall

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

Republican Party to receive top position on General Election ballot

July 9, 2026 by Craig Hall

A public drawing was held Wednesday by Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Ziriax to determine the ballot order for political parties and independent candidates for the Nov. 3 General Election. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room G3, in Oklahoma City. The … Read more

Cecil “C-Bo” Griffith obituary

July 9, 2026 by Craig Hall

A memorial service for Cecil “C-Bo” Griffith is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, in the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, 112 North Main Street in Spiro.

Sharon Kay Simmons memorial

July 9, 2026 by Craig Hall

Sharon Kay Simmons, 82, of Poteau, passed away Sunday. She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Heavener, to Estle and Pluma (Fortner) Allison. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Reichert Cemetery in Reichert, under the direction of Evans & Miller … Read more