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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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Nelson William Feliciano obituary

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 by Craig Hall

Nelson William Feliciano of Talihina was born Nov. 27, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, to Isidro and Nilsa Brunilda (Villanueva) Feliciano. He passed away June 27, 2026, in Tulsa at the age of 71.

LeFlore County calendar of events 7-3-2026

July 3, 2026 by Craig Hall

Calendar graphic featuring LeFlore County Oklahoma community events

Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County in July, including meetings, July 4 celebrations and more. Event submission form Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC CNB customer appreciation day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service for Andres E. Najar Heavener VFW bingo 6 p.m. Heavener City Council 6 p.m. Heavener City Hall … Read more

LeFlore County weather forecast — Friday, July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026 by Craig Hall

Hot summer sky over LeFlore County Oklahoma ahead of July 4th

Hot and humid weather continues across LeFlore County heading into the July 4th weekend, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible in the terrain areas of far eastern Oklahoma over the next few days.

CASC freezes tuition and fees again

July 3, 2026 by Craig Hall

POTEAU — Carl Albert State College will not increase tuition or mandatory fees for the third consecutive year, maintaining its status as the overall most affordable community college in Oklahoma when factoring in total mandatory costs.

James Lewis Neff Jr. obituary

July 2, 2026 by Craig Hall

James Lewis Neff Jr. of Poteau was born Nov. 14, 1949, in Poteau to James Lewis Neff Sr. and Syble (Johnson) Neff. He passed away June 21, 2026, in Heavener at the age of 76.