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June 24, 2026 by Craig Hall

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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.

Geneve Louise Arter obituary

July 16, 2026 by Craig Hall

Geneve Louise Arter, 89, of Shady Point was born on June 9, 1937 in Williams to Herman and Dorothy (French) Hobbs and passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Richard Tracy memorial

July 16, 2026 by Craig Hall

Private services for Richard Tracy, 69, of Howe, are pending. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Oklahoma fishing report: Wister crappie biting well, statewide conditions mixed

July 16, 2026 by Craig Hall

LeFlore County anglers are seeing good crappie action at Wister Lake this week, where James Williams, game warden stationed in LeFlore County, reported fish biting well on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Largemouth bass are fair on crankbaits and plastic baits, and blue catfish are fair on cut bait and shad around the main lake and river channel. Water temperature sits at 91 degrees and stained, with elevation normal and stable, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.