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Explore upcoming events in Heavener, LeFlore County Thursday
Calendar of events for today for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you know of an event coming … Read more
Poteau faces Wister Thursday in crucial baseball LCT game
Poteau faces Wister Thursday in the winners bracket finals of the baseball LCT. The two teams play at 6 p.m. Thursday in Panama with the winner advancing to the championship game. … Read more
John McHugh memorial
John McHugh passed away on April 5, 2026, at his home in Pocola at the age of 72 and was born on Nov. 25,1953, in Aspen, Colorado to Thomas and … Read more
George Harold Chester memorial
George Harold Chester, 89,was born on Oct. 7, 1936 in Poteau to Winnie (Black) Chester and John David Chester and passed away on April 7, 2026 in Sallisaw. He was … Read more
Jalei Oglesby named to Summit team
Jalei Oglesby was recognizes as the Summit League recognized five student-athletes for their excellence on the court and in the classroom with selection to the 2025-26 Women’s Basketball Academic All-League … Read more