Today we gather to honor and remember the life of Bob Bowman Sr., a man whose roots ran deep in the soil of Heavener and whose life reflected hard work, service, faith, and devotion to his family. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hodgen First Baptist Church with Brother John Paul McAlester and … Read more
Ronald J. Nobles, 82, of Heavener, passed away on Jan. 14, 2026. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Joe Hayden Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Reichert Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Nov. 25, 1943 … Read more
Funeral services for Ty Wesley Clayton, 25, of Fort Coffee are 11 a.m. Friday at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with Reverend Josh McElyea and Reverend Tashala Devrow officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Coffee Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Ty was born Dec. 19, 2000 in Fort Smith, Arkansas … Read more
Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Birch: January 11. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on jigs, minnows around creek channels. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County. Grand: January 11. Elevation is normal … Read more
Our Blood Institute is continuing its emergency blood donation appeal as hospitals across Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas remain in need of a stable blood supply to support patient care. In recent days, the community has begun responding to the call for donations. While Our Blood Institute is grateful for those who have stepped up, blood … Read more