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 up, please CONTACT me. Thursday Memorial service for Ronnie George Broom Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: LeFlore County Tournament; Smithville at … Read more
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. Poteau is 16-2 on the season and has won 26 strauight games. Wister is 10-9 and ranked 10th in Class A1. Both teams are undefeated … Read more
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 Eleanor (Newbury) McHugh. A celebration of life services will be held privately, by his close family, at one of his favorite spots along the Colorado … Read more
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 a proud Vietnam Veteran who was honored with a Quilt of Valor. A gathering of friends and family is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday … Read more
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 Team, as announced Wednesday. Oral Roberts senior guard Jalei Oglesby of Howe capped her Golden Eagle career by earning her first Academic All-League Team selection, … Read more