Strong thunderstorms are expected to impact LeFlore County and surrounding areas of eastern Oklahoma on Tuesday. The storms may produce large hail and damaging winds. Residents are urged to stay weather aware throughout the day. Tuesday’s high temperature is forecast to reach 76 degrees with an overnight low of 54 degrees. Sunrise was at 6:31 … Read more
Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Tuesday High school soccer: Heavener at Cossatot River, Arkansas; High school softball: Wilburton at Howe; Whitesboro at Hartshorne Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday High school baseball: Heavener, Sperry, Wyandotte at Kingston. … Read more
By Rep. RICK WEST Last week was heavy. On Monday, we observed the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing in the House of Representatives. On Thursday, I attended the funeral for LeFlore County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay, who was killed the day of the anniversary, April 19. LeMay was ambushed while conducting a … Read more
LeFlore County f Commissioner minutes from the regular business session Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. Chairman Jamie Oliver called the meeting to order. The board approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April 20, 2026, on a motion by … Read more
Carl Albert State College baseball has wrapped up the regular season, claiming third place on the west side of Region 2 and positioning itself for postseason play with a 30–22 overall record. The Vikings now turn their attention to hosting the first NJCAA Region 2 crossover playoff series. The Vikings secured home-field advantage for the … Read more