# Heavener.news ## Posts - [Heavener City Council to meet 3-6-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-to-meet-3-6-2025/): Heavener City Council Heavener City Council will meet 6 p.m. Thursday at the Heavener City Hall at 103 East Avenue B for a regular business meeting. - [Jacob Wayne Pinkston services planned](https://heavener.news/jacob-wayne-pinkston-services-planned/): Jacob Wayne Pinkston Jacob Wayne Pinkston funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Brother Jarrod Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Short Mountain Cemetery in Cowlington,  under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Jacob was born Sept. 1, 1994, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Shelly Marie Pinkston (Cory) and Jimmy Dale Pinkston and passed away March 2, 2025. Survivors include his sisters Sheena Holsher and wife Sam, and Jerzee Pinkston; brother James Pinkston and wife Sheri; nieces and nephews Trinity Rhodes, Jason Pinkston, Tristan Rhodes, Tucker Rhodes and Sierra Pinkston; stepmom, Nikki Pinkston, numerous ... Read more - [Whitesboro girls lose to Kiowa at state](https://heavener.news/whitesboro-girls-lose-to-kiowa-at-state/): Whitesboro girls Whitesboro girls lose to Kiowa in the opening round of the Class B basketball state tournament Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs, ranked ninth, fell behind early to seventh-ranked Kiowa, 16-5, at the end of the first quarter and never threatened, trailing 32-19 at half, 49-34 at the end of three and 61-51 when the final buzzer sounded. Kiowa improves to 22-5 and advances to play Hammon in the semifinals Friday. Whitesboro finished with a 19-8 record. Zoni Wright scored 14 points to lead Whitesboro, River Cogburn had 13 and Abby James finished with 10. The three other LeFlore County teams ... Read more - [Heavener splits with McAlester](https://heavener.news/heavener-splits-with-mcalester/): Heavener splits Heavener splits its opening soccer matches at McAlester Tuesday night. - [Whitesboro opens state with Kiowa](https://heavener.news/whitesboro-opens-state-with-kiowa/): Whitesboro opens Whitesboro opens the Class B basketball state tournament 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds in a quarterfinal playoff game. - [Oklahoma market report 3-4-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-3-4-2025/): Oklahoma market report Oklahoma market report for this week can be seen Market News Report Subscribe to our daily newsletter and never miss one of our stories. - [Arkansas sinks Commodores](https://heavener.news/arkansas-sinks-commodores/): Arkansas sinks Commodores NASHVILLE, Tennessee–Arkansas sinks Commodores as Trevon Brazile recorded his first double-double of the year (season-high 16 points and season-high14 rebounds) while Johnell Davis added 21 points to lead Arkansas to a 90-77 victory at Vanderbilt Tuesday night in a SEC  basketball game at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym. - [Answering to eighth graders](https://heavener.news/answering-to-eighth-graders/): Above Rep. Rick West, State Treasurer Todd Russ and State Auditor Cindy Byrd with eighth-graders from Hodgen Public Schools. Also shown are teacher Alicia Allen (back left), Superintendent Dennis Shoup (back right) and Principal Courtney Altstatt (to the right of Rep. West). Answering to Eighth-Graders By Rep. RICK WEST  Two groups visited me at the State Capitol last week. - [Heavener girls win big in opener](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-win-big-in-opener/): Heavener girls win Heavener girls win big in season opener with a 13-1 win at Cameron. The Lady Wolves, 1-0, make their home debut Tuesday against Keota. Cameron is 0-1 and visits Talihina Tuesday. Anleigh Hackney tripled and was 3-4 with two RBI for Heavener, Kristy Shadwick doubled while going 3-3 with three runs and a RBI, Bryley Huckaby had a 3-4 outing with three runs and two RBI, Meredith Smith finished 3-4 with three RBI and two runs, JaLyn Hash was 3-4 with two RBI and a run and Kaitlin Hurst went 2-2 with two runs and a RBI. See ... Read more - [Spiro tops Heavener in baseball opener](https://heavener.news/spiro-tops-heavener-in-baseball-opener/): Spiro tops Heavener Spiro tops Heavener, 15-5, in the baseball opener for both teams Monday. - [Willa Sue Blaylock obituary](https://heavener.news/willa-sue-blaylock-obituary/): Willa Sue Blaylock Willa Sue Blaylock, 85 was born June 11, 1939 in Heavener to W.J. “Bill” and Melba “Lucy” Blaylock and passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. - [Mr. Villanueva goes to Washington](https://heavener.news/mr-villanueva-goes-to-washington/): By CRAIG HALL Most high school students don’t have a clue what they will do in the future, or even during the upcoming summer. - [Kiefer defeats Heavener boys in regionals](https://heavener.news/kiefer-defeats-heavener-boys-in-regionals/): Kiefer defeats Heavener Kiefer defeats Heavener boys in a Class 3A basketball winners bracket regional game Thursday night, 71-51, at Checotah. - [Heavener Elementary rise and shine 2-27-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine-2-27-2025/): Heavener Elementary Heavener Elementary accelerated reader points and students of the month awards presented at the Heavener Elementary rise and shine program Thursday. - [Heavener boys to play Kiefer](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-to-play-kiefer/): Heavener boys Heavener boys to play Kiefer in the opening round of the Class 3A regional basketball tournament at approximately 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Checotah High School, right after the finish of the Spiro girls also playing Kiefer at 6 p.m. - [Heavener cross country runners sign with CASC](https://heavener.news/heavener-runners-sign-with-casc/): Heavener cross country Heavener cross country runners Chloe McMahan, left, and Christa Keller, right, signed to run cross country with Carl Albert State College Wednesday afternoon. - [2025 Heavener softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-heavener-softball-schedule/): 2025 Heavener slow pitch softball schedule, which starts March 3. DATE                Opponent 3-3-2025          at Cameron (Arkoma) 3-4-2025          KEOTA 3-6-2025          At Haileyville Tournament (McAlester) 3-7-2025          At Haileyville Tournament (McAlester) 3-10-2025        PANAMA 3-11-2025        At Vian 3-24-2025        At Black Diamond Festival (Talihina) 3-27-2025        at Webbers Falls Tournament 3-28-2025        at Webbers Falls Tournament 3-29-2025        at Webbers Falls Tournament 3-31-2025        WILBURTON (SPIRO) 4-1-2025          SAVANNA 4-3-2025          BUFFALO VALLEY 4-7-2025          LCT 4-8-2025          LCT 4-9-2025          LCT 4-10-2025        LCT 4-10-2025        At Central (Okay) 4-14-2025        at McCurtain 4-15-2025        CAMERON (ARKOMA) 4-17-2025        at LeFlore Tournament 4-18-2025        at LeFlore Tournament 4-19-2025        at LeFlore Tournament 4-21-2025        at Smithville 4-22-2025        VIAN 4-24-2025        District Tournament 4-28-2025        ... Read more - [Heavener, Spiro split district games](https://heavener.news/heavener-spiro-split-district-games/): Heavener, Spiro split SPIRO—Heavener and Spiro split their two Class 3A basketball district playoff games Saturday, completing the season sweep for both schools. - [2025 Heavener baseball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-heavener-baseball-schedule/): The 2025 Heavener High School baseball schedule. Date                 Opponent                               Time 3-3-2025                      at Spiro                       4:30 p.m. 3-4-2025                      SpIro                           4:30 p.m. 3-6-2025                      at Talihina                   4 p.m. 3-7-2025                      at Cameron (Lincoln)  3 p.m. 3-10-2025                    at Beggs                      4 p.m. 3-11-2025                    BEGGS                         4 p.m. 3-14-2025                    HOWE                         4 p.m. 3-17-2025                    at Morris                     1 p.m. 3-21-2025                    at Navajo Festival       TBA 3-22-20265                  at Navajo Festival       TBA 3-24-2025                    METRO CHRISTIAN     4 p.m. 3-25-2025                    at Metro Christian      4 p.m. 3-27-2025                    at Smithville Tourn.    TBA 3-28-2025                    at Smithville Tourn.    TBA 3-29-2025                    at Smithville Tourn.    TBA 3-31-2025                    at ... Read more - [HUA discusses water loss](https://heavener.news/hua-discusses-water-loss/): By CRAIG HALL The Heavener Utilities Authority met with representatives of US Water Thursday night in a regular business meeting prior to the city council meeting. - [HUA, Council agendas 2-20-2025](https://heavener.news/hua-heavener-city-council-agendas-2-20-2025/): The Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B. - [Heavener loses twice at Muldrow](https://heavener.news/heavener-loses-final-regular-season-games/): Photos by DAVID SEELEY/Sequoyah County Times. MULDROW—Heavener’s boys and girls closed out the regular season with a pair of basketball losses at Muldrow Monday. The Lady Wolves lost to the 4A Muldrow girls, 67-34, while Heavener’s boys fell short, 70-58. Heavener plays at Spiro Saturday night in a Class 3A district tournament. Muldrow hosts Stigler in its district tournament, also this week. The Lady Wolves head into the postseason with a 7-18 record. Heavener’s boys are 11-14. Muldrow’s girls improve to 16-8 while the Bulldogs are 17-6. Boys Heavener stayed close through three quarters and only trailed 51-46 before the Bulldogs ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard and schedule](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-and-schedule/): LeFlore County scoreboard and schedule. LeFlore County sports scoreboard for basketball games played Saturday including district playoffs for Class 2A, A and B. Scores Class 2A Boys Area III Saturday At Howe Howe 60, Wilburton 45 Area IV Saturday At Talihina Talihina 67, Vian 44 Class A Area I At Red Oak Red Oak 65, Cameron 44 Area III At Rattan Rattan 75, Wister 40 Class B Area IV At Whitesboro Battiest 71, Whitesboro 50 Girls Class 2A Area III Saturday At Howe Howe 84, Wilburton 25 Area IV Saturday At Talihina Talihina 52, Vian 36 Girls Class A Area III ... Read more - [Old Heavener parade](https://heavener.news/old-heavener-parade/): A parade goes down East First Street in Heavener during the 1940s. - [Legislative Session Begins](https://heavener.news/legislative-session-begins/): By Rep. RICK WEST  And we’re off to the races!   The legislative session started Feb. 3. The House and Senate convened to hear the governor deliver his annual State of the State address. He talked about his “Half and a Path” plan to reduce income tax by a half percentage point this year with a plan to get to zero at some point in the future. I would love to reduce taxes further, but I’m not very confident that will happen this year.   The governor also talked about wanting to establish $4 billion as a savings floor for state ... Read more - [2025 baseball LCT bracket](https://heavener.news/2025-baseball-lct-bracket/): 2025 baseball . 2025 baseball LeFlore County Tournament bracket for this year’s county tournament. The tournament is scheduled to start Monday with games at Cameron and Wister and run through Saturday. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories - [Heavener Elementary students honored](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-students-honored/): Heavener Elementary students Heavener Elementary rise and shine program for March for students of the month and accelerated readers. 100 accelerated reader points 200 accelerated reader points Students of the month Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Join Heavener Elementary's Rise and Shine Video Experience](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine-video/): Discover the Heavener Elementary Rise and Shine Program Check out the Heavener Elementary rise and shine video. If you enjoy the video, please subscribe to the channel. Get more with our daily newsletter. - [Down memory lane 4-3-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-4-3-2025/): Down memory lane Down memory lane for Heavener and the area events from one year ago to a hundred years ago. - [Heavener City Council agenda 4-3-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-4-3-2025/): Heavener City Council Heavener City Council will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener City Hall, 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [Hollywood Secrets Exposed A-Listers Spill the Juiciest Dirt](https://heavener.news/hollywood-secrets-exposed-a-listers-spill-the-juiciest-dirt-2/): Maiores delectus maiores provident molestiae sit quo odit. Consequuntur omnis debitis at unde. Et eius tempore temporibus dolore voluptates quasi molestiae. Qui voluptatem quos laborum. Omnis exercitationem ut sed. Earum tempora aspernatur porro molestiae. Molestiae quo nulla adipisci officiis maxime exercitationem sit. Quo vitae nemo sit praesentium est. 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Read more - [Heavener golfer shoots 74 at Idabel Tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-golfer-shoots-74-at-idabel-tournament/): Heavener golfer Heavener golfer Jeren Pickle shot a 74 at the Idabel Invitational Golf Tournament Wednesday. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-1-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-1-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer games played Tuesday in and out of the county. - [Roland rallies past Heavener, 13-6](https://heavener.news/roland-rallies-past-heavener-13-6/): Roland rallies Roland rallied for a 13-6 district baseball win over Heavener Tuesday, avenging Monday’s 14-5 loss at home to the Wolves. - [Heavener girls rally past Savanna, 9-8](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-rally-past-savanna-9-8/): Heavener girls Heavener girls rally in last at-bat to post a 9-8 win over Savanna in slow-pitch softball action Tuesday. - [Heavener boys finish second in meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-finish-second-in-meet/): Heavener boys Heavener boys finish second in the Heavener Track Meet Tuesday, coming up only two points behind Broken Bow and outscoring several larger schools such as McAlester and Idabel. - [Billy Adrean elected new mayor Heavener](https://heavener.news/billy-adrean-elected-new-mayor-heavener/): Billy Adrean Billy Adrean was elected Heavener’s new mayor in Tuesday’s election, garnering 85 votes while opponent Sonya Nix collected 71. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 3-31-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-3-31-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores from games played in baseball and slow pitch softball for money in and out of the county for LeFlore County teams. Baseball Whitesboro 11, Arkoma 1 Stigler 6, Cameron 3 Heavener 14, Roland 3 Vian 4, Howe 3 LeFlore 6, Braggs 2 Panama 11, Central 1 Pocola 15, Moss 9 Red Oak 10, Pocola 2 Sallisaw 13, Poteau 0 Holland Hall 8, Spiro 4 Rattan 7, Talihina 0 Wister 10, Warner 7 Slow pitch softball Heavener 10, Wilburton 0 Spiro 15, Heavener 4 Red Oak 19, Howe 11 LeFlore 14, Webbers Falls 1 LeFlore ... Read more - [Oklahoma State swept at Kansas, 11-2](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-swept-at-kansas-11-2/): Oklahoma State swept Oklahoma State swept as the Cowboys dropped their baseball series finale at Kansas Sunday, falling 11-2 to the Jayhawks at Hoglund Ballpark. - [Oklahoma drops finale against Tennessee, 5-3](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-drops-finale-against-tennessee-5-3/): Oklahoma drops finale Oklahoma drops finale in softball as Kasidi Pickering roped a three-run double to extend her staggering reached base streak to 15 consecutive at-bats, but No. 10 Tennessee (29-7, 5-4 SEC) responded with five two-out runs in the top of the fourth as No. 2 Oklahoma Softball (31-3, 9-3 SEC) came up short in the rubber game, 5-3, Sunday. - [Oklahoma falls short in finale at Alabama](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-falls-short-in-finale-at-alabama/): Oklahoma falls short Oklahoma falls short as the No. 9 Sooners’ comeback attempt fell short in the series finale at No. 12 Alabama Sunday in baseball as the Sooners fell 8-6.  - [Arkansas completes sweep of Vandy](https://heavener.news/arkansas-completes-sweep-of-vandy/): Arkansas completes sweep of Vanderbilt Arkansas completes sweep of Vanderbilt in baseball at Nashville as for the first time in more than 30 years, the Razorbacks swept the Commodores in Nashville. - [Oklahoma State loses opener at Kansas, 5-2  ](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-loses-opener-at-kansas/): Oklahoma State loses Oklahoma State loses opener at Kansas as the Cowboys fell to the Jayhawks, 5-2, in Friday night’s baseball series opener at Hoglund Ballpark.   With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 12-11 overall and 1-4 in Big 12 play, while KU is now 21-6 and 4-3 in the league.  Brayden Smith homered and extended his hitting streak to 10 games, but the Pokes managed just three hits and struck out 10 times against KU right-hander Dominic Voegele, who worked eight innings and improved to 4-2.   See the whole story on Saturday’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one ... Read more - [Oklahoma falls in opener at Alabama, 8-6  ](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-falls-in-opener-at-alabama/): Oklahoma falls in opener Oklahoma falls in opener at Alabama as the ninth-ranked Sooner fell 8-6 in the baseball series opener at No. 12 Alabama Friday night in Tuscaloosa.   The Sooners (21-4, 4-3 SEC) battled back from a four-run deficit to take the lead in the eighth on a two-run home run from junior Dayton Tockey. The Crimson Tide (24-3, 5-2 SEC) responded with a three-run bottom of the eighth to earn the win. OU loaded the bases at the top of the ninth, but Alabama escaped with a game-ending fielder’s choice.    Following a scoreless first, the Tide jumped ... Read more - [Arkansas shuts out Vanderbilt, 9-0](https://heavener.news/arkansas-shuts-out-vanderbilt-9-0/): Arkansas shuts out Arkansas shuts out Vanderbilt as the second-ranked Hogs (24-3, 6-1 SEC) handed No. 14 Vanderbilt (20-6, 4-3 SEC) its first baseball home loss of the season, securing a 9-0 shutout victory in Friday night’s series opener at Hawkins Field, to win its sixth consecutive SEC game and shut out the Commodores in a home conference game for the first time since 2022.    The win marked Arkansas’ first shutout win against Vanderbilt since 2005, and the Hogs’ first shutout win against the Commodores in Nashville since 1994. Arkansas will go for the series win tomorrow when the two ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 3-28-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-3-28-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer for Friday. - [Talihina man sentenced for firearm, ammo ](https://heavener.news/talihina-man-sentenced-for-firearm-ammo/): Talihina man sentenced Talihina man sentenced as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jerad Daniel Abbott, 39, of Talihina was sentenced to 23 months in prison for one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition.   The charge arose from an investigation by the Latimer County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  See the whole story on Friday’s newsletter. - [Arkansas Basketball Season Ends with Overtime Loss to Texas Tech](https://heavener.news/arkansas-basketball-season-ends-with-overtime-loss/): Arkansas basketball Arkansas basketball loses to Texas Tech in basketball as Darrion Williams, who was 2-of-10 from 3-point range, made a triple with 25 seconds left in regulation. His shot forced force overtime then he made a basket in the lane with seven seconds left in overtime to lift third-seeded and ninth-ranked Texas Tech to an 85-83 victory over Arkansas Thursday night in the Chase Center, ending the Razorbacks’ season in the NCAA Sweet 16. Arkansas finishes with a 22-14 record, earned its 37th NCAA appearance and its 15th NCAA Sweet 16, including its fourth in the last five years. For Razorback ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 3-25-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-3-25-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for baseball, slow pitch softball games and soccer matches for Thursday. Baseball Quinton 9, Arkoma 1 Preston 4, Cameron 3 Red Oak 15, Heavener 3 LeFlore 13, Buffalo Valley 2 Panama 5, Dover, Arkansas 4 Pocola 15, Smithville 8 McAlester 6, Spiro 2 Talihina 9, Whitesboro 0 Wister 9, Colbert 8 Rattan 11, Wister 3 Slow pitch softball Heavener 8, Gore 0 Vian 5, Heavener 1 Webbers Falls 5, Heavener 1 Howe 11, Haworth 0 Wister 10, Howe 8 Red Oak 10, Wister 9 Wister 12, Jenks 8 Red Oak 12, Howe 0 Howe ... Read more - [Understanding the Impact of New Policies on Voter Behavior and Elections](https://heavener.news/understanding-the-impact-of-new-policies-onvoter-behavior-and-elections-2/): Dorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nunc vulputate libero et velit interdum, ac aliquet odio mattis. Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. Rerum minus veniam labore recusandae molestias. Quia minus cumque quas sunt hic. Fuga qui sunt natus enim vel ut. 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Deserunt necessitatibus non autem molestias voluptas consequuntur inventore. Sit quibusdam voluptatem voluptas omnis inventore.Saepe in recusandae harum molestias quo. Quia quod numquam ... Read more - [Seeds drawn for LCT brackets](https://heavener.news/seeds-drawn-for-lct-brackets/): Seeds drawn Seeds drawn for the upcoming LeFlore County Tournaments in baseball and softball Wednesday. - [Sallisaw man sentenced for ammunition charge  ](https://heavener.news/sallisaw-man-sentenced-for-ammunition-charge/): Sallisaw man sentenced Sallisaw man sentenced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. As it was announced that Devon Ray Gillispie, 33, of Sallisaw was sentenced to 77 months in prison for one count of Felon in Possession of Ammunition.  Read the whole story on Thursday’s newsletter. - [Arkansas to play Tech in Sweet 16](https://heavener.news/arkansas-to-play-tech-in-sweet-16/): Arkansas to play Arkansas to play former Southwest Conference foe Texas Tech as the 10-seeded Hogs, the lowest seed left in the NCAA Tournament, will face #3 seed and ninth-ranked Texas Tech in basketball the Sweet 16 Thursday in the Chase Center. Tipoff is set for 9:09 pm (CST) and the game will be televised on TBS and on truTV. NCAA Tournament Bracket Arkansas advanced to the Sweet 16 after upsetting #7 seed Kansas and #2 seed (fifth-ranked) St. John’s in the NCAA first and second rounds, respectively, in Providence, R.I. Texas Tech, the third seed in the West Region, advanced ... Read more - [Funeral service for Jolene Vaughn planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-service-for-jolene-vaughn-planned/): Funeral service for Jolene Vaughn Funeral service for Jolene Vaughn of Heavener is 10 a.m. Thursday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Bentley Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale community, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. - [Oklahoma bullpen throws gem in 11-2 victory](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-bullpen-throws-gem-in-11-2-victory/): Oklahoma bullpen throws Oklahoma bullpen throws gem as the No. 9 Sooners took a midweek baseball matchup at Oral Roberts, 11-2, Tuesday night in Tulsa. - [Oklahoma State outscores Wichita State, 9-5](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-outscores-wichita-state-9-5/): Oklahoma State outscores Oklahoma State outscores Wichita State as the Cowboys picked up a midweek baseball win against Wichita State by a score of 9-5 Tuesday night at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater. - [Missouri State wins at Arkansas, 14-13](https://heavener.news/missouri-state-wins-at-arkansas-14-13/): Missouri State wins Missouri State wins a shootout with Arkansas, 14-13, as the second-ranked Hogs (23-2) saw their 18-game midweek baseball winning streak come to an end in a 14-13 shootout loss in 10 innings against regional rival Missouri State (11-12) Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. - [Oklahoma State comeback comes up short, 61-59](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-comeback-comes-up-short-61-59/): Oklahoma State comeback Oklahoma State comeback bid came up short in an 61-59 NIT Quarterfinal loss to North Texas. - [LeFlore County sports scores 3-25-2025](https://heavener.news/lleflore-county-sports-scores-3-25-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer games and matches played Tuesday by county teams in and out of the county. - [Eastern Oklahoma is God’s country](https://heavener.news/eastern-oklahoma-is-gods-country/): By TERRY JOE WILES There’s no doubt in my mind that as this world was being put together, God parked the prettiest parts of the area in southeast Oklahoma. Within minutes, there are lakes, rivers, creeks and streams to enjoy, as well as mountains and hills from which to look down and enjoy the beauty. There’s also small towns and some of the nicest people that you’re ever going to come across. - [Oklahoma Legislator's Weekly Highlights: Education and Agriculture](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-legislators-weekly-highlights-education-and-agriculture/): By Rep. RICK WEST Last week, I was surprised by a visit to my Capitol office from several students who attend the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. One young man, Blake Priddy, from Pocola, had written me a letter and showed up with two of his friends. - [Funeral services for Joyce Kelley set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-joyce-kelley-set/): Funeral services Funeral services for Joyce Kelley, 74, of Spiro is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, with Reverend Matthew Sebo officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Joyce was born July 10, 1950 in Booneville, Arkansas, to Connie (Daniels) Corley and Bathel Adkins Corley and passed away March 22, 2025, in Spiro. She married James Marlon Kelley on March 31, 1978, in Stigler. Survivors are her husband, James Kelley; daughter Lisa Holbrook and husband Robert; sons Kevin Lippold and wife Shirley Cox, and John Erkert; brother Bill Corley and wife Lowetta; grandchildren Shyann ... Read more - [Latest LeFlore County Baseball and Softball Scores](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-24-2025/): Latest LeFlore County Latest LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Monday. Baseball Arkoma 13, Keota 5 Panama JV 7, Arkoma 2 Smithville 7, Bokoshe 3 Cameron 12, Central 5 Pocola 2, Cameron 1 Pocola 12, Central 0 Metro Christian 19, Heavener 0 Howe 14, Buffalo Valley 3 Hilldale 8, Poteau 5 Slow pitch softball Cameron/Arkoma 12, Gans 4 Hartshorne 12, Heavener 1 Pocola 16, Heavener 1 Pocola 18, Wilburton 1 Pocola 12, Talihina 0 Howe 17, Spiro 2 Whitesboro 8, Howe 7 Whitesboro 14, Spiro 4 LeFlore 38, McCurtain 24 McCurtain 21, LeFlore 18 Panama 15, Quinton 4 Red Oak ... Read more - [LeFlore County Democrats elect officers](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-democrats-elect-officers/): LeFlore County Democrats LeFlore County Democrats have elected officers for the 2025-27 term. Brenda Adams was elected chair for the county’s Democratic Party, succeeding Henry Burris. Adams, who lives in Poteau, is a retired newspaper executive who has been involved in community engagement and advocacy for more than 50 years in communities of less than 20,000 in six states. “We look forward to continuing our work to engage voters and support policies that strengthen LeFlore County,” Adams said, “We are excited to work together to create positive change.” Ethan Hill was elected vice chair for the county organization, succeeding DeNay Burris. ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners’ agenda for 3-24-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-agenda-for-3-24-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [OSU drops finale and series at Utah](https://heavener.news/cowboys-drop-finale-at-utah-https-wp-me-pgmbvo-fu/): OSU drops finale OSU drops fine and series at Utah as Oklahoma State suffered a 12-3 loss and dropped its conference baseball series with Utah Sunday at Smith’s Ballpark. With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 11-10 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12, while the Utes are now 13-9 and 2-4 in the league. Brayden Smith, Colin Brueggemann and Drew Culbertson all had multiple hits for the Pokes, and Beau Sylvester homered. See the whole story on Monday’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [OU takes series vs. Mississippi State](https://heavener.news/ou-takes-series-vs-mississippi-state/): OU takes series OU takes series vs. Mississippi State as No. 10 Oklahoma took its second SEC baseball series in as many weekends with a 7-3 win over Mississippi State in Sunday’s rubber game.  The Sooners improved to 20-3 with the win, including a 4-2 mark in SEC play. Oklahoma saw production up and down the lineup with six Sooners registering an RBI in the contest. After OU starting right-handed pitcher Malachi Witherspoon retired the side in order at the top of the first, OU jumped in front on an RBI groundout from junior Easton Carmichael in the home half.  In ... Read more - [Leovigildo Ramirez Castillo services set](https://heavener.news/leovigildo-ramirez-castillo-services-set/): Leovigildo Ramirez Castillo Leovigildo Ramirez Castillo of Heavener was born August 19, 1975, in Guerrero, Mexico, to Miguel Ramirez and Catalina Castillo and passed away on March 18, 2025, in Heavener at the age of 49. Funeral service for Leovigildo is 2 p.m. Sunday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Elder Lamar Ford officiating. Rosary Service is 6 p.m. Monday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heavener with Father Leonardo Medina officiating. Burial will follow the Mass of Christian Burial in Heavener Memorial Park, ... Read more - [Climate Change Demands Urgent Action Global Leaders Today](https://heavener.news/climate-change-demands-urgent-action-global-leaders-today-2/): Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia. Curae onec velit neque, auctor sit. Vivamus magna justo, lacinia eget consectetur sed, convallis at tellus. Proin eget tortor risus. Mauris blandit aliquet elit, eget tincidunt nibh pulvinar. Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Pellentesque in ipsum id orci porta dapibus. Praesent sapien massa, convallis a pellentesque nec, egestas non nisi. Proin eget tortor risus. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada. Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere ... Read more - [Climate Change Demands Urgent Action Global Leaders Today](https://heavener.news/climate-change-demands-urgent-action-global-leaders-today/): Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia. Curae onec velit neque, auctor sit. Vivamus magna justo, lacinia eget consectetur sed, convallis at tellus. Proin eget tortor risus. Mauris blandit aliquet elit, eget tincidunt nibh pulvinar. Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Pellentesque in ipsum id orci porta dapibus. Praesent sapien massa, convallis a pellentesque nec, egestas non nisi. Proin eget tortor risus. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada. Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-20-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-20-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday highlights notable games in baseball, with Cameron defeating Meeker (9-6) and Valliant (17-8), while Navajo shut out Heavener (12-0). Haskell narrowly edged Howe (4-3), and Pocola had a close win over Ketchum (3-2) but lost to Kansas (10-4). No updates were provided for slow pitch softball. Corrections can be submitted via email. - [Heavener Utilities Authority, Council agenda for 3-20-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-council-agenda-for-3-20-2025/): Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [Judy Hall funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/judy-hall-funeral-service-planned/): Judy Hall funeral service Judy Hall funeral service is graveside at 11 a.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Hom Chapel in Heavener with Reverend Shana Dry officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. - [Wister improves to 9-0 with victory](https://heavener.news/wister-improves-to-9-0-with-victory/): Wister improves Wister improves to 9-0 with an 11-0 victory over Rejoice Christian in a baseball contest at the Southeast Shootout Wednesday. - [Cameron stays perfect with win over Bridge Creek](https://heavener.news/cameron-stays-perfect-with-win-over-bridge-creek/): Cameron stays perfect Cameron stays perfect as the Class A school defeated Class 4A Bridge Creek, 4-3, Wednesday in the baseball Southeastern Shootout. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-19-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-19-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard game baseball and slow pitch softball games played Wednesday involving county teams. - [Loren Ray Baker funeral service set](https://heavener.news/loren-ray-baker-funeral-service-set/): Loren Ray Barker Loren Ray Barker, 94, of Heavener was born Jan. 15, 1931 to Herbert, Sr. and Lucy Marie (Goley) Barker and went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2025 in Heavener. - [Mexican man sentenced for unlawful reentry](https://heavener.news/mexican-man-sentenced-for-unlawful-reentry/): Mexican man Mexican man Basilio Antonio-Hernandez, a/k/a Basilio Hernandez, a/k/a Basilio Antonio Hernandez, a/k/a/ Basilio Antoniohernandez, a/k/a Antonio Hernandez Basilio, a/k/a Alexander Hernandez Hernandez, 41, of Mexico according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that he was sentenced to eight months in prison for one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien. - [Foreign national sentenced for reentry](https://heavener.news/foreign-national-sentenced-for-reentry/): Foreign national Foreign national David Origel-Villalobos, a/k/a David Villalobos Origel, a/k/a/ David Origel Villalobos, a/k/a/ David Origel, a/k/a Michael Ryan Martinez, 42, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that the alien, was sentenced to eight months in prison for one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-18-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for baseball and slow pitch softball games played Tuesday involving county teams. Baseball Howe 13, Canadian 1 Panama 2, Hartshorne 1 Spiro 10, Roland 3 Talihina 10, Central 9 Wister 8, Lindsay 0 Slow pitch softball Washington 9, Howe 8 Tecumseh 8, Howe 0 Plainview 7, Panama 5 Mustang 10, Panama 1 Pocola 9, Plainview 0 Choctaw 15, Pocola 7 Whitesboro 12, Quinton 2 Quinton 11, Whitesboro 10 Soper 12, Wister 6 Wister 10, Calera 9 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 ... Read more - [Private services for Ronnie Fifer planned](https://heavener.news/private-services-for-ronnie-fifer-planned/): Private services Private services for Ronnie Fifer, 61, of Spiro will be held at a later date with cremation under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. - [Play our NCAA bracket pick-em](https://heavener.news/play-our-ncaa-bracket-pick-em/): You are invited to play in the heavener.news NCAA tournament bracket. It’s free, just for fun and bragging rights. Sign up here: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/87805/invitation?key=08140c48b8c62edc - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-17-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-17-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Monday in baseball and slow pitch softball. - [Norma Jean Fox service planned](https://heavener.news/norma-jean-fox-service-planned/): Norma Jean Fox Norma Jean Fox of Heavener, 69, was born March 7, 1956 in Heavener to Stanley and Loretha (Staley) Oglesby and passed away March 14, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [Jackie Washington funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/jackie-washington-funeral-service-planned/): Jackie Washington Jackie Washington of Heavener was born Aug. 17, 1927 in Grandview, Texas to James Marvin and Eva (Morris) Lee and passed away March 14, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 97.  - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-14-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer games played Friday. - [Arkansas falls in heartbreaker](https://heavener.news/arkansas-falls-in-heartbreaker/): Arkansas falls Arkansas falls in the SEC Tournament Thursday afternoon after Ole Miss guard Sean Pedulla, who had only made one 3-pointer (1-of-7), but it came with two seconds left to give his Rebels an 83-80 victory over Arkansas in the second round of the basketball SEC Tournament Thursday afternoon. - [Savanna police officer sentenced to 40 years](https://heavener.news/savanna-police-officer-sentenced-to-40-years/): Savanna police officer Savanna police officer, Jeffrey Scott Smith, 35, was sentenced by a federal judge to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop and obstructing justice by turning off his body-worn camera and dash camera in an effort to avoid recording the assault. - [Heavener JH golfers win at Choctaw CC](https://heavener.news/heavener-jh-golfers-win-at-choctaw-cc/): Heavener junior high golfers Noah Hardin and Khloe Hardin finished first in a tournament at Choctaw Country Club Thursday. Other Heavener golfers were Aiden Enger and Wyatt Davis. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-13-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-13-2025/): LeFlore County sports scorebord LeFlore County sports scoreboard for baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer games played Thursday in and out of the county. - [Heavener at Mena photo gallery](https://heavener.news/heavener-at-mena-photo-gallery/) - [Heavener senior wins Muldrow golf tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-senior-wins-muldrow-golf-tournament/): Heavener senior Heavener senior Jeren Pickle won the Muldrow Golf Tournament at Wolf Ridge Tuesday by one stroke over Garrison Whitworth of Poteau. - [Graveside service planned for Sharon Surratt](https://heavener.news/graveside-service-planned-for-sharon-surratt/): Graveside service Graveside service for Sharon Kay “Spud” Surratt, 78, of Pocola is 2 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola with Pastor Kyle  “Snuffy” Been officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Talihina man dies in fatality collision near Fanshawe](https://heavener.news/talihina-man-dies-in-fatality-collision-near-fanshawe/): Talihina man Talihina man dies in fatality accident at approximately 11:35 a.m. Monday a mile from LeFlore Road and approximately five miles south of Fanshawe in LeFlore County. - [Leisa Ann Massey of Howe funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/leisa-ann-massey-of-howe-funeral-service-planned/): Leisa Ann Massey Leisa Ann Massey, 61, of Howe was born May 20, 1963 in Poteau to Enoch Leeroy “Lee” and Willa Mae (Chronister) Pierce and passed away March 10, 2025 in Pocola. - [Oklahoma State loses to Cincinnati in Big 12 Tournament](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-loses-to-cincinnati-in-big-12-tournament/): Oklahoma State loses Oklahoma State loses as Dillon Mitchell had 18 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Day Day Thomas scored 21 points, and No. 13 seed Cincinnati cruised to an 87-68 victory over No. 12 seed Oklahoma State to open the basketball Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday. - [Heavener boys get soccer road win at Mena Tuesday](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-get-soccer-road-win-at-mena-tuesday/): Heavener boys Heavener boys win at Mena, 3-0, in a non-district soccer match at Mena Tuesday while the Lady Wolves tied their match, 1-1. - [Deadline approaches for absentee ballots](https://heavener.news/deadline-approaches-for-absentee-ballots/): Deadline approaches Deadline approaches to request absentee ballots by mail, according to Kayla Rees, LeFlore County Election Board Secretary. - [Update on District 3 road projects](https://heavener.news/update-on-district-3-road-projects/): By Rep. RICK WEST Last week, I got up updated list of projects scheduled on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s current eight-year plan, located within House District 3. - [Rebecca Diane Seaton obituary planned](https://heavener.news/rebecca-diane-seaton-obituary-planned/): Rebecca Diane Seaton Rebecca Diane Seaton 48, of Van Buren, Arkansas was born March 27, 1976 at the University Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Leland and Alice (Crane) Lauderdale and went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2025 at her home in Van Buren, Arkansas. - [Private family services set for Cliff Woodside](https://heavener.news/private-family-services-set-for-cliff-woodside/): Private family services Private family services for Clifton “Cliff” Wayne Woodside, 65, of Spiro will be held at a later date with cremation under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Cliff was born April 16, 1959, in Vicenza, Italy, to Shirley (Evans) Woodside and Hersheal Woodside and passed away March 8, 2025 in Spiro. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kathy Fryer. Survivors are his daughter Sarah Anderson, and husband Benjamin of Panama; granddaughters Morgan Hess and husband Kyle of Poteau, Madison Howcroft and her husband Christian of Panama, and Hayleigh Wilson and husband ... Read more - [Panama opens with win at Heavener Monday, 11-2](https://heavener.news/panama-opens-with-win-at-heavener-monday-11-2/): Panama opens Panama opens with win at Heavener to kick off the 2025 slow pitch softball season. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-10-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Monday in baseball and slow pitch softball. Baseball Cameron 7, Booneville 4 Beggs 14, Heavener 4 Battiest 10, Panama 6 Stigler 17, Poteau 4 Spiro 18, Morris 1 Whitesboro 10, Canadian 2 Wister 16, Whitesboro 0 Wister 14, Canadian 1 Slow pitch softball Panama 11, Heavener 2 LeFlore 15, Gans 2 Antlers 13, LeFlore 4 Asher 15, Wister 3 Moss 15, Wister 1 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Poteau School Board agenda for March 10, 2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-for-march-10-2025/): Poteau School Board Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Bob Lee Kidd Fine Arts Center at 101 Mockingbird Lane in Poteau. - [Heavener School Board agenda for March 10, 2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-for-march-10-2025/): Heavener School Board Heavener School Board meets in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Room 103. The whole agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Today in history for March 10](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-10/): Today in history Today in history in 1959 Tibetans band together in revolt, surrounding the summer palace of the Dalai Lame in defiance of Chinese occupation forces. See the whole story HERE. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Oklahoma State opens tournament play](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-opens-tournament-play/): Oklahoma State Oklahoma State basketball opens Big 12 tournament Tuesday against Cincinnati. The bracket is set for the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship, held March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Oklahoma State (15-16, 7-13 Big 12) will be the No. 12 seed, facing off against No. 13 Cincinnati in Tuesday’s first game, which will air at 11:30 a.m. CT on ESPN+. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Today in history for March 9](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-9/): On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Created by Ruth Handler, Barbie was the first mass-produced adult-featured toy doll in the U.S., standing eleven inches tall with blond hair. This marked a significant milestone in toy history. - [Daily Bible verse for March 9, 2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-march-9-2025/): Daily Bible verse Daily Bible verse for 3-9-2025 is: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalms 91:1-2  Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 3-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-3-8-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Saturday in basketball, baseball and soccer. Basketball Boys Class 2A state championship Dale 60, Pocola 20 Baseball Spiro 6, Vian 3 Soccer Boys Heavener 4, Cleveland 2 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener area weather forecast 3-8-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-3-8-2025/): Heavener area weather Heavener area weather forecast for Saturday calls for periods of showers with thunder possible along with cooler temperatures as the weekend finally arrives. The high is forecast to be 50 degrees along with a low of 41. Sunrise was 6:37 a.m. Sunset is 6:20 p.m. Friday’s high was 78 with a low of 43. No precipitation was recorded, leaving the monthly total for March at 1.17 inches. Average rainfall for the month is 5.40 inches. See the future forecast on Saturday’s newsletter. Subscribe now, never miss one of our stories and help support us. - [Today in world history for March 8](https://heavener.news/today-in-world-history-for-march-8/): Today in world history Today in world history for March 7 includes February Revolution begins, leading to the end of czarist rule in Russia. See the whole story on Saturday’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss out on any of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 3-7-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-3-7-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for basketball, baseball and slow pitch softball games on Friday. Basketball Class 2A state tournament Boys Pocola 46, Hooker 42 Girls Hartshorne 53, Pocola 46 Baseball Gore 12, Arkoma 0 Cameron 11, Heavener 3 Cameron 12, Lincoln, Arkansas 0 Heavener 32, Lincoln, Arkansas 31 Oilton 10, LeFlore 2 Panama 11, Poteau 3 McAlester JV 13, Talihina 8 Wister 3, Roff 1 Slow pitch softball Heavener 11, Savanna 4 Heavener 16, Weleetka 1 LeFlore 18, Heavener 10 Savanna 10, Heavener 0 Savanna 11, LeFlore 7 Savanna 19, LeFlore 5 High school soccer Boys Noble 1, ... Read more - [Pocola boys advance to play Dale](https://heavener.news/pocola-boys-advance-to-play-dale/): Pocola boys advance Pocola boys advance to the Class 2A boys’ state basketball finals at 11:30 a.m. Saturday against top-ranked Dale. This is the second straight year the second-ranked Indians will face top-ranked Dale in the finals at the Jim Norwick arena at the State Fairgrounds Arena. Pocola will attempt to avenge a 63-38 loss to Dale in last year’s finals. The Indians advanced with a 46-42 win in the semifinals over third-ranked Hooker. Pocola trailed by a point before rallying in the final quarter to get the win. Dakotah Terrell led the Indians with 16 points while Heuston Stroops finished ... Read more - [Elizabeth Burgess funeral services planned](https://heavener.news/elizabeth-burgess-funeral-services-planned/): Elizabeth Burgess Elizabeth Burgess, 76, of Spiro passed away March 6, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born July 26, 1948, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was the beloved daughter of Reverend Delbert Houston Smith and Rosemary (Logan) Smith. - [Oral Roberts women dominate South Dakota](https://heavener.news/oral-roberts-women-dominate-south-dakota/): Oral Roberts women Oral Roberts women put on a clinic in their first game of the Summit League Tournament as they dismantled South Dakota 70-50, in basketball Thursday afternoon in the Denny Sanford PREMIERE Center. - [Today in history for 3-7-2025](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-3-7-2025/): Today in history Today in history is a feature looking back at the events that happened on this date through the past both nationally and internationally. - [Down memory lane for Heavener area 3-5-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-heavener-area-3-5-2025/): Down memory lane Down memory lane for this week with a look back over the history of Heavener and the area over the years. - [Heavener City Council discusses Blues Park problems](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-discusses-blues-park-problems/): Heavener City Council Heavener City Council met Thursday for a regular business meeting at Heavener’s City Hall. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for games 3-6-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-games-3-6-2025/): LeFlore County LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Thursday involving county teams in basketball, baseball and slow pitch softball. - [Pocola teams advance in state tournament games](https://heavener.news/pocola-teams-advance-in-state-tournament-games/): Pocola teams advance Pocola teams advance at the basketball Class 2A state tournament with wins Thursday at the State Fairgrounds while Howe’s girls were eliminated by third-ranked Hartshorne in another quarterfinal game. - [How to Create a Budget That Works for Your Lifestyle and Goals](https://heavener.news/how-to-create-a-budget-that-works-for-your-lifestyle-and-goals-2/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. Fermentum, lacus ullamcorper at magna placerat dolor. Suspendisse malesuada nunc pretium id faucibus a. Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... Read more - [Follow Your Passion and Create the Life You Love and](https://heavener.news/follow-your-passion-and-create-the-life-you-love-and-2/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Odio ac neque fermentum morbi. Aenean lectus eu, arcu, turpis. In massa eget sagittis, aliquet maecenas ac. Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. Fermentum, lacus ullamcorper at magna placerat dolor. Suspendisse malesuada nunc pretium id faucibus a. Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... Read more - [Follow Your Passion and Create the Life You Love and](https://heavener.news/follow-your-passion-and-create-the-life-you-love-and/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Odio ac neque fermentum morbi. Aenean lectus eu, arcu, turpis. In massa eget sagittis, aliquet maecenas ac. Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. 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Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... Read more - [Master the Art of Meal Prepping for a Healthier Free Week](https://heavener.news/master-the-art-of-meal-prepping-for-a-healthier-free-week/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Odio ac neque fermentum morbi. Aenean lectus eu, arcu, turpis. In massa eget sagittis, aliquet maecenas ac. Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. Fermentum, lacus ullamcorper at magna placerat dolor. Suspendisse malesuada nunc pretium id faucibus a. Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... Read more - [How to Create a Budget That Works for Your Lifestyle and Goals](https://heavener.news/simple-steps-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-full-time-passion-2/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Odio ac neque fermentum morbi. Aenean lectus eu, arcu, turpis. In massa eget sagittis, aliquet maecenas ac. Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. Fermentum, lacus ullamcorper at magna placerat dolor. Suspendisse malesuada nunc pretium id faucibus a. Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... Read more - [How to Create a Budget That Works for Your Lifestyle and Goals](https://heavener.news/simple-steps-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-full-time-passion/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Odio ac neque fermentum morbi. Aenean lectus eu, arcu, turpis. In massa eget sagittis, aliquet maecenas ac. Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. Fermentum, lacus ullamcorper at magna placerat dolor. Suspendisse malesuada nunc pretium id faucibus a. Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... 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Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 4-28-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-4-28-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse in Poteau. - [Slow pitch softball regionals announced](https://heavener.news/slow-pitch-softball-regionals-announced/): Slow pitch softball Slow pitch softball regionals have been announced by the OSSAA with tournaments set to be finished by Thursday. - [2 Howe residents sentenced for sexual abuse](https://heavener.news/howe-residents-sentenced-for-sexual-abuse/): 2 Howe residents 2 Howe residents were sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a child under the age of 12 as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Armondo Joseph Palma, 23, and Brooklyn Elaine Wilson, 28, of Howe were sentenced in federal district court for sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.  - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-25-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-25-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Friday in baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer including Heavener, Howe, LeFlore, Panama, Pocola, Poteau and Wister. - [Spiro Mounds to celebrate 47th anniversary](https://heavener.news/spiro-mounds-to-celebrate-47th-anniversary/): Spiro Mounds Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold two events for visitors this spring — a Birthday Bash to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the site’s opening and the return of archaeological excavations.   - [Whitesboro woman dies from auto injury injuries](https://heavener.news/whitesboro-woman-dies-from-auto-injury-injuries/): Whitesboro woman Whitesboro woman died April 20 from injuries suffered during an accident on April 16 south of Hodgen on Highway 59. - [Policy Shifts Signal a New Chapter in Developing Nations Phones](https://heavener.news/policy-shifts-signal-a-new-chapter-in-developing-nations-phones-2/): Tempora nihil repellendus adipisci adipisci nobis. Excepturi quia doloremque culpa ex cupiditate et magnam. Officiis ullam ea dolor corporis mollitia et. Fugiat facere aspernatur tempore rerum cupiditate reiciendis quasi. Sequi ratione at perferendis ea quo non ducimus harum. Accusamus porro accusantium qui ipsam consectetur. Rerum vel sunt ut et reiciendis culpa similique aperiam. Saepe aspernatur quas ex nam. Id ad architecto alias. Ex laudantium voluptatem aut et eveniet quam. Quia reiciendis sint fugiat incidunt.Nihil et ea eos amet. Omnis quasi numquam laudantium sint fuga id sint. Nihil doloremque expedita doloremque est. Non perferendis totam eum vitae vero amet doloribus qui. Expedita ... Read more - [Policy Shifts Signal a New Chapter in Developing Nations Phones](https://heavener.news/policy-shifts-signal-a-new-chapter-in-developing-nations-phones/): Tempora nihil repellendus adipisci adipisci nobis. Excepturi quia doloremque culpa ex cupiditate et magnam. Officiis ullam ea dolor corporis mollitia et. Fugiat facere aspernatur tempore rerum cupiditate reiciendis quasi. Sequi ratione at perferendis ea quo non ducimus harum. Accusamus porro accusantium qui ipsam consectetur. Rerum vel sunt ut et reiciendis culpa similique aperiam. Saepe aspernatur quas ex nam. Id ad architecto alias. Ex laudantium voluptatem aut et eveniet quam. Quia reiciendis sint fugiat incidunt.Nihil et ea eos amet. Omnis quasi numquam laudantium sint fuga id sint. Nihil doloremque expedita doloremque est. Non perferendis totam eum vitae vero amet doloribus qui. Expedita ... Read more - [Fund boost to support youth social action across the country Hurricane](https://heavener.news/fund-boost-to-support-youth-social-action-across-the-country-hurricane-2/): Read More - [Fund boost to support youth social action across the country Hurricane](https://heavener.news/fund-boost-to-support-youth-social-action-across-the-country-hurricane/): Read More - [Denise Caughern funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/denise-caughern-funeral-service-planned/): Denise Caughern On April 21, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., Denise (Dayhoff) Caughern departed the arms of her beloved husband, Jeff, and entered comfort and peace in the arms of Christ. Funeral services for Denise Caughern are 2 p.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Clay Caughern officiating. Interment will follow in Hodgen Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Heavener. She was born Feb. 19, 1954, at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, to Vernon D. Dayhoff and Alma “Margaret” (Rogers) Dayhoff.  Denise was a 1972 graduate of Heavener High School. ... Read more - [Graveside services for JR Surratt set](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-jr-surratt-set/): Graveside services Graveside services for JR Surratt, age 85, of Pocola are 2 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, with Pastor Kyle Been officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. JR was born Sept. 23, 1939, in Arkansas to Liddie Seymour (Campbell) Surratt and Franklin Ira Surratt. He passed away April 23, 2025, in Pocola. JR was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved to brush hog, enjoyed raising chickens, and cherished the company of his beloved dogs. He was married to Sharon “Spud” Surratt, who preceded him in ... Read more - [OSSAA approves shot clock for 2026-2027 season](https://heavener.news/ossaa-approves-shot-clock/): OSSAA approves shot clock OSSAA approves shot clock for 2026-2027 basketball season in a 11-3 vote for Classes 3A and up. The smaller classes can use shot games in non-playoff games if approved by the NFHS. This decision comes as the OSSAA approves shot clock rules aimed at enhancing the pace of the game. The OSSAA approves shot clock implementation to modernize the game and keep up with evolving basketball standards. The board approved the vote by an 11-3 vote. The shot clock will be 35 seconds. Earlier, the OSSAA Basketball Advisory Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to implement shot clocks ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals 4-24-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-4-24-2025/): LeFlore County legals LeFlore County legals for this week courtesy of the LeFlore County county clerk. Everybody listed is not guilty until they appear in court. Assault and battery-misdemeanor: Elaine Yandell. Divorce: Elizabeth Nichole Haris vs. Alexander Thomas Hargis; Dana Rogers vs. Jacob Rogers; Ashley Burrough vs. Jeffrey Burrough; Devin A. Hughes vs. Ayrielle D. Hughes; Windy Marie Holman vs. William Donald Holman. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [How a woman's side glance took the internet by storm](https://heavener.news/how-a-womans-side-glance-took-the-internet-by-storm-2/): Dorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consect adipis cing vulputate libero et velit interdum. Tempora nihil repellendus adipisci adipisci nobis. Excepturi quia doloremque culpa ex cupiditate et magnam. Officiis ullam ea dolor corporis mollitia et. Fugiat facere aspernatur tempore rerum cupiditate reiciendis quasi. Sequi ratione at perferendis ea quo non ducimus harum. Accusamus porro accusantium qui ipsam consectetur. Rerum vel sunt ut et reiciendis culpa similique aperiam. Saepe aspernatur quas ex nam. Id ad architecto alias. Ex laudantium voluptatem aut et eveniet quam. Quia reiciendis sint fugiat incidunt.Nihil et ea eos amet. Omnis quasi numquam laudantium sint fuga id sint. Nihil doloremque ... Read more - [How a woman's side glance took the internet by storm](https://heavener.news/how-a-womans-side-glance-took-the-internet-by-storm/): Dorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consect adipis cing vulputate libero et velit interdum. Tempora nihil repellendus adipisci adipisci nobis. Excepturi quia doloremque culpa ex cupiditate et magnam. Officiis ullam ea dolor corporis mollitia et. Fugiat facere aspernatur tempore rerum cupiditate reiciendis quasi. Sequi ratione at perferendis ea quo non ducimus harum. Accusamus porro accusantium qui ipsam consectetur. Rerum vel sunt ut et reiciendis culpa similique aperiam. Saepe aspernatur quas ex nam. Id ad architecto alias. Ex laudantium voluptatem aut et eveniet quam. Quia reiciendis sint fugiat incidunt.Nihil et ea eos amet. Omnis quasi numquam laudantium sint fuga id sint. Nihil doloremque ... Read more - [Down memory lane for April 24, 2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-april-24-2025/): Down memory lane Down memory lane is a weekly feature where we look back at the history of Heavener and LeFlore County over the last century. ONE YEAR AGO 2024– In 3A, Heavener was sent to a regional at Kansas while Spiro will make the long trip to Silo… After several attempts, including one already this year, Wister defeated Silo in a high school baseball game Monday, 12-4, for one of the Wildcats’ most impressive wins of the season. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-22-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for slow pitch softball, baseball and soccer games and matches played Tuesday. Baseball Holland Hall 11, Heavener 1 Okay 9, Arkoma 6 Okay 8, Arkoma 4 Metro Christian 10, Spiro 3 Panama 15, Talihina 0 Pocola 4, Muldrow 0 Pocola 11, Muldrow 2 Poteau 4, Idabel 0 Poteau 18, Idabel 4 Wilburton 9, Howe 5 Wister 11, Warner 1 Slow pitch softball Heavener 19, Wilburton 1 Calera 15, Heavener 3 Calera 10, Heavener 1 Prague 13, Howe 2 Howe 11, Prague 5 Prague 19, Howe 7 Howe 18, Panama 8 Prague 11, Howe 7 ... Read more - [George Elzie Branscum Sr. service planned 4-25-2025](https://heavener.news/george-elzie-branscum-sr-service-planned/): George Elzie Branscum Sr. George Elzie Branscum Sr. of Heavener was born July 8, 1932 in Texas to Roy Branscum and passed away April 19, 2025 at his home in Heavener the age of 92. A memorial service to honor George’s life is 10 a.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Ed Drury officiating. Burial is in Heavener Memorial Park. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. George, Sr. was a longtime resident of the area and a mechanic. He loved fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. George, ... Read more - [Commissioners’ minutes for 4-21-2025](https://heavener.news/commissioners-minutes-for-4-21-2025/): Commissioners’ minutes Commissioners’ minutes for Monday as the LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 4-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-4-21-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse in Poteau. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Ricky Allen Wright funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/ricky-allen-wright-funeral-service-planned/): Ricky Allen Wright Ricky Allen Wright of Heavener went home to be with the Lord and Savior April 14, 2025. Ricky was born Aug. 15, 1980 in Talihina to Donald “Buddy” Wright and Carolyn (Brimage) Wright-Conaway at the age of 44. A memorial service to celebrate Ricky’s life is 10 a.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Josh James officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Ricky was a longtime resident of the area and attended Heavener High School. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 43. ... Read more - [Kayle Archey funeral services planned](https://heavener.news/kayle-archey-funeral-services-planned/): Kayle Archey Kayle Archey of Howe was born June 14, 1950 in Indiana to Harry and Gloria (Jordan) Fulk and passed away April 18, 2025 in Howe at the age of 74. Graveside services for Kayle are 2 p.m. Monday at Fairhill Cemetery Pavillion in Cameron. Burial will follow in Fairhill Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Kayle was a long-time resident of the area and a miner in gold mining. Kayle was extremely steadfast in her faith. She loved spending time with her family and being outdoors. Kayle was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 4-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-4-18-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for Friday, April 18, 2025 in baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer both inside and outside of LeFlore County. Baseball Cameron 8, Spiro 0 Crowder 10, Howe 2 Panama 7, Stigler 4 Red Oak 5, Wister 4 Talihina 13, Broken Bow 9 Wilburton 8, Heavener 0 Slow pitch softball Howe 15, Vian 3 Tushka 14, Wister 13 Wister 11, Tupelo 1 To make an addition, or correction, email craig@heavenerledger.com. See the sports scoreboard for all the teams in southeastern Oklahoma HERE. - [Houston wins series opener at OSU, 7-4](https://heavener.news/houston-wins-series-opener-at-osu-7-4/): Houston wins series Houston wins series opener at OSU as Oklahoma State fell to the Cougars, 7-4, in the opening game of the weekend series Friday at O’Brate Stadium. With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 16-19 overall and 5-9 in the Big 12, while the Cougars improved to 21-17 and 6-10 in conference play. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [OU completes sweep at Missouri](https://heavener.news/ou-completes-sweep-at-missouri/): OU completes sweep OU completes sweep as No. 18 Oklahoma completed the three-game baseball sweep at Missouri with a doubleheader sweep Friday in Columbia. The Sooners run-ruled the Tigers in both games Friday (17-7 [8], 12-1 [7]) and all three games of the series. Oklahoma hit a combined eight home runs in Friday’s twin bill with junior Easton Carmichael hitting three on the day and redshirt sophomore Sam Christiansen launching a pair to lead OU. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Today in history for April 19](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-april-19/): Today in history Today in history is a daily feature looking back at the events that took place on this date throughout history. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-17-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-17-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer games played Thursday. Baseball Arkoma 4, Clayton 1 Cameron 1, Poteau 0 Smithville 10, Heavener 9 Howe 9, Hartshorne 8 LeFlore 12, Mason 0 Paden 14, LeFlore 6 Pocola 8, Chouteau 0 Eufaula 11, Spiro 2 Wister 7, Vici 0 Slow pitch softball Heavener 14, Keota 4 Heavener 8, LeFlore 6 Heavener 9, Talihina 8 Antlers 13, Heavener 3 Antlers 11, Heavener 10 Panama 16, Warner 13 (extra innings) Pocola 17, Jenks 3 Whitesboro 6, Idabel 5 (extra innings) Calera 10, Wister 4 Soccer Boys Poteau 3, ... Read more - [Central National Bank sponsors pickleball event](https://heavener.news/central-national-bank-sponsors-pickleball-event/): Central National Bank Central National Bank sponsors pickleball tournament hosted by the Poteau Rotary Club. CNB Vice President Carla Anglen and CNB President Mike Hall present a check to Amador Martinez and Ron Hall representing the Poteau Rotary Club. Martinez and Ron Hall are also valuable team members for CNB. Get more with today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Melba Jo “Tootie” West funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/melba-jo-tootie-west-funeral-service-planned/): Melba Jo “Tootie” West Melba Jo “Tootie” West funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Spiro with Reverend Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Tootie, 86, of Spiro was born Jan. 5, 1939, in Spiro to Ellen Marie Bell (Chapple) and Gideon Walter Bell. She passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, in her hometown. She married the love of her life, Jim Harlan West, I, on Feb. 4, 1961, in Spiro. A proud and devoted member of the Spiro community, Tootie was ... Read more - [Thomas Ray Cruse Celebration of Life set](https://heavener.news/thomas-ray-cruse-celebration-of-life-set/): Thomas Ray Cruse Thomas Ray Cruse Celebration of Life is 11 a.m., Friday at the McBride-Cruse Family Cemetery, 24455 State Highway 63, in Hodgen with Reverend Jim Nelson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. He was born March 16, 1962 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Sandra Ann (Odykairk) Cruse and passed away April 15, 2025 at his residence in the Muse at the age of 63. Tom was a longtime resident of the area. After high school graduation, Tom moved south and never looked back. He spent most of his career in the ... Read more - [Today in history for April 17](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-april-17/): Today in history Today in history for April 17, featuring the events that happened on this date throughout history. 1970 Apollo 13 returns to Earth With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to Earth on April 17, 1970. On April 11, the third manned lunar landing mission was launched from Florida, carrying astronauts James A. Lovell, John L…. read more See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener area calendar of events for April 17, 2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-calendar-of-events-for-april-17-2025/): Heavener area calendar Heavener area calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school baseball: Heavener at Smithville; Hartshorne at Howe; Clayton at Arkoma; Bokoshe at Whitesboro; Cameron at Poteau; LeFlore at Mason Tournament; Sallisaw at Poteau High school softball: Heavener at LeFlore Tournament; Spiro at Cameron/Arkoma High school soccer: Heavener girls at Keys Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council meet 6 p.m. LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 p.m. Reynolds Center LCHS bingo ... Read more - [Heavener Utilities Authority, Council to meet 4-17-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-council-to-meet-4-17-2025/): Heavener Utilities Authority Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener City Hall at 103 East Avenue B. Here are the agendas: CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                                         ROLL CALL – Clerk                                     INVOCATION – Chairman                           AGENDA                                                        1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 2. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment. 3. City manager’s report 4. Oath of office for Stephanie Garrison to the Heavener Utility Authority Board of Trustees. 5. Heavener Utility Authority vote to enter into executive session (requires majority vote of quorum of the members present to enter). 6. ... Read more - [Down memory lane for April 17](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-april-17/): Down memory lane Down memory lane is a look back at the history of Heavener from one year ago to a century ago straight from the archives of the Heavener Ledger. See the whole story on Thursday’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener softball gets run-rule victory](https://heavener.news/heavener-softball-gets-run-rule-victory/): Heavener softball Heavener softball overcomes Cameron/Arkoma in slow pitch softball Tuesday, even after falling behind, 5-0 early in the game. Heavener improves to 12-13 overall and is scheduled to play at Smithville Monday. The combined Cameron/Arkoma team is 3-7. After the early deficit, the Lady Wolves scored six runs in the bottom of the second to take the lead and then put the game away by scoring 11 times in the bottom of the third to end the game by run-rule. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-15-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores from games played Tuesday in baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer involving LeFlore County teams. Baseball Central 10, Arkoma 0 Panama 15, Quinton 2 Panama 5, Crowder 0 Poteau 4, Muldrow 3 Beggs 14, Spiro 7 Vian 9, Poteau 1 Wister 10, Wilburton 2 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. See the softball and soccer scores on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Memorial service planned for Linda Lou Lockhart](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-planned-for-linda-lou-lockhart/): Memorial service Memorial service for Linda Lou Lockhart, 73, of Heavener is 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Poteau with Brother Steve Breedlove officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Linda was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Heavener to Oles (Chronister) Bentley and Bethel Bentley. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 11, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Linda Lou was a devoted member of the Poteau Church of Christ, where she found great joy in fellowship by singing. Her love for music was matched only by her ... Read more - [Heavener girls outscore McCurtain, 10-7](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-outscore-mccurtain-10-7/): Heavener girls Heavener girls used a five-run rally in the fourth inning to take the lead and never relinquished it in a 10-7 win at McCurtain Monday afternoon. The Lady Wolves are 11-12 in slow pitch softball and play Cameron/Arkoma at home Tuesday. See the whole story on today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-14-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores from games played Monday in baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer involving LeFlore County teams. Baseball Quinton 8, Arkoma 6 Cameron 9, Red Oak 5 Howe 6, McCurtain 0 Howe 11, McCurtain 0 Muldrow 2, Poteau 0 (extra innings) Beggs 4, Spiro 2 Smithville 8, Talihina 6 Slow pitch softball Cameron/Arkoma 31, Gans 16 Heavener 10, McCurtain 6 Howe 18, Quinton 8 LeFlore 21, Haileyville 0 Whitesboro 17, Smithville 3 Soccer Boys Heavener 11, Locust Grove 2 Girls Locust Grove 3, Heavener 2 (OT) To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Get more ... Read more - [Poteau School Board agenda 4-14-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-4-14-2025/): Poteau School Board Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. The meeting agenda can be read HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener School Board agenda 4-14-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-4-14-2025/): Heavener School Board Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second in Heavener. The meeting agenda can be read HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [County commissioners to meet 4-14-2025](https://heavener.news/county-commissioners-to-meet-4-14-2025/): County commissioners County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. See the whole agenda and expense report on today’s newsletter. - [Rostell (Rosie) Ann Lynch obituary](https://heavener.news/rostell-rosie-ann-lynch-obituary/): Rostell (Rosie) Ann Lynch Rostell (Rosie) Ann Lynch of Heavener went home to her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2025. Rosie was born Oct. 7, 1934 in Stapp to O. D. and Neva (Mitchell) Childers. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Brother Dan Lynch officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Rosie was a 1952 graduate of Heavener High School and of Draughons Business School in OKC. She was a pastor’s wife for 38 years where she especially loved Children’s ministry. ... Read more - [Obituary for Leonard 'Butch' Steelman](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-leonard-butch-steelman/): Obituary for Leonard ‘Butch’ Steelman Leonard Carl “Butch” Steelman, 76, of the Haw Creek community in Heavener was born May 16, 1948 in Haw Creek to Clyde P., Sr. and Eva Marie (Davis) Steelman and departed this life surrounded by family on April 10, 2025 at his home. A funeral service celebrating Butch’s life is 2 p.m. April 19, 2025 at the Big Creek Baptist Church in Haw Creek with Reverend Philip Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in Reichert Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Butch was a long-time resident of the area, an equipment operator for ... Read more - [Heavener golfer finishes 2nd at Stigler](https://heavener.news/heavener-golfer-finishes-2nd-at-stigler/): Heavener golfer Heavener golfer Jaren Pickle shot a 75 to finish second at the Stigler Tournament Thursday. The senior has consistently been in the top five of all his tournaments this season. Heavener’s golf team is coached by Randall Wheat. Other team members are Trace Qualls and Jonah Scroggins. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Today in history for April 11](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-april-11/): Today in History Today in History for April 11, showcasing the events throughout history that occurred this day. 1814 Napoleon abdicates throne On April 11, 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France and one of the greatest military leaders in history, abdicates the throne, and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. The future emperor was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on August 15, 1769. After… read more See the whole story with today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener girls outscore Central, 12-5](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-outscore-central-12-5/): Heavener girls Heavener girls outscore Central, 12-5, in a slow pitch softball game at Central Friday afternoon. The Lady Wolves improve to 9-12 and host McCurtain Tuesday. Central is 5-6. See the whole story in today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Wister advances to LCT championship game](https://heavener.news/wister-advances-to-lct-championship-game/): Wister advances Wister advances to the 2025 baseball LeFlore County Tournament championship with a 17-10 win over Panama in the winners bracket final Thursday evening. The Wildcats, now 14-2, will play the championship game 6 p.m. Friday in Wister against the Panama and Cameron winner, which will also be played at Wister at 4 p.m. If the Panama/Cameron winner defeats Wister in Friday’s game, an “if” game will be played 2 p.m. Saturday at Wister. See the whole story in today’s newsletter.  Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-10-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores LeFlore County sports scores from games played on Thursday Baseball LCT First championship game Wister 17, Panama 10 Losers bracket Cameron 8, Howe 0 Spiro 11, Talihina 10 Cameron 10, Spiro 2 Friday’s schedule At Wister Cameron vs. Panama 4 p.m. Winner of Cameron/Panama vs. Wister 6 p.m. Slow pitch softball Heavener 12, Central 5 Dale 22, Howe 7 Caney 11, Howe 3 Calera 18, Howe 5 Pocola 9, Stuart 8 (extra innings) Pocola 5, Coalgate 2 Pocola 11, Ripley 1 Soccer Boys Heavener 1, Kipp 0 (forfeit) Girls Heavener 1, Kipp 0 (forfeit) To make a ... Read more - [Carl Albert State College cross country team earns honors](https://heavener.news/carl-albert-state-college-cross-country-team-earns-honors/): Carl Albert State College Carl Albert State College cross country teams have been awarded several honors. - [Heavener golfers win tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-golfers-win-tournament/): Heavener golfers win Heavener golfers win as Khloe Hardin, left, and Noah Hardin, right, both won junior high golf tournamentGes at Stigler Tuesday. Khloe, a sixth grader, shot a 38 to win first place in the girls’ division, while Noah, a seventh grader, shot a 39 to win the boys’ division. Get more with today’s newsletter.  Subscribe now for only $5 per month to help support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-9-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-9-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for LeFlore County Tournament games in baseball and slow pitch softball for Wednesday. - [Down memory lane for April 10, 2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-april-10-2025/): Down memory lane Down memory lane on 100 years of history for Heavener and the surrounding area. - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-8-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for baseball, slow pitch softball and boys and girls soccer for LeFlore County teams in and out of the county. - [Drake Reveals Secret Behind His Latest Chart Hit](https://heavener.news/drake-reveals-secret-behind-his-latest-chart-hit-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo ... Read more - [Drake Reveals Secret Behind His Latest Chart Hit](https://heavener.news/drake-reveals-secret-behind-his-latest-chart-hit/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo ... Read more - [Carl Albert students recognized for academic success](https://heavener.news/carl-albert-students-recognized-for-academic-success/): By Rep. RICK WEST  I presented citations to three outstanding students from Carl Albert State College last week at the Capitol. Kaylee Campbell and Pamela Millar are members of the 2025 All-Oklahoma Academic Team, and Maci Passmore is a recipient of the 2025 Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) President’s Tuition Waiver. - [LeFlore County commissioners' minutes 4-7-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-4-7-2025/): LeFlore County LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chairman Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Today in history for April 8](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-april-8/): 1974 Today in history for April 8… Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night to cheer when he hit a 4th inning pitch See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe now and never miss one of our stories. - [How to Find Joy in the Small Moments Each Day](https://heavener.news/how-to-find-joy-in-the-small-moments-each-day-2/): Tempora nihil repellendus adipisci adipisci nobis. Excepturi quia doloremque culpa ex cupiditate et magnam. Officiis ullam ea dolor corporis mollitia et. Fugiat facere aspernatur tempore rerum cupiditate reiciendis quasi. Sequi ratione at perferendis ea quo non ducimus harum. Accusamus porro accusantium qui ipsam consectetur. Rerum vel sunt ut et reiciendis culpa similique aperiam. Saepe aspernatur quas ex nam. Id ad architecto alias. Ex laudantium voluptatem aut et eveniet quam. Quia reiciendis sint fugiat incidunt.Nihil et ea eos amet. Omnis quasi numquam laudantium sint fuga id sint. 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Read more - [Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood and Feel Better](https://heavener.news/simple-ways-to-boost-your-mood-and-feel-better/): Eveniet qui distinctio et nobis. Aut dolores odio quo odit animi vero. Asperiores iusto beatae rem. Sint rem dolor neque nesciunt quisquam rerum. Accusantium a id corrupti dolorem facere veniam. Temporibus blanditiis ut eveniet aut. Ut et accusantium vitae aspernatur pariatur ut a consequatur. Laboriosam dignissimos minus ex provident ad laudantium mollitia. Et asperiores est laborum repellat minus pariatur accusantium. Ipsa doloribus aut deleniti et qui dolor sunt. Dicta dolores et dolores.Et deserunt voluptatum voluptatem repellendus. Ducimus et laudantium eos. Quis aut possimus aut rerum. Ipsa est aut quod alias. Praesentium numquam amet culpa quidem delectus eligendi et. Expedita quasi aut ... Read more - [How Emerging Innovations Are Shaping the Future](https://heavener.news/how-emerging-innovations-are-shaping-the-future-2/): Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Odio ac neque fermentum morbi. Aenean lectus eu, arcu, turpis. In massa eget sagittis, aliquet maecenas ac. Sed leo interdum aenean cras gravida vitae vel blandit. Venenatis, magna feugiat rhoncus est. Tincidunt lectus felis ut semper lacus augue platea arcu. Sapien ante nisi, pellentesque magna aliquet imperdiet donec in eros. Fermentum, lacus ullamcorper at magna placerat dolor. Suspendisse malesuada nunc pretium id faucibus a. Lobortis pellentesque facilisis risus habitant. Mollis adipiscing iaculis quam mi pellentesque consectetur. Sit diam eleifend risus eget commodo adipiscing. Amet, nibh morbi ut sed interdum pharetra tincidunt quisque. Viverra hac imperdiet ... 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Read more - [Wearable Tech is reshaping personal fitness tracking](https://heavener.news/wearable-tech-is-reshaping-personal-fitness-tracking-2/): Read More ... - [Wearable Tech is reshaping personal fitness tracking](https://heavener.news/wearable-tech-is-reshaping-personal-fitness-tracking/): Read More ... - [Today in history for April 7](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-april-7/): Today in history Today in history for April 7: In 1994 violence erupts in Rwanda, foreshadowing genocide. On April 7, 1994, violence fuels the launch of what would become the worst episode of genocide since World War II: the massacre of an estimated 500,000 to 1 million innocent civilian Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Following the first wave of massacres, Rwandan forces manage to discourage international… read more See the whole story and get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [LCT scheduled to start Monday](https://heavener.news/lct-scheduled-to-start-monday/): LCT scheduled LCT scheduled to start Monday for baseball and softball are expected to start Monday, weather permitting. The girls’ slow pitch softball tournament will be held at the PARC in Poteau with Talihina as the host. The baseball tournament is scheduled to be played at Wister and Cameron with Wister as host. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month, help us reach 1,000 subscribers and never miss one of our stories. - [Discover the Best Gadgets to Enhance Your Daily Life](https://heavener.news/discover-the-best-gadgets-to-enhance-your-daily-life-2/): Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. Rerum minus veniam labore recusandae molestias. Quia minus cumque quas sunt hic. 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Read more - [Top news stories for 4-6-2025](https://heavener.news/top-news-stories-for-4-6-2025/): Top news stories 1. **Global Climate Summit Yields Major Agreements**: World leaders have convened in Berlin for the first Climate Change Summit of the year, resulting in significant commitments to carbon neutrality and a pledge of $300 billion to renewable energy projects over the next decade. 2. **Breakthrough in Cancer Research Announced**: Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have unveiled a revolutionary new treatment that has shown promising results in early clinical trials, possibly offering a more effective way to combat various forms of cancer. 3. **Tech Giants Facing Antitrust Charges**: The Federal Trade Commission has filed antitrust charges against several major ... Read more - [Oklahoma edged by LSU, 3-2](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-edged-by-lsu-3-2/): Oklahoma edged Oklahoma edged by LSU, 3-2 as the 10th-ranked Sooners dropped the series finale to the No. 7 Tigers in baseball Saturday, 3-2.  The Tigers (30-3, 10-2 SEC) completed the sweep with the close win, as the Sooners (23-8, 5-7) had the game-tying run on second in the bottom of the ninth but couldn’t complete the comeback.  See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe now and never miss one of our stories. - [Arkansas pummels Missouri in seven innings, 21-3](https://heavener.news/arkansas-pummels-missouri-in-seven-innings-21-3/): Arkansas pummels Missouri Arkansas pummels Missouri as the second-ranked Razorbacks (28-3, 9-1 SEC) scored their most runs against an SEC opponent in the Dave Van Horn era. The 21-3 thrashing in seven innings in baseball came against Missouri (11-18, 0-10 SEC) Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Hogs have now won 11 of their last 13 games against the Tigers since 2017. This was the most runs scored against an SEC opponent since March 30, 1997, when Arkansas defeated South Carolina, 30-7, in Columbia, S.C. With a win in tomorrow’s seven-inning doubleheader, the Razorbacks can clinch their fifth consecutive weekend series win ... Read more - [Oklahoma State loses at No. 11 Arizona](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-states-loses-at-no-11-arizona/): Oklahoma State loses Oklahoma State loses to No. 11 Arizona, 12-4, in softball at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tuscan, Arizona Saturday. With the loss, the Cowgirls dropped to 23-10 overall and 5-4 in the Big 12. The Wildcats improved to 32-7 overall and 9-5 in the conference. The Cowgirls jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning after an RBI single from Tia Warsop and a two-run double from Karli Godwin. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month now and never miss one of our stories. - [Top news stories for April 5, 2025](https://heavener.news/top-news-stories-for-april-5-2025/): Top news stories Top news stories for April 5, 2025 in Oklahoma and the United States. 1. **Severe Weather Threats**: Central Oklahoma braces for severe storms this weekend, with meteorologists warning of potential tornado activity and large hail as a cold front moves through the region. Residents are advised to stay informed and prepare their emergency kits. 2. **Economic Recovery Insights**: A recent report highlights the ongoing recovery of the U.S. economy post-pandemic, noting significant job growth in sectors such as technology and clean energy. Oklahoma City is seeing a surge in startups, contributing to the local economic renaissance. 3. **Healthcare ... Read more - [Dakotah Terrell of Pocola named 2025 all state](https://heavener.news/dakotah-terrell-pocola-named-all-state/): Dakotah Terrell Dakotah Terrell of Pocola has been named to the small east all state team in basketball by the Oklahoma Coaches Association. The game will be held at Memorial Veterans Arena at Tulsa Memorial High School July 30 with the small school playing at 7 p.m. Read the whole story on Saturday’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Welcome to heavener.news](https://heavener.news/welcome-to-heavener-news/): Thank you for visiting heavener.news, a website primarily covering Heavener, LeFlore County and southeastern Oklahoma.     If you enjoy our website, check out our daily newsletter for even more news, sports and more HERE. It is a free newsletter, so subscribe and get event more news, sports and other stories. If you are interested in advertising on heavener.news, please email craig@heavenerledger.com. You can also use the same email address to share an upcoming event or a news item. Get our free daily email update: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/729657/108454738615338179/share Plus, we love to hear from our readers so if you have an idea to make ... Read more - [LCT softball brackets released](https://heavener.news/lct-softball-brackets-released/): LCT softball brackets LCT softball brackets have been released for the 2025 slow pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament, which starts Monday. The tournament starts Monday with Talihina as the host. All games will be played at the PARC in Poteau. Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Billy Adrean sworn in as Heavener’s mayor](https://heavener.news/billy-adrean-sworn-in-heavener-mayor/): Billy Adrean Sworn In as Mayor Billy Adrean sworn in as Heavener’s mayor during Thursday’s City Council meeting. Billy Adrean sworn replaces Max Roberts, who did not seek reelection. In addition, Council member Joey Clubb, the longest serving Council member, was named acting City Manager to replace Chelsea Sweet, who retired last week. Subscribers can read the whole story on Friday’s daily newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month and never miss one of our stories. - [Veronica Gabriel funeral services planned](https://heavener.news/veronica-gabriel-funeral-services-planned/): Veronica Gabriel Veronica Gabriel of Heavener was born July 25, 1975 in Snyder, Texas to Alicia Avina and Jose R. Guerrero and passed away April 2, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 49. Rosary service is 6 p.m. Sunday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener. Mass is 2 p.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heavener with Father Leonardo Medina officiating. Interment is at Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Veronica had been a resident of the community for many years. For nearly 15 years, she served as a teacher’s ... Read more - [Funeral services for Joye Marien Anderson planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-joye-marien-anderson-planned/): Funeral services Funeral services for Joye Marie Anderson, 91 of Spiro are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Reverend James Smith and Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in  Spiro. Joye was born March 15, 1934, at Short Mountain to Louie and Evie Jones Vineyard. She came from a big family with seven sisters and five brothers. Joye attended Flower Hill School west of Spiro through the eighth grade and graduated from Spiro High School in 1952. She moved to Talihina to work at ... Read more - [Clayton man dies when struck by truck](https://heavener.news/clayton-man-dies-when-struck-by-truck/): Clayton man Clayton man dies died when he was struck by a truck four miles south of Talihina at 9:52 p.m. Wednesday. Adrian Johnico of Clayton was struck by a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Vearle Maple of Talihina. Johnico was transported by EMS to Choctaw National Healthcare in Talihina, where he was pronounced deceased. Maples was transported by private vehicle to Choctaw Nation Healthcare, where he was treated and released with minor injuries. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter to read the rest of the story and never miss one of our stories. - [OSU drops game to Kansas](https://heavener.news/osu-drops-game-to-kansas/): OSU drops game Oklahoma State dropped a 7-6 contest to No. 21 and second-seeded Kansas in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Baseball Championship Thursday at Globe Life Field. With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 28-23, while KU improved to 43-14. OSU now awaits Monday’s NCAA Baseball Selection Show to find out if it will earn a 12th consecutive NCAA Regional bid as an at-large team.   Gabe Davis took the loss on the mound to fall to 0-3 as the Jayhawks scored the winning run off the OSU right-hander in walk-off fashion in the ninth. Want more news, sports ... Read more - [Sooners lose in SEC tournament](https://heavener.news/sooners-lose-in-sec-tournament/): Sooners lose Sooners lose at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover came to a close with a 6-1 loss to Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals Thursday evening.  The 12-seed Sooners (35-20) were stifled by four-seed Vanderbilt’s (40-16) pitching on the night, striking out a season high 17 times while leaving 10 runners on base. Want more news, sports and more? Subscribe to our free daily newsletter to read the restmore and never miss a story. - [Frances Nadine (Evetts) Shupert service planned](https://heavener.news/frances-nadine-evetts-shupert-service-planned/): Frances Nadine (Evetts) Shupert Frances Nadine (Evetts) Shupert, 86, of Heavener passed away May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 21, 1938, in the Weeks community of Scott County, Arkansas, to Louis Leon Evetts and Ola Mae (Harris ) Evetts. A 1956 graduate of Heavener High School, Nadine was a classmate of her future husband, James “Bo” Shupert. They married Oct. 2, 1960, in the home of her parents.  Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lovings Baptist Church in Heavener with Brother David Billy, Brother David Hardin, and Ray Luman officiating. Interment will follow at ... Read more - [Talihina loses in semifinals to Ketchum, 7-4](https://heavener.news/talihina-loses-in-semifinals-to-ketchum-7-4/): Talihina loses Talihina loses in Class 2A-2 baseball state tournament baseball semifinals to Ketchum at Shawnee Friday, 7-4. Ketchum advances to play Tushka in the championship game Saturday. Talihina, which defeated Mangum in the quarterfinals Thursday, 12-8, finishes with an 18-13 record while Ketchum is 32-6. Talihina fell behind 1-0 in the first inning before taking the lead in the bottom of the fourth with two runs. The lead remained 2-1 until Ketchum scored six runs in the top of the sixth to take the lead for good. The Golden Tigers scored their final two runs in the bottom of the ... Read more - [Oklahoma State captures another series](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-captures-another-series/): Oklahoma State Oklahoma State captured its third straight baseball series as the Cowboys knocked off Arizona State, 9-6, Friday night at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater to clinch its third-straight Big 12 conference series win. With the victory, the Cowboys improved to 26-22 overall and 14-12 in Big 12 play, while ASU fell to 35-20 and 18-11 in the league. OSU will go for the series sweep Saturday, with first pitch for the finale scheduled for noon. The Cowboys had a pivotal four-run fifth inning to take the lead and had big offensive contributions from Brayden Smith, who went 4-4 with a home ... Read more - [Oklahoma forces rubber game with Texas](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-forces-rubber-game-with-texas/): Oklahoma forces Oklahoma forces rubber game of series with the series tied vs. No. 3 Texas at one game apiece with a dramatic 8-6 win Friday night in baseball at L. Dale Mitchell Park.   In front of a single-game record crowd of 5,177, junior Dawson Willis hit a two-run, go-ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth to give OU its second top-five victory of the season. Senior reliever Dylan Crooks earned his 13th save of the season in the ninth, leaving the bases loaded with a fly out to left field.   OU struck first in the bottom of ... Read more - [Razorbacks even series with Vols, 8-6](https://heavener.news/razorbacks-even-series-with-vols/): Razorbacks even series Razorbacks even series as No. 8 Arkansas (42-12, 19-10) rocked No. 17 Tennessee (41-14, 16-13 SEC) and ace Liam Doyle, the likely SEC Pitcher of the Year, for eight runs to even the baseball series with an 8-6 win Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium.   With the win, the Razorbacks secured a top four seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament. As a result, Arkansas earned a bye and will not play until the quarterfinal round on either Thursday or Friday at The Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama.  Arkansas can clinch its sixth 20-win SEC season in program history ... Read more - [Imogene Sizemore services planned](https://heavener.news/imogene-sizemore-services-planned/): Imogene Sizemore Imogene Sizemore, 93, of Heavener was born Nov. 28, 1931 to Elsie Mae (Meeks) and Rural Eugene Hardin. She went home to be with her creator, Jesus Christ May 14, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral services for Ms. Imogene are 11 a.m., Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener,  with Pastor Brock Hardin officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Heavener. Imogene, a cherished member of our community and devoted homemaker, touched the lives of many as a longtime resident of the area. She was of the Baptist faith. ... Read more - [Obituary for Garlena Vickers](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-garlena-vickers/): Garlena Rebecca (Standridge) Vickers, a beloved wife, mother, Grammy, Great-Grammy, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at her home in Heavener May 13, 2025 at the age of 79.  She was born in Muskogee Nov. 17, 1945 to Garland Roland and Lula Myrtle (Casey) Standridge. A memorial service to celebrate Garlena’s life is 4 p.m. Saturday at Heavener First Baptist Church with Brother Sam Dyer, Brother Jerry Williams and Pastor Brock Hardin officiating.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Garlena is preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Myrtle Standridge; her sisters, Anna Lou ... Read more - [Carthal “Cotton” Hale funeral services set](https://heavener.news/carthal-cotton-hale-funeral-services-set/): Carthal “Cotton” Hale Carthal “Cotton” Hale, 92, of Spiro funeral services are 10 a.m. on Monday at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with Reverend Jim Cook and Reverend Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Visitation is Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Cotton was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Bokoshe to Mollie (Poteet) Hale and William Hale. He passed away May 14, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He married the love of ... Read more - [OU drops opener to Texas, 7-4](https://heavener.news/ou-drops-opener-to-texas-7-4/): OU drops opener Oklahoma drops opener in a back-and-forth series baseball opener to No. 3 Texas in SEC play Thursday night, 7-4, in Norman.  OU (32-18, 13-15 SEC) held a 3-1 lead through five before the Longhorns (41-10, 21-7) rallied to take a 4-3 lead at the top of the eighth. In the home half of the eighth, Oklahoma knotted the game at four before Texas’ Max Belyeu hit a three-run home run at the top of the ninth to give UT the win. The Sooners struck first in the bottom of the first as junior Trey Gambill raced home on ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores from 5-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-from-5-15-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for baseball games played Friday. Baseball Preston 6, Panama 1 Talihina 12, Mangum 8 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter and never miss one of our stories. - [Hogs outpaced by Vols in opener](https://heavener.news/hogs-outpaced-by-vols-in-opener/): Hogs outpaced by Vols Hogs outpaced by Vols despite a 15-hit outburst, No. 8 Arkansas (41-12, 18-10 SEC) could not keep pace with No. 17 Tennessee (41-13, 16-12 SEC) and was handed a 10-7 loss in the baseball series opener Thursday night at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. - [HUA, Council agenda for 5-15-2025](https://heavener.news/hua-council-agenda-for-5-15-2025/): HUA, Council HUA, Council to meet 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. Here is the agenda for the HUA 1.Presentation from OML’s Mike Fina. 2. Discussion with Jason Green from Green Computer Systems on some of the City’s future needs. 3. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 4. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment. 5. City manager’s report 6. Open sealed bids for catwalks at the IWWTP. 7. Consider, discuss, and take action to nominate Aimee Brown to the Heavener Utility Authority Board of Trustees. 8. Treasurer’s report and financial statements 9. ... Read more - [LeFlore County resident pleads guilty](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-resident-pleads-guilty/): LeFlore County resident MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jessica Marie Campbell, 43, of Spiro, entered a guilty plea to an Information of one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine, punishable by at least 5 years up to 40 years in prison and a fine of $5,000,000. - [Goodbye class of 2025](https://heavener.news/goodbye-class-of-2025/): Goodbye class of 2025 By CRAIG HALL This is it. The last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year, giving me a little more time to do other things. I have been looking forward to this day, but it will also be a sad one as our seniors will walk the halls of Heavener High School as a student for the last time, the same way I thought I had done way back in 1981. HALL ABOUT IT I used to fear for the future. But that has changed since I got to know these kids better. I think our ... Read more - [Heavener track athletes honored](https://heavener.news/heavener-track-athletes-honored/): Heavener track athlete Jeremi Casteel, left, was named all-sate in track while teammate Isaac Cook, right, was selected all-star by class. Casteel, a junior, won the discus at the state meet Saturday while Cook has been one of Heavener’s better runners over the last few years. Subscribe to our daily newsletter and get more. - [Funeral services for Janie Elizabeth Smith set 5-16-205](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-janie-elizabeth-smith-set/): Funeral services Funeral services for Janie Elizabeth Smith, 81, of Booneville, Arkansas, is 11 a.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Reverend LeRoy Orr officiating. Burial will follow at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Janie was born Dec. 13, 1943, to Jewel (Stephens) Shockley and Henry Shockley and passed away peacefully May 12, 2025, in Booneville, Arkansas. She retired from the Bokoshe School cafeteria, where she was known for her warm smile and kind spirit. Janie enjoyed a simple and fulfilling life—spending time fishing with Earl, solving Sudoku puzzles, and reading. She loved ... Read more - [Memorial service for Betty Faye Pennington](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-betty-faye-pennington/): Memorial service Memorial service for Betty Faye Pennington, 74, of Spiro is 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at the United States National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with Reverend Eddie Blankenship officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Betty was born Oct. 6, 1950, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Flossie Lee (Bartlett) Patterson and Buford Clay Patterson and passed away May 9, 2025, in Spiro. On March 11, 1966, she married the love of her life, Robert Pennington, in Hugo. They shared many years together until his passing on July 21, 2018. Betty was preceded ... Read more - [New Artist Takes the Music Scene by Storm with Unforgettable Memory](https://heavener.news/new-artist-takes-the-music-scene-by-storm-with-unforgettable-2/): Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. Rerum minus veniam labore recusandae molestias. Quia minus cumque quas sunt hic. Fuga qui sunt natus enim vel ut. Ducimus qui in corrupti sit eligendi a voluptatem consequatur. Deserunt necessitatibus non autem molestias voluptas consequuntur inventore. Sit quibusdam voluptatem voluptas omnis inventore. Saepe in recusandae harum molestias quo. “Pellentesque in ipsum id orci porta dapibus. Curabitur aliquet quam id dui posuere blandit. Proin eget tortor risus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Proin eget tortor risus. Proin eget tortor risus. Donec ... Read more - [New Artist Takes the Music Scene by Storm with Unforgettable Memory](https://heavener.news/new-artist-takes-the-music-scene-by-storm-with-unforgettable/): Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. 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Read more - [Heavener thrower wins state](https://heavener.news/heavener-thrower-wins-state/): Heavener thrower Heavener thrower Jeremi Casteel won the Class 3A state discuss championship Saturday with a throw of 160-2, almost eight feet farther than the second-place finisher. - [Spiro man sentenced for unregistered firearm](https://heavener.news/spiro-man-sentenced-for-unregistered-firearm/): Spiro man sentenced A Spiro man sentenced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bryant Dewayne Underwood, 36, of Spiro was sentenced to 46 months in prison for one count of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. - [Wister loses championship game, 6-5](https://heavener.news/wister-loses-championship-game/): Wister loses Wister loses the Class A-1 state baseball championship game to Wright City, 6-5, Saturday at Shawnee High School. The Wildcats built a 4-0 lead after two innings before the Lumberjax took the lead for good with three runs in the top of the fifth inning and holding Wister to one run in the bottom half of the inning. Neither team scored in the last two innings. Wister finishes with a 27-4 record while Wright City is 30-3. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Underdog Team Triumphs in a Thrilling Final Match](https://heavener.news/underdog-team-triumphs-in-a-thrilling-final-match-2/): Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. Rerum minus veniam labore recusandae molestias. Quia minus cumque quas sunt hic. Fuga qui sunt natus enim vel ut. Ducimus qui in corrupti sit eligendi a voluptatem consequatur. Deserunt necessitatibus non autem molestias voluptas consequuntur inventore. Sit quibusdam voluptatem voluptas omnis inventore. Saepe in recusandae harum molestias quo. “Pellentesque in ipsum id orci porta dapibus. Curabitur aliquet quam id dui posuere blandit. Proin eget tortor risus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Proin eget tortor risus. Proin eget tortor risus. Donec ... Read more - [Underdog Team Triumphs in a Thrilling Final Match](https://heavener.news/underdog-team-triumphs-in-a-thrilling-final-match/): Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. Rerum minus veniam labore recusandae molestias. Quia minus cumque quas sunt hic. Fuga qui sunt natus enim vel ut. Ducimus qui in corrupti sit eligendi a voluptatem consequatur. Deserunt necessitatibus non autem molestias voluptas consequuntur inventore. Sit quibusdam voluptatem voluptas omnis inventore. Saepe in recusandae harum molestias quo. “Pellentesque in ipsum id orci porta dapibus. Curabitur aliquet quam id dui posuere blandit. Proin eget tortor risus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Proin eget tortor risus. Proin eget tortor risus. Donec ... Read more - [Central National Bank sponsors Kiwanis Club](https://heavener.news/central-national-bank-sponsors-kiwanis-club/): Central National Bank Central National Bank supported the Poteau Kiwanis Club by presenting a sponsorship check to Poteau Kiwanis to help cover the cost of medals for all the athletes participating in the recent Little Olympics. From left: CNB President Mike Hall, CNB Mortgage Lender Randall Hall, CNB Operations Supervisor Cassie Beger, Kiwanis President Bruce Pipkin, Kiwanis VP Clay Caughern. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Wister to play for state championship](https://heavener.news/wister-to-play-for-state-championship/): Wister to play Wister to play Wright City for the Class A-1 state baseball championship 2 p.m. Saturday at Shawnee High School. The Wildcats, now 27-3, defeated Amber-Pocasset, 5-0, in one semifinal game Friday in Edmond to advance to the championship game. Wright City, 29-3, toppled Okarche, 3-1, in the other semifinal. Even though Wister and Wright City are both in southeastern Oklahoma, the two teams did not play in the spring. Wright City was 4-0 against the Wildcats in the fall, including a win in the state semifinals. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 5-9-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-5-9-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for games played Friday in baseball for regional and state tournaments. Baseball Howe 7, Pawhuska 5 Panama 11, Howe 1 Pocola 9, Stratford 2 Colbert 11, Pocola 1 Talihina 4, Mounds 1 Wister 5, Amber-Pocasset 0 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 5-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-5-8-2025/): LeFlore County sports LeFlore County sports scores for games played Thursday in baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer. - [Heavener kindergarten graduation 5-8-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-kindergarten-graduation-5-8-2025/): Heavener kindergarten If you enjoy our videos, please share, subscribe, like the video and get notified any time we post one of our videos. To help sponsor our videos, please call (918) 649-4712. - [Heavener loses to Casady, 7-1](https://heavener.news/heavener-loses-to-casady-7-1/): Heavener loses Heavener loses to Oklahoma City Casady in the second round of the boys’ Class 3A state soccer tournament Thursday night, 7-1. - [Heavener soccer continues playoff at Casady Thursday](https://heavener.news/heavener-soccer-continues-playoff-at-casady-thursday/): Heavener soccer Heavener soccer boys travel to Oklahoma City Casady for a second-round Class 3A soccer match 8 p.m. Thursday in Oklahoma City. - [Heavener senior qualifies for state golf tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-senior-qualifies-for-state-golf-tournament/): Heavener senior Heavener senior Jaren Pickle finished sixth in the Class 3A golf regional tournament at Arrowhead Golf Course. - [LeFlore County legals for May 8, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-may-8-2025/): LeFlore County legals LeFlore County legals for this week from the county courthouse legal records filed. - [Funeral services for Rickey Charles Fowler set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-rickey-charles-fowler-set/): Funeral services Funeral services for Rickey Charles Fowler, 69, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with burial following at Nubbin Ridge Cemetery in Bokoshe under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Poteau SOM for May, 2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-som-for-may-2025/): Poteau SOM Poteau SOM for students of the month for May in the seventh and eighth grade center - [Minutes from commissioners’ meeting 5-5-2025](https://heavener.news/minutes-from-commissioners-meeting-5-5-2025/): Minutes from commissioners Minutes from commissioners’ meeting Monday at the courthouse in Poteau with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Heavener wins over Verdigris, 3-2](https://heavener.news/heavener-wins-over-verdigris-3-2/): Heavener wins Heavener wins over Verdigris in the opening round of the Class 3A soccer playoffs at Heavener Monday, 3-2. - [LeFlore County sports scores for games played 5-5-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-games-played-5-5-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores LeFlore County sports scores for baseball games and soccer matches played Monday involving county teams. - [Climate change demands urgent action global leaders today](https://heavener.news/climate-change-demands-urgent-action-global-leaders-today-2-3/): Dorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nunc vulputate libero et velit interdum, ac aliquet odio mattis. Dolores et error consequatur voluptatem itaque numquam reprehenderit ut. Numquam labore iure dolores reprehenderit beatae ipsum commodi quo. 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Read more - [Daily video update 5-3-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-video-update-5-3-2025/) - [LeFlore County sports scores for games played 5-2-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-games-played-5-2-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores LeFlore County sports scores for baseball games played Friday involving county teams. Baseball Cameron 10, Woodland 2 Kingston 10, Heavener 0 Jay 15, Poteau 9 Lincoln Christian 2, Spiro 1 To make a correction or addition, email craig@heavenerledger.com. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Cowgirls edge Utah, 7-4](https://heavener.news/cowgirls-edge-utah-7-4/): Cowgirls edge Utah Cowgirls edge Utah as a double-digit strikeout performance from Ruby Meylan led the No. 23 Oklahoma State softball team to a 7-4 victory over Utah at Cowgirl Stadium Friday. - [Oklahoma State dominated UCF](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-dominated-ucf/): Oklahoma State Oklahoma State cruised to a 12-0 win over UCF in Friday night’s baseball series opener at O’Brate Stadium. - [Florida snaps OU win streak](https://heavener.news/florida-snaps-ou-win-streak/): Florida snaps Florida snaps OU win streak as No. 1/1 Oklahoma (43-6, 17-6 SEC) drew first blood with a run in the first inning and Ella Parker hit a home run for the fourth straight game in SEC softball, but Florida (42-13, 13-10 SEC) responded with a pair of big innings as OU dropped game two of the series, 9-4, Friday. - [Sooners shut out Ole Miss](https://heavener.news/sooners-shut-out-ole-miss/): Sooners shut Sooners shut out Ole Miss as No. 21 Oklahoma shut out Mississippi 2-0 Friday night at L. Dale Mitchell Park in baseball. - [Arkansas loses to LSU in softball](https://heavener.news/arkansas-loses-to-lsu-in-softball/): Arkansas loses Arkansas loses to No. 10 LSU 13-2 in softball Friday night at Bogle Park to set the stage for a winner-take-all series finale on Sunday at 1 p.m. - [Hogs down Horns to clinch series win](https://heavener.news/hogs-down-horns-to-clinch-series-win/): Hogs down Horns Hogs down Horns as the Arkansas pitching staff, led by Gage Wood’s career-high nine punchouts, combined for 15 strikeouts and overpowered the Longhorn offense in baseball for the second night in a row to lead No. 11 Arkansas (39-9, 16-7 SEC) to a 6-1 series-clinching win against No. 1 Texas (38-7, 19-4 SEC) Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. - [Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced](https://heavener.news/leader-of-drug-trafficking-organization-sentenced/): Leader of drug trafficking Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Heath Lloyd Taylor, 46, of LeFlore County as sentenced to life in prison for Drug Conspiracy.  Taylor’s co-defendants were sentenced at hearings held between Oct. 16, 2024, and April 25, 2025.  Seven members of the drug trafficking organization were sentenced for Drug Conspiracy:   See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Buel Wayne Lewallen service planned](https://heavener.news/buel-wayne-lewallen-service-planned/): Buel Wayne Lewallen Buel Wayne Lewallen, 86, passed away April 28, 2025 at the Pocola Health and Rehab Center and was born April 13, 1939, in Tuckerman, Arkansas to parents Earl and Vergie Lewallen and was a proud resident of Spiro. Funeral service is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church. Brother Lewallen was an outstanding man, husband, father, pastor and Paw. Those that knew him were undeniably blessed by his impact. He leaves behind a vast number of friends and family who loved him dearly, and whom he loved more than he could humanly express. A true warrior ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores from 5-1-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-from-5-1-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday in baseball and slow pitch softball involving county teams. - [Heavener Elementary students honored for April and May](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-students-honored-for-april-and-may/): Heavener Elementary Heavener Elementary rise and shine for students of the month and accelerated reader points from Thursday. 100 accelerated reader points Front row: Rylee Kannady, Newt Meeks, Pacyn Sullivan, Carlos Javier, Connor Kincaid and Amerlee Qualls. Second row: Zavery Reile, Axel Rangel-Reyes, Jayden Aguilar, John Ester and Josiah Hamby. Third row: Trapper Wade, Misael Ayala (not pictured), Clinton May, Mateo Vasquez, Trey Woods, Emma Jones. 200 accelerated reader points Front row: Kampton Davis, Betsy Kelly, Auna Collins, Ruby Diaz, Victoria Dominguez. Back row: Quincee Ludlow (not pictured), Hazel Meeks, Gabriela Romero and Ulises Vasquez. Top five AR readers for 2024-2025 ... Read more - [Denese Grace Johnson memorial service set](https://heavener.news/denese-grace-johnson-memorial-service-set/): Denese Grace Johnson Denese Grace Johnson of Heavener was born Feb. 8, 1953 in Talihina to Marland and Aline (Johnson) Ashalintubbi and passed away April 29, 2025 in Talihina at the age of 72. A memorial service to celebrate Denese’s life is 2 p.m. Friday at Freedom House Fellowship in Heavener, with Brother Sam Dyer officiating.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Denese, a cherished member of our community and a devoted supply clerk at Choctaw Nation Hospital, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and pride in her Choctaw heritage. A longtime resident ... Read more - [Heavener City Council to meet 5-1-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-to-meet-5-1-2025/): Heavener City Council Heavener City Council to meet 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in a regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                                                                 ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                 INVOCATION – Chairman                           AGENDA                                                        1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 2. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment. 3. City manager’s report 4. Consider, discuss, and take action to open mowing bids for city properties. 5. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve additional blanket purchase orders for FY 24-25 for Street and Alley road materials. PO 1223020086 for JOB $17,500.00, and ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-29-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores LeFlore County sports scores from games played Tuesday in baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer for boys and girls. Baseball Rattan 13, Talihina 0 Wilburton 4, Pocola 0 Slow pitch softball Kiowa 14, Whitesboro 8 Whitesboro 18, Kremlin-Hillsdale 3 Whitesboro 9, Kremlin-Hillsdale 2 Apache 4, Wister 1 Wister 15, Drumright 4 Wister 3, Apache 2 Soccer Boys Heavener 3, Cossatot River, Arkansas 0 Girls Heavener 7, Cossatot River, Arkansas 0 To report a score or correction, email craig@heavenerledger.com Get more with today’s newsletter and get more. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and ... Read more - [Heavener track wins big at Broken Bow](https://heavener.news/heavener-track-wins-big-at-broken-bow/): Heavener track Heavener track had another big day at the Broken Bow track meet Monday. While the Wolves left early to return for a FFA banquet that evening and team scores are not available, Jeremi Casteel broke his own school disc record with a throw over 170 feet and also broke the school shot record with a throw of over 54 feet. See the whole story on today’s newsletter and get more. Subscribe for only $5 per month to support local journalism and never miss one of our stories. - [Russell Marion Woodall services set](https://heavener.news/russell-marion-woodall-services-set/): Russell Marion Woodall Russell Marion Woodall of Roland funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the House of Refuge, 469051 Highway 64 in Gans with Sister Debbie Goff officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Russell was born Aug. 17, 1957, in Bakersfield, California, to Wynona (Beeler)  and Roy Woodall. He passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Roland. On September 20, 2014, he married the love of his life, Velma Woodall, in Gans. Russell was a man of strong faith, a devoted servant of the Lord, and ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores from 4-28-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-from-4-28-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores LeFlore County sports scores for games played Monday including baseball, slow pitch softball and soccer for boys and girls. Baseball Howe 7, Pocola 6 Pocola 5, Howe 0 Panama 10, Vian 4 Poteau 7, Vinita 2 Spiro 13, Whitesboro 1 Caney 10, Talihina 2 Wister 6, McAlester 6 Slow pitch softball Pocola 13, Bixby 11 Soccer Boys Heavener 1, Dove Science 0 (forfeit) Poteau 4, Wagoner 0 Girls Heavener 1, Dove Science 0 (forfeit) Wagoner 2, Poteau 1 (overtime) To make a correction or addition, please email craig@heavenerledger.com. Subscribe to today’s newsletter and get more. Subscribe for ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 7-7-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-7-7-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse in Poteau. - [Mary Joyce Conrad obituary](https://heavener.news/mary-joyce-conrad-obituary/): Mary Joyce Conrad, 82, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away July 4, 2025 and was born July 31, 1942, in Pocola to Harlow Karl and Juanita (McLaughlin) Karl. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Freewill Baptist Church in Greenwood, Arkansas, with Nolan Wynn officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are daughters Tamera Floyd and husband Brad, and Tanya Cusick and husband Rick; her grandchildren Heather Wynn and husband Nolan, Michael Cusick and wife Christine, Brandon Jordan and fiancée Candy Dulce-Torres, and Breanna ... Read more - [2025 LeFlore County football schedules](https://heavener.news/2025-leflore-county-football-schedules/): 2025 LeFlore County football schedules. 8-29-2025 Summit Christian at Talihina; Bluejacket at Arkoma; Pocola at Antlers; Booneville at Poteau. 9-5-2025 Central at Heavener; Talihina at Porter; Panama at Spiro; Canadian at Arkoma; Poteau at McAlester. 9-12-2025 Heavener at Panama; Arkoma at Graham-Dustin; Spiro at Pocola; Poteau at NOAH. 9-18-2025 Talihina at Broken Bow JV. 9-19-2025 Charleston, Arkansas at Heavener; Panama at Wilburton; Bowlegs at Arkoma; Pocola at Vian; Spiro at Muldrow. 9-25-2025 Arkoma at Quinton. 9-26-2025 Hugo at Heavener; Talihina at Allen; Panama at Chouteau; Pocola at Warner; Stilwell at Poteau; Spiro at Vian. 10-3-2025 Heavener at Prague; Gore at Talihina; ... Read more - [2025 Spiro football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-spiro-football-schedule/): 2025 Spiro football schedule. Spiro football schedule PDF Get more by subscribing to today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [Blast from the past for 7-5-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-5-2025/): Blast from the past for Saturday. In today’s image, fireworks light up the sky at Blues Park in Heavener during a firework show celebrating the Fourth of July. - [Ronald Floyd Goins obituary](https://heavener.news/ronald-floyd-goins-obituary/): Ronald Floyd Goins, 86, of Pocola passed away July 3, 2025 in his hometown. A funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Reverend Brad Kuhl and Reverend Anthony Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born March 19, 1939 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Edna Mae (Boyd) Goins and Arthur J. Goins. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving family members are his wife, Maelene Goins; daughter Melissa Cantrell and husband Jim; son, Ronnie Wayne Goins; ... Read more - [Thomas Dwayne Pierson obituary](https://heavener.news/thomas-dwayne-pierson-obituary/): Thomas Dwayne Pierson, 63, of Bokoshe passed away June 29, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born May 1, 1962, in Altoona, Iowa to Vesta Lucille (Gard) Pierson and Norman Pierson. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Saint Pat’s Cemetery in Neola, Iowa, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are his brothers Tim Pierson and wife Marilyn, and Terry Pierson and wife Hope. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a infant brother, Harold Norman Pierson. Online ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners' agenda 6-30-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-agenda-6-30-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. - [Blast from the past for 6-30-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-30-2025/): Blast from the past is a feature we run daily with a picture from the past. In today’s picture, Poteau’s Kaydon Evans runs for a good game in a 2012 game at Costner Stadium against Muldrow. Get even more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [2025 Poteau football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-poteau-football-schedule/): 2025 Poteau football schedule. Get even more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [Blast from the past 6-29-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-6-29-2025/): Blast from the past for Sunday. In today’s photograph, a Heavener and Spiro player fight for a pass in a football game at Spiro from 2014. Get even more today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [Maria Moreno De Gonzalez obituary](https://heavener.news/maria-moreno-de-gonzalez-obituary/): Maria Moreno De Gonzalez of Heavener was born May 29, 1954 in San Luis, Potusi, Mexico to Tomas Moreno Mendez and Maria Cruz Sanchez and passed away June 24, 2025 in Heavener. Maria’s Rosary service is 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heavener. Her Mass is 1 p.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heavener with Father Leonardo Medina officiating.  Christian burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by one son, Jose Angel Gonzalez; three brothers Catarino Moreno, Alfredo Moreno and Tomas Moreno; ... Read more - [2025 Pocola football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-pocola-football-schedule/): 2025 Pocola football schedule.     Date                 Opponent                   Location 8-29-2025        Antlers                        Away 9-12-2025        Spiro                           Home 9-19-2025        Vian                             Away 9-26-2025        Warner*                      Away 10-3-2025        Rejoice Christian*       Home 10-10-2025      Hulbert*                     Away 10-16-2025      Chouteau*                  Home 10-24-2025      Hartshorne*               Away 10-31-2025      Panama*                     Home 11-7-2025        Haskell*                      Away *District games 2025 Pocola football schedule Get more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [Blast from the past for 6-28-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-28-2025/): Blast from the past is a daily feature for our readers featuring a picture from years gone by. In today’s picture, a Heavener Wolf Pup football player scores a touchdown in a 2014 football game at Harvey Stadium against Ozark as official Billy Bond shows the touchdown signal. Get more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [Daily Bible verse for 6-28-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-6-28-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 Get more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports and other stories. - [Funeral services for Mary Ann Tate set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-mary-ann-tate-set/): Funeral services for Mary Ann Tate, 81, of Brooksville, Florida, are 10 a.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Mary Ann was born Sept. 24, 1943, in Greenwood, Arkansas, to Marsoleete (Featherston) Williams and Judd Williams. She passed away June 22, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida. Mary Ann had a deep love for music and played the bass for bluegrass bands. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling—especially when her sisters visited her in Florida. Family reunions were among her favorite times, and she ... Read more - [Robin Kyle Callahan obituary](https://heavener.news/robin-kyle-callahan-obituary/): Robin Kyle Callahan, 41, of Howe passed away June 21, 2025, in Howe. He was born Dec. 11, 1983 in Tulsa to Kelly Marie (Easley) Callahan and Robin Frank Callahan. - [LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes from 6-23-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-from-6-23-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes from Monday’s regularly scheduled business meeting at the county courthouse in Poteau with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Nipping it in the bud](https://heavener.news/nipping-it-in-the-bud/): By TERRY JOE WILES If you’re paying attention, you know someone that has been affected by drugs in LeFlore County, but it seems to me from just my limited view of the current threat, fentanyl, that raising awareness of the very real danger of overdose and death could save a few — a few lives, a few families and relieve them from the devastating effects of this insane side of addiction. - [Smithville woman dies in wreck](https://heavener.news/smithville-woman-dies-in-wreck/): Smithville woman dies in an automobile accident at 9:56 a.m. Monday approximately six miles north of Hochatown in McCurtain County. - [Paula Eunice Earls obituary](https://heavener.news/paula-eunice-earls-obituary/): Paula Eunice Earls, 88, of Poteau (formerly of Heavener) passed away peacefully June 21, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born March 9, 1937, in Howe to Bessie M. (Pearson) Stewart and Orvis Doyle Stewart. A funeral service honoring her life is 10 a.m. Thursday at Evans Memorial Chapel in Poteau with Jeff Dodd officiating. She will be laid to rest at Howe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are her children daughter Sherry Stacy and husband David; sons Terry Earls and wife Samantha, Gerald Earls and wife Sharon, Donnie Earls ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 6-23-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-6-23-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. AGENDA: Unlock the full scoop with our FREE daily newsletter:  :https://heaveneronline.substack.com. Sign up now for exclusive local, state, and national news, plus sports and more—delivered straight to your inbox. - [Zelma Grace Turnipseed obituary](https://heavener.news/zelma-grace-turnipseed-obituary/): Zelma Grace Turnipseed at age 86, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 15, 2025 and was born on Sept. 5, 1938 in Oklahoma.   She graduated from Howe High School in the class of 1956. Surviving family members are her sister, Mary Sue Cunningham, of Kennebunk, Maine; her daughter Marcie Adkisson and husband Darrell of Anadarko; granddaughter Krystal Pinnick and husband James along with three great grandchildren Logan, Max, and Owen all of Queen Creek, Arizona.   She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar Story and Chloie Driver; her husband, Thomas Turnipseed, of Anadarko, and her sister, ... Read more - [Oklahoma City wins Game 7, 103-91](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-city-wins-game-7-103-91/): Oklahoma City wins Game 7 of the NBA Championship Sunday night, 103-91, for the franchises’ first championship since relocating from Seattle. It’s the second championship for the franchise. The Seattle SuperSonics won the NBA title in 1979; the team moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Finals Most Valuable Player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 29 points and has 12 assists while Jalen Williams scored 20 points and Chet Holmgren had 18 for the Thunder. Oklahoma City won 84 wins in the regular season and playoffs, tying the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls for third most in any season. See the full story and the future ... Read more - [Pacers beat Thunder in Game 6, 108-91](https://heavener.news/pacers-beat-thunder-in-game-6-108-91/): Pacers beat Thunder in Game 6 as the Indiana Pacers staved off elimination Thursday night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to force a decisive Game 7. The victory showcased the Pacers’ depth, with six players scoring in double figures, while their defense stifled a Thunder team that entered with a 3-2 series lead. Game 7 is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder will look to reclaim their championship aspirations. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle emphasized the importance, saying, “We’ve got one game. Nothing that happened before matters.” Pascal ... Read more - [Cecil William Woolery obituary](https://heavener.news/cecil-william-woolery-obituary/): Cecil William Woolery, 90, of Wister passed away on June 18, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Jan. 21, 1935, to Ruby Willie (Roland) Woolery and James Woolery. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors are his wife, Tammy Woolery; his son, Wayne Woolery; his grandchildren James Woolery and Tiffany Woolery; his great-grandchildren, Beau Getz, Jackson Richardson and Emma Richardson; and a sister, Shirley Holder. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Woolery; his brothers Clyde Woolery and Truman Woolery; and his sisters Jackie Steel and Iva Moody. - [Heavener Utilities Authority, Council to meet 6-19-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-council-to-meet-6-19-2025/): Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. HUA CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                 ROLL CALL – Clerk             INVOCATION – Chairman   AGENDA                                                        1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 2. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment. 3. New Business / Public Comments (the public will be recognized by the chairman from a sign-in sheet where each citizen wishing to address the board of trustees shall sign their name and the request or purpose for being recognized). 4. Consider, discuss and take action ... Read more - [Heavener banker completes OBA Intermediate School](https://heavener.news/heavener-banker-completes-oba-intermediate-school/): Heavener banker Kalyn Lute, with First National Bank in Heavener, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association 2025 Intermediate School at the Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City. Lute was among 40 students who attended the two-session school in February and June. The OBA Intermediate School, conducted annually, prepares junior to mid-level bank officers and future officers, to serve effectively the needs of their banks and consumers. The school exposes students to a broad range of banking functions and issues, including: economics, marketing, lending, investments, trust services, compliance and legal issues, bank financial analysis, ethics, human resource management, communications, strategic planning, regulatory ... Read more - [Thunder face Pacers in Game Six](https://heavener.news/thunder-face-pacers-in-game-six/): Thunder face Pacers as the basketball NBA Finals reach a thrilling crescendo as the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading 3-2, face the Indianapolis Pacers in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. With the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the line, this matchup promises to be a defining moment in a series that has showcased resilience, star power, and unexpected twists. This game could either crown the Thunder as champions or force a decisive Game 7 back in Oklahoma City. The stakes are sky-high, and the contrasting narratives of these two teams add layers of intrigue to an already electric contest. ... Read more - [Arkansas eliminated by LSU, 6-5](https://heavener.news/arkansas-eliminated-by-lsu/): Arkansas eliminated  by LSU in the semifinals of the baseball College World Series on Wednesday as the Razorbacks dropped a heartbreaker at Charles Schwab Field, losing to LSU, 6-5, to be eliminated in the semifinals of the CWS. - [Funeral services for Charlotte F. Smith set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-charlotte-f-smith-set/): Funeral services for Charlotte F. Smith, 83, of Spiro are 11 a.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Pastor James T. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Knothole Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Arkansas stays alive in CWS, 7-3](https://heavener.news/arkansas-stays-alive-in-cws-7-3/): Arkansas stays alive in baseball CWS as Wehiwa Aloy’s big night at the plate paired with Zach Root’s bounce back start pushed Arkansas past UCLA, 7-3, on Tuesday night at the College World Series inside Charles Schwab Field. With the win, the Razorbacks will take on LSU Wednesday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN needing a win to force a winner-takes-all game on Thursday, to advance to the championship series. See the whole story on today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Ida Sue ‘Susan’ Pitchford Finch obituary](https://heavener.news/ida-sue-susan-pitchford-finch-obituary/): Ida Sue ‘Susan’ Pitchford Finch, 89, of Hutto, Texas, went to Heaven on May 30, 2025. She slipped away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by all of her loved ones. - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes for 6-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-for-6-16-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Feeling those summertime blues](https://heavener.news/feeling-those-summertime-blues/): By Terry Joe Wiles It’s been a traditional spring in eastern Oklahoma, as best as I can remember anyway. Maybe there’s been a slightly bigger portion of rain than usual. - [No-hitter keeps Hogs alive in CWS](https://heavener.news/no-hitter-keeps-hogs-alive-in-cws/): No-hitter by Gage Wood and near perfect game helped Arkansas kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Murray State at the baseball College World Series on Monday afternoon inside Charles Schwab Field. - [Thunder win Game Five, 120-109](https://heavener.news/thunder-win-game-five-120-109/): Thunder win Game Five, 120-109, as Jalen Williams scored 40 points and Oklahoma City defeated Indianapolis, 120-109, to take a 3-2 lead in the best of seven basketball series. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 6-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-6-16-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. EXPENSE REPORT 2025.06.16 See the whole story on today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local, state and national news, sports and other stories.  - [Carolyn Sue Pratt obituary](https://heavener.news/carolyn-sue-pratt-obituary/): Carolyn Sue Pratt, 77 of Talihina passed away June 10, 2025 in Talihina and was born in Modesto, California on Aug. 14, 1947 to Arthemus (Robison) and Murl Langston. - [Arkansas loses CWS opener](https://heavener.news/arkansas-loses-cws-opener/): Arkansas loses CWS baseball opener as Gabe Gaeckle struck out a career-high 10 batters over a career-long six innings of relief work, but the Razorbacks (48-14) could not overcome an early deficit and was handed a 4-1 loss against LSU (49-15) Saturday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha in their College World Series opener. - [Nancy (Clark) Bentley obituary](https://heavener.news/nancy-clark-bentley-obituary/): Nancy (Clark) Bentley of Heavener was born in Chicago, Illinois on Feb. 2, 1942 to Louis R. and Elisabeth Irene (Fry) Clark and passed away on June 10, 2025 in Tulsa, surrounded by her family. Nancy moved to Heavener in 1957, where she built a wonderful life with her family. - [Jeffrey Raymond Altstatt obituary](https://heavener.news/jeffrey-raymond-altstatt-obituary/): Jeffrey Raymond Altstatt of Heavener was born Oct. 31, 1962 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to George and Ruth (Brown) Altstatt and passed away on June 10, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 62. - [Thunder strike back: A game 4 thriller in the 2025 NBA Finals](https://heavener.news/thunder-strike-back-a-game-4-thriller-in-the-2025-nba-finals/): The air in Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric on Friday as the Indiana Pacers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in basketball. - [Choctaw Nation opens Wellness Center in Talihina](https://heavener.news/choctaw-nation-opens-wellness-center-in-talihina/): Choctaw Nation Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) opened a new Wellness Center in Talihina. Originally built into the Diabetes Wellness Center building, the new facility makes the 16th Wellness Center for the Nation. At approximately 10,600 square feet with a half-court gym, general workout area and multifunctional room, the Wellness Center offers year-round, all-weather access to tribal citizens in the Talihina area. The project was built using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “With heart disease and diabetes at the top of the list of diagnoses for our patients, we feel strongly about providing access to exercise equipment ... Read more - [Former Pocola coach hired at Vian](https://heavener.news/former-pocola-coach-hired-at-vian/): Former Pocola coach By David Seeley The Sequoyah County Times Sometimes things just seem to fall into place for someone, and that was the case for former Pocola Indians assistant football and basketball coach Randy Ragland. - [2025 Arkoma football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-arkoma-football-schedule/): 2025 Arkoma football schedule. - [One person dies, another injured in Heavener shooting](https://heavener.news/one-person-dies-another-injured-in-heavener-shooting/): One person dies One person dies and another injured after a shooting at the Garden Walk an apartment complex in Heavener Wednesday. - [Oklahoma tax revenue slows](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-tax-revenue-slows/): Oklahoma tax revenues dipped in May following a record-setting April, with the latest monthly tax revenue totaling $1.28 billion—a 36% decline from April largely due to the end of tax season. - [Funeral services for Dorothea E. Willis set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-dorothea-e-willis-set/): Funeral services for Dorothea E. Willis, 92, of Spiro are 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Spiro with Father Sean O’Brien and Deacon John Burns officiating. - [Shady Point man fails to register as sex offender](https://heavener.news/shady-point-man-fails-to-register-as-sex-offender/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Brian Jene Sullivan, 66, of Shady Point was sentenced to three years’ probation for one count of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. - [Loren Jay Matney obituary](https://heavener.news/loren-jay-matney-obituary/): Loren Jay Matney, 58 of LeFlore passed away June 6, 2025 and was born Feb. 20, 1967 in Poteau to Sally (Ingle) and Tony Ray Matney. - [2025 Panama football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-panama-football-schedule/): 2025 Panama football schedule.   Date                 Opponent                   Location 9-5-2025          Spiro                           away 9-12-2025        Heavener                    home 9-19-2025        Wilburton                   away 9-26-2025        Chouteau*                  away 10-3-2025        Hulbert*                     home 10-10-2025      Rejoice Christian*       away 10-16-2025      Warner*                      home 10-24-2025      Haskell*                      home 10-30-2025      Pocola*                       away 11-7-2025        Hartshorne*               home *district football games 2025 Panama football schedule Get more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [District 3 road projects update](https://heavener.news/district-3-road-projects-update/): By Rep. Rick West I recently received an update on a few ongoing and future road projects in LeFlore County by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s area transportation manager. Phase 1 of the U.S. Highway 59 project is nearing completion. Robinson Construction is finishing base rock and punch list items, which should be completed in the next 90 days if there are no weather delays. Phase II is set to be bid in November. This phase’s start time should be in early 2026. It will consist of constructing the tie ends, additional dirt work, driveways, and concrete paving. The Highway 59 ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes 6-9-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-6-9-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes from Monday’s regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Get more with Tuesday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Memorial service for Norma Gale Haley](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-norma-gale-haley/): Memorial service for Norma Gale Haley, 76, of Spiro is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Pastor James T. Smith and Brother Chris Terry officiating. Burial at a later date will take place at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Norma was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Jack and Reva Craig and passed away June 8, 2025, in Spiro. Norma had a spirited personality and a heart full of love for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, tending to her houseplants, working on ... Read more - [2025 Talihina football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-talihina-football-schedule/): 2025 Talihina football Date                 Opponent                   Location 8-29-2025        Summit Christian        Home 9-5-2026          Porter                          Away 9-18-2025        Broken Bow JV            Away 9-26-2025        Allen*                         Away 10-3-2025        Gore*                          Home 10-10-2025      Central*                      Away 10-17-2025      Liberty*                       Home 10-24-2025      Wewoka*                    Home 10-31-2025      Regent Prep*              Away 11-7-2025        Mounds*                    Home *District games Get more with Tuesday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Roger Dail Naylor memorial service set](https://heavener.news/roger-dail-naylor-memorial-service-set/): Roger Dail Naylor of Heavener was born Nov. 11, 1943 in the Conser community to Buck and Dulca (Haynes) Naylor and passed away June 7, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 81. Memorial service to celebrate Roger’s life is 2 p.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother John Paul McAlester officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Roger, a cherished member of the community for many years, was a dedicated logger and truck driver. He found joy in the great outdoors, embracing activities such as hunting, fishing, camping and tending ... Read more - [Howe School Board approves insurance bid](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-approves-insurance-bid/): Howe School Board approved the insurance bid for property, automobile and general liability at Monday’s school board meeting. The Board also approved workers compensation insurance for the upcoming school year along with the OSSBA unemployment services. Membership in the OSSBA which includes board policy subscriptions and updates was also approved. Temporary appropriations for the 2024-2025 school year were also approved along with a discussion of the following staff needs for 2025-2026 school year. Support staff along with certified staff were also rehired. A Library Media statutory waiver request was also approved. Adjunct teacher certification requests as presented by Superintentendent Scott Parks ... Read more - [Leta Mae (Ross) Hamner services set](https://heavener.news/leta-mae-ross-hamner-services-set-leta-mae-ross-hamner/): Leta Mae (Ross) Hamner of Heavener was born April 2, 1940 in LeFlore to Earl Alva and Minnie Mae (Oliver) Ross and passed away surrounded by her family June 8, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 85. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Sam Dyer officiating.  Interment will follow in Reichert Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Leta, a cherished member of our community and a devoted homemaker, resided in the area for many years. Her greatest joy came from the time spent with her beloved family. Leta’s presence ... Read more - [Howe School Board agenda 6-9-2025](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-agenda-6-9-2025/): Howe School Board Howe School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Howe Administration Building at 21444 East North Railroad Street in Howe. The full agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with Monday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 6-9-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-6-9-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners at the courthouse in Poteau.                                                                                                        AGENDA:                                                                                                     Get more with Monday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Poteau School Board agenda for 6-9-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-for-6-9-2025/): Poteau School Board agenda Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Poteau Public School’s Administration Office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. The agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with Monday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Heavener School Board agenda for 6-9-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-for-6-9-2025/): Heavener School Board agenda Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street room 103 in Heavener. The agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with Monday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and see even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Arkansas wins opener of super regional, 4-3](https://heavener.news/arkansas-wins-opener-of-super-regional-4-3/): Arkansas win gives Hogs 1-0 lead Arkansas wins opening game of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional, 4-3 as Zach Root and Gabe Gaeckle pitched a combined two-hitter to lift Arkansas (47-13) to a 4-3 win against Tennessee (46-18) Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium in game one of the NCAA baseball Super Regional. With their super regional-opening win, the Razorbacks will play for the opportunity to advance to the College World Series tomorrow afternoon. First pitch in game two between the Hogs and Vols is set for 2 p.m. Sunday on ESPN. Root, who earned the win to improve to 8-5, turned in ... Read more - [Heavener storm damage 6-7-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-storm-damage-6-7-2025/): Heavener Storm Damage Heavener storm damage from the storm that passed through the area early Saturday morning with strong winds and heavy rain. Get more with Sunday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get even more local, state and national news, sports and other stories. - [Area calendar of events for June 7, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-june-7-2025/): Area calendar of events for the next week in LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email news@heavener.news. Saturday 2025 LeFlore County Quilt Show Funeral services for Venita Gail Goble See the calendar for the next week on Saturday’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get even more local, state and national news, sports and more with our free daily newsletter. Our calendar of events is one of our more popular articles every day. Sponsor our calendar of events on Heavener.news and our ... Read more - [Red Oak man dies near Fanshawe](https://heavener.news/red-oak-man-dies-near-fanshawe/): Red Oak man dies Friday at approximately 11:58 a.m. one mile west of Fanshawe in LeFlore County. Loren J. Matney, 58, from Red Oak was driving a 2019 Honda HR-V when the car departed the road to the right and struck a tree. Matney was pronounced deceased at the scene and transported to McCarn Funeral Home in Talihina. The accident is under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Seat belts were equipped, but not in use. Airbags were equipped, but failed to deploy. The accident was investigated by Trooper Michael Scantling. Don’t miss out! Get even more local, state and national ... Read more - [Darenda Ann Joseph obituary](https://heavener.news/darenda-ann-joseph-obituary/): Darenda Ann Joseph, 66, of Poteau will have private family services at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born Sept. 22, 1958 in Kahuku, Hawaii, to Vivian Labra and Edmund Woods and passed away June 5, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Survivors are her husband, Fred Joseph; daughter Charisse Maestri and husband Ryan; sons Trevor Hunt and wife Michele, Peter Marrero and wife Marilyn, and David Marrero; grandchildren Noah, Ethan, Alex, Benjamin, Rebekah, Ester, Saemson and Rhylee; father, Edmund Woods; sisters Tammy, Annette and Michele; brothers Joey, Jodi, Eddie ... Read more - [Ronnie Douglas ‘RP’ Parent obituary](https://heavener.news/ronnie-douglas-rp-parent-obituary/): Ronnie Douglas “RP” Parent, 80, of Spiro, passed away June 4, 2025 in his hometown of Spiro. A memorial service honoring his life is 2 p.m. Sunday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Jab Warren officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at a later date at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Ronnie was born July 25, 1944, in Spiro to Mildred (Darneal) Parent and Clifford Parent. He married the love of his life, Jane Anne Ainsworth, on July 14, 1975, in Spiro. A man known for his ... Read more - [Howe Board of Trustees table repairs](https://heavener.news/howe-board-of-trustees-table-repairs/): Updates from the Howe Board of Trustees Howe Board of Trustees tabled purchasing supplies for the old Doc Dean home at Thursday’s Trustees’ meeting. The Trustees put a 2016 Dodge Charger in surplus and sell to Jesus Sanchez in exchange for a Dodge half ton. In the maintenance report, Trustees were informed some roads were very bad and road work needs to be done along with mowing and weedeating. The fire department reported seven calls including two EMS calls, tree removal, a training day and the garage door at the fire department garage door has been repaired. The police depart reported ... Read more - [Venita Gail Goble obituary](https://heavener.news/venita-gail-goble-obituary/): Venita Gail Goble, 86, of Howe passed away June 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Sept. 12, 1938, in Bangs, Texas, to Iola (Everage) Montgomery and Otis J. Montgomery. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest at Mountain View/Glendale Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are her children Delores “Tuffy” LeBlanc and husband Layton of Howe, Lois “Lulu” Lampkin and husband D.B. of Wister, and Jeff Goble of Howe; grandchildren Charles Patterson and ... Read more - [Haliburton, Pacers stun Thunder 111-110](https://heavener.news/haliburton-pacers-stun-thunder-111-110/): By  TIM REYNOLDS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton and the never-say-die Indiana Pacers pulled off yet another last-second comeback, this time on the NBA’s biggest stage. Haliburton’s 21-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds left gave Indiana its first and only lead of the game, and the Pacers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after a comeback for the ages. “Man, basketball’s fun,” Haliburton said. “Winning is fun.” See the whole story HERE. Don’t miss out! Get even more local, state and national news, sports and more with our free daily newsletter. Subscribe ... Read more - [Agenda for Howe Board of Trustees 6-5-2025](https://heavener.news/agenda-for-howe-board-of-trustees-6-5-2025/): Howe Board of Trustees will meet in a regular business meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Howe’s City Hall. Here is the agenda: CALL TO ORDER – Chairman ROLL CALL – Clerk                                         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Chairman             AGENDA                                                         1. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. 2. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment and financial report. 3. Consider, Discuss, or Take action to approve or not approve the purchase of supplies for Doc Dean 4. Consider, Discuss, and possible vote to surplus 2016 dodge charger and authorize to sell to chewy in exchange for a dodge half ton. 5. Consider, Discuss, ... Read more - [Michael Killion obituary](https://heavener.news/michael-killion-obituary/): Michael Killion, 64, of Fanshawe passed away on June 3, 2025, at his home and was born March 15, 1961, in Poteau to Clara (Foster) Richardson and Edward Shep Killion. Survivors are his wife, Pam Killion; his daughters Ashley Gibson and husband Paul, and Marissa Sims; grandchildren Andrew Gibson and Kaitlin Clark; his sister Teresa Wright and husband Larry; his brother Jay Imhauser and wife Cindy; numerous nieces, nephews, other beloved family members, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward (Shep) Killion; his mother, Clara (Killion) Richardson. Visitation is Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at ... Read more - [Heavener City Council to discuss rate hike, violations](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-to-discuss-rate-hike-violations/): Heavener City Council to meet in regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B. Here is the agenda: Don’t miss out! Get even more local, state and national news, sports and more with our free daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Spiro Mounds to hold summer solstice](https://heavener.news/spiro-mounds-to-hold-summer-solstice/): Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate the summer solstice June 21 with a series of guided walks. The walks will be led by special guest Dennis Peterson, archaeologist and retired manager of Spiro Mounds. Two tours are offered one at 11 a.m. and another at 7 p.m. Each walk lasts approximately two hours and involve about one mile of easy walking. The 7 p.m. walk will conclude with a viewing of the sunset behind House Mound 3, weather permitting. Participants will learn about this unique prehistoric mound site, including the different types of mounds, their purposes, the significance of the solstices ... Read more - [Ronnie Sue Williams obituary](https://heavener.news/ronnie-sue-williams-obituary/): Ronnie Sue Williams, 73, of Spiro will have private family services held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, Oklahoma. Ronnie was born July 20, 1951, in Poteau to Lucille (Clark) West and Ralph Barr. She passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Spiro. A devoted nurse, Ronnie was known for her caring nature and unwavering dedication to others. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing pool, and tending to her beloved flower beds. Her love for music was evident in the joy she found singing in church alongside her sister, Linda Coker. Ronnie ... Read more - [Larry Ray Masterson obituary](https://heavener.news/larry-ray-masterson-obituary/): Larry Ray Masterson, 72, of Pocola passed away peacefully May 29, 2025 and was born Jan. 23, 1953, in Spiro to Betty (Woods) Masterson and Raymond Masterson. A celebration of life for him is 10 a.m. Friday at the Spiro First Baptist Church. Survivors are his beloved wife, Deborah Kay Masterson; children Shawn Masterson and wife Neisha, Jamie Masterson and wife Gwen, and Trina Renfrow and husband William; his cherished grandchildren Cory Masterson, Kodee Gullick, Garret Gullick and wife Josie, Keith Renfrow, Alexis Masterson, Konner Masterson and wife Emily, Shakyran Gladness, Kolby Masterson, Mahiya Masterson, Brooklyn Masterson and Hailee Masterson; five adored ... Read more - [Just say no](https://heavener.news/just-say-no/): By Rep. RICK WEST  Back in the 1980s, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan popularized the phrase “Just Say No” as part of an anti-drug campaign.   I kind of feel like bringing that back at the Legislature, but in this case pertaining to lobbyists. Never have I been more convinced that my decision to just say no to lobbyists’ or political action committee money was the right move. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made since I’ve been in politics. It gives me freedom, and freedom is everything. Rep. RICK WEST  There is no question that lobbyists run the vast majority ... Read more - [Making some summer resolutions](https://heavener.news/making-some-summer-resolutions/): By TERRY JOE WILES My favorite subject, me, came to mind while I was dwelling on the condition of my condition. Lately, with the help of several kind friends and a couple of new ones, I have been able to get out for some music, some food and even playing music a little. It is more than I could hope for physically to do alone. Thanks to all y’all. I got out for a lot of “The Musicians Reunion” down at Iggy’s Ice House in Wister for a meal and music by “The Tribadours.” I enjoyed it so much that I ... Read more - [James (Jim) Robert Stanley obituary](https://heavener.news/james-jim-robert-stanley-obituary/): James (Jim) Robert Stanley of Wister was born Feb. 6, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and raised in Bessemer, Pennsylvania by his parents Robert and Sarah Stanley.  Jim passed away peacefully May 20, 2025 with his family close by him.  Jim was a loving husband, “father”, grandpa and brother to his family and extremely loyal and caring to his many, many friends that he considered “family” as well.  Jim was a proud Christian and dedicated church and community member. A memorial service is 1 p.m. June 14 at Dowden-Roberts Chapel in Heavener with Brother Brock Hardin officiating.  Attendees are welcome to ... Read more - [Oklahoma baseball ends in regional final](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-baseball-ends-in-regional-final/): Oklahoma baseball season came to a close in the NCAA Chapel Hill regional final as the Sooners fell to the Tar Heels, 14-4. OU finished the 2025 season with a 38-22 record and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season and 42nd time in school history. The Sooners won five of 10 series in the program’s inaugural season in the SEC and made an NCAA regional final for the third time in the last four years under head coach Skip Johnson.   “I thought we had a good year, all year long,” said Johnson. “We fought through some ... Read more - [Texas Tech eliminates Sooners in WCWS, 3-2](https://heavener.news/texas-tech-eliminates-sooners-in-wcws/): Texas Tech eliminates Sooners as No. 2 Oklahoma softball (52-9) nearly pulled off another Sooner Magic trick in the seventh inning at the Women’s College World Series before coming up just short in a 3-2 loss to No. 12 Texas Tech (53-12) in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series Monday. Down 2-0 in the game and with Abigale Dayton down 0-2 in the count with two away in the seventh, the junior outfielder hit a 245-foot two run home run to right center to tie the game up. Texas Tech had another punch though, winning on a sac fly in the ... Read more - [OSU baseball eliminated by Duke, 3-2](https://heavener.news/osu-baseball-eliminated-by-duke-3-2/): OSU baseball eliminates Georgia OSU baseball‘s season came to an end in the NCAA Athens Regional finals Sunday night at Foley Field as third-seeded Oklahoma State dropped a 3-2 contest to No. 2 seed Duke. With the loss, the Cowboys concluded their season with a 30-25 mark, while Duke improved to 40-19. OSU had advanced to the Regional finals for the eighth time in 12 tournament appearances under head coach Josh Holliday by beating No. 7 national seed and host Georgia earlier in the day. Against Duke, OSU took the game’s first lead in the fourth. After Nolan Schubart drew a ... Read more - [OU baseball staves off elimination with 2 victories](https://heavener.news/ou-baseball-staves-off-elimination-with-2-victories/): OU baseball stays alive OU baseball wins two games as Oklahoma staved off elimination with a pair of wins Sunday, beating Nebraska 17-1 before topping host North Carolina 9-5 in the nightcap. The Sooners (38-21) forced a winner-take-all matchup with the regional host and No. 5 national seed Tar Heels Monday at 2 p.m. on ESPNU. The OU (38-21) offense put up a combined 26 runs on 29 hits on the day, hitting five home runs across the two games. Sooner pitching limited opponents to a combined six runs on 13 hits with 20 strikeouts.  GAME ONE (OU 17, NU 1) OU baseball ... Read more - [Oklahoma softball advances to WCWS semifinals](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-softball-advances-to-wcws-semifinals-with-4-1-win/): Oklahoma softball’s journey to the semifinals By: John Rohde OKLAHOMA CITY — No. 2 Oklahoma softball (52-8) used three home runs to advance to the semifinal round of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) with a 4-1 victory over No. 16 Oregon (54-10) on Sunday night. Before a crowd of 12,458 at Devon Park, senior first baseman Cydney Sanders homered twice and redshirt junior catcher Isabela Emerling added a solo shot to help the Sooners to their 52nd victory on the year. OU now faces No. 12 Texas Tech (52-12) at 6 p.m. Monday on ESPN. The Sooners must force an “if necessary” game and defeat the ... Read more - [Arkansas advance to Super Regionals](https://heavener.news/arkansas-razorbacks-advance-to-super-regionals/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – The Arkansas Razorbacks (46-13) punched their ticket to the super regional round with an 8-3 win against Creighton (43-16) Sunday night at Baum-Walker Stadium in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional title game. The Hogs set a baseball program record with their 35th home win of the season. Arkansas will nowl host the super regional set to begin either Friday or Saturday against the winner of Monday’s NCAA Knoxville Regional title game between Tennessee (45-17) and Wake Forest (39-21). The Arkansas Razorbacks will make their 11th super regional appearance in program history as well as host inside the friendly confines ... Read more - [Poteau City Council agenda and details for Monday's meeting](https://heavener.news/poteau-city-council-meeting-agenda-and-details-for-monday-at-city-hall/): The Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority and City Council will meet in a regular business meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday at Poteau’s City Hall at 111 Peters in Poteau. The full agenda can be read HERE. Get even more with our free daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Obituary for Cherry Ragan](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-cherry-ragan/): Cherry Lynn Ragan, 64, of Shady Point passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born June 26, 1960, in Sapulpa to Rex Ragan and the late Ramona Ruth (Haskins) Ragan. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Robert Haskins, Garry Haskins and Trey Pollard officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Point Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are her father, Rex Ragan; brother Chris Ragan and wife Laurie; nephew, Nicholas Ragan; niece, Bethany Wilson and husband Matt; great-nephews Logan Wilson, ... Read more - [Homer lifts OU past Tennessee, 4-3](https://heavener.news/homer-lifts-ou-past-tennessee-4-3/): By John Rohde OKLAHOMA CITY — Ella Parker hit two home runs, capped with a dramatic, three-run, walk-off shot to center field with two outs, to lift No. 2 Oklahoma softball (51-7) to a heart-thumping 4-3 victory over No. 7 Tennessee (45-16) on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Women’s College World Series. - [Obituary for Melissa Ann Hall](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-melissa-ann-hall/): Melissa Ann Hall of Hackett, Arkansas (formerly of Heavener) was born May 18, 1980 to Dennis and Victoria (Pimentel) Misener in Bakersfield, California and passed away surrounded by her family on May 28, 2025 in Hackett, Arkansas at the age of 45. She was a beloved wife, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. - [Unemployment rates drop again in April](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-drop-again-in-april/): Unemployment rates drop again in April as 88 counties reported a lower rate than in the previous year while six counties had higher rates and rates were the same in three counties. - [OSU golf wins 12th NCAA title](https://heavener.news/osu-golf-wins-12th-ncaa-title/): CARLSBAD, Calif. – Oklahoma State’s men’s golf team captured its 12th national championship in convincing fashion with a 4-1 victory over Virginia on Wednesday evening at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. - [2025 Heavener football schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-heavener-football-schedule/): 2025 Heavener football schedule with dates, opponents and location. - [2025 LeFlore County quilt show planned for June](https://heavener.news/2025-leflore-county-quilt-show-planned-for-june/): 2025 LeFlore County quilt show 2025 LeFlore County quilt show will be held June 6-7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southside Baptist Church at 509 Holson Avenue in Poteau. - [LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes 5-27-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-5-27-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners  LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Tuesday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and 2nd Deputy Jenna Wiles. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [LeFlore County commissioners’ agenda 5-27-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-agenda-5-27-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regularly scheduled business meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. - [Marilyn (Copeland) Bethell service planned](https://heavener.news/marilyn-copeland-bethell-service-planned/): Marilyn (Copeland) Bethell Marilyn (Copeland) Bethell, 59, of Bokoshe was born July 6, 1965 in Poteau to Charlie and Freda (Ballard) Copeland and passed away at home in Bokoshe with her husband at her side on May 22, 2025 less than a month before their 42nd anniversary. - [Henry Gordon Manning Jr. obituary](https://heavener.news/henry-gordon-manning-jr-obituary/): Henry Gordon Manning Jr. Henry Gordon Manning Jr. was born May 22, 1947 in Goose Creek, Texas (now Baytown) to Lela Thelma (Nolen) Manning and Henry Gorden Manning Sr., and passed away peacefully from this life to join them in the presence of Jesus on May 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. - [Heavener's Jerami Casteel named All-American in track](https://heavener.news/heaveners-jerami-casteel-named-all-american-in-track/): Heavener’s Jerami Casteel was named a NHSTFXCCA high school All-American in track and field, believed to be the first in school history after the junior won the 2025 Class 3A state discus championship earlier this month at Plainview High School. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-3-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-3-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 Subscribe to our newsletter for even more news and sports: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 2 ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-2/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Saturday Poteau Rodeo See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-2-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-2-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Saturday calls for a chance of showers early with skies clearing away into the night. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 65. Sunrise was 6:29 a.m. Sunset is 8:19 p.m. Friday’s high was 84 with a low of 71. A total of 0.12 inches of rain was recorded, which is the first rainfall of the month. August’s average rainfall is2.75 inches. Average temperatures for Aug. 2 are a high of 95 and low of 71. Records for the date were a high of 109 in 1943 and a low of ... Read more - [2025 Howe fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-howe-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2025 Howe fast pitch softball schedule. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-2-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-2/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [LaDonna Ruth Henry services set](https://heavener.news/ladonna-ruth-henry-services-set/): LaDonna Ruth Henry, 82, of Stigler passed away peacefully July 30, 2025, in Stigler and was born Sept. 26, 1942, in Tulsa to Lahoma (Burris) Lakey and Raymond Lakey. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Old Bokoshe Cemetery with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are her son, Joseph Crabtree; daughters Kimmie Crabtree and Angelia Heyward; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to share memories and leave messages of condolence at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com. Heavener.news publishes death notices and paid obituaries. Death notices are ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 1 ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-1/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday Mary Ford funeral service Herman Harrell (Dub) Tolbert funeral service Poteau Rodeo Cruise night in Poteau See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-1-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-1-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Friday calls for thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, especially during the morning. There is a 100 percent chance of rain. The high is forecast to be 81 degrees with a low of 69. Sunrise was 6:28 a.m. Sunset is 8:20 p.m. Thursday’s high was 98 with a low of 75. A total of 0.28 inches of rain was recorded, increasing the monthly total at 4.38 inches, surpassing July’s average rainfall of 3.10 inches. This was the first rainfall recorded since July 14. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and ... Read more - [Heavener to hold blood drive Aug. 27](https://heavener.news/heavener-to-hold-blood-drive-aug-27/): Heavener to hold a blood drive at Heavener High School on Aug. 27, from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m. in the Safe Room. This summer, roll up your sleeves and join the ultimate camp adventure — no bug spray required! Our Blood Institute invites you to become a Camp Donor by giving blood in July or August. All successful donors will receive: “Summer is a season of adventure — and saving lives can be one of the most rewarding adventures of all,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “Camp Donor is a fun way for people ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events for July 31, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-july-31-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming Events in the LeFlore County Calendar Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Loretta Turner funeral service Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-31-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-31-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Thursdy calls for mostly clear skies early with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and thunderstorms Thursday night. / The high is forecast to be 97 degrees with a low of 735. A heat advisory is in effect from noon through 8 p.m. Heat index value of 108 is expected. Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion ... Read more - [Unemployment rates drop in June](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-drop-in-june/): Unemployment rates dropped in 61 counties from the previous year, were higher in 12 and stayed the same in the June report by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Love County had the state’s highest rate at 5.5 percent with Hughes, McIntosh and Seminole counties reporting the second highest rate for the month. Dewey, Harmon and Texas counties had the lowest rates in the state at 2.2 percent. LeFlore County had a rate of 4.3 percent for the month, dropping from 5 percent last June. The county had the 63rd highest rate in Oklahoma. While the rate was lower than the same ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals for 7-31-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-7-31-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [Wister Lake fishing report for 7-30-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-for-7-30-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. - [Herman Harrell (Dub) Tolbert service planned](https://heavener.news/herman-harrell-dub-tolbert-service-planned/): Herman Harrell (Dub) Tolbert was born to Harrell and Jessie Tolbert of Bokoshe May 21, 1943 and passed away July 29, 2025 at the age of 82. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for July 30, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-july-30-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-30-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-30-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Wednesday calls for mostly clear skies with continued hot and humid conditions for the county and area. - [Obituary for Mary Ford of Heavener](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-mary-ford-of-heavener/): Mary Evelyn (Johnston) Ford of Heavener was born Dec. 4, 1937 in Heavener to Homer and Evelyn (Mason) Johnston and went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 28, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 87. - [Oklahoma market report for 7-29-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-7-29-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [Blast from the past for 7-30-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-30-2025/): Blast from the past for Wednesday. - [Daily Bible verse for 7-30-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-7-30-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for July 29, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-july-29-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email news@heavener.news. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-29-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Tuesday calls for mostly clear skies with continued hot and humid conditions for the county and area. - [LeFlore County commissioners meet 7-28-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meet-7-28-2025/): LeFlore County Commissioners met in a Regular Business Meeting on Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1ST Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Blast from the past for 7-29-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-29-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday. - [Daily Bible verse](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. - [Loretta (Haney) Turner obituary](https://heavener.news/loretta-haney-turner-obituary/): Loretta (Haney) Turner of Howe was born in Monroe to Richard and Lela (Fortner) Haney and passed away July 25, 2025 at her residence in Howe at the age of 82. - [Blast from the past for 7-28-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-28-2025/): Blast from the past for Monday. - [Blast from the past for 7-27-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-27-2025/): Blast from the past for Sunday. - [John A. Sutter of Heavener obituary](https://heavener.news/john-a-sutter-of-heavener-obituary/): John A. Sutter of Heavener was born June 11, 1965 to Ronald Alan and Carole Jean (Bonotto) Sutter and passed away July 24, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 60. - [William Keith Jones obituary](https://heavener.news/william-keith-jones-obituary/): William Keith Jones of Derby, Kansas (formerly of Heavener) was born Aug. 21, 1972 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Henry “Bill” and Carolyn (Fox) Jones and passed away July 21, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa at the age of 52. A full obituary will be posted and updated when it is received. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Joey Bottoms officiating. Burial will follow in the Reichert Cemetery with military honors by the Poteau DAV Chapter #63. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Pallbearers are ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 7-26-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-26-2025/): Blast from the past for Saturday. - [Daily Bible verse for 7-26-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-7-26-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. - [Blast from the past for 7-25-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-25-2025/): Blast from the past for Friday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for July 24, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-july-24-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-24-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-24-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Thursday is for clear skies and the hottest day of the year so far for the county and the area. - [Deadline to request absentee ballots approaching](https://heavener.news/deadline-to-request-absentee-ballots-approaching/): Deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday. - [The One Big, Beautiful Bill is Making the Economy Great Again](https://heavener.news/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-is-making-the-economy-great-again/): By Senator Markwayne Mullin Oklahomans overwhelmingly voted for President Donald J. Trump to bring down costs and get our economy back on track. As promised, the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ that became law on the 4th of July delivers the most pro-growth, pro-family, and pro-business policies in American history. - [SE Oklahoma fishing report for 7-23-2025](https://heavener.news/se-oklahoma-fishing-report-for-7-23-2025/): SE Oklahoma fishing report for July 23, furnished by the Oklahoma Department of wildlife. - [Daniel James Emerson Mammedaty death notice](https://heavener.news/daniel-james-emerson-mammedaty-death-notice/): Daniel James Emerson Mammedaty, 27, of Pocola passed away July 23, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for July 23, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-july-23-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email news@heavener.news or CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-23-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-23-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Wednesday is for clear skies and continued hot temperatures for the county and the area. - [Poteau man pleads guilty to unlawful reentry](https://heavener.news/poteau-man-pleads-guilty-to-unlawful-reentry/): Poteau man pleads guilty as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Angel Urbina-Ramirez, a/k/a Angel Urbina Ramirez, a/k/a Angel Urbinaramirez, 53, a Mexican national unlawfully present in Poteau pleaded guilty to one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien, punishable by a term of imprisonment of not more than ten years, and a fine of not more than $250,000. - [2025 Howe fall baseball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-howe-fall-baseball-schedule/): 2025 Howe fall baseball schedule. - [Oklahoma market report for 7-22-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-7-22-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [Blast from the past for 7-23-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-23-2025/): Blast from the past for Wednesday. - [Daily Bible verse for 7-23-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-7-23-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. - [LeFlore County man sentenced to life for murder](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-man-sentenced-to-life-for-murder/): LeFlore County District Attorney Kevin Merritt announced Tuesday that Alex Nathaniel Davis, 35, of Poteau, will spend the rest of life in prison for the July 2021, murder of Tara Strozier. Strozier, 40, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, was missing for more than a week before her body was found in a pond in Cameron. - [Deadline to register for Poteau Reunion ends Aug. 1](https://heavener.news/deadline-to-register-for-poteau-reunion-ends-aug-1/): Deadline to register for biannual Poteau All-School Reunion is Aug. 1. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-22-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Tuesday is for clear skies and the hottest day of 2025 so far for the county and the area. - [Ramona “Jean” Potts service planned](https://heavener.news/ramona-jean-potts-service-planned/): Ramona “Jean” Potts, 92, of Shady Point passed away July 19, 2025, just nine days shy of her 93rd birthday. - [Joe Soriano III death notice](https://heavener.news/joe-soriano-iii-death-notice/): Joe Soriano III passed away July 16, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 55. Born Oct. 7, 1969, in Austin, Texas, he was the son of the late Mary and Joe Soriano II. - ['Backslider's Wine,' 'Southridge' and 'Hillbilly Vegas'](https://heavener.news/backsliders-wine-southridge-and-hillbilly-vegas/): By TERRY JOE WILES “Backslider’s Wine,” which features Randy Smith, Reggie Wells and yours truly, will put on the “Backslider’s Wine World Reunion Tour 2025” at the Shady Point Community Center on Sunday. It’s FREE to the public and will start at 2 p.m. after church, so all will be able to make it. - [LeFlore County commissioners meet 7-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meet-7-21-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners meet Monday for a regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Blast from the past for 7-22-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-22-2025/): Blast from the past for Monday. - [Daily Bible verse for 7-22-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-7-22-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for July 21, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-july-21-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email news@heavener.news or use the contact form below. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 7-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-7-21-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Monday is for clear skies and hot temperatures again for the county and the area. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 7-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-7-21-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday at the county courthouse in Poteau. - [Blast from the past for 7-21-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-21-2025/): Blast from the past for Monday. - [Daily Bible verse for 7-21-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-7-21-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. - [Funeral services for Rodell Stanley set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-rodell-stanley-set/): Funeral services for Rodell Stanley, 60, of Spiro are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse at the Crossroads Church in Spiro with Brother Bobby Hogan and Reverend Howard Jeffey officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [2025 Whitesboro fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-whitesboro-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2025 Whitesboro fast pitch softball schedule. - [2025 Poteau fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-poteau-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2025 Poteau fast pitch softball schedule. - [Blast from the past for 7-16-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-16-2025/): Blast from the past for today. - [Slight chance of rain Tuesday](https://heavener.news/slight-chance-of-rain-tuesday/): Heavener weather forecast for Tuesday is a mix of sun and clouds with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 91 degrees with a low of 74. Sunrise was 6:16 a.m. Sunset is 8:32 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Get our free daily email update: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/729657/108454738615338179/share - [Voter registration deadline is Friday](https://heavener.news/voter-registration-deadline-is-friday/): Voter registration deadline is Friday as the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 12, Special Election for the Town of Bokoshe and Town of Shady Point, Leflore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said today. Rees said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote. Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight Friday. Applications postmarked ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes for 7-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-for-7-14-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. (17.)     After meeting with AFLAC Representative, Jacy Couture, for discussion about supplemental insurance for LeFlore County, motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Vallard Campbell to table item until July 21, 2025. Motion was approved, all voting yes. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Chloe McMahan places in run](https://heavener.news/chloe-mcmahan-places-in-run/): Chloe McMahan, shown in the image, is an incoming freshman cross country runner to CASC and 2025 Heavener High School graduate, placed second in her age group and eighth overall woman in a 5K run in Lexington, Kentucky. McMahan was in the top 10 percent of 300 runners, including men. The event was the Breyerfest 2025 Bash Dash 5K in honor of Breyerfest’s 75th anniversary. It was held at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Howe School Board approves salaries](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-approves-salaries/): Howe School Board approved salaries and extra-duty schedules for the 2025-2026 school year at Monday’s regular business meeting. The Board also approved hiring Bryan Breschear as an agriculture teacher and Randall Weaver as a bus driver. Get our free daily email update: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/729657/108454738615338179/share The appointment of the following school district positions for the upcoming school year were also approved. Jordan Thompson as treasurer; Rachel Krebbs as encumbrance clerk; Rachel Krebbs as minutes clerk and activity fund custodian; Jordan Thompson as child nutrition fund custodian; Scott Parks as purchasing agent; Rachel Krebbs as receiving agent; Melinda McGee as agent for school lunch ... Read more - [Christopher Robert Arter death notice](https://heavener.news/christopher-robert-arter-death-notice/): Christopher Robert Arter, 45, of Panama will have private family services at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.  He was born Aug. 3, 1979 in Pensacola, Florida, to Olivia Gail (Ray) Arter and James Mitchell Arter. He passed away July 7, 2025, in Panama. Surviving family members are his daughter Jennifer and wife Rebecca McKenzie; sons Ethan Arter, and Gabriel Arter and wife Carolyn; granddaughter, Moira; and his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Arter. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Messages of condolence may be left at ... Read more - [Johnny Wellington Shoup death notice](https://heavener.news/johnny-wellington-shoup-death-notice/): Johnny Wellington Shoup, 88, of Cameron passed away at home July 2, 2025. He was born Nov. 2, 1936, to Ralph and Nina May (Murray) Shoup. A memorial service honoring his life is 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Poteau. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Surviving family members are his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Crabtree) Shoup; sons James and wife Denice, Johnny and wife Elisa, and Jeffrey; his brother, Dewey; grandchildren Rachael and husband Mitch, David and wife Beth, Durand and wife Alex, Mikayla and ... Read more - [Graveside service for Sharon Kay Thompson set](https://heavener.news/graveside-service-for-sharon-kay-thompson-set/): Graveside service for Sharon Kay Thompson, 58, of Rock Island is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born July 9, 1967, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Dorothy (Martin) Bollinger and Leroy Bollinger. She passed away  July 12, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Surviving family members are brothers, Jimmy Bollinger and Carl Bollinger; sister, Mary Elizabeth Siter and husband Ronnie; granddaughter, Carissa “Crissy” Tomlinson; great-granddaughters, lovingly referred to by Sharon as her “M&M&M’s”, Madison Tomlinson, MacKenzie Davis and Maelynn Davis. She was preceded in death ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 7-15-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-15-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday. In today’s photo, a large crowd is lined up to visit the Holiday Express when it visited Heavener in 2014. - [Poteau School Board agenda 7-14-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-7-14-2025/): Poteau School Board will meet 6 p.m. Monday in a regular business meeting at the Poteau Administration Office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. The agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Howe School Board agenda 7-14-2025](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-agenda-7-14-2025/): Howe School Board will meet 6 p.m. Monday in a regular business meeting at the Howe Administration Building at 21444 East North Railroad Street. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 7-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-7-14-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the LeFlore County Courthouse office of the board of county commissioners in Poteau.  See the whole story in today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [2025 Cameron fall baseball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-cameron-fall-baseball-schedule/): 2025 Cameron fall baseball schedule. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Heavener School Board to meet July 14, 2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-to-meet-july-14-2025/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center room 103 at 500 West Second Street in Heavener. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Truman Robert Rogers Jr. death notice](https://heavener.news/truman-robert-rogers-jr-death-notice/): Truman Robert Rogers Jr., 73, of Talihina passed away July 9, 2025 in McAlester and was born Oct. 18, 1951 in Sapulpa to Mary (Brock) and Truman Robert Rogers Sr. Surviving family members are his wife, Nina Rogers, of the home; daughter Beth James and husband Brad; and one sister, Trula Ham. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Truman Rogers; brother-in-law, Robert Ham. Cremation services are being provided by McCarn Funeral Service. - [Memorial service for Charles Bee Antill planned](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-charles-bee-antill-planned/): Memorial service for Charles Bee Antill honoring his life and legacy is on his birthday, Sept. 22, 2025, at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Born on Sept. 22, 1943, in Ontario, California, Charles was the beloved son of Ruby Ida Chastain and Leroy Charles Antill. He passed away peacefully July 8, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by the love of his family. Charles proudly served his country for 30 years in the United States Navy, rising to the distinguished rank of Master Chief before retiring. His deep sense ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 7-12-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-12-2025/): Blast from the past for Saturday. In today’s picture, a large crowd is shown at a 2016 fundraiser for Heavener Superintendent Ed Wilson at the Heavener school cafeteria. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [2025 Cameron fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-cameron-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2025 Cameron fast pitch softball schedule.   Date                 Opponent                   Location 8-11-2025        LeFlore                        Home 8-12-2025        Webbers Falls             Away 8-15-2025        Arkoma, Talihina        Home 8-19-2025        Clayton                       Away 8-21-2025        Gans                            Home 8-22-2025        Haileyville                   Away 8-25-2025        Keota                           Home 8-26-2025        TBD 8-28-2025        Firelake Tournament  Away 8-29-2025        Firelake Tournament  Away 8-30-2025        Firelake Tournament  Away 9-2-2025          Gore, Webbers Falls   Gore 9-4-2025          Conference Tourney   TBD 9-5-2025          Conference Tourney   TBD 9-8-2025          LCT                              TBD 9-9-2025          LCT                              TBD 9-10-2025        LCT                              TBD 9-11-2025        LCT                              TBD 9-11-2025        Smithville                    Away 9-15-2025        Haileyville                   Home 9-16-2025        Keota                           Away 9-18-2025        LeFlore, Clayton          LeFlore 9-19-2025        Wister                         Away 9-22-2025        Poteau JV                    Away 9-24-2025        Districts                       TBD 9-25-2025        Districts                       TBD 9-26-2025        Districts                       TBD ... Read more - [Submit your sports schedules](https://heavener.news/submit-your-sports-schedules/): We are trying to finish up our sports calendar for fall sports for LeFlore County teams. While we have all the football schedules for county schools, we do not have fast pitch softball or fall baseball schedules. Please submit the schedules to news@heavener.news. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Blast from the past for July 11, 2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-july-11-2025/): Blast from the past for Friday. In today’s picture, Santa Claus visits Heavener for the 2015 Christmas parade in downtown Heavener. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Spiro man sentenced for meth distribution ](https://heavener.news/spiro-man-sentenced-for-meth-distribution/): Spiro man sentenced for meth distribution as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Curtis Gene Atkins, 60, of Spiro was sentenced to 57 months in prison for two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine. The charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the 12th/21st Judicial Drug Task Force out of Sebastian and Crawford Counties, Arkansas, and the Barling, Arkansas Police Department. On Nov. 18, 2024, Atkins pleaded guilty to the charges. According to investigators, on April 4, 2024, and May 15, 2024, Atkins sold a total of 166.06 grams of methamphetamine in the ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 7-10-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-10-2025/): Blast from the past for Thursday. Blast from the past is a daily feature for our readers. In today’s photo, the start of the 2015 Thor’s Hammer run at the Heavener Runestone Park is shown. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss out. - [Memorial services for Marvin Frank Powell planned](https://heavener.news/memorial-services-for-marvin-frank-powell-planned/): Memorial services for Marvin Frank Powell, 73, of Poteau are 4 p.m. Friday at the Hugo Community Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1951, in Sawyer to Dorethea Helen (Lowman) Powell and Perry Abslone Powell and passed away June 27, 2025, in Poteau. Surviving family members are his children Duane Powell, Kevin Powell and April Biegler; sister, Sharon Rose Powell; brother, Jack Wiley Powell; grandchildren: Adam, Bryant, Kiera, Jordan, and Ashlynn; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Billy Jack Powell; sister, Marie Powell; and brothers John Powell and Lynn Powell. Heavener.news publishes death notice ... Read more - [Edward “Rick” Beshoner death notice](https://heavener.news/edward-rick-beshoner-death-notice/): Edward “Rick” Beshoner, 77, of Pocola passed away July 7, 2025, in Pocola and was born Aug. 31, 1947, in Paris, Arkansas, to Herman Joseph “Hoot” Beshoner and Dorothy (Hampton) Beshoner. - [Carolyn Elaine Anderson obituary](https://heavener.news/carolyn-elaine-anderson-obituary/): Carolyn Elaine Anderson, 75, of Poteau passed away July 4, 2025, in Poteau and was born June 28, 1950, in Shady Point to Elaine (Kubala) Prock and L.D. Prock. - [Deborah Jane Ford obituary](https://heavener.news/deborah-jane-ford-obituary/): Deborah Jane Ford, 70, of Poteau passed away July 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Nov. 27, 1954 in Poteau to Dorotha Jane (Burkle) Ford and Jerry Arlen Ford. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors include her daughter Tanisha Ford; her son Daniel Bates; grandchildren Halli Caudell and Evan Caudell; sister Lisa Ford; brother Paul Ford; nephews Nick Foster and wife Nicole, and Adam Enriquez; along with other cherished relatives, loved ones, and friends. ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 7-9-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-9-2025/): Blast from the past for 7-9-2025. - [2025 Heavener fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-heavener-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2025 Heavener fast pitch softball schedule. - [CASC to remodel student center](https://heavener.news/casc-to-remodel-student-center/): CASC to remodel student center as Carl Albert State College in Poteau has announced the remodel of its student center, which will enhance the student experience and align the facility with the college’s aesthetic. The remodel is being funded through multiple sources including significant deferred maintenance funding provided by the state of Oklahoma. - [Funeral services for Buddy Ray Ridenour set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-buddy-ray-ridenour-set/): Funeral services for Buddy Ray Ridenour, 89, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, are 2 p.m. Friday at Cavanaugh Freewill Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Officiating the service will be Reverend Ray Copeland and Reverend Jason Nichols. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes 7-7-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-7-7-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners’ minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Ol’ friends, horses and watermelon wine!](https://heavener.news/ol-friends-horses-and-watermelon-wine/): By TERRY JOE WILES It just goes to show that if you stay around long enough, past good times will come back around. The bad times have either had the statute of limitations run out, OR you have done a good fourth step on it. - [Blast from the past for 7-8-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-8-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday. - [Marilyn “Aunt Marilyn” Pledger obituary](https://heavener.news/marilyn-aunt-marilyn-pledger-obituary/): Marilyn “Aunt Marilyn” Pledger of Poteau was born July 20, 1947 in Poteau to O.W. and Dovie (Bowles) Pledger and passed away surrounded by family July 7, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 77. - [Blast from the past for 7-7-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-7-7-2025/): Blast from the past for today shows Heavener‘s Willie Dehart, now a player at Heavener High School, serving as a water boy for a Wolf Pup football game during 2014, Get more with today’s free newsletter. Subscribe and get more local and county news, sports, obits and more. - [Heavener School menu for 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-21-2025/): Heavener School menu for 8-21-2025 Breakfast: Oatmeal and cinnamon toast Lunch: Grilled cheese Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-20-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-20-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly clear skies earlier with a chance of rain later in the day and slightly cooler temperatures. - [James Alan Barnes obituary](https://heavener.news/james-alan-barnes-obituary/): James Alan Barnes, 75, of Heavener was born May 16, 1950 in Heavener to James Edward and Mona (Campbell) Barnes and passed away on Aug. 17, 2025 in Poteau. - [Heavener Public School menu for 8-20-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-public-school-menu-for-8-20-2025/): Heavener Public School menu for Wednesday. Breakfast: French toast sticks and links. Lunch: Taco salad. Subscribe to our newsletter for free at https://heaveneronline.substack.com and never miss one of our stories - [Oklahoma market report for 8-19-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-8-19-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-20-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-20-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. - [Paul Harbon Moore death notice](https://heavener.news/paul-harbon-moore-death-notice/): Paul Harbon Moore, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away at his home on Aug. 17, 2025 and was born on Oct. 6, 1947 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late John and Lucy Moore. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-19-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-19-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 19, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-19-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-19-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-19-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Tuesday is for most clear skies and continuing hot temperatures for the county and area. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-18-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for fast pitch softball and fall baseball games played Monday. - [Blast from the past for 8-19-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-19-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday. - [Heavener School menu for 8-19-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-19-2025/): Heavener School menu for Tuesday. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-19-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-19-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. - [Rates of wrath, Oklahomans pay much more for insurance](https://heavener.news/rates-of-wrath-oklahomans-pay-much-more-for-insurance/): By J.C. Hallman Oklahoma Watch In 2019, an auto insurance study published by the Consumer Federation of America compared the regulatory framework of California with states across the country; California’s prior approval system had saved California drivers $154 billion on automobile insurance policies over a 20-year period, outperforming many states, Oklahoma included, that operated on a file-and-use regulatory framework, the study said. - [LeFlore County commissioners meet 8-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meet-8-18-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a Regular Business Meeting Aug. 18, 2025 at 9 a.m. with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding in the county courthouse in Poteau. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Celebration of life planned for Rebecca “Sissy” Clouse](https://heavener.news/celebration-of-life-planned-for-rebecca-sissy-clouse/): Celebration of Life service for Rebecca “Sissy” Clouse, 45, of Spiro is 5 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Steve Spyers officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Some good news, some bad news](https://heavener.news/some-good-news-some-bad-news/): By TERRY JOE WILES I have some good news to report. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 18, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-18-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-18-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Monday calls for partly cloudy skies and a continuation of the heat wave for the county and area. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 8-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-8-18-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners at the courthouse in Poteau. - [Hugh “Yogi” Taylor obituary](https://heavener.news/hugh-yogi-taylor-obituary/): Hugh “Yogi” Taylor, 84, of Heavener passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2025. He was born to Zella (West) and Elmer Taylor and was a graduate of Heavener High School. Funeral service is 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Harris and Tommy Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Yogi was a beloved fixture in his community, known for his warm heart and welcoming spirit. True to his reputation of never meeting a stranger, he touched countless lives with his genuine kindness and friendship. His ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 8-18-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-18-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. - [Adam Wayne Sprabery obituary](https://heavener.news/adam-wayne-sprabery-obituary/): Adam Wayne Sprabery of Howe was born July 25, 1988 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to James Sprabery and Michelle (Booher) Heizer and passed away surrounded by family on Aug. 16, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 37. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-17-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-17-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly clear skies and another extremely hot day for the county and area. - [Obituary for Bud Wright of Heavener](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-bud-wright-of-heavener/): Edward Cleveland Wright, lovingly known as Bud to his family and friends, was born in a house in Heavener Aug. 31, 1950. He went to be with his savior in Heaven in his home in Heavener on Aug. 14, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family singing. Bud left us at the young age of 74 years, 11 months, and 14 days old. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-17-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-17-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. - [Hershal O. Sims obituary](https://heavener.news/hershal-o-sims-obituary/): Hershal O. Sims of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Aug. 11, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born May 14, 1931, in Heavener, the fourth of six children, to Elmo and Bertha Sims. The family was rich in their love for each other and their love for God. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-16-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games from Saturday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for 8-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-8-16-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-16-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Saturday calls for clear skies early and hot temperatures, with a chance of showers and storms later in the day for the county and area. - [Heavener moves on in LeFlore Tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-moves-on-in-leflore-tournament/): Heavener moves on to the winner’s bracket finals of the LeFlore Tournament after a 7-3 victory over Antlers in a winner’s bracket semifinal game Friday. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-16-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-16-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-15-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday. - [Dewitt Dessell Humphreville Jr. services set](https://heavener.news/dewitt-dessell-humphreville-jr-services-set/): Dewitt Dessell Humphreville Jr. of Wister was born June 13, 1939, in Roundup, Montana, to Dewitt Dessell Humphreville, Sr. and Josephine (Stefanich) Humphreville and passed away Aug. 11, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [Heavener wins twice at LeFlore Tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-wins-twice-at-leflore-tournament/): Heavener wins a pair of games in the LeFlore fast pitch softball tournament Thursday to advance to the winner’s bracket finals at 5:30 p.m. Friday against Antlers. With the two wins, Heavener improves to 3-1. Antlers had a bye and defeated Cameron, 7-6, also Thursday to advance. After Heavener bashed Gans, 14-2, in the first game, the Lady Wolves took the second game with a 4-0 win over Smithville as Kristy Shadwick threw a one-hitter. Shadwick struck out five and walked three. Heavener only managed four hits with Shadwick going 2-3 with a RBI while Anistyn Cartwright also was 2-3 with ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-15-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-15-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Friday calls for mostly clear skies and hot temperatures again for the county and area. The high is forecast to be 97 degrees with a low of 75. Sunrise was 6:39 a.m. Sunset is 8:06 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free to our newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Horace E. “Ike” Caudell services set](https://heavener.news/horace-e-ike-caudell-services-set/): Horace E. “Ike” Caudell, 92, of Poteau passed away Aug. 13, 2025 in Poteau and was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Glendale to Connie (Dorsey) Caudell and Jessie Argle Caudell. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for games played 8-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-games-played-8-14-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Thursday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 14, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-14-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Thursday calls for mostly clear skies and hot temperatures for the county and area. - [Clifford Arnold Smith obituary](https://heavener.news/clifford-arnold-smith-obituary/): Clifford Arnold Smith, 81, of Cowlington passed away peacefully Aug. 12, 2025 at his home. - [Blast from the past for 8-14-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-14-2025/): Blast from the past for Thursday. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-14-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-14-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. - [Wister Lake fishing report 8-13-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-8-13-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. - [Obituary for Sheila Garrett](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-sheila-garrett/): Sheila Elizabeth Henson Garrett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 79.   A memorial service celebrating Sheila’s life is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro.   Born on March 8, 1946, at St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Sheila was the daughter of Walter and Grace Henson. She grew up with a deep love for family and community—values that guided her every step in life.   Sheila began her career as a beauty operator. Later, she spent 36 years serving ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 8-12-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-8-12-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. Get much more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free at https://heaveneronline.substack.com and never miss one of our stories. - [Carolyn Louise Cranford services set](https://heavener.news/carolyn-louise-cranford-services-set/): Carolyn Louise Cranford, 79 of Whitesboro passed away Aug. 11, 2025 at her home and was born Dec. 29, 1945 to Oniska (Webb) and Dalton Lee Palmer in Ardmore. Graveside services are Friday at 10 a.m. at Whitesboro Cemetery with Bro. Kenny Bryant officiating. Services are under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service. Surviving family members are daughter Jackie Sue Cranford Walters and husband Jamie of Roland; son, John David Cranford Jr. of Muldrow; four grandchildren Carolyn Jean Cranford of Clayton, John David Cranford III of Whitesboro, Micah Pharez Cranford of Arkoma and Hannah Grace Cranford of Muldrow; and two great ... Read more - [Loretta Jean Gibson death notice](https://heavener.news/loretta-jean-gibson-death-notice/): Loretta Jean Gibson, 71, of Wister passed away Aug. 11, 2025, at her home in Wister and was born Oct. 5, 1953 in Poteau to Aaron and Lila (Arnhart) Standridge. Surviving family members are daughters Nicole Steelman and husband Jeff, and Brandy Delozier and husband Travis; grandchildren Amber McCage and husband Gus, Kirstin Martinez and Chevy Steelman; great-grandchildren, Khloie Swindle, Lincoln Swindle, Jamison McCage, Lexi McCage, and Wynsler Steelman; siblings June Thomas and husband John, Mike Standridge and wife Brenda, Wilma Metzker and late husband Bo, Brenda Griffin and husband Mike, and Sherri Standridge. She was preceded in death by her ... Read more - [Frank Leroy Bell services set](https://heavener.news/frank-leroy-bell-services-set/): Frank Leroy Bell, 78, of Pocola passed away Aug. 11, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Oct. 1, 1946, in Booneville, Arkansas, to John Ed Bell and Edna (Elmore) Bell. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Bell Cemetery in Washburn, Arkansas, with Kane Riggs officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are two sons Lance Bell and wife Liz, and John Bell and wife Danielle; grandchildren Leighanne Davis, Jessica Burns and husband Tyler, Halley Jeffcoat, and Gracey Sanders and husband Marco; great-grandchildren Blake Davis, Austin Collins, Lexi ... Read more - [Keys rallies to defeat Heavener, 11-9](https://heavener.news/keys-rallies-to-defeat-heavener-11-9/): Keys rallies back from an early 5-0 deficit to defeat Heavener, 11-9, in a district fast pitch softball game Tuesday in the Lady Wolves’ home opener. Both teams are now 1-1. Heavener is back in action against Gans Thursday in the LeFlore Tournament. The Lady Wolves trailed 9-8 after the top of the sixth before rallying for a run in the bottom of the seventh to tie the score before Keys added two runs in the top of the seventh to get the victory. See the whole story and line score on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free at https://heaveneronline.substack.com and never ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 8-12-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-8-12-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Tuesday’s games. Fast pitch softball Cameron 21, Webbers Falls 11 Howe 4, Wilburton 3 Keys 11, Heavener 9 LeFlore 12, McCurtain 12 Panama 3, Vian 1 Pocola 8, Talihina 0 Poteau 6, Red Oak 4 Roland 13, Spiro 2 Fall baseball Cameron 11, Oktaha 3 Howe 6, Smithville 5 To add a score or make a correction, please email news@heavener.news. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free at https://heaveneronline.substack.com and never miss one of our stories. - [Melissa Rena’ Queen obituary](https://heavener.news/melissa-rena-queen-obituary/): Melissa Rena’ Queen of Heavener was born July 7, 1967 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Bill and Cleo (Horsley) Queen and passed away Aug. 10, 2025 surrounded by family in Heavener at the age of 58. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Forrester Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Steelman officiating. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Melissa was a longtime resident of the community and “The Ranch Foreman”. She was a member of the Forrester Baptist Church and held a profound love for all animals, particularly horses. Melissa was known for ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 8-12-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-12-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday. In today’s photograph, a group of mostly Heavener High School seniors from the class of 1981 are shown in a picture for the yearbook that year. Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Daily Bible verse for 8-12-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-12-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:1 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Jan Susan Wood of Spiro death notice](https://heavener.news/jan-susan-wood-of-spiro-death-notice/): Jan Susan Wood, 81, of Spiro passed away Aug. 9, 2025, in Spiro and was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Hereford, Texas to Eunice (Scott) Reese and Joel Clinton “J.C.” Reese. A Celebration of Life for her is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Poteau Church of Christ with Paul Fletcher officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are her husband, Jim Wood; her children Jill Garcia and husband Lu, Jamey Wood and wife Sabrina, and Julie Wood; her grandchildren Jaybree Wood, Logan Wood, Joy Simms and husband Josh, and Luisa Breazeale and husband ... Read more - [Billy Dale Monroe services set](https://heavener.news/billy-dale-monroe-services-set/): Billy Dale Monroe, 94, passed away at his home in Bokoshe Aug. 9, 2025. He was born Feb. 15, 1931 in Keota to Albert Henry Monroe and Maude Lillian Robinson. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Funeral services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Panama Calvary Church, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. Surviving family members are his wife of 70 years, Leona Monroe; his children Bill Monroe and wife Sharon, Jimmy Monroe and wife Marty, and daughter, Linda McMillin; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Heavener.news publishes death notices and paid obituaries. Death notices are ... Read more - [Heavener wins softball opener, 9-1](https://heavener.news/heavener-wins-softball-opener-9-1/): Heavener wins the opening game of its 2025 fast pitch softball schedule Monday with a 9-1 win at Pittsburg. The Lady Wolves will open the home part of the schedule at 5 p.m. Tuesday at home against Keys in the district opener for Heavener. Kristy Shadwick went the distance to get the win for Heavener. She allowed only two hits and one unearned run with three strikeouts and no walks. Shadwick also led Heavener at the plate, going 3-3 with a RBI and freshman Anistyn Cartwright doubled while going 1-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. See the whole story ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-8-11-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Monday for county teams. Fast pitch softball Arkoma 4, Clayton 2 Cameron 16, Crowder 1 Heavener 9, Pittsburg 1 Howe 5, Talihina 4 Howe 9, Talihina 1 Panama 2, Wister 1 (extra innings) Pocola 13, Hulbert 1 Pocola 12, Hulbert 0 Vian 23, Spiro 13 Whitesboro 16, Savanna 1 Fall baseball Calera 4, Wister 3 Howe 9, Haworth 1 Howe 8, McCurtain 0 Whitesboro 14, Bokoshe 2 *To add a score or make a correction, email news@heavener.news. Get even more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe at https://heaveneronline.substack.com and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-8-11-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Funeral service for Mary Odessa Lord Mathis High school softball: Heavener vs. Varnum, Pittsburg at McAlester; Savanna at Whitesboro; Talihina at Howe; Hulbert at Pocola; Vian at Spiro; Wister at Panama;  High school baseball: Haworth, McCurtain at Howe; Whitesboro at Bokoshe; Wister at Calera Heavener school open house from 5 to 7 p.m. School boards meet 6 p.m. See the calendar for the ... Read more - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-11-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Monday calls for mostly clear skies with slightly cooler temperatures expected for the county and area. The high is forecast to be 95 degrees with a low of 71. Sunrise was 6:36 a.m. Sunset is 8:10 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. - [Blast from the past 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-8-11-2025/): Blast from the past for Monday. In today’s picture, the 1980 Heavener football seniors are pictured. Get more with today’s newsletter. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-11-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-8-11-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners at the courthouse in Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener School Board agenda 8-11-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-8-11-2025/): Heavener School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Room 103. The agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-10-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Funeral service for Mary Odessa Lord Mathis High school softball: Heavener vs. Varnum, Pittsburg at McAlester; Savanna at Whitesboro; Talihina at Howe; Hulbert at Pocola; Vian at Spiro; Wister at Panama;  High school baseball: Haworth, McCurtain at Howe; Whitesboro at Bokoshe; Wister at Calera Heavener school open house from 5 to 7 p.m. School boards meet 6 p.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 8-10-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-10-2025/): Blast from the past for Sunday. In today’s photograph, Heavener band trumpet players play the national anthem prior to a football game with North Rock Creek in 2020. Get more with today’s newsletter. - [Bright and most clear skies ahead: Official LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-10-2025](https://heavener.news/bright-and-most-clear-skies-ahead-official-leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-10-2025/): Official LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-10-2025 calls for mostly clear skies with slightly cooler temperatures expected for the county and area. The high is forecast to be 96 degrees with a low of 72. Sunrise was 6:35 a.m. Sunset is 8:11 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. - [Official Panama fast pitch softball schedule for 2025](https://heavener.news/official-panama-fast-pitch-softball-schedule-for-2025/): Panama fast pitch softball schedule for 2025. Get more with today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore softball tournament bracket](https://heavener.news/leflore-softball-tournament-bracket/): LeFlore softball tournament bracket for this week’s fast pitch softball tournament. Get more with today’s newsletter. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-10-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-10-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” Luke 12:40 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Mary Odessa Lord Mathis obituary](https://heavener.news/mary-odessa-lord-mathis-obituary/): Mary Odessa Lord Mathis, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Aug. 6, 2025, at the age of 92 in her hometown of Spiro. Her long and faithful life was a testament to grace, kindness, and unwavering faith in God. Funeral services celebrating her life are 11 a.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro with Reverend Bryan Fouts officiating. Mary will be laid to rest at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Born July 15, 1933, in Spiro, Mary was the cherished daughter of Nancy (Holt) Lord ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 8, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-8-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday High school baseball: Clayton, Buffalo Valley at Whitesboro Heavener rodeo See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-8-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Friday calls for clear skies and more hot temperatures for the county and area. / The high is forecast to be 98 degrees with a low of 76. A heat advisory has been issued from noon until 8 p.m. with a heat index of 109 possible. Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Sunrise was 6:33 a.m. Sunset is 8:14 p.m. See the whole story  and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [Blast from the past for 8-8-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-8-2025/): Blast from the past for Friday. In today’s photograph, Heavener‘s Trace McDaniel takes down a Gore runner in a football game from 2019 at Gore. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [2025 area college football schedules](https://heavener.news/2025-area-college-football-schedules/): 2025 area college football schedules for Arkansas, OU, OSU and Tulsa. Aug. 29—UT Martin at OSU Aug. 30—Illinois State at OU; Alabama A&M at Arkansas; Abilene Christian at Tulsa; Sept. 6—Michigan at OU; OSU at Oregon; Arkansas vs. Arkansas State in Little Rock; Tulsa at New Mexico State Sept. 13—OU at Temple; Arkansas at Ole Miss; Navy at Tulsa; Sept. 19—Tulsa at OSU Sept. 20—Auburn at OU; Arkansas at Memphis Sept. 27—Baylor at OSU; Notre Dame at Arkansas; Tulane at Tulsa Oct. 4—Kent State at OU; OSU at Arizona; Tulsa at Memphis Oct. 11—OU vs. Texas; Houston at OSU; Arkansas at ... Read more - [Fort Coffee men plead guilty to drug conspiracy ](https://heavener.news/fort-coffee-men-plead-guilty-to-drug-conspiracy/): Fort Coffee men plead guilty to drug conspiracy as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced three co-conspirators entered guilty pleas in federal court to felony charges.   John Lamar Clayton, 46, of Fort Coffee pleaded guilty to one count of Drug Conspiracy on July 16, 2025.  Brian Lee Steele, 45, of Fort Coffee pleaded guilty to one count of one count of Drug Conspiracy on July 24, 2025.  Brandon Leal Castro, age 34, of Mexico, pleaded guilty to one count of Drug Conspiracy on July 24, 2025.  Conspiracy to distribute 500 or more grams of ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 8-7-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-7-2025/): Blast from the past for today. In today’s photograph, Wister’s catcher tries to tag out a Spiro runner in the LCT finals in 2012 at Spiro. Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 7, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-7-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m. LCHS bingo night Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North  See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-7-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-7-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Thursday calls for mostly clear skies with hot temperatures again for the county and area. The high is forecast to be 98 degrees with a low of 74. Sunrise was 6:33 a.m. Sunset is 8:15 p.m. See the future forecast and the whole story in today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [Wister Lake fishing report for 8-6-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-for-8-6-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. Wister: August 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 92°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on buzz baits and plastic baits around brush structure and river channel. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and main lake. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in LeFlore County. See the fishing report for all of Oklahoma on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [2025 Heavener cross country schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-heavener-cross-country-schedule/): 2025 Heavener cross country schedule. Date                                     Meet                                                  Team                    Start      8/28       TH                         GORE                                                  JH                          9:30       8/29       F                            CASC(Poteau)                                   HS                         8:30       9/6         SA                          WILBURTON                                     JH/HS                   9:00       9/9         T                            ACORN, AR                                       JH/HS                   3:00       9/18       TH                         MULDROW                                       JH/HS                   9:00       9/22       M                          WISTER                                              JH/HS                   3:45       9/30       T                            SPIRO                                                 JH/HS                   4:00       10/9       TH                         HEAVENER                                        JH/HS                   9:00AM 10/13    M                          WRIGHT CITY                                   JH/HS                   4:00       10/16    TH                         Chickasha JH All Star                      JH                          TBA 10/18    S                            Region                                                HS                         TBA        10/25    S                            State                                                   HS                         TBA 11/15    S                            Meet of Champs OKvArk               HS                         TBA Get even more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener City Council agenda for 8-7-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-for-8-7-2025/): Heavener City Council will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 6, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-6-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-6-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-6-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Tuesday calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures continuing to be on the rise. - [Blast from the past for 8-6-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-6-2025/): Blast from the past for Wednesday. - [CASC awarded support services grant](https://heavener.news/casc-awarded-support-services-grant/): CASC awarded support services grant as the U.S. Department of Education awarded Carl Albert State College a student support services grant of $2,620,150 over the next five years. - [Oklahoma market report for 8-6-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-8-6-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 5, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-5-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-5-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-5-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Tuesday calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures continuing to be on the rise. - [Heavener School to participate in meal program](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-to-participate-in-meal-program/): The SFA Heavener Public School is participating in a free breakfast and/or lunch program for the current school year 2026. - [LeFlore County commissioners' minutes 8-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-minutes-8-4-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday at the county courthouse in Poteau with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1ST Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [2025 Pocola fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2025-pocola-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2025 Pocola fast pitch softball schedule. - [Shirley Ann Pierce service held](https://heavener.news/shirley-ann-pierce-service-held/): Shirley Ann Pierce, 78, of Panama passed away Aug. 2, 2025 and was born Jan. 22, 1947, in Panama to Dortha (Shaffer) Wagley and Roscoe Wagley. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-4-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-4-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Monday calls for partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures for the county and area. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 8-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-8-4-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet 9 a.m. Monday in a regular business meeting in the office of the board of county commissioners in Poteau. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-3-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-3-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Sunday calls for partly cloudy skies and another day with below-average temperatures for the county and area. The high is forecast to be 88 degrees with a low of 68. Sunrise was 6:30 a.m. Sunset is 8:18 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss a story. - [Blast from the past for 8-3-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-3-2025/): Blast from the past for Sunday. In today’s picture, Heavener third baseman Shelby Smith attempts to catch the ball and apply the tag to a Howe runner in a fast pitch softball game from 2016. Howe Coach Mike Womack is pictured in the background. Today newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/p/lcj-newsletter-for-8-3-2025. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County legals 9-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-9-4-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week from the courthouse in Poteau. - [Area calendar of events for Sept. 4, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-sept-4-2025/): Area calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: Heavener at Wilson (Henryetta) Tournament; Cameron at conference tournament; Whitesboro at Silo Tournament; Panama at Quinton; Panama at Vian;   High school baseball: Cameron, Howe, at Cameron Tournament; Whitesboro at McCurtain;  Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m. Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North  High school football: Panama at Spiro See the calendar ... Read more - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-4-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-4-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Thursday is for mostly clear skies and hotter temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. See our live weather radar HERE. The high is forecast to be 92 degrees with a low of 71. Sunrise was 6:53 a.m. Sunset is 7:40 p.m. See the rest of this story and the future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Daily Bible verse for 9-4-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-4-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. Ezekiel 37:5 Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Wister Lake fishing report for 9-3-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-for-9-3-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. Wister: August 29. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 90°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure. Channel catfish good on cut bait, grasshoppers, and worms around flats. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County. See the fishing report for all of Oklahoma on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Bold predictions for Week 1 football games](https://heavener.news/bold-predictions-for-week-1-football-games/): By CRAIG HALL We are back. I would finish off that sentence with a dirty word, but this is a family publication and I try to not say or write words that would offend my peeps. After sitting out the football predictions last season because laziness apparently ruled, we are back to pick the 2025 football games involving LeFlore County teams. I also must admit that I failed to pick the Week 0 games last week because Week 0 games should be thrown in the trash can being as that it is a communist plot to destroy high school football, plus ... Read more - [Panama and Spiro get jump on Week 1 games](https://heavener.news/panama-and-spiro-get-jump-on-week-1-games/): Panama and Spiro get an early jump on Week 1 football games when both teams open the season at 7 p.m. Thursday at Spiro. The Razorbacks won last year’s game at Panama, 40-21. Panama is coming off a 6-5 record in Class A while the Bulldogs were 3-7 in Class 2A-II. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-3-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-3-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly cloudy skies early with clouds clearing away later in the day for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 65. Sunrise was 6:53 a.m. Sunset is 7:41 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County commissioners' minutes for 9-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-for-9-2-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Tuesday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were 1st Deputy Mike Parker for District 1, Member Josh Blaylock, and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes: Oliver-yes, Blaylock-yes. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Timothy Earl Asher obituary](https://heavener.news/timothy-earl-asher-obituary/): Timothy Earl Asher, 82, of Spiro will have private family services held at a later date. Cremation services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Timothy was born on June 30, 1943, in Merced, California, to Ruby June (Ralph) Allen and Earl James Asher. He passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Timothy was raised in the Christian faith. He had a lifelong passion for working on cars, and especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved 1956 Ford truck. Most of all, he treasured moments shared with family and friends. A proud United States Army ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 9-3-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-9-3-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-2-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-2-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Tuesday Fast pitch softball Gore 11, Arkoma 0 Howe 8, Quinton 0 Keys 12, Heavener 0 Latta 7, Wister 6 Latta 7, Wister 6 LeFlore 15, Gans 1 Panama 17, Vian 2 Pocola 9, Central 0 Poteau 5, Eufaula 0 Wister 8, Wilburton 6 Fall baseball Cameron 13, Whitesboro 0 Howe 19, Haworth 1 Howe 20, Haworth 4 Rattan 11, Wister 3 To add a score or make a correction, please CONTACT me. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Daily Bible Verse: A word of encouragement for 9-4-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-a-word-of-encouragement-for-9-4-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Ronald Joe Self obituary](https://heavener.news/ronald-joe-self-obituary/): Ronald Joe Self of Summerfield was born Nov. 23, 1955 in Altus to Billy Earl and Mary Jo (French) Self and passed away Aug. 31, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by his family. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau. “LeFlore County’s only on-site crematory” He was a life-long resident of the area and a heavy equipment operator for Robinson Construction. He enjoyed tending to his garden and was always eager to help anyone in need. Ronald Joe will be missed by all who knew him. Ronald Joe ... Read more - [Rattan resident injured in accident](https://heavener.news/rattan-resident-injured-in-accident/): Rattan resident injured in auto accident as the 48-year-old was injured in an auto accident Tuesday afternoon in McCurtain County. Shawn Erin Hudson was injured with the vehicle he was driving was going west on Highway 3, crossed the centerline, departed the road into the ditch, struck a sign and a ditch before coming to rest. Read the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Hope you all had a Happy Labor Day weekend](https://heavener.news/hope-you-all-had-a-happy-labor-day-weekend/): By TERRY JOE WILES I hope you all had a good Labor Day Weekend and got to enjoy some local music. You know, having had some experience in the field, I do get Labor Day as a holiday. It’s a day of appreciation to all the American workers in factories, construction, welders, plumbers, utility, newspapers, offices, service workers, healthcare workers and all the rest. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1894 when it was 24/7 at a job to make ends meet. Times are different, but still my hats off to all who are dedicated to their chosen profession. You ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 9-3-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-9-3-2025/): Blast from the past for Wednesday. In today’s picture an old black and white image on Heavener‘s East First Street looking south from the Methodist Church. Rice Furniture building is on the right. The old city hall/Lamplight Theater was being built on the left. The picture was improved and then colorized by artificial intelligence. Get even more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe now and never miss one of our stories. If you have an old photograph to submit, email news@heavener.news. - [Area calendar of events for Sept. 2, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-sept-2-2025/): Area 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 are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Tuesday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school softball: Heavener at Keys; Cameron, Webbers Falls at Gore; Rattan at Whitesboro; Haworth at Howe; Pocola at Central; Spiro at Roland; Panama at Vian; High school baseball: Whitesboro at Cameron; Red Oak at Howe; Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe now and ... Read more - [Poteau city meetings agendas for 9-2-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-city-meetings-agendas-for-9-2-2025/): Poteau city meetings for the Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works and City Council are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Poteau City Hall at 511 Peters Street in Poteau. The full agendas can be seen HERE Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe now and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-2-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-2-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Tuesday is for mostly cloudy skies with more rain a possibility for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 84 degrees with a low of 66. Sunrise was 6:52 a.m. Sunset is 7:42 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe now and never miss one of our stories. - [Blast from the past for 9-2-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-9-2-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday, featuring old photos from Heavener and the surrounding area. Today’s Blast from the past is a photograph of an old school building in Heavener that was destroyed by fire. - [Daily Bible verse for 9-2-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-2-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 Get more with today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 9-2-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-9-2-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. - [Area calendar of events for Aug. 31, 2025](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-aug-31-2025/): Area calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [Hogs crush Alabama A&M](https://heavener.news/hogs-crush-alabama-am/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks began their season with a 52-7 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green tied for the second-most scoring passes in a single game in school history with six touchdowns, leading the Razorbacks’ offense. - [OU opens with win over Illinois State](https://heavener.news/ou-opens-with-win-over-illinois-state/): The sun set over Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, casting a warm, golden glow on the stands as over 83,000 football fans erupted in a roar that had been pent up since the last game of the previous season. It was a new year, a new era for the University of Oklahoma, and the excitement was palpable as they prepared to face Illinois State. - [Heavener area weather forecast for 8-31-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-8-31-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly cloudy skies with a better chance of rain for LeFlore County and the area. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-31-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-31-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. - [Football district scores and schedules](https://heavener.news/football-district-scores-and-schedules/): Football district scores and schedules for area schools after Week 0 games. - [David Seeley wins Week 0 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/david-seeley-wins-week-0-pick-em-contest/): David Seeley wins Heavener.news Week 0 pick-em contest in a tiebreaker with three others. - [Week 1 Pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-1-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 1 Heavener.news football pick-em contest is now open and will remain running for as long as a LeFlore County team is playing. We will have weekly winners and crown an overall winner, so be sure to play each week. It’s easy to play, just mark which team you think will win and return your picks by 5 p.m. to craighall@myyahoo.com. Plus, it’s free and everybody is encouraged to play. Thank you and good luck, you will need it. Week 1 - [Area calendar of events for Aug. 30, 2025](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-aug-30-2025/): Area 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 are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [Heavener area weather forecast for 8-30-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-8-30-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Saturday is for mostly cloudy skies with the potential for showers or thunderstorms along with warmer temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. - [Loyce Wayne Miller obituary](https://heavener.news/loyce-wayne-miller-obituary/): Loyce Wayne Miller of Mustang (formerly of Heavener) was born July 17, 1948 in Greenville, Texas to Otis Miller and Ruby Arlee (Morris) Miller and passed away Aug. 28, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 77. - [Heavener girls win Poteau meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-win-poteau-meet/): Heavener girls won the Poteau cross country meet Friday while the Wolves were third. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-30-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-30-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County football teams go 3-1 in Week 0](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-teams-go-3-1-in-week-0/): LeFlore County football teams go 3-1 to open the 2025 high school football season in Week 0 Friday night. Poteau welcomed new coach Jake Hayes with a 28-0 win over Booneville, Arkansas, Pocola won at Antlers, 42-7, Talihina crushed Summit Christian, 67-0, and Arkoma lost to Bluejacket, 46-18. The other three County teams open play next week with Heavener hosting Central and Panama traveling to Spiro for a Thursday night game. Other LeFlore County games in Week 0 are Talihina at Porter; Canadian at Arkoma; and Poteau visiting McAlester. Poteau avenged a 14-10 loss in last year’s win over Booneville as ... Read more - [Oklahoma Week 0 football scores](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-week-0-football-scores/): Oklahoma Week 0 football scores.     Friday’s games Class 6A Bentonville, Ark. 28, Tulsa Union 14 Bishop McGuinness 17, Deer Creek 14 Broken Arrow 35, Springdale, Ark. Har-Ber 14 Choctaw 44, Lubbock, Texas Monterey 23 Edmond Memorial 35, Del City 0 Farmington, Ark. 43, Edmond North 42 Jenks 51, Edmond Santa Fe 7 Lawton 42, Lawton Eisenhower 6 Moore 38, Westmoore 13 Newcastle 51, Bartlesville 34 Piedmont 53, Midwest City 0 Ponca City 65, Enid 6 Southeast 21, Putnam West 13 Tulsa Booker T. Washington 21, Muskogee 14 Yukon 48, Putnam City 35 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Class 5A Ada 31, Durant ... Read more - [Heavener Elementary rise and shine students of the month for August](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine-students-of-the-month-for-august/): Heavener Elementary rise and shine students of the month for August. - [Heavener area calendar of events for Aug. 29, 2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-calendar-of-events-for-aug-29-2025/): Heavener area calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [Heavener area weather forecast for 8-29-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-8-29-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Friday is for the partly cloudy skies with continued below-average temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. - [Pocola girls receive top seeds for LCT](https://heavener.news/pocola-girls-receive-top-seeds-for-lct/): Pocola girls receive top seed for the upcoming high school and junior high fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament during Wednesday’s seeding meeting. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-29-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-29-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. - [Heavener School menu for 8-29-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-29-2025/): Heavener School menu for Friday. - [Oklahoma State opens with win](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-opens-with-win/): Oklahoma State kicked off the 2025 football campaign with a 27-7 victory over UT-Martin on Thursday night. - [Down memory lane for 8-28-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-8-28-2025/): Down memory lane for this week. - [LeFlore County legals for 8-28-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-8-28-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [Week 0 football games start Friday](https://heavener.news/week-0-football-games-start-friday/): Week 0 football games kick off the season Friday with Poteau opening at home against Booneville, Arkansas, Summit Christian takes on Talihina at Central; Arkoma is home against Bluejacket and Pocola makes the lengthy jaunt to Antlers. - [Poteau Seventh and Eighth Grade students honored](https://heavener.news/poteau-seventh-and-eighth-grade-students-honored/): Poteau Seventh and Eighth Grade Center has announced its students of the month for August. - [Heavener area calendar of events for Aug. 28, 2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-calendar-of-events-for-aug-28-2025/): Heavener area calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [Weather forecast for 8-28-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-8-28-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for the chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain and continued below-average temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Heavener School menu for 8-28-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-28-2025/): Heavener School menu for Thursday. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-28-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-28-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. - [Wister Lake fishing report for 8-27-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-for-8-27-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week, furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. - [Carl Albert State College partners with EOMC](https://heavener.news/carl-albert-state-college-partners-with-eomc/): Carl Albert State College has announced a a new partnership with Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center to expand student wellness offerings through on-campus telemedicine services. - [Plenty of music during PHS All-Class Reunion](https://heavener.news/plenty-of-music-during-phs-all-class-reunion/): By Terry Joe Wiles The Poteau High School Alumni Reunion will take place Saturday at the Donald Reynolds Community Center. The doors will open at 4 p.m. The dinner will be served for registered alumni at 6 p.m. with the dance to follow at 7 p.m. - [LeFlore County unemployment rate drops again](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-unemployment-rate-drops-again/): Oklahoma’s unemployment rates in July were lower in 70 counties, higher in one county and unchanged in six, according to the latest report by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. - [Anderson Davis James services set](https://heavener.news/anderson-davis-james-services-set/): Anderson Davis James, 66, born on Sept. 6, 1958 in Talihina passed away on Aug. 14, 2025 at his home. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 28, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-28-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-27-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-27-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Wednesday is for the chance of more rain and continued cooler temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. - [Blast from the past for 8-27-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-27-2025/): Blast from the past for Wednesday. - [Heavener School menu for 8-27-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-27-2025/): Heavener School menu for Wednesday. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-27-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-27-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. - [Oklahoma market report for 8-26-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-8-26-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [Maxine Kendall funeral services set](https://heavener.news/maxine-kendall-funeral-services-set/): Maxine Kendall, 92, of Monroe passed away on Aug. 25, 2025, in Pocola. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-26-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-26-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for fast pitch softball and fall baseball games played Tuesday. - [Robert “Keith” Mann obituary](https://heavener.news/robert-keith-mann-obituary/): Robert “Keith” Mann passed from this world on Aug. 23, 2025. He was born on Jan. 24, 1967, to Robert Earl Mann and Dianna Sue (Ott) Mann of Eufaula. A private memorial will be held by the family at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you extend kindness to someone walking a difficult road – just as Keith did. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hunn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 211 W. Okmulgee Ave., Checotah, Oklahoma 74426. Keith grew up as a farm kid, spending his early years with his sister and the neighbor kids doing ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 26, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-26-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-26-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-26-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Tuesday is for more rain early in the day with mostly cloudy skies later on for LeFlore County and the area. - [Heavener School menu for 8-26-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-26-2025/): Heavener School menu for Tuesday. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-26-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-26-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. - [PHS Alumni Reunion slated Saturday](https://heavener.news/phs-alumni-reunion-slated-saturday/): By TERRY JOE WILES The Poteau High School Alumni Reunion will take place this Saturday at the Donald Reynolds Community Center. The doors will open at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served for registered alumni at 6 p.m. with the dance to follow at 7 p.m. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC After supper, all Pirates and guests are welcome for the dance. Come visit, take pictures, do the Boog-a-loo and have fun. “Sierra Bravo” — Billy Hoffman, Scot Francis, Felisha McKenzie and Dennis Dooley — will entertain and provide several decades of hits songs. Bring your dancing shoes! • • • There ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 8-26-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-26-2025/): Blast from the past for Tuesday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 25, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-25-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-25-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-25-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Monday is for much cooler temperatures with cloudy skies and a 100 percent chance of rain with the potential for heavy rainfall up to one inch for LeFlore County and the area. - [Heavener School menu for 8-25-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-25-2025/): Heavener School menu for Monday. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 8-25-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-8-25-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse in Poteau. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-25-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-25-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.” Malachi 4:6 Get more with today’s newsletter. - [Blast from the past for 8-25-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-25-2025/): Blast from the past for Monday. Fred Addison is shown next to his colorful car while outside of the old State National Bank building in Heavener. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Heavener.news Week 0 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-week-0-pick-em-contest/): Here is the Week 0 Heavener.news pick-em contest back for another year. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-24-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-24-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Sunday is for hot temperatures for one more day before a cool front arrives and drastically drops the temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 94 degrees with a low of 69. Sunrise was 6:45 a.m. Sunset is 7:55 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Blast from the past for 8-24-2024](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-24-2024/): Blast from the past for Sunday. The sidelines at a Poteau football game in 2011 while Costner Stadium’s field was still grass. If you have an old picture from LeFlore County you would like to share, please email it to news@heavener.news. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-24-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-24-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Carl Albert State College reports enrollment growth](https://heavener.news/carl-albert-state-college-reports-enrollment-growth/): Carl Albert State College in Poteau announces an increase in enrollment for the fall 2025 semester. Preliminary numbers, based on enrollment as of the first day of the semester, show: “These numbers are a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff, and community partners,” said President Jay Falkner. “More students are choosing Carl Albert because they see the value of a high-quality education close to home—with flexible options to fit their lives.” See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Floyd E. “Butch” Dobson obituary](https://heavener.news/floyd-e-butch-dobson-obituary/): Floyd E. “Butch” Dobson, 82, of Spiro passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2025 in Spiro. A memorial service to celebrate his life is 11 a.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Butch was born on June 7, 1943, in Bell, California, to Geneva A. (Bradshaw) Hill and Jessie A. Hill. Lance Corporal Dobson was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following his military service, he dedicated 32 years to the Texas Department of Corrections before retirement. A man full of ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-23-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-23-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Saturday. Fast pitch softball Howe 15, Idabel 4 Howe 5, Byng 4 Panama 5, Atoka 2 Panama 3, Henryetta 1 Panama 4, Stuart 0 Pocola 4, Caddo 3 Sperry 12, Heavener 1 Sequoyah-Claremore 6, Heavener 0 Wilburton 4, Panama 1 Wister 6, Tupelo 1 Fall baseball Preston 13, Wister 0 Rattan 7, Cameron 2 To make an addition, or correction, please CONTACT us. - [Fort Coffee man dies in auto accident](https://heavener.news/fort-coffee-man-dies-in-auto-accident/): Fort Coffee man dies in a one-car accident Saturday at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Lock and Dam Road in LeFlore County. Robert K. Mann, 58, of Fort Coffee, was traveling north when his unit departed the road to the right, re-entered the road and overcorrected. His vehicle rolled to rest on its top in the roadway. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for Aug. 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-aug-22-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run High school softball: Cameron at Haileyville; Whitesboro at Tupelo Tournament; Howe vs. Dale/Broken Bow at Murray State Festival; Pocola at Murray State Festival; Panama at Stuart Tournament  High school baseball: Cameron, Howe, Wister at Oktaha Tournament. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-22-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Friday is for mostly clear skies with slightly warmer temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 94 degrees with a low of 68. Sunrise was 6:44 a.m. Sunset is 7:57 p.m. Read the whole story and see the future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Heavener School menu for 8-22-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-menu-for-8-22-2025/): Heavener School menu for Friday. Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy Lunch: Hamburgers Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Marynelle Windham obituary](https://heavener.news/marynelle-windham-obituary/): Marynelle Windham of Shady Point was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to John Raymond and Reba Hamsey (Dalton) Sykes and passed away Aug. 19, 2025 in Shady Point at the age of 78. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, “LeFlore County’s only on-site crematory”. Marynelle, a cherished member of the community for many years, dedicated her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Heavener Nursing Home. She found joy in spending time with her beloved family, engaging in spirited games of bingo, and ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 8-22-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-22-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 Get more with today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-21-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Thursday. Fast pitch softball Cameron 23, Clayton 8 Cameron 13, Gans 0 Coleman 3, Whitesboro 1 Howe 20, Vian 4 Panama 12, Pittsburg 1 Poteau 10, Keys 7 Sand Springs 4, Poteau 2 Talihina 3, Heavener 0 Wister 7, Vanoss 0 Fall baseball Clayton 14, Bokoshe 6 Howe 15, Rattan 1 Paden 9, Whitesboro 4 Wister 7, Oktaha 1 Wister 12, Howe 0 If you need to make an addition or correction, email news@heavener.news. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [LeFlore County legals for 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-8-21-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-8-21-2025/): LeFlore County calendar of events for today next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: Webbers Falls, Talihina at Heavener; Gans at Cameron; Whitesboro at Tupelo Tournament; Howe at Vian; Panama at Stuart Tournament  High school baseball: Cameron, Howe at Oktaha Tournament; Whitesboro at New Lima Tournament Celebration of Life service for Rebecca “Sissy” Clouse Heavener Utilities Authority and city council meet 6 p.m. LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 p.m. at Patrick Lynch Library Green Country ... Read more - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-21-2025/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Thursday is for mostly clear skies with a break in the recent heat wave for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 92 degrees with a low of 69. Sunrise was 6:43 a.m. Sunset is 7:58 p.m. See the future forecast and whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Daily Bible verse for 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-21-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Stay informed, stay ahead. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Obituaries for Carl and Julia Chapple](https://heavener.news/obituaries-for-carl-and-julia-chapple/): Carl Mitchel Chapple, 83, and his beloved wife of 63 years, Julia “Julie” Chapple (Foley) passed away just days apart in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma—Carl on Aug. 5, 2025, and Julie on Aug. 2, 2025. Their passing marks the peaceful close of a long life shared together, defined by hard work, and devotion to family.   A memorial service to celebrate their lives is 11 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2025 at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with interment of their cremains at New Hope Cemetery. A second celebration of life service is 11 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2025 at the St. ... Read more - [Wister Lake fishing report for 8-20-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-for-8-20-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. Wister: August 15. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 95°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish good on grasshoppers and hot dogs around flats and main lake. Largemouth, spotted, and white bass good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and main lake. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County. See the fishing report for all of Oklahoma on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories on ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 8-21-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-8-21-2025/): Blast from the past for Thursday. - [Weather forecast for 9-16-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-16-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for mostly clear skies early with some clouds and a chance of showers later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 93 degrees with a low of 67.   Sunrise was 7:02 a.m. Sunset is 7:23 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 93 with a low of 66. A total of .32 inches of rain was recorded, increasing the September rainfall to 0.76 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 16 are a high of 85 and low of 57. Records ... Read more - [Storm causes damage in Heavener](https://heavener.news/storm-causes-damage-in-heavener/): Storm causes damage in Heavener Monday afternoon, leaves hundreds of residents without power for hours. A small summer storm popped up Monday afternoon, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain. The wind caused trees and branches to be blown down all over town and left residents without power in the hot temperatures until after 9 p.m. Monday night. One house on the east side of Heavener, shown in the accompanying picture, suffered damage when the wind blew over a tree, which crashed into a power pole, knocking it over and into the house, damaging the roof, breaking a window, knocking ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-16-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-16-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 11:18 Please share this with anybody you think might be interested. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-15-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Monday. Fast pitch softball Cameron 10, Haileyville 0 Westville 16, Heavener 1 Panama 5, Howe 4 (Extra innings) Poteau 16, Idabel 1 Poteau 19, Idabel 5 Keys 19, Spiro 0 Vian 1, Talihina 0 Smithville 9, Whitesboro 8 Wister 11, Battiest 1 Fall baseball Pittsburg 15, Bokoshe 8 Pittsburg 9, Bokoshe 3 Howe 6, Smithville 5 Wright City 11, Howe 0 Wister 16, Whitesboro 1 To make a correction or addition, please CONTACT us. LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-15-2025 LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Monday. Fast pitch softball Cameron 10, Haileyville 0 Westville 16, Heavener ... Read more - [Live auction for land for sale](https://heavener.news/live-auction-for-land-for-sale/): Live auction for over 20 acres of land will be sold Sept. 28 at the property near Glendale in LeFlore County, just a short distance from Wister Lake State Park. To find out more information about the auction, call (918) 647-6664. - [Finding the Best Mortgage: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://heavener.news/finding-the-best-mortgage-a-step-by-step-guide/): Finding the best mortgage is a critical financial decision that requires a methodical, informed approach. By following these steps, you can confidently navigate the process and secure a loan that meets your needs. Step 1: Prepare Your Financial Profile Before you even start looking at houses, you must get your own finances in order. This involves a thorough review of your credit and a clear understanding of your debt. Step 2: Get Pre-Approved from Multiple Lenders A pre-approval is a formal statement from a lender that they are willing to lend you a specific amount, subject to a final property appraisal. ... Read more - [Matthew Wilson services set](https://heavener.news/matthew-wilson-services-set/): Matthew Wilson, 55, of Pocola passed away Sept. 13, 2025, in Pocola and was born March 24, 1970, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Martha (Lairamore) Wilson and Eddie Wilson. A celebration of life service is 1 p.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Pocola with Kyle Jarnagin officiating. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. Surviving family members are his parents Eddie and Martha Wilson of Pocola; his sister, Melanie Wilson; and his brother Mark Wilson and wife Becky. You may leave an online message of condolence at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com. Please share this with anybody you think ... Read more - [Blues Challenge Competition coming to Fort Smith](https://heavener.news/blues-challenge-competition-coming-to-fort-smith/): By TERRY JOE WILES It’s time to pick the winners to represent Fort Smith, Arkansas, in January 2026 at the International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. SUPPORT LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC There are two categories — solo/duet and band — in which each will have up to four entries. There’s a lot of talent this year. Show up, jump, cheer and holler for your favorite. Being put on by the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society, the first act will take the stage at 1 p.m. Sunday at Digs Restaurant in the Bakery District. This is a huge event in ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 9-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-9-15-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners minutes for Monday’s regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were 1st Deputy Mike Parker for District 1, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. Absent: Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. Please share thison social media or with anybody you think might be interested. - [Jennifer Lynn Soria obituary](https://heavener.news/jennifer-lynn-soria-obituary/): Jennifer Lynn Soria of Poteau was born Feb. 29, 1984 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Randy Collins and Tammy Sue (Plummer) Jones and passed away Sept. 9, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 41. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Jennifer was a long-time resident of the area. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Jennifer will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors are three daughters Desiree Nichole Soria, Kaitlyn Denay Soria and Alexa Makenzie Jaelynn Soria; her step-dad, Lawrence Wayne Jones; one ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-15-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-15-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8 Please share thison social media or with anybody you think might be interested. - [Your Free Calendar of Events 9-15-2025](https://heavener.news/your-free-calendar-of-events-this-week-calendar-of-events/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming Calendar of Events Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Charles Farmer service planned High school softball: Heavener at Westville; Haileyville at Cameron; Idabel at Poteau; Whitesboro at Smithville; Howe at Panama; Wilburton at Pocola; Talihina at Vian; High school baseball: Cameron at Red Oak; Howe, Wright City at Smithville; Wister at Whitesboro;  Tuesday High school softball: Spiro at Heavener; Cameron at ... Read more - [Your 9-15-2025 weather forecast awaits](https://heavener.news/your-9-15-2025-weather-forecast-awaits/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies early with a chance of showers later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 93 degrees with a low of 67.   Sunrise was 7:01 a.m. Sunset is 7:24 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 93 with a low of 67. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 15 are a high of 85 and low of 58. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoring, defensive leaders](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoring-defensive-leaders/): LeFlore County scoring and defensive football leaders through Week 2 games has Pocola as the top scoring team while Talihina has allowed the fewest points by average. Pocola has scored 114 points through two games, an average of 57.0 points per game to hold a narrow advantage over Talihina, which is averaging 50.5 points per game. Panama is averaging 42.0 points per game to come in third. On defense, Talihina has only allowed 13 points per game, an average of 6.5 points per game while Pocola is giving up 9,5 points per game and Poteau is third, allowing 13.6 points per ... Read more - [The first 24 hours: a personal injury story](https://heavener.news/the-first-24-hours-a-personal-injury-story/): The screech of tires was followed by a sickening crunch of metal. I remember the impact, the sudden jolt that threw me forward against my seatbelt, and the shattering of glass. My head swam, a dizzying, disorienting mess, but a sharp, burning pain in my shoulder quickly brought me back to reality. I was in a car accident. For a moment, all I could do was sit there, the world in slow motion around me. My first instinct was to check for a pulse, but my body felt heavy and unresponsive. I was in shock, a state of disbelief that this ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Monday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meet-9-a-m-monday/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse at Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Please share thison social media or with anybody you think might be interested. - [Heavener.news Week 3 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-week-3-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Heavener.news Week 3 football pick-em contest is now open. We will have weekly winners and crown an overall winner, so be sure to play each week. It’s free and easy to play, just mark which team you think will win and return your picks by 5 p.m. Thursday to craighall@myyahoo.com. Everybody is encouraged to play. Thank you and good luck, you will need it. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 13, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-13-2025-2/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Charles Farmer service planned High school softball: Heavener at Westville; Haileyville at Cameron; Idabel at Poteau; Whitesboro at Smithville; Howe at Panama; Wilburton at Pocola; Talihina at Vian; High school baseball: Cameron at Red Oak; Howe, Wright City at Smithville; Wister at Whitesboro;  Tuesday High school softball: Spiro at Heavener; Cameron at Keota; Poteau at Broken ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-14-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-14-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly cloudy skies and hot temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 93 degrees with a low of 69.   Sunrise was 7 a.m. Sunset is 7:25 p.m. Saturday’s high was 94 with a low of 66. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 14 are a high of 85 and low of 58. Records for the date were a high of 103 in 1980 and a low of 46 in 1983. Last ... Read more - [District scores and schedules](https://heavener.news/district-scores-and-schedules/): District scores and schedules for teams in LeFlore County teams’ football districts. Please share this on social media or with anybody you think might be interested. - [Oklahoma soars over Temple in dominant 42-3 victory](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-soars-over-temple-in-dominant-42-3-victory/): Oklahoma soars over Temple in a dominant 42-3 victory Saturday afternoon in the Sooners’ first road football game and the last game before SEC play starts next week with a home game against Auburn. In this matchup, the Sooners dominated Temple, showcasing their strengths as a team. The No. 13 Sooners made their presence known on the east coast, turning a matchup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia into a decisive statement. Facing Temple, Oklahoma delivered a comprehensive performance, combining an explosive offense with a suffocating defense to secure a 42-3 victory. The win moved the Sooners to 3-0 on the ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-14-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-14-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Please share this on social media or with anybody you think might be interested in it. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 13, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-13-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Saturday Celebration of life service for Ricky Lynn Roberts of Pocola Funeral services for Betty Sapp  High school baseball: Stuart at Cameron Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Charles Farmer service planned High school softball: Heavener at Westville; Haileyville at Cameron; Idabel at Poteau; Whitesboro at Smithville; Howe at Panama; Wilburton at Pocola; Talihina at Vian; High school baseball: Cameron at Red ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-13-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-13-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for another day of mostly clear skies with a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm possible for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 94 degrees with a low of 69.   Sunrise was 7 a.m. Sunset is 7:27 p.m. Friday’s high was 93 with a low of 66. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 13 are a high of 85 and low of 58. Records for the date were a high of 103 ... Read more - [Deadline for absentee ballots approaches](https://heavener.news/deadline-for-absentee-ballots-approaches/): Deadline for absentee ballots approaches as applications to request them by mail is 5 p.m. Sept. 29. LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees, said absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways. “In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot, and it’s easy to apply! Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail, or even email,” said Kayla Rees. Voters can apply online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp. Applications are also available at the County Election Board or can be downloaded at oklahoma.gov/elections. Rees reminds voters that ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-13-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-13-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. Psalms 113:3 Please share this on social media and with anybody you think might find this interesting. - [Week 2 football roundup for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/week-2-football-roundup-for-leflore-county/): Week 2 football games for LeFlore County teams featured Poteau completing an undefeated run through non-district football play, Panama and Pocola scored easy wins over county rivals and Arkoma scored its first win of the season Friday night. All four teams scored fairly easy wins. Poteau (3-0) won easily on the road at Tulsa NOAH, 64-27, scoring the most points in a game for the Pirates in many years; Panama overcame an early deficit to defeat Heavener, 40-16; Pocola pounded Spiro, 72-6; and Arkoma won at Graham-Dustin, 46-0. Poteau has a bye next week while the other county teams have their ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-12-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-12-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. - [Week 2 Oklahoma high school football scores](https://heavener.news/week-2-oklahoma-high-school-football-scores/): Week 2 Oklahoma high school football scores. Friday’s high school football scores Class 6A Bentonville, Ark. West 41, Muskogee 8 Broken Arrow 21, Mustang 14 Carl Albert 57, Lawton Eisenhower 0 Edmond Memorial 35, Edmond North 18 Hays, Kan. 21, Choctaw 19 Jenks 48, Tulsa Union 30 Midwest City 38, Putnam West 0 Moore 28, Southmoore 20 Norman 44, Edmond Santa Fe 21 Norman North 27, Deer Creek 14 Owasso 45, Sand Springs 17 Ponca City 54, Tulsa Rogers 0 Putnam City 56, Putnam North 14 Star Spencer 22, Northwest Classen 14 Stillwater 69, Enid 0 U.S. Grant 14, Capitol Hill ... Read more - [Daisy Darlene Parnell death notice](https://heavener.news/daisy-darlene-parnell-death-notice/): Daisy Darlene Parnell, 79, of Pocola passed away Aug. 27, 2025 and was born March 27, 1946, in Palo Alto, California, The family will reach out to those interested in attending a memorial service. Surviving family members are two sons Thomas Boze and Harper Billingsley; six grandchildren Cassandra Boze, Brendan Hope, Oliver Boze, Casidy Reed, Lexie Shepherd and Angel Billingsley; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Shelby; grandmother, Daisy Deola Shelby; father, Clarence Shelby; and husband, Jerry Parnell. Please sharethis on social media or with anybody you think might be interested. If a town ... Read more - [Poteau students of the month for September](https://heavener.news/poteau-students-of-the-month-for-september/): Poteau students of the month for September for the seventh and eighth grades. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 12, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-12-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday Celebration of life service for Richard Alfred Garrett High school football: Heavener at Panama; Arkoma at Graham-Dustin; Spiro at Pocola; Poteau at NOAH. High school baseball: Battiest at Cameron; Howe at Crowder; Saturday Celebration of life service for Ricky Lynn Roberts of Pocola Funeral services for Betty Sapp  High school baseball: Stuart at Cameron Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Charles ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-12-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-12-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday is for another day of clear skies and hotter temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 95 degrees with a low of 69. For the high school football kickoffs tonight at 7 p.m., look for clear skies and a temperature of 92 degrees. Sunrise was 6:59 a.m. Sunset is 7:28 p.m. Thursday’s high was 92 with a low of 65. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 12 are a high of 86 and low ... Read more - [Poteau man pleads guilty to unlawful reentry ](https://heavener.news/poteau-man-pleads-guilty-to-unlawful-reentry-2/): Poteau man pleads guilty to unlawful reentry as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Luis Cuellar-Martinez, a/k/a Luis Cueller, a/k/a Luis Martinez, a/k/a Luis Martinez Cueller, 32, a Mexican national unlawfully present in Poteau, pleaded guilty to one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien, punishable by a term of imprisonment of not more than two years, and a fine of not more than $250,000.   The charge arose from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The Indictment alleged that on ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-12-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-12-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 Please help us out by sharingthis on social media or with anybody you think might be interested. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the community. - [EOSC announces waiver of concurrent student fees](https://heavener.news/eosc-announces-waiver-of-concurrent-student-fees/): EOSC announces waiver of concurrent student fees as part of its continuing commitment to make higher education more accessible and affordable for high school students. Beginning with the spring 2026 semester, Eastern will waive mandatory fees and select academic service fees for concurrent students. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families by significantly reducing the overall cost of college courses, allowing students to focus on their academic success. The fee waivers will be directly linked to the students’ tuition waiver, with juniors qualifying for fee waivers at 9 credit hours and seniors at 18 credit hours per academic ... Read more - [Charles Farmer graveside service planned for Monday](https://heavener.news/charles-farmer-graveside-service-planned-for-monday/): Charles Farmer, 79 of Whitesboro passed away Sept. 10, 2025 in Poteau and was born Dec. 3, 1945 in Whitesboro to Esther (Larkin) and Charles Farmer. Graveside services are Monday at 2 p.m. at Whitesboro Cemetery, under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service. Please help us out by sharing this on social media or with anybody you think might be interested. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the community. - [LeFlore County matchups highlight Week 2 football games](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-matchups-highlight-week-2-football-games/): LeFlore County matchups highlight Week 2 football games Friday night as Heavener visits Panama and Pocola hosts Spiro. - [LeFlore County legals for 9-11-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-9-11-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [Exciting win for Heavener over McCurtain in fast pitch duel!](https://heavener.news/exciting-win-for-heavener-over-mccurtain-in-fast-pitch-duel/): Heavener defeats McCurtain, 5-3, Thursday in a non-district fast pitch softball contest. Heavener, which does not have a senior on the roster, improves to 11-13, while McCurtain is now 8-6. The Lady Wolves travel to Westville Monday before hosting Spiro Tuesday in district games. Kristy Shadwick got the win for Heavener. She pitched all seven innings, allowing five hits with three runs, all earned, three strikeouts and four walks. Haylee Morrison doubled while going 2-4 with a RBI and a run scored while Shadwick finished 2-3 with a RBI. Heavener 5, McCurtain 3 MHS 0  0 0  2  1  0  0—3 ... Read more - [Pocola captures another LCT title, 3-0](https://heavener.news/pocola-captures-another-lct-title/): Pocola captures another fast pitch softball tournament championship Thursday, sailing through the county tournament undefeated. It is the Lady Indians’ second straight championship and eighth in the last nine years. In the finals, Pocola defeated Poteau, 3-0, as the Lady Indians improved to 20-3 while Poteau drops to 16-6. After being defeated in the winners bracket finals by Pocola, 7-2, Poteau came back through the losers bracket for another shot at the Lady Indians in the championship game. In the losers bracket earlier in the day, Panama won the opener, 3-2, over Wister before Howe edged the Lady ‘Backs, 6-3, before ... Read more - [Down memory lane for 9-12-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-9-12-2025/): Down memory lane for this week, a look back at Heavener and area history for a century. ONE YEAR AGO 2024– In high school football action, Heavener opened with a 23-14 win at Central, Poteau bounced back from last week’s loss at Booneville, Arkansas to defeat McAlester and former Coach Forrest Mazey, 16-14, Talihina downed Porter in its home opener, 44-25, and Arkoma pounded Canadian, 48-8, on the road. Panama defeated Spiro, 40-21, Thursday night and Pocola had a bye…Funeral services held for Wayne Plummer… Heavener’s cross country boys almost accomplished perfection in the Carl Albert State College meet Friday morning. ... Read more - [Ccalendar of events for Sept. 11, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/ccalendar-of-events-for-sept-11-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament finals; Heavener at McCurtain; Cameron at Smithville;  High school baseball: Whitesboro at Smithville;  Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North  Friday Celebration of life service for Richard Alfred Garrett High school football: Heavener at Panama; Arkoma at Graham-Dustin; Spiro at Pocola; Poteau at NOAH. High school baseball: Battiest at Cameron; ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-11-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-11-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for another day of clear skies and hotter temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 93 degrees with a low of 68. See our live weather radar HERE. Sunrise was 6:58 a.m. Sunset is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s high was 90 with a low of 67. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 11 are a high of 86 and low of 59. Records for the date were a high of 100 in 1983 and ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-11-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-11-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalms 27:14 Please share  on social media or with anybody you think might find it informative. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the community. - [Wister Lake fishing report for 9-10-2025](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-for-9-10-2025/): Wister Lake fishing report for Wednesday. Wister: September 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 82°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass excellent on buzz baits and plastic baits around brush structure. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie excellent on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in /LeFlore County. See the fishing report for all of Oklahoma on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Betty Sapp services planned](https://heavener.news/betty-sapp-services-planned/): Betty Sapp was born June 2, 1943, in Spiro to Della (Napier) Gabbard and Bill Cornell and passed away Sept. 10, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Donald Parr officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma. Survivors are her husband, Phillip Sapp; children Lynne Huffman and husband Chris, Patricia Davis and husband David, Kevin Ritter and wife Shelly, Connie Frias, Sherry Gilmore, Teresa Marroquin and Rocky Sapp; grandchildren Crystal, Typhanie, Jacob, Brittany, Shannon, J.J., Tyler, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 10, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/ccalendar-of-events-for-sept-10-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Wednesday Graveside services for Chester “Chuck” Goodwin Funeral services for Wanda Lee (Branscum) Claiborn Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament; Heavener at McCurtain; Cameron at Smithville;  High school baseball: Whitesboro at Smithville;  Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North  Friday Celebration of life service for Richard Alfred Garrett High school ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-10-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-10-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for another day of clear skies with the temperatures continuing its upward trend for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Check out our local weather radar. The high is forecast to be 91 degrees with a low of 66. Sunrise was 6:58 a.m. Sunset is 7:31 p.m. Tuesday’s high was 85 with a low of 58. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 10 are a high of 86 and low of 59. Daily records were a high of 99 in ... Read more - [SEC Announces 2026 Oklahoma baseball conference schedule](https://heavener.news/sec-announces-2026-oklahoma-baseball-conference-schedule/): SEC announces 2026 Oklahoma baseball’s 10-series, 30-game conference schedule Tuesday. Oklahoma’s second season in the SEC includes five road series and five home series at L. Dale Mitchell Park. The Sooners are slated to meet eight conference opponents that made the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including road series against four Super Regional teams, one of which is the reigning national champion.  OU begins its slate with a home series against Texas A&M, March 13-15, hosting the Aggies for the first time since being fellow Big 12 conference members in 2011. The Sooners then travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana., March 20-22, to compete ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 9-9-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-9-9-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [Daily Bible verse for 9-10-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-10-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Please help us by sharing this storyon social media or with anybody you think might find it informative. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the community. - [Pocola moves one step closer to LCT title](https://heavener.news/pocola-moves-one-step-closer-to-lct-title/): Pocola moves one step closer to the fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament after Tuesday’s action. Pocola is one game away from another championship after defeating Poteau, 7-2, Tuesday in the winners bracket finals. Pocola’s opponent in the first championship game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Panama will be decided earlier. In the opening game Thursday, Wister and Panama play at 2:30 p.m. (instead of the late game Tuesday) with the winner playing Howe at 4 p.m. The winner of that game will play Poteau at 5:30 p.m. with that winner also advancing to the championship game at 7 p.m. against ... Read more - [Wanda Claiborn services set](https://heavener.news/wanda-claiborn-services-set/): Wanda Lee (Branscum) Claiborn, 91, passed away at her home in Wister Sept. 6, 2025 and was born May 23, 1934 in Fanshawe to Charlie and Pearl Branscum. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ellis Chapel in Wister with Charlie Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Wister City Cemetery. Surviving family members are her daughter, Kaye Johnson, of Waldron, AR; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Tammy Claiborn of Wister; son, Charles Claiborn, of Wister; her brother N.L. Branscum and his wife Judith; her sister-in-law, Sharon Branscum; grandchildren Cassie and Joey Deer of Greenwood, Arkansas, Crystal Casey of Huntsville, Arkansas, Kelly ... Read more - [Ccalendar of events for Sept. 9, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/ccalendar-of-events-for-sept-9-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Tuesday Cross country: Heavener at Acorn, Arkansas meet High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament High school baseball: Cameron at Rattan; Howe at McCurtain; Haworth at Whitesboro; Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Graveside services for Chester “Chuck” Goodwin High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: LeFlore ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-9-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-9-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for another nice day with clear skies and around average temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 60. Sunrise was 6:57 a.m. Sunset is 7:33 p.m. Monday’s high was 81 with a low of 54. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 9 are a high of 87 and low of 60. Records for the date were a high of 98 in 1972 and a low of 46 ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes for 9-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-for-9-8-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from a regular business meeting Monday at the courthouse in Poteau with with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were 1st Deputy Mike Parker for District 1, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: Vice- Chair Vallard Campbell and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. Please share  on social media or with anybody you think might find it informative. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the community. - [Daily Bible verse for 9-9-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-9-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 Please share  on social media or with anybody you think might find it informative. - [Voter registration deadline approaches](https://heavener.news/voter-registration-deadline-approaches/): Sept. 19 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Oct. 14 Town of Spiro special municipal election, Leflore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said Monday. Rees said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 1/2 years old are eligible to apply for Voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote. Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight, Sept. 19. Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted, but will ... Read more - [Bokoshe man injured in accident](https://heavener.news/bokoshe-man-injured-in-accident/): Bokoshe man injured in an accident when the ATV he was traveling east on Nubbin Ridge Road struck an animal in the roadway, causing the ATV to overturn. Samuel Nutt, 58, of Bokoshe was transported by McAlester Regional Air Care to St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. The trauma team at St. John’s asks that people to be patient about checking on his condition as the calls are overwhelming the staff. The accident was investigated by Trooper Zachary Hines, assisted by LeFlore County EMS, LeFlore County sheriff’s office and the Spiro Fire Department. Please share it on social media or with anybody ... Read more - [Webbers Falls man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material ](https://heavener.news/webbers-falls-man-sentenced-for-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/): WASHINGTON—An Oklahoma man was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.  According to court documents, Thomas Edward Gailus, 52, of Webber Falls used the dark web to access child sexual abuse material, which he collected in large quantities, including child sexual abuse material featuring prepubescent minors. Gailus had previously been convicted in 2005 of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and communication with a minor for immoral purposes in Washington State. At the time of the search of his home in 2023, Gailus possessed or accessed with intent to ... Read more - [Richard Alfred Garrett service planned](https://heavener.news/richard-alfred-garrett-service-planned/): Richard Alfred Garrett, 79, of Poteau passed away Sept. 6, 2025 in Poteau and was born Jan. 30, 1946, in Summers Point, New Jersey, to Carrie (Adams) Garrett and Alfred Garrett. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. A Celebration of Life service is 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Clyde Hess officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home https://www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com/of Poteau. Surviving family members are his wife, Anita Garrett; his son Jeff Garrett and wife Diverly; grandchildren Fiona Mapanao, Lykah Mapanao, Annie Garrett and Jaira Garrett; sisters Kathy Rosie, Barbara Bohs, ... Read more - [Save a Life Concert set for Thursday](https://heavener.news/save-a-life-concert-set-for-thursday/): By TERRY JOE WILES National Recovery Month is observed annually in September to raise awareness about substance use disorders and celebrate the achievements of individuals in recovery. The Save a Life Concert will be put on by Harbour House Men’s Drug Addiction Treatment Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on Thursday at the Riverfront Amphitheater in the Harry E. Kelley River Park. The doors open at 5 p.m. There will be live music, games for the kids, food and it’s all free. Drug addiction has touched nearly every family in our area. This treatment center has been helping folks get their lives ... Read more - [Three pickers tie for Week 1 championship](https://heavener.news/three-pickers-tie-for-week-1-championship/): Three pickers tie for Week 1 championship in the Heavener.news pick-em championship. - [Three of top four seeds advance in LCT winners bracket](https://heavener.news/three-of-top-four-seeds-advance-in-lct-winners-bracket/): Three of top four seeds in the 2025 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament advanced in the winners  bracket in play Monday. - [Records show Walters has a pattern of poor attendance](https://heavener.news/records-show-walters-has-a-pattern-of-poor-attendance/): OKLAHOMA CITY — Well before he canceled and skipped meetings with the state’s top school board in recent weeks, state Superintendent Ryan Walters has been chronically absent from multiple state boards where he holds a seat, including one he’s supposed to lead. Public meeting records show poor attendance from Walters, particularly this year, on various governing boards whose votes impact K-12 school funding, vocational learning centers, higher education and other state government matters. This year, Walters has attended only one meeting of the state Board of Career and Technology Education despite being its chair, Oklahoma Voice found through an analysis of meeting minutes. He skipped the ... Read more - [Celebration of life services planned for Rickey Lynn Roberts](https://heavener.news/celebration-of-life-services-planned-for-rickey-lynn-roberts/): Celebration of life services for Rickey Lynn Roberts, 63, of Pocola are 10 a.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Pocola with Jim Cook officiating. Services are the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He passed away Sept. 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Dec. 23, 1961, in Poteau to Doris (Thompson) Schneider and Delmar Roberts. He was a former police officer with the Heavener Police Department for 10 years and later worked for the Hamilton Correctional Department for three years. Surviving family members are his wife, Darla Roberts; children Brandy Dawn McKenna, Christopher ... Read more - [Area calendar of events for Sept. 8, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-sept-8-2025/): Area calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament High school baseball: Cameron at McCurtain; Howe at Porum. School boards meet 6 p.m. Tuesday Cross country: Heavener at Acorn, Arkansas meet High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament High school baseball: Cameron at Rattan; Howe at McCurtain; Haworth at Whitesboro; Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday ... Read more - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-8-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-8-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Monday is for clear skies and a nice day for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 82 degrees with a low of 56. Sunrise was 6:56 a.m. Sunset is 7:34 p.m. Sunday’s high was 83 with a low of 55. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 8 are a high of 87 and low of 60. Records for the date were a high of 100 in 1972 and a low of 52 in 1975. If ... Read more - [2025 fast pitch softball LCT starts Monday](https://heavener.news/2025-fast-pitch-softball-lct-starts-monday/): 2005 fast pitch softball LCT starts Monday with all games being played at the Panama softball fields. - [Poteau School Board agenda for 9-8-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-for-9-8-2025/): Poteau School Board will meet in a regular school board meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Poteau Public Schools Administration Office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. Watch the meeting by livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@poteauhighschool5401/featured NOTE:  The Poteau Board of Education may discuss, vote to approve, vote to  disapprove, vote to table, or decide not to vote on any item on this agenda.   WILL BE APPROVED BY ONE VOTE UNLESS ANY BOARD MEMBER DESIRES TO HAVE A SEPARATE VOTE ON ANY OR ALL OF THESE ITEMS.  THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSISTS OF THE DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:        Information  ... Read more - [Heavener School board agenda 9-8-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-9-8-2025/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center’s boardroom at 500 West Second Street. Here is the agenda: Heavener Public Schools Board of Education may discuss, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, or decide not to vote on any item on this agenda. Matthew Adams- Economics- 1 hour 20.Approve or disapprove the addition of Sabrina Dyer to the online banking platform at First National Bank for the Building Account #82548, Sinking Fund Account #82504, Activity Fund Account #226846 and the Time Deposit Account #504654. Heavener Public Schools Board ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 9-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-9-8-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse in Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Please share the story on social media or with anybody you think might enjoy it. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning that community. - [Antlers man injured in motorcycle accident](https://heavener.news/antlers-man-injured-in-motorcycle-accident/): Antlers man injured when his motorcycle was struck behind by a Broken Bow driver. Michael L. Green, 50, of Antlers was driving his motorcycle east on Highway 3. When he stopped to turn left, the motorcycle was struck behind by a vehicle driven by Youlynda M. Box of Broken Box. The accident was investigated by Trooper Darrell Wofford. Please share the story on social media or with anybody you think might enjoy it. To make a correction or addition to the story, please CONTACT me. - [Daily Bible verse for 9-8-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-8-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. - [Scores and schedules after Week 1](https://heavener.news/scores-and-schedules-after-week-1/): Scores and schedules for football districts including LeFlore County teams after Week 1 games. - [Week 2 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-2-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 2 Heavener.news football pick-em contest is now open. We will have weekly winners and crown an overall winner, so be sure to play each week. It’s free and easy to play, just mark which team you think will win and return your picks by 5 p.m. Thursday to craighall@myyahoo.com. Everybody is encouraged to play. Thank you and good luck, you will need it. Week 2 - [Sooners outlast Wolverines, 24-13](https://heavener.news/sooners-outlast-wolverines-24-13/): The No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 24-13 in football Saturday night at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. The game marked just the second all-time meeting between the two programs. The attendance for the evening was 84,107. The Sooners established an early lead, with quarterback John Mateer scoring a rushing touchdown and throwing a touchdown pass to Deion Burks. This gave Oklahoma a 14-0 lead by the end of the first half. Mateer finished the night with 270 passing yards and 74 rushing yards. For Michigan, freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood completed 9 of 24 ... Read more - [Area calendar of event for 9-7-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-calendar-of-events-9-7-2026/): Area calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming area calendar of Events Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament High school baseball: Cameron at McCurtain; Howe at Porum. School boards meet 6 p.m. Tuesday Cross country: Heavener at Acorn, Arkansas meet High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament High school baseball: Cameron at Rattan; Howe at McCurtain; Haworth at Whitesboro; Poteau Evening Lions Club ... Read more - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-7-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-7-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Sunday is for cooler partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 57. Sunrise was 6:55 a.m. Sunset is 7:35 p.m. Saturday’s high was 74 with a low of 53. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 7 are a high of 87 and low of 60. Records for the date were a high of 99 in 1983 and a low of 45 in ... Read more - [Heavener teams dominate at Wilburton](https://heavener.news/heavener-teams-dominate-at-wilburton/): Heavener teams win the Wilburton cross country meet Saturday. Both the boys and girls finished as meet champion. The Lady Wolves were led by Kanan Summers, who finished third. Also receiving medals were Allison Palmer, Gracie Springfield, Jenna Scroggins, Emree Sumpter and Camilla Aguilar. The men were led by meet champion Morgan Altstatt. Also receiving medals were Jerred Boss, Parker Brand, Geren Martin, Martin Vasques, Diego Cruz, Slayde Cockburn and Aden Walker. The junior high boys were also meet champions, led by seventh grader Ethan Anderson. Also receiving a medal was Chipper Van Hook. Overall women’s meet champion was Mary Ann ... Read more - [Heavener girls win consolation championship](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-win-consolation-championship/): Heavener girls scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning Saturday to defeat Holdenville and capture the consolation championship of the Wilson (Henryetta) Softball Tournament. The Lady Wolves held a 2-0 lead after three innings before Holdenville responded with three runs to take the lead in the top half of the inning. Heavener scored the tying and winning run with two outs in the bottom of the fourth. Olivia Smith led off the inning with a single and was replaced by pinch runner Annie Eggar. Ember Stacy reached on a bunt to bring up Maggie Barnes, who was batting ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-6-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-6-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores for Saturday. Fast pitch softball Heavener 4, Holdenville 3 Panama 5, Talihina 1 Panama 12, Talihina 0 Pocola 9, Haskell 1 Pocola 7, Bixby 0 Fall baseball Preston 3, Cameron 0 Coleman 4, Howe 2 To make a correction or addition, CONTACT me. If you enjoyed this story or found it informative, please help us by sharing the story LINK on social media or with anybody you think might enjoy it. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the town. - [LeFlore County football roundup for Week 1](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-roundup-for-week-one/): LeFlore County football round up for Week 1 games. Central and Heavener playing close football games is nothing new. See all the Week 1 results for Oklahoma football games for Week 1 HERE. Since the series renewed in 2020, the Tigers won the first game but the others were all competitive contests. But the two teams took the series to a new level in both teams’ season opener Friday night. Central defeated Heavener, 27-24, in one of the wilder games fans have experienced at Harvey Stadium as both teams made mistakes, but also made big plays. In other LeFlore County games ... Read more - [Area calendar of events for Sept. 6, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-sept-6-2025/): Area calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us.   Saturday Second annual LCYS car show at CASC Cross country: Heavener at Wilburton meet High school softball: Heavener at Wilson (Henryetta) Tournament; Whitesboro at Silo Tournament; Pocola at Bixby Festival; Talihina at Panama; High school baseball: Cameron, Howe, Whitesboro at Cameron Tournament Green Country Ruff Writers meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at Patrick Lynch Library [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Monday LeFlore County ... Read more - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-6-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-6-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Saturday is for cooler temperatures with cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 76 degrees with a low of 57. Sunrise was 6:55 a.m. Sunset is 7:37 p.m. Check out the free weather radar. Friday’s high was 81 with a low of 63. A total of .19 inches was recording, bringing the monthly total for September to 0.44 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 6 are a high of 87 and low of 60. Records for the date were ... Read more - [Federal jury convicts Whitesboro man](https://heavener.news/federal-jury-convicts-whitesboro-man/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Kenny Ray Smith, 62, of Whitesboro was found guilty by a federal jury of two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine. The jury trial began with testimony on Sept. 2, 2025, and concluded Sept. 4,2025, with the guilty verdicts. During the trial, the United States presented evidence that on two separate occasions, Smith was responsible for the sale of methamphetamine during the course of two undercover drug operations.  The Government presented evidence that on June 27, 2024, Smith conducted a sale for 27.85 grams of methamphetamine in ... Read more - [Memorial services for Richard “Rick” Allen Nummy](https://heavener.news/memorial-services-for-richard-rick-allen-nummy/): Memorial services for Richard “Rick” Allen Nummy, 72, of Spiro are 10 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Spiro with Mr. Scott Harrison and Brother Robert Hill officiating. Burial will follow at the Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Rick was born May 13, 1953, in Port Hueneme, California, to Doris (Gill) Nummy and James A. Nummy, Jr. He passed away Sept. 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. On May 26, 1988, Rick married the love of his life, Debra Jo (Hutchinson) Nummy, in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Rick was an intelligent ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-6-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-6-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 If you enjoyed today’s Bible verse, please help us by sharing this LINK on social media or with anybody else you think might enjoy it. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-5-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-5-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores from Friday. Football Central 27, Heavener 24 (2 OT) Poteau 21, McAlester 14 Talihina 34, Porter 6 Canadian 36, Arkoma 20 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com Fast pitch softball Howe 14, Vian 0 Panama 9, Quinton 0 Sand Springs 3, Pocola 2 Edmond Sante Fe 9, Pocola 8 (extra innings) Tishomingo 9, Poteau 4 Poteau 10, Washington 7 Poteau 4, Wister 3 Caddo 13, Spiro 1 Valliant 11, Spiro 1 Baseball Whitesboro 16, Buffalo Valley 6 Wister 6, Calera 3 Wright City 8, Wister 5 If you enjoyed this story or found it informative, please ... Read more - [Oklahoma Week 1 football scores](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-week-1-football-scores/): Oklahoma week 1 football scores Friday’s games Class 6A Bixby 56, Sand Springs 7 Claremore 29, Bartlesville 20 Crooked Oak 13, Capitol Hill 6 Edmond Memorial 35, Deer Creek 7 Edmond North 30, Edmond Santa Fe 7 Fayetteville, Ark. 18, Broken Arrow 17, OT Jenks 31, Owasso 21 Lawton 33, Enid 13 Lawton MacArthur 58, Lawton Eisenhower 0 Mustang 44, Yukon 20 Norman 19, Norman North 13 Piedmont 34, El Reno 0 Rogers, Ark. 47, Muskogee 6 Sapulpa 24, Tahlequah 14 Shawnee 32, Putnam North 19 Southeast 34, Northwest Classen 0 Southmoore 19, Westmoore 7 Stillwater 41, Tulsa Union 15 U.S. ... Read more - [Chester “Chuck” Goodwin death notice](https://heavener.news/chester-chuck-goodwin-death-notice/): Chester “Chuck” Goodwin, 75, of Poteau passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2025, in Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 29, 1949 in Cameron. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Graveside services are 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery in Cameron with Glenn Baggs officiating.  Survivors are his partner of 30 years, Pat (French) Pickle; his brother Steven Goodwin and wife Janice; stepchildren Michael Tackett and Tracy Moquett; granddaughters Jackelynn Gutierrez and Zoe Nesbitt; and grandsons Hunter Tackett and Jake Tackett. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Aleen Goodwin, and ... Read more - [Area calendar of events for Sept. 5, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-for-sept-5-2025/): Area calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday High school football: Central at Heavener; Talihina at Porter; Canadian at Arkoma; Poteau at McAlester;  High school softball: Heavener at Wilson (Henryetta) Tournament; Cameron at conference tournament; Whitesboro at Silo Tournament; Pocola at Bixby Festival High school baseball: Cameron, Howe, at Cameron Tournament Saturday Second annual LCYS car show at CASC Cross country: Heavener at Wilburton meet High school softball: Heavener ... Read more - [Heavener area weather forecast for 9-5-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-area-weather-forecast-for-9-5-2025/): Heavener area weather forecast for Friday is for rain early with mostly cloudy skies later in the day for LeFlore County and the area. For football kickoffs at 7 p.m., expect cloudy skies with a temperature of 78 degrees. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 62. Check out our weather map HERE. Sunrise was 6:54 a.m. Sunset is 7:38 p.m. Thursday’s high was 91 with a low of 69. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.25 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 5 are a high of 88 ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-5-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-5-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. Exodus 33:15 If you enjoyed this story or found it informative, please share this LINK on social media or with anybody else you think might enjoy it or find it informative. If a town is linked in the story, click the link to find out our latest stories concerning the town. - [Fort Smith group receives grant](https://heavener.news/fort-smith-group-receives-grant/): Main Street Fort Smith, in partnership with RiverBoy Foundation, has been selected as a co-recipient of the Levitt AMP Music Series grant for 2026–2028, ensuring three more years of free, family-friendly live music in downtown Fort Smith. The Levitt AMP Music Series, presented nationwide by the Levitt Foundation, brings people together through the power of live music, transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant destinations. Fort Smith’s series has become a beloved tradition, featuring diverse local and national acts that draw audiences of all ages to experience the city’s growing cultural scene. “Being awarded this grant for another three years is a tremendous ... Read more - [In-state tuition no longer offered to some immigrant students in Oklahoma](https://heavener.news/in-state-tuition-no-longer-offered-to-some-immigrant-students-in-oklahoma/): Story and photo by:Emma MurphyOklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma higher education officials on Thursday voted to revoke a policy that allowed some immigrant students lacking legal status to pay in-state tuition at state colleges and universities in limited circumstances.    The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education were previously permitted by state law to do so, but a federal judge on Friday ruled the Oklahoma law is unconstitutional and violates the Supremacy Clause. The U.S. Department of Justice sued Oklahoma over the statute last month and argued the measure extended eligibility for in-state tuition to some immigrants while not extending that treatment to U.S. ... Read more - [OG&E celebrates inaugural Power Supply Appreciation day](https://heavener.news/oge-celebrates-inaugural-power-supply-appreciation-day/): Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) is celebrating its first-ever Power Supply Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the many professionals across our power supply teams who help energize our communities, including those at the River Valley Power Plant in Panama. From power plant operations and resource planning to fuels, market operations, and support services, these team members play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable energy to homes and businesses. Their expertise and dedication, alongside ongoing investments in our power plants and grid, continue to energize the communities we serve and support the customers who rely on us every ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-4-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Football Panama 44, Spiro 30 Fast pitch softball Keota 17, Arkoma 2 McCurtain 12, Arkoma 0 Quinton 5, Cameron 3 Vian 8, Cameron 6 Heavener 4, Hulbert 3 Morris 5, Heavener 1 LeFlore 12, Haileyville 2 Battiest 10, LeFlore 0 Poteau 8, Sequoyah-Tahlequah 6 Washington 6, Poteau 4 Whitesboro 9, Pittsburg 1 Asher 4, Whitesboro 3 Silo 9, Wister 1 Baseball Cameron 12, Porum 2 Cameron 10, Howe 0 Howe 9, Whitesboro 1 Porum 18, Whitesboro 0 Wister 18, Indianola 0 To make a correction or add a score, please CONTACT me. If you enjoyed ... Read more - [Down memory lane for 9-4-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-9-4-2025/): Down memory lane for this week, taken from the Heavener Ledger archives going back a century. ONE YEAR AGO 2024– Three of the four LeFlore County teams playing in zero week posted impressive victories while Poteau came up short at Booneville, Arkansas, 14-10, as the Pirates played their first game without Coach Greg Werner, who resigned earlier in the week. Pocola broke a close game wide open and eventually defeated Class 2A Antlers, 54-28, Talihina smashed Summit Christian on the road, 62-28 and Arkoma opened with a 60-12 win over Bluejacket… Heavener opened the 2024 cross country season Thursday with a ... Read more - [Candidate filing begins for special election](https://heavener.news/candidate-filing-begins-for-special-election/): Candidates interested in filing for clerk/treasurer of the Town Of Bokoshe and for County Commissioner District 1 will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Oct. 6. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the LeFLore County Election Board October 6th, 7th or 8th, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Candidate filing packets are available on the State Election Board website at httos:l/oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates/candidate-filing.html and at the County Election Board. In addition to the Declaration of Candidacy, candidates must also submit a Voter Registration Verification Form, which can be obtained ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 9-30-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-9-30-2025/): Understanding the Daily Bible Verse Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 60:3 Get more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Oktoberfest, Taste of LeFlore County coming up](https://heavener.news/oktoberfest-taste-of-leflore-county-coming-up/): October will be busy with live music with Poteau BalloonFest, TeleTime concert, Peacemaker Fest, Turkey Track Bluegrass and lots more. It’s going to be a tough choice just which one to plan to attend and which ones to miss, but there will be something for everyone. The first annual Oktoberfest Blues Jam will be Wednesday, going from 6-9 p.m. at Shop Dog Brewery Company, located at 315 Dewey Avenue in downtown Poteau. It will be a blast. Support local, live music The Red Dirt Blues Society of Eastern Oklahoma will be the host organization, and “Oreo Blue” has offered time and ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 29, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-29-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Graveside service for Queta Ann Hamner  High school softball: Heavener at McAlester; Red Oak at Poteau; Broken Bow at Whitesboro; Muldrow at Pocola; Smithville at Panama High school baseball: Cameron at Howe. Tuesday Cross country: Heavener, Spiro at Spiro meet High school softball: Howe at Red Oak; Henryetta at Spiro Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-29-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-29-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies and warm temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 62.   Sunrise was 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 7:04 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 87 with a low of 58. No rain was record, leaving the monthly total 2.72 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 29 are a high of 81 and low of 52. Records for the date were a high of 91 in 1977 and a low of 34 ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 9-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-9-29-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regularly scheduled business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse at Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     - [Carl Albert State College nursing program honored](https://heavener.news/carl-albert-state-college-nursing-program-honored/): Advantages of the nursing program at CASC Carl Albert State College in Poteau has announced its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program has been named one of the best nursing schools in Oklahoma for 2026. CASC’s nursing program achieved a 100 percent NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2023 “Our program is built on a foundation of excellence and compassion,” said Rebecca Sanders, Nursing Program Director at CASC. “We emphasize evidence-based care, simulation training, and therapeutic communication so that our graduates are not only clinically skilled but also prepared to connect with patients and families. Seeing our students achieve a 100% pass ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-29-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-29-2025/): Daily Bible Verse reflection Daily Bible verse for Monday. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Get more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Wright wins Week 4 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/wright-wins-week-4-pick-em-contest/): Jennifer Wright wins the Week 4 pick-em contest by one game over three others a game back. She was 10-1 while Drew Brock, Austin Davis and Jesse Sutmiller were each 9-2. Overall, Brock and Wright are tied for the overall lead. To play the Week 5 pick-em contest, play HERE. - [Leadership change announced for Arkansas](https://heavener.news/leadership-change-announced-for-arkansas/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas has made a change in the leadership of the football program with the dismissal of Head Coach Sam Pittman by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. Pittman was named the Razorbacks’ 34th head coach in December 2019 and was in his sixth season leading the Hogs in 2025. He was 32-34 overall while winning three bowl games in his tenure. Arkansas is 2-3 this season heading into the bye week before returning to action at Tennessee on Oct. 11. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino has been appointed as the Hogs’ interim head coach for the remainder of the ... Read more - [Heavener.news Week 6 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-week-6-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Heavener.news Week 5 football pick-em contest is now open. We will have weekly winners and crown an overall winner, so be sure to play each week. It’s free and easy to play, just mark which team you think will win and return your picks by 5 p.m. Thursday to craighall@myyahoo.com. It’s a free contest and everybody is encouraged to play. Thank you and good luck, you will need it. Get more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Weather forecast for 9-28-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-28-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for some clouds early with skies clearing later in the day and slightly above-average temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 59.   Sunrise was 7:10 a.m. Sunset is 7:05 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 86 with a low of 58. No rain was record, leaving the monthly total 2.72 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 28 are a high of 81 and low of 5. Records for the date were a high of ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-28-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-28-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. Reflecting on the Daily Bible Verse I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 Get even more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Heavener vs. Hugo football photo gallery](https://heavener.news/heavener-vs-hugo-football-photo-gallery/): Explore our Heavener vs. Hugo photo gallery Heavener vs. Hugo football photo gallery from Friday night. Photos by Kaydence McGee. Get even more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [District football standings after week 4](https://heavener.news/district-football-standings-after-week-4/): District football standings for districts that include LeFlore County teams through week 4. Get even more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Queta Ann Hamner obituary](https://heavener.news/queta-ann-hamner-obituary/): Honoring the life of Queta Ann Hamner Queta Ann Hamner of Heavener was born May 18, 1943 in the Conser community in Heavener to William “Doc” and Hattie (Cranfield) Hamner and passed away Sept. 24, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 82. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Monday at the Conser Cemetery with Brother Mike Steelman officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Queta was a life-long resident of the area and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Queta will be missed by all that knew and ... Read more - [Baylor Throttles Cowboys 45-27](https://heavener.news/baylor-throttles-cowboys-45-27/): Cowboys lose in first game under Meacham STILLWATER — In a game defined by explosive offense and a major coaching subplot, Baylor ruined Oklahoma State’s first football contest of the post-Mike Gundy era, dominating the second half en route to a commanding 45-27 victory at Boone Pickens Stadium. Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson put on a career performance, accounting for five total touchdowns and accumulating nearly 400 yards through the air, propelling the Bears to a crucial Big 12 road win and improving their record to 3-2 (1-1 Big 12). The contest was arguably the most anticipated Big 12 matchup of the ... Read more - [Notre Dame crushes Arkansas, 56-13](https://heavener.news/notre-dame-crushes-arkansas-56-13/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — The historic first meeting between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, a game long anticipated after the original 2020 matchup was scrapped, unfolded on Saturday as a statement victory for the No. 22 Irish. In front of a full house at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Notre Dame dismantled Arkansas with a relentless offensive barrage, winning 56-13. The tone was set early, defying the pre-game hype that had briefly shaded the betting line toward the home-standing Razorbacks. While Arkansas briefly took a 3-0 lead on a 39-yard field goal, that was the extent of their ... Read more - [Tulane Green Wave rolls past Tulsa](https://heavener.news/tulane-green-wave-rolls-past-tulsa/): By David SeeleyThe Sequoyah County Times Thanks to a dominant performance over the final 2.5 quarters of football, the Tulane Green Wave ended up winning going away by a final of 31-14 over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane last Saturday afternoon at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. With the game tied at 14-all with 6:57 left before halftime, the Green Wave (4-1 overall, 1-0 in American Athletic Conference play) took the lead for good on Javin Gordon’s second of three touchdown runs as he took to the house from 25 yards out. Patrick Durkin’s extra point put Tulane ahead 21-14 with ... Read more - [District openers go well for county teams](https://heavener.news/district-openers-go-well-for-county-teams/): Key Takeaways from District Openers District openers went well for most of the LeFlore County football teams Friday night. Five of the six county teams opened district play with Spiro the only team that lost. Heavener opened district play by beating Hugo for the Wolves’ first win of the season. Heavener is 1-3 overall and 1-0 in district play. Hugo drops to 1-3 and 0-1. The Wolves visit Prague next week for the first time since 1971. Poteau won its district opener and stayed undefeated, but it was a much tougher outcome than expected. The Pirates eventually overcame Stilwell 31-30 as ... Read more - [Heavener comes through against Hugo, 35-24](https://heavener.news/heavener-comes-through-against-hugo-35-24/): Wolves come through against the odds Heavener comes through against Hugo Friday night in the Wolves’ district opener in football despite facing some steep obstacles. The Wolves had not won a game and playing the most athletic team in the district, one that had caused Heavener problems in the past with the Buffaloes’ speed. On the first fall-feeling night of the season, Heavener overcome those odds, defeating Hugo for only the second time in school history in a key district game for playoff seeding. Heavener used three long drives and then got a clinching 40-yard touchdown run from Brandon Sanchez as ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-26-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-26-2025/): Latest updates on the LeFlore County sports scoreboard LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday for football, softball and baseball. Football Heavener 35, Hugo 24 Poteau 31, Stilwell 30 Vian 47, Spiro 1 Pocola 50, Warner 0 Panama 49, Chouteau 24 Talihina 54, Allen 17 Quinton 58, Arkoma 12 Fast pitch softball Howe 2, Coalgate 1 Mason 6, LeFlore 5 Mason 9, LeFlore 6 Panama 9, Hartshorne 1 Warner 5, Talihina 0 Baseball N/A To add a score or make a correction, please CONTACT me. Get even more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com 9-27-2025 - [Heavener Middle School students honored](https://heavener.news/heavener-middle-school-students-honored/): Heavener Middle School students of the month for September were honored in an assembly Friday. Pictured are Diana Martinez, Ethan Anderson and Wyatt Davis. Get more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Heavener Elementary students of the month for September](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-students-of-the-month-for-september/): Heavener Elementary students of the month. Pre-K First row: Violetta Benitez and Alberto Romero Rodrigues. Back row: Briana Franks and Karlee Skelton. Kindergarten First row: Daleyza Ramirez (August), Ryker White (September); Isbel Sanchez (August), Joseph Johnson (September). Back row: Kelli Pitchford and Lacy Herbert. First grade Front row: Haylie Roberson, Konor Huddleston and Kinlee Meyer. Back row: Jade Harwell, Hannah Anderson, Joni Roop and Stacey Stacy. Second grade Front row: Pacyn Sullivan, Maisyn Means and Saul Vasquez. Back row: Shanan Shipman, Danella Hardin and Angie Culwell. Third grade Front row;  Marshall Wilcox, Hazel Meeks and Victor Sanchez. Back row: Melissa Baker, ... Read more - [Week 4 Oklahoma football scores](https://heavener.news/week-4-oklahoma-football-scores/): Week 4 Oklahoma football scores summary Week 4 Oklahoma football scores. Friday’s football games Class 6A Bixby 66, Jenks 35 Choctaw 40, Piedmont 29 Deer Creek 65, Enid 0 Muskogee 55, Ponca City 29 Mustang 36, Moore 35 Norman 35, Edmond North 25 Norman North 49, Edmond Memorial 48, OT Owasso 28, Broken Arrow 14 Putnam North 56, Putnam West 0 Sand Springs 51, Bartlesville 0 Sapulpa 54, Capitol Hill 0 Stillwater 67, Lawton Eisenhower 0 Tulsa Union 16, Edmond Santa Fe 6 Yukon 49, Westmoore 24 Class 5A Altus 56, El Reno 22 Bishop McGuinness 57, Classen 0 Carl Albert ... Read more - [Week 4 football games feature district openers](https://heavener.news/week-4-football-games-feature-district-openers/): Preview of Week 4 Football Games Week 4 football games feature district openers for most of the LeFlore County teams. Six of the seven county schools are playing district games while Arkoma, which visits seventh-ranked Quinton. See this weeks Heavener.news football poll Arkoma has won two straight and enters the contest at 2-2. Quinton is 4-0. Heavener finally hosts Hugo after visiting the Buffaloes after the last two years. The Wolves are 0-3 while the Buffaloes are 1-2. This is the last home game for the Wolves before starting a brutal road schedule with the last four of seven games on ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-25-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-25-2025/): Latest LeFlore County sports scoreboard updates LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Fast pitch softball Wister 12, Arkoma 0 Wister 13, Arkoma 0 Gore 7, Cameron 0 Gore 1, Cameron 0 Howe 8, Chouteau 0 Howe 6, Coalgate 1 LeFlore 2, Mason 1 LeFlore 6, Caney 4 Panama 10, Rejoice Christian 0 Panama 3, Hartshorne 2 Pocola 10, Haskell 0 Poteau 8, Muldrow 0 Warner 10, Talihina 0 Talihina 3, Vanoss 2 Whitesboro 17, Indianola 0 Whitesboro 15, Bennington 4 Whitesboro 20, Bennington 1 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Fall baseball                                                                                                                                                                           Cameron 6, Okay 0 Cameron 9, Okay 0 Stuart 15, Whitesboro 0 Wister ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals 9-26-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-9-26-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Bulb planting season is here](https://heavener.news/bulb-planting-season-is-here/): By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER. – As the summer gardening season ends, brightly-colored flowers are fading, as if saying goodbye. While the vibrancy of a summer garden slips quietly away, gardeners can prepare for next spring’s vivid colors in the landscape by planting spring-flowering bulbs now through early November. David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist, said planting bulbs in the fall gives them time to establish a root system before the winter cold sets in. “Bulbs need a chilling period to bloom in the spring,” he said. “Planting the bulbs at this time of year will provide that and help ... Read more - [Vernon Wayne Tassey death notice](https://heavener.news/vernon-wayne-tassey-death-notice/): Vernon Wayne Tassey, 86, of Poteau passed away Sept. 24, 2025 and was born July 11, 1939, in Durant to Valena (Mullins) Tassey and William Tassey. Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Tassey; his children Richard Tassey, Mindy Pope, Sheri Tassey, James Tassey, Vanessa Tassey and Stephen Tassey; 30 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Carolyn Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valena and William Tassey; and his siblings Frances, Eugene, Dewayne, Virgil, Johnny, Linda, and Markita. You may leave an online message of condolence at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com. Heavener.news publishes death notices and paid obituaries. Death ... Read more - [Down memory lane for 9-25-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-9-25-2025/): Down memory lane for this week. One year ago 2024—Wolves lose at Charleston, Arkansas, now 2-1 heading into district play…Carl Albert State College’s Allied Health programs are showing growth and success with record-breaking enrollment figures and job placement rates. Allied Health has now become the largest academic program at the college, attracting students wanting careers in healthcare… The Heavener boys had a perfect score of 15 in winning the Wister cross country meet Monday. Seth Lynch was the overall meet champion. Parker Brand, Diego Cruz, Isaac Cook, Morgan Altstatt, Jerred Boss and Geren Palmer all medaled… A Poteau woman died approximately ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-25-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-25-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 25, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-25-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: Spiro at Whitesboro;  High school baseball: Howe at Calera; Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North  [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Friday High school football: Hugo at Heavener; Talihina at Allen; Panama at Chouteau; Pocola at Warner; Stilwell at Poteau; Spiro at Vian; Arkoma at Quinton. Saturday 20 + acre land for sale at live auction ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-25-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-25-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for some clouds early with clear skies later in the day and cooler temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 80 degrees with a low of 57.   Sunrise was 7:08 a.m. Sunset is 7:10 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 92 with a low of 64. No rain was record, leaving the monthly total 2.68 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 24 are a high of 82 and low of 54. Records for the date were a high of 91 ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 9-25-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-9-25-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: September 21. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 77°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam, brush structure, and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Keystone: September 22. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, ... Read more - [Oklahoma man sentenced to life in prison](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/): David Deval Martin, age 40, of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, was sentenced —for a second time — to life in prison for the vicious 2013 murder of a Checotah woman. In 2016, Martin was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole after a state jury trial held in the District Court of McIntosh County, Oklahoma.   That conviction was vacated after the Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, because Martin is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, and the crime occurred within the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation.  Martin was subsequently charged in ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 24, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-24-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Memorial service for Robert Leslie White Jr. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: Spiro at Whitesboro;  High school baseball: Howe at Calera; Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North  High school football: Arkoma at Quinton Friday High school football: Hugo at Heavener; Talihina at Allen; Panama at Chouteau; Pocola at Warner; Stilwell ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-24-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-24-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly cloudy skies with some sun expected later in the for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] The high is forecast to be 77 degrees with a low of 61.   Sunrise was 7:08 a.m. Sunset is 7:11 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 92 with a low of 69. A total of .57 inches of rain was record, increasing the monthly total to 2.68 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 23 are a high of 82 and low of 54. Records for the date ... Read more - [Heavener.news prep football poll for Week 4](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-prep-football-poll-for-week-4/): Heavener.news prep football poll for this week, our first one. The rankings are taken by adding the three major voting services in the state. A first place gets 10 points down to a 10th-place ranking getting one point. Points are in parentheses Class 6A-I 1 Bixby (30) 2. Jenks (27) 3. Owasso (23) 4. Broken Arrow (20) 5. Mustang (16) 6. Edmond Memorial (15) 7. Norman (14) 8. Norman North (6) 8. Union (6) 10. Yukon (2) [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Class 6A-II 1. Stillwater (29) 2. Choctaw (27) 3. Sand Springs (25) 4. Piedmont (20) 5. Putnam City (19) 6. Southmoore (15) ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-23-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-23-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Tuesday. Fast pitch softball Sequoyah-Tahlequah 7, Heavener 0 Pocola 14, Okemah 0 Pocola 10, Haskell 0 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Westville 15, Spiro 3 Wister 6, Talihina 0 Fall baseball Howe 10, Whitesboro 0 To make an addition or correct, please CONTACT me. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Oklahoma market report for 9-23-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-9-23-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. Join the Heavener News Facebook group and get more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/213033692576989 - [Funeral services for Dalton Wesley Langdell set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-dalton-wesley-langdell-set/): Funeral services for Dalton Wesley Langdell, 26, of Bokoshe are 11 a.m. Saturday at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with Reverend Michael Monroe officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Dalton was born Dec. 2, 1998 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Vera Laura (Ennis) Culwell and Shannon Wayne Langdell. He passed away Sept. 20, 2025, in Bokoshe. Dalton was a proud 2017 graduate of Bokoshe High School. He was always working on something, with cars being his favorite. He loved muscle cars and LS engines and was a true car and truck enthusiast. Dalton also ... Read more - [Oklahoma State, Gundy part ways](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-gundy-part-ways/): Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy have parted ways, effective immediately. Including his time as a player and coach, Gundy spent more than 30 years at Oklahoma State. “Cowboy football reached an unprecedented level of success and national prominence under Coach Gundy’s leadership,” OSU Athletic Director Chad Weiberg said. “I believe I speak for OSU fans everywhere when I say that we are grateful for all he did to raise the standard and show us all what is possible for Oklahoma State football.” From 1986-89, Gundy quarterbacked some of OSU’s most explosive offenses. He finished his playing career as the Big Eight ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-22-2025-2/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Tuesday Graveside services for Lucille Newby Mote High school softball: Heavener at Seminole; Broken Bow at Poteau; Whitesboro at LeFlore; Pocola at Pryor High school baseball: Whitesboro at Howe Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Memorial service for Robert Leslie White Jr. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: Spiro ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-23-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-23-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for showers early with thunderstorms expected later in the day, especially at night for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 87 degrees with a low of 66.   Sunrise was 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 7:13 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 89 with a low of 73. A total of .01 inches of rain was record, increasing the monthly total to 2.07 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 22 are a high of 83 and low of 55. Records for the date ... Read more - [Dr. Jimmy Noel Gardner obituary](https://heavener.news/dr-jimmy-noel-gardner-obituary/): Dr. Jimmy Noel Gardner of Poteau was born Dec. 17, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas to Noel Jefferson and Edna Lee (Turner) Gardner and entered the presence of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025 in Poteau at the age of 74. Dr. Gardner’s funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Heavener First Baptist Church with Pastor Brock Hardin, Brother Bentley Hill and Chaplain James Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau. He was a speaker, author, professional mental health counselor, and founder and head of Set Free Prayer Ministry, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-23-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-23-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Ephesians 2:18 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes from 9-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-from-9-22-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding, also present were Member Josh Blaylock, Interim Member Mike Parker and County Clerk First Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. (11)      Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to table bid award for a used Pumper/ Tanker Truck to benefit Cowlington Fire Department. Motion was approved, all voting yes. (12)      Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve Bid Notice and Resolution ... Read more - [How OSSAA’s latest legal loss extends controversy](https://heavener.news/how-ossaas-latest-legal-loss-extends-controversy/): By JC HALLMAN Oklahoma Watch On Sept. 5, Payne County District Judge Michael Kulling heard arguments in an ongoing case about a handful of teenagers who want to play basketball. “This court is a strong believer that athletic endeavors are very important,” Kulling said in a ruling that placed a temporary restraining order on the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association, which on Aug. 13 denied four teenagers a year of eligibility at Glencoe High School, to which they had arranged to transfer for the 2025-26 school year. “The rigors that come with athletic endeavors carry valuable lessons — the values of ... Read more - [Central National Bank donates for scoreboard](https://heavener.news/central-national-bank-donates-for-scoreboard/): Central National Bank has always been a supporter of Poteau Public Schools. CNB Community Relations Officer John Sullivan and CNB President Mike Hall present a co-sponsorship check to Poteau Athletic Director Eric Hackler for the new scoreboard behind them. - [Fall checklist for a healthier yard](https://heavener.news/fall-checklist-for-a-healthier-yard/): Don’t put away your lawn equipment just yet. Fall isn’t just about admiring the colors and taking care of the leaves; it’s also a critical time for yard care. The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of yards, parks, schoolyards and other green spaces, urges homeowners to get outside and start preparing their yards for the seasons ahead.  “Fall is the secret to a successful lawn,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “What you do in your yard this season will pay off with a greener, healthier yard next spring. By taking a few ... Read more - [Heavener boys and girls finish 1st at Wister](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-and-girls-finish-1st-at-wister/): Heavener boys and girls win Wister cross country meet Monday. Heavener’s boys were led by overall champion Morgan Altstatt. Geren Palmer was second for the Wolves while Parker Brand was third. Also receiving medals were Jerred Boss, Martin Vasquez, Diego Cruz, Ryland Roberts, Slayde Cockburn, Aden Walker and Josh Hamner. The Lady Wolves were paced by Kanan Summers, who finished seventh. Also receiving medals were Allison Palmer, Gracie Springfield and Mia Sanchez. The junior high boys were led by runner-up Ethan Anderson. Also receiving medals were Chipper Van Hook and Aiden Enger. The junior high girls were led by medalist Addy ... Read more - [Talihina leads LeFlore County football teams in offense, defense](https://heavener.news/talihina-leads-leflore-county-football-teams-in-offense-defense/): Talihina leads LeFlore County football teams in most points scored per game and fewest points allowed per game after the Week 3 finals. Fresh off a 46-0 win over Broken Bow’s JV, the Golden Tigers in points scored per game (49.0), slightly ahead of Arkoma and Pocola. On defense, Talihina has only allowed 13 points in its three games for an average of 4.3 points per game. Poteau, which had a bye last week, has only allowed 41 points this season, an average of 13.6 points per game. All the county teams start district play this week, aside from Arkoma, which ... Read more - [Jazz at the Museum tonight; Shane Bailey Memorial Bash slated Friday at the Fort](https://heavener.news/jazz-at-the-museum-tonight-shane-bailey-memorial-bash-slated-friday-at-the-fort/): It’s time for “Dr. Al Grzech and the Al Grzech Trio” in the beautiful historic Hotel Lowery. Tonight, the place to be is downtown Poteau on Dewey Avenue. Put on by Donna and David Deaton and the LeFlore County Historical Society, “The Al Grzech Trio” with special guests will bring you a show that includes tidbits of info about the songs, writers and musicians that performed them. It’s entertaining and educational, and an awesome couple of hours of jazz. It’s a free event with snacks and drinks available. It all will start at 6:30 p.m. I apologize for accidentally putting this ... Read more - [Graveside services for Lucille Newby Mote set](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-lucille-newby-mote-set/): Graveside services for Lucille Newby Mote, 92, of Wister are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Maxey Cemetery in Wister with Reverend Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born May 2, 1933, in Wister to Vangie (Hawkins) Adams and Truman Adams and passed away Sept. 20, 2025, in Heavener. Survivors are her children Kathy Yandell and husband Lance, Brenda Newby, and Steve Newby; grandchildren Alissa Bost, Daniel Bost, Jr., Tyler Newby, Bentli Newby and Erica Newby; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jimmy ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-22-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Graveside services for Roy Dale Loyd Memorial service for Charles Bee Antill  Cross country: Heavener, Wister at Wister meet High school softball: Roland at Heavener; Cameron at Poteau JV; Whitesboro and Wilburton at Hartshorne; Quinton at Howe; Red Oak at Pocola; Smithville at Talihina High school baseball: Cameron at Okay; Battiest, Porum at Howe; Bokoshe at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-22-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-22-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for showers early with more thunderstorms expected later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 84 degrees with a low of 72.   Sunrise was 7:06 a.m. Sunset is 7:14 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 86 with a low of 70. A total of .03 inches of rain was record, increasing the monthly total to 1.99 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 22 are a high of 83 and low of 55. Records for the date were a ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-22-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-22-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. “’If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 9-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-9-22-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet Monday in a regular business meeting at the courthouse in Poteau. / Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Sutmiller wins Week 3 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/sutmiller-wins-week-3-pick-em-contest/): Jesse Sutmiller won first place in a difficult Week 3 pick-em contest as all of our pickers struggled. She was 7-3 while four other pickers were one game back at 6-4. Overall, Drew Brock has a one-game lead on David Seeley. To play the Week 3 pick-em contest, play HERE. - [Heavener.news Week 4 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-week-4-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Heavener.news Week 4 football pick-em contest is now open. We will have weekly winners and crown an overall winner, so be sure to play each week. It’s free and easy to play, just mark which team you think will win and return your picks by 5 p.m. Thursday to craighall@myyahoo.com. Everybody is encouraged to play. Thank you and good luck, you will need it. - [Daily Bible verse for 9-21-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-21-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. Luke 16:10 Please share with anybody you think might be interested. To sponsor our daily Bible verse with a banner advertisement for only $25 per week, CONTACT me or text (918) 649-4712 with the word advertise in the subject line. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 21, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-21-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Graveside services for Roy Dale Loyd Memorial service for Charles Bee Antill  Cross country: Heavener, Wister at Wister meet High school softball: Roland at Heavener; Cameron at Poteau JV; Whitesboro and Wilburton at Hartshorne; Quinton at Howe; Red Oak at Pocola; Smithville at Talihina High school baseball: Cameron at Okay; Battiest, Porum at Howe; Bokoshe at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-21-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-21-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for partly cloudy skies early Sunday with a chance of thunderstorms or showers later in the day and into the night for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 89 degrees with a low of 71.    Sunrise was 7:05 a.m. Sunset is 7:15 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 91 with a low of 67. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 1.96 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 21 are a high of 83 and low of 56. Records for ... Read more - [Football district scores for Week 3 and schedule](https://heavener.news/football-district-scores-for-week-3-and-schedule/): Football district scores for Week 3 games and schedule for Week 4 games with most of the schools starting district plays. Please share with anybody you think might be interested. To sponsor all our sports stories with a banner advertisement for only $25 per week, CONTACT me or text (918) 649-4712 with the word advertise in the subject line. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Bobby Lee Benson of Heavener obituary](https://heavener.news/bobby-lee-benson-of-heavener-obituary/): Bobby Lee Benson of Heavener was born Jan. 18, 1941 in Heavener to Delmar and Altie Mae (Woodral) Benson and passed away Sept. 16, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 84. Bobby was a life-long resident of Heavener and was a woodsman. He loved being around his family and friends. Bobby was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a veteran, where he served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services were Saturday at the Hontubby Cemetery with Reverend Joe Haydon Hall officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener with military ... Read more - [Gaila Bass of Heavener obituary](https://heavener.news/gaila-bass-of-heavener-obituary/): Gaila Bass of Heavener was born Oct. 21, 1961 in Dallas, Texas to J.W. and Bertie Lee (Hass) Bass and passed away Sept. 9, 2025 surrounded by family and friends in Heavener at the age of 63. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Gaila was a longtime resident of the area and a caregiver. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her friends, especially her time at Linda’s 128 Bar and Grill. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the woods, hunting and ... Read more - [26-year-old Bokoshe man dies in wreck](https://heavener.news/26-year-old-bokoshe-man-dies-in-wreck/): Wreck claims life of Bokoshe man 26-year-old Bokoshe man died in an automobile accident at approximately 11:52 p.m. Saturday when the vehicle he was driving crashed near Hudson Corner Road in Bokoshe. Dalton W. Langdell, 26, of Bokoshe was driving a 1997 Chevrolet truck south when the vehicle ran off the road to the right briefly, reentered the roadway and overturned before coming to rest in the ditch. He was the lone occupant in the vehicle and was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the wreck. The accident was investigated by Trooper Joshua Wiles of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. ... Read more - [Restaurants at 5 state parks to close](https://heavener.news/restaurants-at-five-oklahoma-state-parks-to-close-again/): By:Janelle Stecklein OKLAHOMA CITY — Restaurants at five Oklahoma state parks to close will cease operations at the end of the month, state officials announced Thursday. It marks the second time since July that the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation has announced plans to close The Lookout Kitchen restaurants at Beavers Bend, Lake Murray, Robbers Cave, Roman Nose and Quartz Mountain state parks. State parks officials on Thursday would not say why the restaurants were closing Sept. 30. A spokesperson referred Oklahoma Voice to a statement the agency put out that says the Department of Tourism and Recreation plans to ... Read more - [Memorial service for Robert Leslie White Jr., planned](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-robert-leslie-white-jr/): Details of memorial service for Robert Leslie White Jr. Memorial service for Robert Leslie White Jr., of Waldron, Arkansas is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Surviving family members are his children Amy Jamieson and Robert L. White, 3rd; granddaughter, Abigail Jamieson; son-n-law, Dale Jamieson; sisters Cathy Galloway and his twin sister Jo Anne Swanson; his brothers Richard White and Jim White; and his sister-n-law, Jane White. Heavener.news publishes death notices and paid obituaries. Death notices are free and contain the basic information. Paid obituaries are $25 and include all the information along with the ... Read more - [Graveside services for Roy Dale Lloyd, 75, are set](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-roy-dale-lloyd/): Details of graveside services for Roy Dale Lloyd Graveside services for Roy Dale Lloyd, 75, of LeFlore are 1 p.m. on Monday at the LeFlore Cemetery with Brother Tracy Loyd officiating. Burial will follow, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born Dec. 7, 1949, in Mena, Arkansas, to Dorothy Mae (McCauley) Loyd and Gilbert Loyd, Sr. and passed away Sept. 18, 2025, in Poteau. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam Surviving family members are his wife, Linda Loyd; daughters Christy Chaser and husband B.J., Ruthie Cannon and husband ... Read more - [LeFlore County football teams have rough Week 3](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-teams-have-rough-week-3/): LeFlore County football teams struggle LeFlore County football teams had a rough Week 3. Only one of four teams playing Friday won while Talihina did defeat Broken Bow’s junior varsity, 46-0, Thursday night while Arkoma downed Bluejacket, 46-0, for LeFlore County’s only win Friday. Poteau, 3-0, had a bye this week and opens district play at home next week against Stilwell. Panama and Pocola suffered their first losses of the season while Heavener is still looking for its first win after a 56-14 loss to Charleston, Arkansas, one of the top teams in its class in the state, and Spiro’s struggles ... Read more - [Charleston rolls to easy win over Heavener, 56-14](https://heavener.news/charleston-rolls-to-easy-win-over-heavener-56-14/): Charleston rolls to easy win Charleston rolls to an easy non-district football win over Heavener Friday night in Harvey Stadium, 56-14, in the Wolves’ final non-district game of the season. The Wolves, now 0-3, open district play Friday at home against Hugo, now 1-2, after a 20-14 win over Dickson Friday night. It was no secret Charleston has one of the top offenses in Arkansas, especially among the small scores. The Tigers are now averaging 50 points per game and are now 3-0. The Tigers showed that explosive play on their first offensive play of the game, scoring on a long ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-19-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-19-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Football Charleston, Arkansas 56, Heavener 14 Muldrow 52, Spiro 6 Vian 41, Pocola 20 Wilburton 21, Panama 14 Arkoma 46, Bowlegs 0 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com Fast pitch softball Wister 8, Cameron 0 Rattan 7, Whitesboro 4 Baseball Wister 4, Battiest 3 To add a score or make a correction text (918) 649-4712 or email news@heavener.news. To sponsor our sports scoreboard with a banner advertisement for $25 per week, CONTACT me or text me at (918) 649-4712 with the word advertise in the message. - [Week 3 high school football scores](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-week-3-football-scores/): Week 3 high school football games Week 3 high school football overview Class 6A Bixby 57, Choctaw 7 Carl Albert 28, Stillwater 19 Collinsville 47, Bartlesville 27 Grove 21, Sapulpa 7 Lawton MacArthur 60, Ponca City 57, OT Mustang 62, Westmoore 13 Norman 37, Piedmont 7 Norman North 61, Moore 24 Northwest Classen 20, Western Heights 0 Sand Springs 35, Tulsa Bishop Kelley 0 Southeast 48, U.S. Grant 3 Southmoore 43, Putnam North 14 Class 5A Bishop McGuinness 38, Bishop Carroll (Kan.) 14 Claremore 39, Hilldale 33 Coweta 41, Prairie Grove, Ark. 12 Del City 54, Midwest City 0 Duncan 28, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-19-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-19-2025-heavener-news/): Reflecting on the daily Bible Verse Daily Bible verse for Friday. Please share with anybody you think might be interested. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Tentative basketball classifications for 2025-2026](https://heavener.news/tentative-basketball-classifications-for-2025-2026/): Tentative basketball classifications overview Tentative basketball classifications for 2025 and 2026 have been released by the OSSAA. Poteau is the only Class 4A school in LeFlore County while Heavener and Spiro remain in Class 3A. In Class 2A, county schools are Howe, Panama and Pocola. Class A schools are Arkoma, Talihina and Wister. Class B schools are Cameron, LeFlore and Whitesboro. See the list for all the Oklahoma schools HERE. Please share with anybody you think might be interested. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com Any surprises? Let us know in the comments below. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 19, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-calendar-of-events-sept-19-2025/): Upcoming Calendar of Events Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday Jeff Shockley memorial golf tournament High school football: Charleston, Arkansas at Heavener; Panama at Wilburton; Bowlegs at Arkoma; Pocola at Vian; Spiro at Muldrow High school softball: Cameron at Wister; Whitesboro at Wright City Tournament; High school baseball: Crowder at Cameron; McCurtain at Howe; Pittsburg at Whitesboro Saturday High school softball: Whitesboro at Wright City Tournament. Monday LeFlore ... Read more - [Heavener runners finish second](https://heavener.news/heavener-runners-finish-second/): Heavener runners shine at Muldrow Meet Heavener runners competed in the Muldrow cross country meet Thursday and as usually, returned home with some hardware. The Wolves were second behind Class 3A’s top-ranked Sequoyah-Tahlequah team. The Wolves were led by Morgan Alstatt with Geren Palmer also bringing home a medal. The girls were led by Kanan Summers, who finished 11th. Heavener’s junior high boys were led by seventh grader Ethan Anderson, who finished as runner-up. Chipper Van Hook also got a medal. Heavener returns to action next week at Wister. Please share with anybody you think might be interested. Subscribe to our ... Read more - [Week 3 football games feature interesting matchups](https://heavener.news/week-3-football-games/): Overview of Week 3 football games Week 3 football games for LeFlore County teams have some interesting matchups as this is the last non-district tuneup or most county schools. Talihina completed a perfect run through the Golden Tigers’ non-district slate with a 46-0 win over Broken Bow’s junior varsity team Thursday night. Talihina, now 3-0, opens district play next week at Allen. Poteau, also undefeated at 3-0, has a bye this week and opens district play at home next week against Stilwell. There are several intriguing matchups for Friday. The biggest game has undefeated Pocola visiting Vian. Pocola is 2-0 while ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-9-18-2025/): Latest updates on the LeFlore County sports scoreboard LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Football Talihina 46, Broken Bow JV 0 Fast pitch softball Heavener 2, Haileyville 1 Claremore 8, Howe 0 Pocola 7, Roland 2 Stigler 3, Poteau 2 Talihina 7, Savanna 1 Whitesboro 4, Wright City 0 Fall baseball Howe 12, Clayton 2 Howe 12, Clayton 0 To make an addition or correction, please CONTACT us. Please share this with anybody you think might be interested. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Down memory lane for 9-18-2028](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-down-memory-lane-9-18-2028/): Reflecting Back: A Journey Down Memory Lane Down memory lane for this week. ONE YEAR AGO 2024— LeFlore County football teams went 4-0 in Friday’s games. Heavener opened with a 23-14 win at Central, Poteau bounced back from last week’s loss at Booneville, Arkansas to defeat McAlester and former Coach Forrest Mazey, 16-14, Talihina downed Porter in its home opener, 44-25, and Arkoma pounded Canadian, 48-8, on the road. Panama defeated Spiro, 40-21, Thursday night and Pocola had a bye…Services held for Phyllis Heavener of the Conser community… Pocola sailed through the 2024 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament undefeated and ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals for 9-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-9-18-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [Calendar of events for Sept. 18, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-sept-18-2025/): Upcoming Calendar of Events Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Cross country: Heavener at Muldrow meet Celebration of life service for Matt Wilson Graveside service for Georgia Mae Nelson High school softball: Haileyville at Heavener; Cameron, Clayton at LeFlore; Stigler at Poteau; Whitesboro at Wright City Tournament; Pocola at Roland; Spiro at Vian; Talihina at Savanna; Muldrow at Panama High school baseball: Clayton ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 9-18-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-18-2025/): Your Daily Bible Verse Inspiration Daily Bible verse for Thursday. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 Get an online Bible HERE. - [Definitive weather forecast for 9-18-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-9-18-2025-weather-forecast/): Weather forecast outlook Weather forecast for Thursday is for slightly cooler temperatures with clear skies early and the chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 91 degrees with a low of 66.   Sunrise was 7:03 a.m. Sunset is 7:20 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 95 with a low of 67. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.76 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 18 are a high of 84 and low of 57. Records ... Read more - [Heavener Utilities Authority, Council agendas for 9-18-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-council-agendas-for-9-18-2025/): Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                               ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                        INVOCATION – Chairman                                            HUA AGENDA                                                            CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                                                                   ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                                INVOCATION – Chairman                                   City Council agenda                                                       Off Premises: 1. KP’s QUICK MART On Premises: 1. EL CELAYA Liquor Stores: Medical ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 9-17-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-9-17-2025/): This week’s oklahoma fishing report for Oklahoma. For more details, check our oklahoma fishing report updates regularly. NORTHEAST Stay tuned for the next oklahoma fishing report coming soon. Latest Oklahoma Fishing Report Insights For detailed insights, refer to our ongoing oklahoma fishing report. Grand: September 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows below the dam, brush structure, and ... Read more - [2026 ADM figures for county schools released](https://heavener.news/2026-adm-figures-for-county-schools-released/): LeFlore County schools showed a decrease of just over in the 2026 Average Daily Membership totals compared to the 2024 ADM, according to the latest numbers released by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association in figures approved in August. Of the county schools, only Spiro, Pocola, Wister, Arkoma, Whitesboro, LeFlore and Bokoshe showed an increase in the number of students with Pocola and Arkoma showing the largest growth. Talihina showed the largest decrease in students, dropping just over 23 students in the last two years. Poteau dropped 8.9 students while Heavener was down negative 6.26 students. In Oklahoma, “average daily membership” ... Read more - [Open primary ballot plan OK’d by Oklahoma Supreme Court](https://heavener.news/open-primary-ballot-plan-okd-by-oklahoma-supreme-court/): By:Emma Murphy OKLAHOMA CITY — An initiative petition aiming to reform Oklahoma’s election system and open primaries can begin collecting signatures following a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.  The state’s high court on Tuesday ruled 8-0 that a challenge to State Question 836 was premature. Opponents, including the Oklahoma state Republican Party, argued in June the state question’s gist was misleading and the suggested reforms would burden Oklahomans’ right to associate with political parties.  “The People’s right to propose law and amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution through the initiative process is precious, and any doubt as to the legal sufficiency of an initiative petition ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 17, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-17-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Wednesday Celebration of life service for Joe Davidson Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Cross country: Heavener at Muldrow meet Celebration of life service for Matt Wilson Graveside service for Georgia Mae Nelson High school softball: Haileyville at Heavener; Cameron, Clayton at LeFlore; Stigler at Poteau; Whitesboro at Wright City Tournament; Pocola at Roland; Spiro at Vian; ... Read more - [Mostly clear skies expected Wednesday](https://heavener.news/mostly-clear-skies-expected-wednesday/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly clear skies with a chance of showers or thunderstorms later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 94 degrees with a low of 68.   Sunrise was 7:02 a.m. Sunset is 7:21 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 93 with a low of 67. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.76 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 17 are a high of 84 and low of 57. Records for the date were a high of ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-16-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Tuesday. Fast pitch softball Keota 10, Cameron 6 Spiro 7, Heavener 2 Warner 7, Howe 2 Battiest 6, LeFlore 5 Red Oak 8, Panama 1 Pocola 11, Whitesboro 3 Broken Bow 4, Poteau 0 Wister 2, Stuart 0 Fall baseball Oktaha 12, Howe 3 Whitesboro 12, Clayton 0 Wister 10, Porum 0 To make a correction or addition, please CONTACT me. Please share this with anybody you think might be interested. - [Oklahoma market report for 9-16-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-9-16-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. / - [Daily Bible verse for 9-17-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-9-17-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 Please share this with anybody you think might be interested. - [Kathleen Hale death notice](https://heavener.news/kathleen-hale-death-notice/): Kathleen Hale, 99, of Poteau passed away Sept. 11, 2025 and was born Aug. 25, 1926 in Poteau. Surviving family members are her daughter, Sharon Geyer; her son, Rickey Hale; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.  You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com. Heavener.news publishes death notices and paid obituaries. Death notices are free and contain the basic information. Paid obituaries are $25 and include all the information along with the photo. Both death notices and obituaries should come from a funeral home. The information can be emailed to news@heavener.news. - [Garry Joe Davidson service set](https://heavener.news/garry-joe-davidson-service-set/): Garry Joe Davison was born in Poteau March 20, 1945 to Rowena and Jack Davison, and passed away Sept. 15, 2025 in Poteau. A celebration of his life is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are his wife, Thelma Elaine Milacek Davison; daughters Dr. Myra Haulmark of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Dr. Rhonda Metz and her husband Dr. Paul Metz, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Kayley and Kelby Haulmark, and Emma, Addie and Millie ... Read more - [Georgia Mae Nelson service set](https://heavener.news/georgia-mae-nelson-service-set/): Georgia Mae Nelson, 92, of Talihina passed away Sept. 14, 2025 and was born Dec. 23, 1932 in Talihina to Ruby (Cranford) and Elmer Matkins. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Thursday at New City Cemetery in Talihina with Bro. Kenny Bryant officiating. Services are under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service. Surviving family members are her children Patsy Jean Simmons of Wilburton, Ira Joe Nelson of Talihina and Brenda Kay Ferrara of Oregon; grandchildren James Beeson and wife Yanfei of Redding, California, Jessica Presley-Cook and husband Jonathan of Wilburton, Jennifer Ferrara of Dixon, California, Tiffany Ferrara-Rasmussen and husband Will, Joelynn Lee ... Read more - [Brock wins Week 2 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/brock-wins-week-2-pick-em-contest/): Drew Brock captured the Week 2 pick-em contest in a tiebreaker with four other pickers. All five pickers were 7-1 on the week, but Brock came closest to the points OU scored against Temple. Overall, Brock has a one-game lead. To play the Week 3 pick-em contest, play HERE. - [Calendar of events](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events/): Calendar of events for Sept. 16, 2025  Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Tuesday High school softball: Spiro at Heavener; Cameron at Keota; Poteau at Broken Bow; Whitesboro at Pocola; Howe at Warner; Red Oak at Panama;  High school baseball: Howe at Oktaha; Clayton, Buffalo Valley at Whitesboro; Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 10-17-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-10-17-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Football Wilson-Henryetta 46, Arkoma 0 Subscribe to our free daily text update HERE. Or text NEWS to (855) 819-8824. - [Daily Bible verse 10-17-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-17-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 Subscribe to our free daily text update HERE. - [Calendar of events for Oct. 17, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-17-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Friday Poteau Balloonfest Saturday Heavener Wolf Pups at Spiro Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center celebrates international archaeology day Aaron Castillo funeral service Poteau Balloonfest Regional cross country meets Subscribe to our free daily text update HERE. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Heavener High School blood drive Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-17-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-17-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday is for some rain early with skies clearing off later in the day in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 69.   Sunrise was 7:25 a.m. Sunset is 6:40 p.m. See our live weather radar Thursday’s high was 86 with a low of 62. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.35 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 17 are a high of 75 and low of 45. Records for the date were a high of 87 in ... Read more - [Week 7 another good week for county teams](https://heavener.news/week-7-another-good-week-for-county-teams/): Week 7 another good week for LeFlore County football teams even though they were playing a day earlier than usual due to the fall break. Poteau, Panama, Pocola and Talihina won while Heavener lost at fifth-ranked Kingston and Spiro came up short against Morris in a game against previously winless teams. Poteau made its second straight trip to the Tulsa area and came away with a 28-17 win over a dangerous Tulsa McLain team. For Poteau, the win was extra important in potential playoff standings, especially Poteau is going into the most difficult games of the schedule against Sallisaw, Hilldale and ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals 10-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-10-15-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. The following are downloadable PDFs. Subscribe to our free daily text update HERE. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 10-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-10-16-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Football Poteau 43, Tulsa McLain 28 Kingston 48, Heavener 20 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily text update. Morris 43, Spiro 6 Panama 48, Warner 6 Pocola 70, Chouteau 8 Talihina 62, Liberty 7 What are your thoughts on the results for Thursday night’s games? Any surprise? Let us know in the comments below. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 7 thoughts and memories](https://heavener.news/week-7-thoughts-and-memories/): Hall about it By CRAIG HALL Okay, I will admit it. I was a bum last night, I stayed at home. There were several reasons why I did not attend a football game last night as I usually do and have done for some 15 years. The first reason is I am on the disabled list, sort of. Two weeks ago, I had one of those injuries reserved for me. It was the dreaded walking in to a large retail store on the north end of Poteau, which will not be named since they do not advertise with us, when I ... Read more - [Week 7 Oklahoma football games](https://heavener.news/week-7-oklahoma-football-games/): Week 7 high school football scores from Thursday. Class 6A Bartlesville 42, Putnam North 28 Bixby 92, Enid 0 Edmond Santa Fe 41, Westmoore 20 Jenks 56, Deer Creek 21 Muskogee 76, Capitol Hill 0 Mustang 57, Edmond North 28 Owasso 31, Edmond Memorial 21 Piedmont 75, Lawton Eisenhower 0 Putnam City 56, U.S. Grant 0 Sand Springs 55, Putnam West 0 Sapulpa 22, Ponca City 0 Southmoore 65, Northwest Classen 0 Stillwater 21, Choctaw 14 Tulsa Union 49, Yukon 27 Class 5A Altus 70, Noble 18 Carl Albert 69, John Marshall 0 Collinsville 24, Claremore 0 Del City 68, Tulsa ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 10-15-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-10-15-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Grand: October 12. Elevation is normal and stable, water 71°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, coves and points. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs and minnows around and below the dam, brush structure and docks. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait and shad around and below the dam, channels, docks and river channel. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden based in Delaware County. Kaw: October 13. Elevation is 2 feet above normal and falling, water 78°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) White, striped and hybrid ... Read more - [Aaron Castillo obituary](https://heavener.news/aaron-castillo-obituary/): Aaron Castillo of Heavener was born May 4, 1997 in Brownsville, Texas to Jose Castillo and Olga Lydia (Castillo) Hernandez and passed away Oct. 11, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 28. Funeral service to honor Aaron’s life is 3 p.m. Saturday at the Light and Hope Fellowship Church in Heavener with Reverend Jose Castillo and Brother Kane Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Castillo Family Cemetery in Howe with military honors by the Poteau DAV #63 under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. Aaron was a 2015 graduate of Heavener High School. He worked at ... Read more - [Week 7 football games are Thursday](https://heavener.news/week-7-football-games-are-thursday/): Week 7 football games are scheduled for Thursday, due to the annual fall break, as most of the county teams are coming off a good week. Compared to previous weeks, there are not any really big games. See the updated district standings and schedule HERE. Probably the biggest game has undefeated Talihina (6-0, 3-0) hosting Liberty (4-2 and 2-1). Sign up for our free daily text update HERE. One of the more interesting games is between a pair of teams still looking for the first win as Morris (0-6 and 0-3) visits Spiro (0-6, 0-3). While both teams have struggled, at ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-16-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-16-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 Sponsor our daily Bible verse for only $50 per month. CONTACT me to get started. - [Reunite Class 2A back into one class](https://heavener.news/reunite-class-2a-back-into-one-class/): By CRAIG HALL Hall about it The other day, I wrote a brilliant proposal on how to save Class 2A-1 in football. You can read it HERE. It was so brilliant, I thought I would hear something from the OSSAA praising my initiative and thanking me for help. Or at least Gov. Stitt. But surprisingly, nothing happened. I don’t know if it was because it was a dumb idea, as if, I did a poor job marketing it, or the OSSAA has better things to do instead of reading my columns on football and other sports. Since, that didn’t happen. I ... Read more - [HUA, Council to meet 10-16-2025](https://heavener.news/hua-council-to-meet-10-16-2025/): HUA, Council to meet in regularly scheduled business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall a 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                                                                           ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                         INVOCATION – Chairman                                            HUA AGENDA                                                             Call to order                                                                             ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                               INVOCATION – Chairman                                CITY COUNCIL AGENDA                                                       Get our free daily text update HERE. / - [Down memory lane for 10-16-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-10-16-2025/): Down memory lane for this week. ONE YEAR AGO 2024–LeFlore County football teams had a good week as they went 6-1 in Week 6 football games going into the short week leading up to Thursday’s games over the fall break…Voters in LeFlore County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Nov. 5 general election, should apply now, according to County Election Board Secretary, Sharon Steele…Wolves host fifth-ranked Kingston Thursday… Howe Public Schools and the Howe Lions’ Air Rifle competition team played host to the first SAR (Student Air Rifle program) State Tournament…Pocola girls advance to Class 2A state championship girls… ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 15, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-15-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Funeral service for Helen Deffenbaugh Heavener Council, HUA to meet Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 GOP meeting Patrick Lynch Library High school football: Heavener at Kingston; Warner at Panama; Arkoma at Wilson-Henryetta; Chouteau at Pocola; Poteau at Tulsa McLain; Liberty at Talihina; Morris at Spiro Get our free text update HERE. Friday ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-15-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-15-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly partly cloudy skies and warm temperaturews for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 87 degrees with a low of 54.   Sunrise was 7:24 a.m. Sunset is 6:43 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 88 with a low of 60. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.35 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 15 are a high of 75 and low of 45. Records for the date were a high of 84 in 1981 and a low ... Read more - [Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh obituary](https://heavener.news/helen-pitchford-deffenbaugh-obituary/): Helen Marie (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh of Poteau was born June 25, 1929 in Hartford, Sebastian County, Arkansas to Lester Kendricks and Amy Edith (Blaylock) Pitchford. She passed into Heaven on Oct. 10, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones. Of all the things she did in life, the one that she was proudest of the “Living That Coach Wife Life”.   Funeral services to honor Helen’s life are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brock Hardin and Jerry Pitchford officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report 10-15-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-10-15-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma cattle sales The Oklahoma market report is sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Get our free text update HERE. - [LeFlore County commissioners meet 10-13-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meet-10-13-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. Clerk’s note: After the meeting, the Treasurer’s Office confirmed that no transfer of funds in the amount of $26,318 from K9031-25-MON to K9028-25-HAW was necessary, as the funds had been placed correctly on their end. The change was an accounting correction to be made within the County Clerk’s financial system ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 10-15-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-10-15-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Calendar of events for Oct. 14, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-14-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener Council, HUA to meet Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 GOP meeting Patrick Lynch Library High school football: Heavener at Kingston; Warner at Panama; Arkoma at Wilson-Henryetta; Chouteau at Pocola; Poteau at Tulsa McLain; Liberty at Talihina; Morris at Spiro Get our free ... Read more - [Bokoshe man injured in accident](https://heavener.news/bokoshe-man-injured-in-accident-2/): Bokoshe man injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday on Highway 31 near Panama. Tyler W. Whitecotton, 32, of Bokoshe was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle east when the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck the ditch. He was injured in the accident and did not have any passengers. The accident was investigated by Trooper Joshua Wiles. Get our free daily text update: HERE - [CareerTech surpasses enrollment goal](https://heavener.news/careertech-surpasses-enrollment-goal/): Oklahoma CareerTech has exceeded its five-year goal for K-12 enrollment more than two years ahead of schedule, CareerTech State Director Brent Haken told state House lawmakers Monday. In 2023, CareerTech set a target to grow K-12 enrollments from 138,000 to 150,000 by 2028. That goal was surpassed in fiscal year 2025, with more than 151,000 Oklahoma students participating in CareerTech programs in middle, junior high and high schools across Oklahoma. Haken said the growth reflects an ongoing effort to add programs and resources for K-12 schools and a strong demand for career readiness education among students, parents, educators and employers. CareerTech ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-14-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-14-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 Get our free daily text update with no spam: HERE - [Talihina continues to lead county teams](https://heavener.news/talihina-leads-in-leflore-county-football-rankings-leflore-county-football/): Talihina continues to lead LeFlore County football teams in most points scored and fewest points allowed after six weeks. The undefeated Golden Tigers average 49.4 points on offense while Pocola is second at 44.0 points per game. On defense, Talihina only allows 8.1 points per game while second-place Pocola gives up 15.8 points per game. Get our daily text update: HERE - [Many events scheduled for October](https://heavener.news/many-events-scheduled-for-october/): By TERRY JOE WILES Wow! It’s hard to believe this is my 340th live-music column on music and musicians in the area with more to come! SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC Now, I don’t know how many years that is, I just learned to cipher through the 6s in Shady Point, but it has been a blast. I just figured out that with a stick-on press pass I can get in free, a good seat and two requests on songs. I will be dangerous now! I did get to hear my favorite band last Friday. “MJ and the Geezers” played a couple ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 13, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-13-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Cross country: Heavener at Wright City meet Funeral service for Treasa Lynn (Salsman) Fitzgerald  Local school boards meet Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener Council, HUA to meet Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 GOP meeting Patrick Lynch Library High school football: ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-13-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-13-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for partly cloudy skies with continuing warm temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 87 degrees with a low of 63.   Sunrise was 7:22 a.m. Sunset is 6:45 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 88 with a low of 64. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.35 inches. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 13 are a high of 76 and low of 46. Records for the date were a high of 91 in 1972 and a low of ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-13-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-13-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace Ephesians 1:7 Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Heavener School Board agenda 10-13-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-10-13-2025-heavener-school-board/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street Room 103 in Heavener. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Obituary for Treasa Fitzgerald](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-treasa-fitzgerald/): Treasa Lynn (Salsman) Fitzgerald of Heavener was born Jan. 2, 1958 in Morris to Clyde Raymond and Ruby Marie (Little) Salsman and passed away surrounded by her family Oct. 9, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 67. The funeral service to celebrate Treasa’s life is 2 p.m. Monday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer and Dalton Luman officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Treasa Fitzgerald, a cherished member of the Heavener community, passed away after a life filled with love and resilience. Treasa ... Read more - [Jennifer Wright wins week 6 pick-em](https://heavener.news/jennifer-wright-wins-week-6-pick-em/): Jennifer Wright wins week 6 pick-em contest in a tiebreaker, her third straight weekly win and also kept her into first place overall. Wright and Austin Davis both went 10-1 with Wright coming closer to how many points OU would score against Texas. In the overall race, Wright is now 58-11, two games up on Drew Brock. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 7 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-7-pick-em-contest-now-open-week-7/): Week 7 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore County teams are finished. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Howe falls short against Oktaha, 2-1](https://heavener.news/howe-falls-short-against-oktaha-2-1/): Howe falls short against Oktaha, 2-1, in the Class 2A state fast pitch softball championship game. The Lady Lions had already defeated top-ranked Dale and third-ranked Preston in the tournament, but an early lead dissipated as Oktaha, which defeated Pocola, 1-0, in 16 innings in a quarterfinal game, scored two runs in the top of the sixth inning and this time, Howe could not answer. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to receive our free daily update. Howe had taken a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning as B. Scarberry singled with two outs before K. Mundy singled to ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-12-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-daily-bible-verse-10-12-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:2 Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Updated district football standings after week 6](https://heavener.news/updated-district-football-standings-after-week-6/): Updated district football standings after Week 6 games for LeFlore County teams. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [New district suggestions for Class 2A-1](https://heavener.news/new-district-suggestions-for-class-2a-1/): By CRAIG HALL Heavener News Okay, people, nobody asked, told, or requested I redo Class 2A-1 for Oklahoma schools. The current alignment simply does not work. If I had my choice, I would be back to a unified Class 2A and Class B. But since the OSSAA will probably not drop the I and II divisions, I have a suggestion that will work, in my opinion. The main thing is districts would drop from eight teams to four teams. Yeah, I know we have had eighth team districts since the 1980s, mainly because of scheduling reasons. I don’t recall having scheduling ... Read more - [Heavener, Poteau and Pocola bounce back](https://heavener.news/heavener-poteau-and-pocola-bounce-back/): Heavener, Poteau and Pocola bounced back from losses last week in Week 6 football games. Spiro also stayed winless after a blowout loss to Wilburton, Panama came up short against defending state champion Rejoice Christian, Talihina continued to roll and Arkoma won its first district playoff game. Heavener made history in the win over Roland, 45-0. The Wolves improve to 2-4 and 2-1 going into Thursday’s game at district leading Kingston. Roland drops to 1-5 and 1-2. Poteau won at Glenpool, 28-17, defeating former Pirate assistant Peyton Werner in the process. The Pirates are 5-1 and 2-1 while Glenpool remains winless. ... Read more - [Heavener has historic night in win over Roland](https://heavener.news/heavener-has-historic-night-in-win-over-roland/): Heavener has historic night in Friday’s 45-0 district football win over Roland in several ways. Playing in their homecoming game and in front of numerous alumni, Heavener beat Roland in consecutive years for the first time. Heavener has historic night The Wolves also pitched their first shutout since Aug. 31, 2012 when Heavener won at Union Christian, 35-0. But the biggest record on this night, came on the last play of the first half. Heavener kicker Brandon Sanchez made a school-record 49-yard field goal that looked like it could have been good from some 10 yards further. Text NEWS to (855) ... Read more - [Howe moves into championship game](https://heavener.news/howe-moves-championship-game/): Howe moves into the Class 2A state fast pitch softball championship game with a 5-2 win over Preston Friday. The Lady Lions play Oktaha, a 1-0 winner over Pocola in the other semifinal game, in Saturday’s championship game at noon. Friday was the second straight day Howe overcame a higher ranked seed over beating top-ranked Dale in a quarterfinal game Thursday. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to receive our daily update and breaking news alerts. The Lady Lions improve to 22-13 with the win. Fourth-ranked Preston ends its season at 29-8. Oktaha, now 33-4 and ranked third, advanced with the 16-inning ... Read more - [Week 6 Oklahoma football scores](https://heavener.news/week-6-oklahoma-football-scores/): Week 6 Oklahoma football scores. Friday’s games Class 6A Broken Arrow 38, Edmond Santa Fe 20 Choctaw 50, Southmoore 29 Edmond Memorial 37, Yukon 13 Jenks 55, Mustang 48 Moore 40, Deer Creek 24 Muskogee 48, Bartlesville 0 Norman 56, Enid 14 Owasso 52, Westmoore 7 Putnam North 47, Capitol Hill 0 Sand Springs 29, Ponca City 7 Sapulpa 44, Putnam West 6 Stillwater 63, Northwest Classen 0 Tulsa Union 51, Norman North 30 Class 5A Altus 57, John Marshall 30 Bishop McGuinness 56, Midwest City 8 Carl Albert 56, Noble 7 Collinsville 35, Tahlequah 23 Coweta 38, Shawnee 14 Del ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 10-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-scoreboard-10-10-2025-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Friday. Score updates: LeFlore County scoreboard overview Football Heavener 45, Roland 0 Poteau 28, Glenpool 17 Wilburton 41, Spiro 6 Rejoice Christian 51, Panama 0 Pocola 60, Hulbert 8 (Thursday) Talihina 37, Central 12 Arkoma 38, Gans 12 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com Fast pitch softball Howe 5, Preston 2 Oktaha 1, Pocola 0 To add a score or make a correction, text (855) 819-8825. - [Howe girls stun Dale](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-shine-howe-stuns-dale-state-tournament/): Half of the remaining teams at the Class 2A state fast pitch tournament are LeFlore County teams after Thursday’s quarterfinal games. No. 10 Howe surprised top-ranked Dale, 3-0, while second-ranked Pocola cruised past No. 8 Panama, 12-0. In the Class A tournament, Wister came up short against Hominy, 4-1. In the fall state baseball tournament, Cameron fell to Rattan, 5-4, while Wister lost to Canute, 4-3. See the LeFlore County scoreboard HERE. In the biggest surprise, Howe ended years of frustration with Dale in softball, topping the Lady Pirates by scoring all three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 10-9-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-10-9-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Fast pitch softball Class 2A state tournament #10 Howe 3, #1 Dale 0 #2 Pocola 12, #8 Panama 0 Class A state tournament #5 Hominy 4, #6 Wister 1 Fall baseball Class A state tournament #4 Rattan 5, #6 Cameron 4 #2 Canute 4, #9 Wister 3 To make a correction or addition, please CONTACT me. Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE - [Heavener boys win meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-win-meet/): Heavener boys win their own cross country meet Thursday while the Lady Wolves finished second. Recap of the Heavener boys win The Wolves were led by meet champion, Morgan Altstatt, shown in the accompanying photo. Parker Brand was third, Geren Palmer fourth and Martin Vasquez fifth. Also receiving medals were Slayde Cockburn, Jerred Boss, Adan Walker and Diego Cruz. Heavener’s girls were led by Kanan Summers, who finished fifth. Allison Palmer, Gracie Springfield and Jenna Scroggins also medaled. For the middle school boys, Ethan Anderson finished first while Chipper Vanhook, Aiden Enger and Manny Lopez received a medal. Get our daily ... Read more - [Inmate walks away at Hodgen prison](https://heavener.news/inmate-walks-away-at-hodgen-prison/): Brandon Baker, an inmate at Jim E. Hamilton in Hodgen, unlawfully walked away at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Baker, 38, is a white male serving a 5-year sentence for failure o register as violent offender out of Tulsa County. He is 6-0, 190 pounds with tattoos on his face and neck. If you see Baker or know of his whereabouts, do not approach and call 911. Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE - [Daily Bible verse 10-9-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-9-2025-heavener-news/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE - [Calendar of events for Oct. 9, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-calendar-of-events-october-9-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Thursday Cross country: Heavener cross country meet State softball and baseball meets Celebration of life service for Ricky Don Darneal Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 Friday Bobby Morrison funeral service High school football: Roland at Heavener; Talihina at Central; Panama at Rejoice Christian; Gans at Arkoma; Pocola at Hulbert; Poteau at Glenpool; Spiro at Wilburton Saturday Stigler at Heavener ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-9-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-weather-forecast-10-9-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for partly cloudy skies early with the skies clearing away for the afternoon and overnight for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Latest weather forecast updates The high is forecast to be 81 degrees with a low of 54.   Sunrise was 7:19 a.m. Sunset is 6:51 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 78 with a low of 61. The total rainfall so far for the month is .35. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 9 are a high of 78 and low of 48. Records for the date were ... Read more - [Jarred Bryan Lacy obituary](https://heavener.news/jarred-bryan-lacy-obituary/): Jarred Bryan Lacy, 37, of Spiro visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Jarred was born Aug. 1, 1988, in Carrollton, Texas, the first child and only son of Angela Dawn (Stephens) Lacy and Larry Bryan Lacy. He passed away unexpectedly Oct. 4, 2025, in Pryor. In his youth, he was a Boy Scout, he loved Legos, and building elaborate cityscapes and racetracks in the sandbox. He was a bright and intelligent young man with a captivating smile. As he matured, he found ... Read more - [Heavener homecoming courts](https://heavener.news/heavener-homecoming-courts/): Heavener homecoming courts for Friday’s homecoming game against Roland. Homecoming activities are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. with the game starting at 7 p.m. Football Band Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE - [Oklahoma fishing report 10-8-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-oklahoma-fishing-report-10-8-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. Weekly Oklahoma Fishing Report NORTHEAST Grand: October 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, points, and rocks. Blue catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs below the dam, brush structure, and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: October 6. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 8, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-8-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Cross country: Heavener cross country meet Celebration of life service for Ricky Don Darneal Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE and subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com. Friday Bobby Morrison funeral service High school football: Roland at Heavener; Talihina at Central; ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-8-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-10-8-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly partly clouds for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 80 degrees with a low of 57.   Sunrise was 7:18 a.m. Sunset is 6:52 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 86 with a low of 63. The total rainfall so far for the month is .35. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 8 are a high of 78 and low of 48. Records for the date were a high of 90 in 1980 and a low of 37 in 1978. Get our ... Read more - [Obituary for Eddie Earl Fitzgerald Jr.](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-eddie-earl-fitzgerald-jr/): Memorial graveside service for Eddie Earl Fitzgerald, Jr., 55, of Pocola is 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Eddie was born Feb. 21, 1970, in Odessa, Texas, to Gloria Durlene (Dill) Fitzgerald and Eddie Earl Fitzgerald, Sr. He passed away Oct. 3, 2025, in Pocola. He was preceded in death by his parents. Eddie proudly served his country as a Gulf War Veteran in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver and truly enjoyed his career on the road. Eddie loved spending time outdoors, especially ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 10-7-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-oklahoma-market-report-10-7-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. Insights from the Oklahoma market report Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE and subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com. - [Bobby Morrison obituary](https://heavener.news/bobby-morrison-obituary/): Robert Otis “Bobby” Morrison of Heavener was born Sept. 23, 1944 in Howe to Otis and Olive (Byford) Morrison and went home to be with his Lord Oct. 6, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 81. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Howe Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Poteau DAV Chapter #63 under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Bobby, a lifelong resident of area, worked on the Rock Island Railroad, and a devoted member of the ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 7, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/heavener-calendar-of-events-oct-7-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming calendar of events Tuesday Heavener School literacy night Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com. Get our daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE. Thursday Cross country: Heavener cross country meet Celebration of life service for Ricky Don Darneal Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Heavener VFW ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-7-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-7-2025-weather-forecast/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for mostly partly clouds with a slight chance of rain for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Latest Weather Forecast The high is forecast to be 85 degrees with a low of 61.   Sunrise was 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 6:53 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 87 with a low of 64. The total so far for the month is .35. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 7 are a high of 78 and low of 49. Records for the date were a high of 93 in 1979 and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 10-6-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-10-6-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Member Josh Blaylock, Interim Member Mike Parker and County Clerk Kelli Ford. Overview of the LeFlore County Commissioner meeting The following action was taken by the board: Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com. Get our free text updates! Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 or click HERE. - [Daily Bible verse 10-7-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-7-2025-heavener-news/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Understanding the daily Bible Verse Galatians 5:24 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Ricky Don Darneal services planned](https://heavener.news/ricky-don-darneal-services-planned/): Ricky Don Darneal, 68, of Pocola passed away Oct. 5, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born July 16, 1957, in Panama to Francis Charlene Butler and Edward Darneal. A Celebration of Life is 10 a.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jarrod Ridenour officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diana Darneal; daughter, Kindra Darneal; grandson, Tatum Lomon; granddaughter, Piper Riggs; sisters Becky Seaton and husband Dewayne, Jo Hunt and husband John, and Criss ... Read more - [Festivals on the horizon](https://heavener.news/festivals-on-the-horizon/): By TERRY JOE WILES Wow! There’s a lot of live music and festivals this week — all family friendly, too! They’re all just a short drive across the Arkansas state line. According to “The Farmers Almanac,” the temperatures will be from 60 to 85 degrees and no rain. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC The best pick, in my opinion, will be in Ozark, Arkansas, the birthplace of Roy Buccanan, master of the Telecaster. This is a tribute concert by the very best pickers in our area. The Saturday festival is centered around the 53rd Ozark Square Gathering. There will be arts and ... Read more - [Jennifer Wright captures week 5 pick-em](https://heavener.news/jennifer-wright-week-5-pick-em-contest/): Jennifer Wright came out on top of the week 5 pick-em contest, her second straight weekly win and also moved into first place overall. And she had to be a perfect 10-0 to pull it off, edging Drew Brock, who finished, 9-1. In the overall race, Wright is now 48-10, one game up on Brock. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. Subscribe to our daily text updates and breaking news alerts HERE. - [Week 6 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-6-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 6 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore County teams are finished. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Calendar of events for Oct. 6, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-6-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Celebration of life service for Michelle Racine Brown Tuesday Heavener School literacy night Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Cross country: Heavener cross country meet Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 Friday High school football: Roland at Heavener; Talihina at Central; Panama at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-6-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-weather-forecast-10-6-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly partly clouds with a chance of rain for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 63.   Sunrise was 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 6:55 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 83 with a low of 65. No rain was recorded. The month has not had any measurable rainfall. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 6 are a high of 79 and low of 49. Records for the date were a high of 90 in 1981 and a ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 10-6-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meeting-10-6-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners at the courthouse in Poteau. Overview of the LeFlore County commissioner meeting Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Spiro Mounds to celebrate archaeology day](https://heavener.news/spiro-mounds-archaeology-day-celebration/): Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate international archaeology day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18. This family-oriented event is free and open to the public. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily text update! Discovering the History of Spiro Mounds Kids can learn about the tools of archaeology, prehistoric foods and participate in a variety of activities, including pottery puzzles, artifact sorting and a scavenger hunt. Admission to the event will be free for all ages as the site undergoes improvement projects. Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center is the only prehistoric Native American archaeological site in Oklahoma ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 10-6-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-10-6-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. Explore Today’s Daily Bible Verse And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Romans 8:11 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Central National Bank makes donation](https://heavener.news/central-national-bank-donation-heavener-news/): Central National Bank officers Shantel Moore, Steve Clay, and Ron Hall present a co-sponsorship check to Poteau Band Director Joey Marsh and Vallerie Martin. Funds will be used to help pay for the new band trailer. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [District football standings after Week 6](https://heavener.news/district-football-standings-after-week-6/): District football standings after Week 6 games. Current football standings Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Weather forecast for 10-4-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-4-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for clear skies and a nice day for the Heavener Lions Club Carnival and for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 85 degrees and a low of 613.   Sunrise was 7:15 a.m. Sunset is 6:57 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 88 with a low of 59. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly rainfall at 0.35 inches. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 4 are a high of 79 and low of 50. Records for the date were a high of 95 ... Read more - [Patsy Ruth Elder obituary](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-patsy-ruth-elder-obituary/): Patsy Ruth Elder, 90, of the Glendale community in Heavener was born June 4, 1935 in the Independence community in Heavener to Elmo and Bertha (Victor) Sims and passed away Sept. 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in Heavener. Remembering Patsy Ruth Elder: A Legacy of Love Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. View Baptist Church in the Glendale community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home. Patsy, a cherished member of the community and devoted homemaker, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and ... Read more - [Michelle Racine Brown services set](https://heavener.news/michelle-racine-brown-services-set/): Michelle Racine Brown, 45, of Poteau passed away Sept. 30, 2025, in Poteau and was born Feb. 4, 1980, in Wilburton. A Celebration of Life service is 10 a.m. Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Funeral follows at the Page Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are her husband, Keith Brown; daughters Keily Brown and her fiancé Patrick Farrar, and Lily Brown; sister, Beth Bryeans; and uncle, Jeff Bryeans. Pallbearers are Chris McKibbon, Russell Powers, Heath McGee, Jody Thurman, Ryan Ballentine and Patrick Farrar.  Viewing is Sunday from ... Read more - [LeFlore County teams go 2-4 in week 5](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-teams-go-2-4-in-week-5/): LeFlore County teams came back to earth in week 5 games Friday as it’s not common for LeFlore County to have one of the top football games in Oklahoma. It’s even rarer for there to be two of the top games in the state. But that was the case Friday night as a pair of undefeated teams in Ada and Poteau hooked up at Costner Stadium and Pocola hosted top-ranked and defending state champion Rejoice Christian. Both the county teams came up short in those games as did Heavener, which visited Prague for the first time since a playoff game in ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 10-3-2025](https://heavener.news/lefloresports-lefloresports-scoreboard-10-3-2025-leflore-county-sports-scoreboard/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Latest updates on LeFlore County sports scores Football Ada 49, Poteau 35 Prague 20, Heavener 14 Panama 40, Hulbert 14 Rejoice Christian 27, Pocola 20 Talihina 61, Gore 7 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily update. Fast pitch softball Panama 10, Wilburton 0 Fort Cobb-Broxton 14, Whitesboro 3 Wister 5, Hydro-Eakley 4 Fall baseball Cameron 10, Roff 0 Wister 16, Sterling 4 Wister 10, Union City 8 To make an addition or correction, please text (855) 819-8824. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 5 Oklahoma football scores](https://heavener.news/week-5-oklahoma-football-scores/): Week 5 Oklahoma football scores. Friday’s games Class 6A Bixby 81, Moore 6 Broken Arrow 42, Yukon 14 Deer Creek 13, Edmond North 12 Edmond Memorial 28, Edmond Santa Fe 0 Jenks 44, Norman 0 Muskogee 63, Putnam West 0 Mustang 75, Enid 0 Norman North 43, Westmoore 20 Owasso 35, Tulsa Union 9 Ponca City 56, Putnam North 35 Putnam City 28, Choctaw 27 Sand Springs 70, Capitol Hill 0 Sapulpa 41, Bartlesville 21 Stillwater 61, U.S. Grant 6 Class 5A Altus 50, Western Heights 6 Claremore 61, Tulsa Hale 25 Collinsville 44, Tulsa Rogers 6 Coweta 22, Tulsa Bishop ... Read more - [Sperry man dies in wreck Thursday](https://heavener.news/sperry-man-dies-in-wreck-thursday/): Sperry man dies in wreck Thursday on Highway 259 at approximately 9:26 p.m. two mile north of Ashby Road. Erwin Wayne Foster Jr., 65, of Sperry was driving north, failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the road to the left, traveled through the ditch before striking a tree. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. The accident was investigated by Trooper Michael Scantling. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com. Text NEWS to get our daily update and breaking news alerts. - [Daily Bible verse for 10-3-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-10-3-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16 Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 5 features big district games](https://heavener.news/week-5-features-big-football-district-games/): Week 5 features big football district games for LeFlore County teams. After a slow start, Heavener hopes to continue its momentum from a 35-24 win over Hugo in the district opener last week, as the Wolves visit Prague for the first time since a playoff game in 1971. Heavener is 1-3 overall, 1-0 in district play. Prague, which lost at Heavener last season, 37-6, is 2-2 and 0-1 after a 58-6 loss to undefeated Bethel last week. While that is a big game for the Wolves and a win will give Heavener a better chance at making the playoffs for the ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 10-2-2025](https://heavener.news/lefloresports-lefloresports-scoreboard-10-2-2025-leflore-county-sports-scoreboard/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. LeFlore County sports scoreboard Overview Fast pitch softball Lincoln Christian 10, Heavener 0 Howe 3, Tushka 2 Howe 7, Tushka 2 Panama 3, Wilburton 2 Wilburton 6, Panama 3 Poteau 6, Mannford 2 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily update and breaking news alerts. Mannford 1, Poteau 0 Poteau 4, Mannford 2 Whitesboro 5, Fort Cobb-Broxton 1 Kiowa 12, Whitesboro 0 Wister 9, Keota 0 Wister 9, Quinton 4 Fall baseball Navajo 7, Cameron 5 Calera 12, Howe 0 Calera 10, Howe 0 Union City 13, Wister 5 To make a correction ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 2, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-calendar-of-events-october-2-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming calendar of events Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Graveside services for Jimmy Edward Potter High school softball: Heavener at Silo regional Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North Subscribe to our free daily text update and breaking news alerts HERE. Friday High school football: Heavener at Prague; Gore at Talihina; Hulbert at Panama; ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-2-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-2-2025-heavener-news/): Bible verse for Thursday. Today’s Bible verse Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily text update and breaking news alerts. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Weather forecast for 10-2-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-weather-forecast-10-2-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for the chance of some rain early with clear skies later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 88 degrees and a low of 63.   Sunrise was 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 7 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 88 with a low of 63. No rain was recorded, leaving the month without any rain. October’s average rainfall is 4.80 inches. Latest weather forecast insights Average temperatures for Oct. 2 are a high of 80 and low of 51. Records for the date were a ... Read more - [September sees summer comeback](https://heavener.news/september-sees-summer-comeback/): By GARY McMANUS Oklahoma Mesonet The early taste of fall that delighted many Oklahomans at the end of August lingered through the first week of September before summer grabbed the remote control again. Gone were the autumn-like highs in the 60s and 70s, replaced by the more customary 80s and 90s. Despite that return to normalcy, Mother Nature couldn’t resist one more twist: for the first time since 2008, the Oklahoma Mesonet failed to record a single 100-degree temperature during September. The last triple-digit highs—likely the year’s final—came back on Aug. 28 at several sites in southwest Oklahoma. The impressive rains ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 10-1-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-oklahoma-fishing-report-10-1-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. Weekly Oklahoma fishing report NORTHEAST Grand: September 27. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 75°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, coves, docks, and points. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, channels, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam, brush structure, and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: September 29. Elevation is 6 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 80°F ... Read more - [Heavener City Council agenda for 10-2-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-10-2-2025-heavener-city-council/): Heavener City Council to meet 6 p.m. Thursday for a regularly scheduled meeting at Heavener City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Adrean ROLL CALL – Clerk Roll INVOCATION – Chairman Meredith Heavener City Council meeting overview 1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 3. City manager’s report 4. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve annual alcohol beverage permits for the following businesses: Off Premises: a. HARPS FOOD STORE #517 b. DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #3940 5. Consider and take action on code violations for RODRIGUEZ, PASCUAL & GARCIA, FRANCISCA (H&W), for property located ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 1, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-oct-1-2025-heavener-news/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming calendar events Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Graveside services for Jimmy Edward Potter High school softball: Heavener at Silo regional Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North Friday High school football: Heavener at Prague; Gore at Talihina; Hulbert at Panama; Rejoice Christian at Pocola; Ada at Poteau; Valliant at Spiro Saturday Wolf Pup ... Read more - [Mostly clear skies expected Wednesday](https://heavener.news/mostly-clear-skies-expected-wednesday-weather-forecast/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for another nice day day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Wednesday weather forecast: What to expect We should have mostly clear skies with a high of 87 and low of 63.   Sunrise was 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 7:01 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 84 with a low of 58. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 2.76 inches. September’s average rainfall is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 1 are a high of 80 and low of 51. Records for the date were a high of 94 in ... Read more - [Heavener cross country wins 1st](https://heavener.news/heavener-cross-country-boys-win-1st-at-spiro-heavener-news-heavener-cross-country/): Heavener cross country teams had another successful outing at the Spiro cross country meet Tuesday. The Wolves were meet champions while Heavener’s girls were second. Heavener cross country team achievements Heavener’s boys were led by meet champion Morgan Altstatt. Runner up was Parker Brand while Geren Palmer finished third. Also receiving medals were Slayde Cockburn, Jerred Boss, Martin Vasquez and Aden Walker. The Lady Wolves were led by Kanan Summers, who finished ninth. Allison Palmer also received a medal. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County sports scores 9-30-2025](https://heavener.news/lefloresports-lefloresports-scoreboard-9-30-2025-leflore-county-sports/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Latest updates on LeFlore County sports Fast pitch softball Red Oak 8, Howe 0 Pocola 13, Sallisaw 3 Red Oak 4, Wister 2 Fall baseball N/A If you need to make a correction or addition, please CONTACT me. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Unemployment rates drop in LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-drop-in-leflore-county/): Unemployment rates were higher in 33 counties, lower in 27 counties and unchanged in 17 counties in the August report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Current unemployment rates in LeFlore County Love County had the highest rate of 6.0 percent while Seminole and McIntosh were tied for second place. Texas County had the lowest rate at 1.9 percent, Dewey County and Harmon County were second at 2.0 percent. LeFlore County’s rate for the month was 4.2 percent down slightly from the 4.3 percent from a year ago, but a slight increase of the July rate of 4.1 percent. June’s rate ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 9-30-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-9-30-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week. Market News Report 9-30-25 Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Jimmy Edward Potter services planned](https://heavener.news/jimmy-edward-potter-services-planned/): Jimmy Edward Potter, 72, of Bokoshe passed away Sept. 29, 2025, in Bokoshe and was born Nov. 6, 1952, in Cameron to Ruby (Arter) Potter and James Edward Potter. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are his wife, June Potter; daughter Faith Potter and her husband James; grandchildren Sierra, Alyssa and Bentley Spearman, and Kindra Dedmon; and siblings Linda Martin, Joyce Yarnell, Lovenia Hiesler, Randy Potter, Donnie Potter, Darrel Potter, Kenny Potter and Barbie Potter, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Sept. 30, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-sept-30-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Tuesday Cross country: Heavener, Spiro at Spiro meet High school softball: Howe at Red Oak; Henryetta at Spiro Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon High school softball: Heavener at Silo regional Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North Friday High school football: Heavener at Prague; ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 9-30-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-9-30-2025/): Updated weather forecast Weather forecast for Tuesday is for partly cloudy skies early with cloud cover increasing later in the day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 84 degrees with a low of 59.   Sunrise was 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 7:03 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 86 with a low of 60. No rain was record, leaving the monthly total 2.72 inches. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches. Average temperatures for Sept. 30 are a high of 80 and low of 52. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [Talihina remains LeFlore County leader](https://heavener.news/talihina-remains-leflore-county-leader/): Talihina remains LeFlore County football scoring leaders for offense and defense after week 4 games. The Golden Tigers average 50.2 points per game on offense, barely ahead of Pocola, which averages 46.0 points per game. On defense, Talihina only allows 7.5 points per game. Pocola is also second on defense, allowing 15.0 points per game while Poteau is third at 17.7 points per game. Get more, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 10 football playoff scenarios](https://heavener.news/week-10-football-playoff-scenarios/): Playoff spots up for grabs   Week 10 football games feature many scenarios for all the LeFlore County teams aside from Spiro, which won’t make the playoffs, along with Talihina and Arkoma, which have both clinched playoff spots. - [Poteau 7th and 8th students of the month](https://heavener.news/poteau-7th-and-8th-students-of-the-month/): Poteau 7th and 8th students of the month for the seventh and eighth grade center for October. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 11-6-2025](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-scoreboard-11-6-2025-heavener-news-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Thursday. Latest Updates on the LeFlore County scoreboard Basketball Boys Buffalo Valley at LeFlore (No score reported). Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily free text update. Girls LeFlore 41, Buffalo Valley 21 To make an addition or correction, text (855) 819-8824. See Friday’s schedule on today’s newsletter. - [Howe Board of Trustees to meet 11-6-2025](https://heavener.news/howe-board-of-trustees-to-meet-11-6-2025/): Howe Board of Trustees will meet in a regularly scheduled business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman ROLL CALL – Clerk                              PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Chairman        Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) AGENDA                                                        1. Maintenance Department Report 2. Fire Department Report 3. Police Department Report 4. Consider, discuss, or take action on the approval of purchase orders presented for payment and financial report. 5. Consider, discuss, or take ... Read more - [Ada “Peggy” Fay (Katuin) Naylor obituary](https://heavener.news/ada-peggy-fay-katuin-naylor-obituary/): Ada “Peggy” Fay (Katuin) Naylor of Heavener was born May 25, 1943 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Dick and Ida Josephine (Harris) Katuin.  She passed away Oct. 31, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 82.   Memorial service to celebrate Peggy’s life is 2 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother John Paul McAlester officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma. Peggy, a cherished member of the community for many years, was the dedicated cafeteria director at the Poteau Hospital. She was a graduate of Webb High School in Reedsburg, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 11-6-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-6-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Daily Bible verse inspiration For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT delivered straight to your phone.) Keep up-to-date on all our stories. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener City Council agenda 11-5-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-11-5-2025/): Heavener City Council agenda for Thursday at 6 p.m. in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. AGENDA SANPEDRO for property located at 510 W AVENUE “F” ST for rank weeds and grass. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT send straight to your phone. 6. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for OLIVE, MICHAEL E forproperty located at VACANT LOT OLD PIKE & 3RD for rank weeds and grass. 7. Trustee’s/chairman’s report. 8. New Business / Public Comments (the public will be recognized by the Mayor from asign-in sheet, where each ... Read more - [Today in History: November 5](https://heavener.news/november-5-today-in-history/): Today in history with key events that shaped the world. Significant Historical Events on November 5 November 5 has witnessed a variety of important events throughout history, spanning politics, science, culture, and more. Here are some notable occurrences from different eras: Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT. Get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) 1605: The Gunpowder Plot in England On November 5, 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot was uncovered in London. A group of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report 11-4-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-11-4-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Keep Me Up-to-Date on All Your Stories. Subscribe HERE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 11-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-11-4-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Basketball Boys Cameron 65, Bokoshe 8 LeFlore at Wister no score reported Girls Cameron 57, Bokoshe 24 LeFlore at Wister no score reported. To make a correction or addition, please text (855) 819-8824. Coaches or scorekeeers can also submit scoresheets by text to the number above or by email to news@heavener.news. Get more with our free daily newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss one of our stories. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 4, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-4-2025/): 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 are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Tuesday Celebration of life for Patricia Lavern Green Funeral services for Paul Staton Pitsco Funeral service for Barbara Ellen Young  Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Bokoshe at Cameron; LeFlore at Wister. See the calendar for the next week on today’s free newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss one of our stories. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-4-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-4-2025/): Mostly clear skies again Tuesday. Weather forecast for Tuesday is for mostly clear skies and slightly warmer temperatures in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 76 degrees with a low of 52.   Sunrise was 6:42 a.m. Sunset is 5:21 p.m. See our live weather radar See the whole story on today’s free newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss one of our stories. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. - [Early voting starts Nov. 13](https://heavener.news/early-voting-starts-nov-13/): Early voting begins Nov. 13 for voters in LeFlore County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on election day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said early voting is open to all voters. See the whole story on today’s free newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County commissioners meet 11-3-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-meet-11-3-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. See the whole story on today’s free newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss one of our stories. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 11-3-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-11-3-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard and schedule. Basketball Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Monday’s games Boys LeFlore 37, Clayton 23 Schulter at Bokoshe (no score reported) Girls LeFlore at Clayton (no score reported) Schulter at Bokoshe (no score reported). To make an addition or correction, please text it to (855) 819-8824. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE and see the whole story - [Arkansas opens with 109-77 win   ](https://heavener.news/arkansas-opens-with-109-77-win/): Arkansas opens with win as Trevon Brazile recorded his 11th career double-double, scoring a career-high 25 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas combined for 43 points to lead #14/15 Arkansas to a 109-77 season-opening basketball victory over Southern Monday night at Bud Walton Arena. The 109 points tied the most by a Razorback team under Razorback head coach John Calipari, was the most in a season opener since scoring 142 in the 2020-21 season opener versus Mississippi Valley State and the fifth-most all-time in a season opener. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE and ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 11-4-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-4-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6 Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE and see the whole story Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. - [Graveside services for Helen Haynes set](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-helen-haynes-set/): Graveside services for Helen Haynes, age 81, of Talihina are 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Talihina Cemetery with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born July 5, 1944 in Talihina to Mary (Green) Hickman and Sam Hickman. She passed away Oct. 30, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE and see the whole story - [Live music or AI? What say you?](https://heavener.news/live-music-or-ai-what-say-you/): By TERRY JOE WILES “Op Ed” Alert! I did some research. I wrote some stuff down. I was confident that I could write a column on the state of the music industry. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Then, I realized that all my info from Google searches were AI generated. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE and see the whole story - [Travis Chamberlain win week 9 pick-em](https://heavener.news/travis-chamberlain-win-week-9-pick-em/): Travis Chamberlain wins week 9 pick-em contest by going 7-2, to win by one game over most of his competitors. In the overall race, Drew Brock moved into first place with an 84-17 record, one game ahead of Jennifer Wright. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. - [Week 10 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-10-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 10 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore County teams are finished. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE - [City of Poteau agendas for 11-3-2025](https://heavener.news/city-of-poteau-agendas-for-11-3-2025/): City of Poteau agendas for Monday for the Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority and City Council. See the agendas HERE. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter HERE and see the whole story. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 11-3-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-11-3-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse in Poteau. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter HERE and see the whole story. - [Gene Rodney “Rod” Fulsom obituary](https://heavener.news/gene-rodney-rod-fulsom-obituary/): Gene Rodney “Rod” Fulsom of Heavener (formerly of Houston, Texas) was born Feb. 16, 1931 in Weldon, Texas to Henry Sye and Zora Louise (Adams) Fulsom and passed away Oct. 31, 2025 at his home in Heavener at the age of 94. Rod’s graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Weldon Cemetery in Weldon, Texas with Pastor Tim Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow with military honors under the direction of Allee Calloway Funeral Home in Crockett, Texas and Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau.  Surivors are one son Michael Rodney Fulsom and wife Paula of Trinity, Texas; one daughter ... Read more - [Carolyn Sue (Fox) Jones obituary](https://heavener.news/carolyn-sue-fox-jones-obituary/): Carolyn Sue (Fox) Jones of Heavener was born Oct. 17, 1945 at home in Stapp to Emery “Pad” and Christeen (Permenter) Fox and went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 31, 2025 at her home in Heavener at the age of 80. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Joey Bottoms officiating. Burial will follow in the Reichert Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Carolyn was a long-time resident of the area. She married William “Bill” Jones in October of 1962. Carolyn was a homemaker and ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 11-3-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-11-3-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Matthew 6:19 Subscribe to our free daily newsletter HERE and get more. Much more. - [Weather forecast for 11-2-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-2-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for a nice day with clear skies and cool temperatures in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 63 degrees with a low of 41.   Sunrise was 6:40 a.m. Sunset is 5:23 p.m. See our live weather radar Subscribe to our free daily newsletter HERE and see the whole story - [Barbara Ellen Young obituary](https://heavener.news/barbara-ellen-young-obituary/): Barbara Ellen Young of Howe was born Jan. 11, 1951 to Jo Ellen (Doherty) and Clifford Queen at the Port Hueneme Army Base in Port Hueneme, California and passed away Oct. 30, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 74. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lovings Cemetery in the Lovings Community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Everyone who knew her and the ones that didn’t admired her yard for the love of her flowers. Barbara was always in her yard working on those flower beds. ... Read more - [Bulldogs keep Hogs' losing streak going](https://heavener.news/bulldogs-keep-hogs-losing-streak-going/): By DAVID SEELEY The Sequoyah County Times FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — If ever there was a snake-bit team, it’s the Arkansas Razorbacks. After seeing four fourth-quarter turnovers doom the Razorbacks in a football loss to Auburn the previous week, the Hogs let a 28-14 third-quarter lead evaporate as Mississippi State scored with 43 seconds left to play to snatch a 38-35 come-from-behind Southeastern Conference victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday at Frank Broyles Field at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter HERE and see the whole story. - [Oklahoma surprises Tennessee in SEC play](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-surprises-tennessee-in-sec-play/): Oklahoma surprises Tennesse, 33-27, in a road football win over the Volunteers Saturday, largely thanks to a dominant defensive effort and quarterback John Mateer’s late-game heroics. Mateer threw for 159 yards, ran for 80, and scored the clinching one-yard touchdown with less than two minutes remaining. See the OU-Tenessee final stats HERE. The Sooners (7-2, 3-2 SEC) capitalized on three Volunteers turnovers to score 13 points, including a 71-yard fumble return touchdown by R Thomas Mason and two field goals from Tate Sandell (part of his four FGs, including two from 55 yards). Subscribe to our free daily newsletter HERE and ... Read more - [District 2A-3 football standings after 9](https://heavener.news/district-2a-3-football-standings-after-9/): District 2A-3 football standings after week 9 for the distict including Heavener. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for free HERE and see the district standings for all the LeFlore County teams. - [Funeral services for Paul Staton Pitsco planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-paul-staton-pitsco-planned/): Funeral services for Paul Staton Pitsco, 74, of Pocola are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Evans and Miller Chapel of Memories in Pocola with Kane Riggs officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Paul was born Aug. 20, 1951, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Geneva (Lindsey) Pitsco and Paul Staton Pitsco, Sr., and passed away Oct. 30, 2025 in Howe. He was a hard worker who enjoyed cutting firewood, working in the garden, and tending to his cows. Paul found joy in staying busy and was known for his generous spirit ... Read more - [Week 9 football roundup for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/week-9-football-roundup-for-leflore-county/): Week 9 football roundup featured Talihina clinching another district championship, Pocola outlasted Panama and Poteau’s streak of playoff appearances is in serious trouble after an upset loss at Hilldale. Watch Heavener’s senior night and game against Kiefer HERE. Also, Kiefer dashed Heavener’s hopes of a home playoff game with a blowout win, Spiro is still looking for a win and Arkoma couldn’t handle Webbers Falls in Friday’s games. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free HERE and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 10-31-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-10-31-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Football Hildale 36, Poteau 22 Kiefer 54, Heavener 14 Henryetta 40, Spiro 0 Pocola 34, Panama 8 Talihina 40, Regent Prep 13 Webbers Falls 52, Arkoma 27 See all the scores from Oklahoma high school week 9 football games on today’s newsletter. - [2025-2026 LeFlore County cumulative basketball schedules](https://heavener.news/2025-2026-leflore-county-cumulative-basketball-schedules/): 2025-2026 LeFlore County cumulative basketball schedules 11-3-2025 High school basketball: Schulter at Bokoshe; LeFlore at Clayton 11-4-2025 High school basketball: Bokoshe at Cameron; LeFlore at Wister 11-6-2025 High school basketball: Buffalo Valley at LeFlore 11-7-2025 High school basketball: Battiest at Cameron; Wister at Stuart 11-11-2025 High school basketball: Red Oak at Howe; Bokoshe at Clayton; Cameron at McCurtain 11-13-2025 High school basketball: Clayton at Cameron; Kinta at LeFlore; Smithville at Whitesboro 11-14-2025 High school basketball: Bokoshe at Indianola; Rattan at Wister 11-17-2025 High school basketball: Bokoshe at Hanna 11-18-2025 High school basketball: Smithville at Howe; Whitesboro at Cameron; LeFlore at Indianola ... Read more - [Heavener Pearl Harbor survivor remembered](https://heavener.news/heavener-pearl-harbor-survivor-remembered/): By PHILLIP ROUTEN The following story is dedicated to my father-in-law, Donald G. Loe, who was one of Heavener’s Pearl Harbor survivors. His name is listed on two signs, along with the names of Heavener’s other Pearl Harbor survivors. One of those signs is located at the north end of town and the other sign is located at the south end of town, across the street from the Heavener feed store. The names of Heavener’s Pearl Harbor survivors, as written on those two signs, include the following: (1) Chief Boatswain’s Mate Doyle E. Winters (2) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Jerry E. ... Read more - [Jerry David Roberts obituary](https://heavener.news/jerry-david-roberts-obituary/): Jerry David Roberts of Heavener was born March 3, 1955 in Cameron to Willie Edward and Vera Madge (Godwin) Roberts and passed away Oct. 28, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 70. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Jerry was a longtime resident of the area, was a graduate of Howe High School, and a carpenter. Jerry enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Survivors ... Read more - [Playoff positions gets big in week 9](https://heavener.news/playoff-positions-gets-big-in-week-9/): Playoff positioning becomes big in week 9 football games for schools across the state and that includes LeFlore County. There are several games that will impact the playoffs this week. See the district standings HERE. See the whole story and subscribe to our free newsletter HERE - [Oklahoma fishing report 10-29-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-10-29-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: October 25. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 70°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, flats, and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad around channels, docks, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: October 27. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 65°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead catfish ... Read more - [Funeral services for Marvin Morton planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-marvin-morton-planned/): Funeral services for Marvin Morton, 77, of Spiro are 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Pastor Kevin Davis officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Marvin was born April 16, 1948, to Minnie Belle (Tune) Morton and John Jackson Morton and passed away Oct. 27, 2025 in Spiro. He was married to Betty (Ritchie) Morton on June 24, 1971, in Stilwell. Marvin was a man who wore many hats throughout his life. He proudly served his community as a Reserve Police Officer for the ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-30-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-30-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1 Get more! Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE - [Calendar of events for Oct. 29, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-29-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Hallelujah Festival at FBC Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 Friday Heavener School Trunk or Treat Poteau Kiwanis Club 3-man scramble at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-29-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-10-29-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for cloudy skies and windy during the morning with wind gusts up to 40 mph in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. A wind advisory is in effect. The high is forecast to be 51 degrees with a low of 40.   Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Sunrise was 7:36 a.m. Sunset is 6:27 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 59 with a low of 48. A total ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-29-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-daily-bible-verse-10-29-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Get more! Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. - [LeFlore County legals 10-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-10-29-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [Oklahoma market report 10-28-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-10-28-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE - [Patricia Lavern Green service planned](https://heavener.news/patricia-lavern-green-service-planned/): Patricia Lavern Green, 83, of Wister passed away Oct. 27, 2025, in Wister and was born April 27, 1942, in Red Oak to Vidella (Bales) Woodruff and Hubert Eddie Woodruff. A Celebration of Life is 1 p.m. Tuesday at 7th Day Church of God in Wister with Ken Stoltz and Jarrod Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Peachland Cemetery in Bengal, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are her husband, Everett Green; son Eddie Green and wife Sue; daughter, Teresa Ann Green-Heberbrand; grandchildren Preston Green, Brandon Green, Nicole Stewart, Cheneen Lucas Francis, Tonya ... Read more - [Talihina continues to lead county teams](https://heavener.news/talihina-leads-in-leflore-county-football/): Talihina continues to lead LeFlore County football teams in scoring offense and defensive through week 8 games. The top-ranked Golden Tigers average 51.1 points per game, edging Pocola, which average 47.2 points per game. See this week’s district standings HERE. On defense, Talihina has only allowed 72 points this season or an average of 9.0. Pocola is again second, allowing only 13.2 points per game. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. In games this week, Kiefer ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 28, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-28-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me or use the contact form at the bottom of the page. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Hallelujah Festival at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-28-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-10-28-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for more thunderstorms with the rain tapering off later in the day and into the night in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 59 degrees with a low of 45.   Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Sunrise was 7:35 a.m. Sunset is 6:28 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 69 with a low of 57. A total of 0.28 inches ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 10-27-2025](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-commissioner-minutes-10-27-2025-leflore-county-commissioner/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from the regular business meeting held Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent was County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. Motion was approved, all voting yes. (17.)     Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve notice of public hearing regarding the petition of the Bokoshe Fire Department requesting that the Bokoshe Fire Department be organized as a county fire department pursuant to the ... Read more - [Memorial service for James Edward Boblett, Jr. set](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-james-edward-boblett/): Memorial service for James Edward Boblett, Jr., 75 of Panama is 12:30 p.m. Monday at Calvary Church in Panama with Reverend Brian Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas at 2 p.m. under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro James Edward Boblett, Jr. gained his heavenly wings on Saturday in Panama. He was 75-years-old and born in Clarendon, Arkansas on Dec. 31, 1949, to James Boblett, Sr. and Anice Christine (Teenie) Clinton. James was a laborer and retired from the Whirlpool Corporation in Fort Smith, Arkansas where he was a forklift driver for many ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-28-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-28-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. Understanding the Daily Bible Verse So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 Subscribe to our free newsletter HERE - [Talihina Festival, Sallisaw Festival this weekend](https://heavener.news/talihina-festival-sallisaw-festival-this-weekend/): By TERRY JOE WILES Despite unexpected wet weather last weekend — after I predicted sunny and dry weather — the Poteau BalloonFest had a great turnout. There was a little duck and run for cover for a while Saturday afternoon, then back out on the midway, mud races and Moonglow at sunset. Thanks to Soundscape Music Company for providing the live music. • • • SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC Two things will always get my attention — live music and barbecue! One of the most encouraging groups for school age kids, the Future Farmers of America (FFA), continues its education in ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-27-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-27-2025/): Daily Bible verse insights Daily Bible verse for Monday. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Drew Brock wins week 8 pick-em](https://heavener.news/drew-brock-wins-week-8-pick-em/):   Drew Brock wins week 8 pick-em contest by going 11-1, to win by two games. Austin Davis, Jennifer Wright and Jesse Sutmiller were all 9-2. In the overall race, Brock moved into a tie with Wright at 78-14. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. Suscribe to our newsletter here: https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 9 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-9-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 9 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. - [Turnovers doom Arkansas in home loss](https://heavener.news/turnovers-doom-arkansas-in-home-loss/):   Former OU quarterback benched By DAVID SEELEYThe Sequoyah County Times FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Four fourth-quarter turnovers in about a nine-minute span by the Arkansas Razorbacks doomed them as they fell 33-24 to the Auburn Tigers in a Southeastern Conference football game Saturday at Frank Broyles Field at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.     Trailing 24-19 with 12:03 left in the game, the Tigers (4-4 overall, 1-4 in SEC play), who snapped their four-game losing streak, regained the lead for good, thanks to its defense. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to ... Read more - [Heavener's boys finish 8th](https://heavener.news/heaveners-boys-finish-8th/): Heavener’s boys run at state meet Heavener’s boys finish eighth at the Class 3A state cross country meet Saturday, posting the third best team scores for teams in eastern Oklahoma behind champion Sequoyah-Tahlequah and Cascia Hall. The Wolves posted 58 points, only four behind Cascia Hall. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Morgan Altsatt was Heavener’s top runner, finishing 28th with a time of 17:56.18. The individual champion finished at 16:02.13. Oher Heavener runners ... Read more - [District football standings for week 8](https://heavener.news/district-football-standings-for-week-8/): Current district football standings   District football standings for week 8 for districts including LeFlore County scores. - [Calendar of events for Oct. 26, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-26-2025/): Calendar of events for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me or use the form below. Saturday Cross country: state meets Heavener Runestone Viking Festival Antlers at Heavener Wolf Pups Trail of treats at Wister State Park Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Sunday Heavener Runestone Viking Festival Monday LeFlore County ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-25-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-25-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for more rain early and again overnight in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 62 degrees with a low of 55.   Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max five messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Sunrise was 7:33 a.m. Sunset is 6:31 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 62 with a low of 55. A total of 2.87 inches of rain was recorded, bringing the monthly total at ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-25-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-25-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11 Get more! Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Poteau ends Sallisaw winning streak](https://heavener.news/poteau-ends-sallisaw-winning-streak/): By DAVID SEELEYThe Sequoyah County Times In a District 4A-4 football showdown in the rain Friday night at Costner Stadium, the host Poteau Pirates put an end to the Sallisaw Black Diamonds’ six-game winning streak with a 28-13 victory. The Pirates (7-1 overall, 4-1 in district play) and the Black Diamonds (6-2, 4-1) are in a four-way tie for first place with Ada and Broken Bow, all at 4-1 in the district, after the Savages routed the Cougars 42-14 Friday night at Broken Bow’s Memorial Stadium. See the Oklahoma week 8 football scores HERE. The Black Diamonds took the opening possession, ... Read more - [LeFlore County football teams go 2-0 Friday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-teams-go-2-0-friday/): LeFlore County football team were 2-0 Friday night to lift the county’s record to 5-2 in week 8 games. Poteau defeated its biggest rival, Sallisaw, 28-13, while Panama blanked Haskell, 19-0. The Pirates improve to 7-1 overall, 4-1 in district play. Sallisaw is now 6-2 and 4-1. See Thursday’s roundup HERE. After Broken Bow defeated Ada Friday, there are now four teams tied for first place in District 4A-4 with Ada, Broken Bow, Poteau and Sallisaw all with one district loss. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 10-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-10-24-2026/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Football Friday’s scores Poteau 28, Sallisaw 13 Panama 19, Haskell 0 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 messages/week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Thursday’s scores Heavener 40, Okmulgee 8 Atoka 41, Spiro 12 Pocola 44, Hartshorne 3 Talihina 48, Wewoka 16 Foyil 20, Arkoma 16 Subscribe to get our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 8 football scores for Oklahoma 10-24-2025](https://heavener.news/week-8-football-scores-for-oklahoma-10-24-2025/): Week 8 football scores from Friday. Class 6A Northwest Classen 32, Lawton Eisenhower 28 Class 5A El Reno 66, John Marshall 8 Pryor 48, Collinsville 14 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max 5 messages per week (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Class 4A Broken Bow 42, Ada 14 Grove 50, Wagoner 20 Hilldale 45, Stilwell 32 Poteau 28, Sallisaw 13 Tulsa McLain 12, Glenpool 7 See all of Thursday’s scores HERE. Class 2A Beggs 56, Coalgate 19 Dibble 63, Tishomingo 6 Hugo 58, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 24, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-24-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Friday Memorial service for Floyd Wayne Howard Sr. High school football: Haskell at Panama;  Sallisaw at Poteau. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Saturday Cross country: state meets Heavener Runestone Viking Festival Antlers at Heavener Wolf Pups Sunday ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-24-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-24-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday is for mostly rain with heavy showers at times in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 63 degrees with a low of 57.   Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Message and data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Sunrise was 7:32 a.m. Sunset is 6:32 p.m. See our live weather radar Thursday’s high was 82 with a low of 57. A total of .11 inches of rain was recorded, bringing the monthly total at 0.96 ... Read more - [Five Democrats could end the shutdown](https://heavener.news/five-democrats-could-end-the-shutdown/): By Sen. MARKWAYNE MULLIN  As the Democrat Shutdown enters its third week, over 500,000 federal workers are preparing to not receive a paycheck on Friday, October 24th. I have said this for years: nobody wins in a government shutdown. Shutdowns are costly, painful, and accomplish nothing. What’s worse, while Americans are losing access to critical services, American taxpayers are also footing a $400 million bill each day to pay 750,000 federal bureaucrats to sit at home and not work. MULLIN IT OVER Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has told the media, “Every day gets better for us.” Just yesterday, the ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-24-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-24-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. Get more! Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [LeFlore County football teams go 3-2](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-teams-go-3-2/): LeFlore County football teams go 3-2 in Thursday’s games moved up one day to avoid the expected inclement weather on Friday when two games are scheduled. Heavener crushed Okmulgee, 40-8; Atoka downed Spiro, 41-12; Pocola pounded Hartshorne 44-3; Talihina overcame Wewoka, 48-16; and Foyil defeated Arkoma, 20-16. See all of Thursday’s Oklahoma high school football scores HERE. In Friday’s games, Sallisaw (6-1 and 4-0) visits Poteau (6-1 and 3-1) while Panama (5-2 and 3-2) hosts Haskell (4-3 and 3-1) Heavener jumped out to a 34-0 lead at the half and cruised to the easy win at Okmulgee. The Wolves are now ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 10-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-10-23-2026/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Football Heavener 40, Okmulgee 8 Atoka 41, Spiro 12 Pocola 44, Hartshorne 3 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Talihina 48, Wewoka 16 Foyil 20, Arkoma 16 Friday’s games Sallisaw at Poteau Haskell at Panama Subscribe to get our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Week 8 high school football games](https://heavener.news/week-8-high-school-football-games/): Week 8 high school football scores from Thursday’s games and Friday’s schedule. Class 6A Bixby 38, Mustang 22 Broken Arrow 29, Tulsa Union 10 Choctaw 42, U.S. Grant 0 Deer Creek 30, Norman 28 Edmond Memorial 38, Westmoore 7 Edmond North 51, Enid 3 Jenks 67, Moore 14 Owasso 42, Edmond Santa Fe 8 Piedmont 41, Southmoore 19 Ponca City 24, Bartlesville 23 Putnam West 32, Capitol Hill 6 Sand Springs 49, Muskogee 28 Sapulpa 40, Putnam North 14 Stillwater 33, Putnam City 20 Yukon 48, Norman North 40 Class 5A Bishop McGuinness 45, Southeast 7 Carl Albert 49, Lawton 0 ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 23, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-23-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 High school football: Spiro at Atoka.Pocola at Hartshorne;Wewoka at Talihina; Foyil at Arkoma. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Get more. Subscribe to get our free newsletter at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-23-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-23-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for mostly clear skies early with clouds increasing into the night and a chance of rain in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 82 degrees with a low of 56.   Sunrise was 7:31 a.m. Sunset is 6:33 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 81 with a low of 46. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.85 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 23 are a high of 72 and low of 42. Records for the date were a ... Read more - [LeFlore County football games moved to Thursday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-games-moved-to-thursday/): LeFlore County football games for most of the county teams have been moved up to Thursday due to the threat of stormy weather Friday. Only Sallisaw at Poteau and Haskell atPanama are still scheduled for Friday. If there are any other changes, they will be updated on our Facebook page. Games Thursday are Heavener at Okmulgee Foyil at Arkoma; Pocola at Hartshorne; Spiro at Atoka; and Wewoka at Talihina. Heavener (2-5 and 2-2) will try to stay in a tie for third place when the Wolves visit Okmulgee (1-6 and 0-4), Arkoma (3-4) picked up the non-district game with Foyil after ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 10-22-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-10-22-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for Wednesday, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Grand: October 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, flats, points, and shorelines. White bass fair on in-line spinnerbaits around flats and main lake. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Keystone: October 20. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 67°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on buzz baits, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-23-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-23-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Get more. Subscribe to get our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Calendar of events for Oct. 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-22-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Wednesday Heavener High School blood drive Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 High school football: Foyil at Arkoma. Friday Memorial service for ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-22-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-22-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for another nice fall day in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 81 degrees with a low of 48.   Sunrise was 7:30 a.m. Sunset is 6:34 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 77 with a low of 42. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.85 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 22 are a high of 73 and low of 43. Records for the date were a high of 87 in 1978 and a low of 29 in ... Read more - [Heavener man injured in wreck](https://heavener.news/heavener-man-injured-in-wreck/): Heavener man injured in an auto accident Tuesday. Jaron Watkins, 24, of Heavener was injured in an auto accident at 5:34 a.m. Tuesday on Caughern Lane, just south of Hodgen Road. Watkins was driving a 2011 Chevy Silverado north on Caughern Lane. His truck ran off the road to the right, reentered the roadway overcorrecting, then ran off the road to the left and struck a tree. He had no passengers. He was not wearing his seatbelt. The accident was investigated by Trooper Joshua Wiles. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 10-22-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-10-22-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Get even more. Subscribe to get our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Oklahoma market report for 10-21-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-10-21-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Get even more. Subscribe to get our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [Voter registration deadline for November approaches](https://heavener.news/voter-registration-deadline-for-november-approaches/): Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 18 special election for the County Commissioner District 1, Leflore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said. Rees said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 1/2 years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote. Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight Friday. Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted, but will not ... Read more - [Floyd Wayne Howard Sr. service planned](https://heavener.news/floyd-wayne-howard-sr-service-planned/): Floyd Wayne Howard Sr., 74, of Pocola passed away Oct. 20, 2025 in Roland and was born April 20, 1951, in Pocola to Hazel (Jones) Howard and Fielder Howard. A memorial service to celebrate his life is 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Pocola with Denver Bowen and Virgil Cantrell officiating. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are his wife, Mary Howard; daughter Taylor Howard and husband Josh Durham; sons Floyd Wayne Howard II and wife Carissa, David Howard and wife Taja, and Adam Howard; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-21-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-21-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for mostly clear skies and a nice day in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 75 degrees with a low of 43.   Sunrise was 7:29 a.m. Sunset is 6:38 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 82 with a low of 56. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.85 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 21 are a high of 73 and low of 43. Records for the date were a high of 90 in 1978 and a low ... Read more - [Hunters advised to watch out for snakes](https://heavener.news/hunters-advised-to-watch-out-for-snakes/): Temperatures have remained warm this fall, meaning many snakes may still be active as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take to the field. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation cautions that the chances of an encounter rise with increasing time spent in snake habitat.     Biologists across the state remind hunters to always watch their step.   “A lot of people, especially if they’re scouting for deer hunting, they’re going to be looking 30 or 50 yards out for habitat and topographical features,” said Curt Allen, senior biologist at eastern Oklahoma’s Cookson Wildlife Management Area. “Just go slow enough that ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes for 10-20-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-for-10-20-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes for the regular business meeting held Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. (16.)     Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve request for floodplain services and permit application as submitted by Arkansas Oklahoma / Summit Utilities regarding utility construction within county right of way located at Section 22, Township 10 North, Range 27 East, LeFlore County. ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 10-21-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-10-21-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Don’t miss out. Subscribe to get our free newsletter at https://heaveneronline.substack.com - [A healthy fear of AI-generated music](https://heavener.news/a-healthy-fear-of-ai-generated-music/): By TERRY JOE WILES I am going to be straight up. I have a healthy fear of “AI” — Artificial Intelligence! Here’s first-hand experience of AI’s mistake on transcribed medical records — Mr. Wiles is a 72 year old female! However, it seems to have some good, still mostly evil, in my learned opinion. I could let “AI” write this column, and it would not have such a limited vocabulary of Lum and Abner. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC “AI” wouldn’t have to have six cups of coffee to get all fuzzed up to be creative. No, sir! It would always be ... Read more - [Talihina remains county scoring leaders](https://heavener.news/talihina-remains-county-scoring-leaders/): Talihina remains the leading offensive and defensive scoring football team in LeFlore County. The undefeated Golden Tigers average 51.5 points per game on offense, edging Pocola, which averages 47.7 points per game. On defense, Talihina allows only 8.0 points per game, again edging Pocola, which gives up 14.7 points per game. Poteau has the third highest-scoring offense while Panama has the third best scoring defense. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg & data rates may apply. Max 5 msgs/wk (Monday-Friday). Reply HELP for help. Subscribe to our free ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Oct. 20, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-20-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Subscribe for our free daily text updates HERE or text NEWS to (855) 819-8824. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Heavener High School blood drive Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 Friday High school football: Heavener at Okmulgee; Wewoka at Talihina; Haskell at Panama; Wesleyan ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-20-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-20-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies and warner temperatures in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 50.   Sunrise was 7:28 a.m. Sunset is 6:37 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 71 with a low of 45. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.85 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches. Average temperatures for Oct. 20 are a high of 73 and low of 43. Records for the date were a high of 89 in 1978 and a low of ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 10-20-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-10-20-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the count courthouse in Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Subscribe for our free daily text updates HERE or text NEWS to (855) 819-8824. - [Heavener’s boys advance to state](https://heavener.news/heaveners-boys-advance-to-state/): Heavener’s boys cross country team advanced to next week’s state tournament in Saturday’s regional tournament. Geren Palmer was Heavener’s top finisher. The girls were seventh, but did not advance to state as Kanan Summers was the top finisher. - [District 2A-I-3 standings after Week 7](https://heavener.news/district-2a-i-3-standings-after-week-7/): District 2A-I-3 football standings after Week 7 games with last week’s scores and this week’s schedule for Heavener and other district teams. See the district standings for all districts involving LeFlore County teams HERE. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily text updates or subscribe HERE. - [Calendar of events for Oct. 18, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-oct-18-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Saturday Heavener Wolf Pups at Spiro Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center celebrates international archaeology day Aaron Castillo funeral service Poteau Balloonfest Regional cross country meets Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Heavener High School blood drive Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 Friday High school football: ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 10-18-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-10-18-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, expected this afternoon in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 78 degrees with a low of 48, which would be our lowest temperature since May 4.   Sunrise was 7:26 a.m. Sunset is 6:39 p.m. See our live weather radar See the whole story HERE. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily text updates or subscribe HERE. - [A different way to fix football districts](https://heavener.news/a-different-way-to-fix-football-districts/): HALL ABOUT IT By CRAIG HALL I came across some people talking about making football districts more equitable yesterday. Basically, it is a relegation and delegation system. Under that system, the top two teams from each district would move up a class and the last two teams in a district would drop a class. At first, it sounds a little complicated. But after some deep thinking of several minutes while driving to Fort Smith, Arkansas yesterday, it really isn’t that complicated. Each district in each class would have to be paired with another district in the class above and below them. ... Read more - [OSSAA Playoffs 2025: Talihina and Pocola advance to Oklahoma high school football semifinals](https://heavener.news/ossaa-playoffs-2025-talihina-and-pocola-advance-to-oklahoma-high-school-football-semifinals/): Talihina Golden Tigers and the Pocola Indians secured their spots in the Oklahoma high school football playoff semifinals with key victories on Friday. These wins put both teams one step closer to the 2025 OSSAA State Championship game. Talihina dominates Healdton Top-ranked Talihina (now 12-0) dominated their Class A-II matchup, defeating Headton (9-3) with a commanding 40-7 win. Pocola takes down Fairvew Meanwhile, the fifth-ranked Pocola Indians (10-2) pulled off a minor upset in their quarterfinal game in the Class A-I playoffs, beating No. 3 Fairview 18-13. The Indians jumped out to an early 18-0 lead before holding off Fairview’s comeback. ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 11-21-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-11-21-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Football Pocola 18, Fairview 13 Talihina 40, Healdton 7 See all of the Oklahoma playoff football scores HERE. Basketball Boys Howe 55, Hackett, Arkansas 42 Braggs 101, Bokoshe 31 Spiro 64, Oktaha 54 Wister 73, Buffalo Valley 46 Girls Howe 77, Hackett, Arkansas 29 Bokoshe at Braggs (no score reported) Oktaha 46, Spiro 44 Wister 2, Buffalo Valley 0 (forfeit) To add a score or correction, text (855) 819-8824 Get our free daily text update https://slk1.io/2c1l - [Oklahoma high school quarterfinal football playoff scores](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-high-school-quarterfinal-football-playoff-scores/): Oklahoma high school quarterfinal football playoff scores – Oklahoma high school quarterfinal football scores. Latest updates on Oklahoma high school football playoff scores Class 6A-I Bixby 51, Tulsa Union 14 Broken Arrow 29, Mustang 14 Owasso 45, Yukon 7 Jenks 60, Edmond Memorial 28 Class 6A-II Stillwater 34, Southmoore 9 Choctaw 43, Sapulpa 28 Sand Springs 35, Piedmont 13 Putnam City 21, Muskogee 20 Class 5A Lawton MacArthur 70, Del City 49 Bishop McGuinness 42, Claremore 14 Carl Albert 55, McAlester 0 Newcastle 40, Pryor 30 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 21, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-21-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Friday High school basketball: Howe at Hackett, Arkansas; Bokoshe at Braggs; Spiro at Oktaha; Buffalo Valley at Wister High school football playoffs: Pocola (9-2) at Fairview (10-1); Healdton (9-2) at Talihina (11-0) Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-21-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-21-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday is for mostly cloudy skies early with some cloud cover clearing away later in the day and night in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 75 degrees with a low of 48 degrees. Sunrise was 6:58 a.m. Sunset is 5:09 p.m. See our live weather radar Thursday’s high was 68 with a low of 62. A total of .1.58 inches inches of rain was recorded, increasing the monthly total to 2.09 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Average temperature for Nov. 21 are a high of 61 and low of 34. ... Read more - [Down memory lane for 11-20-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-for-11-20-2025/): Down memory lane for this week. ONE YEAR AGO 2024—Services held for F.L. Wilson and Mickey Renick… Heavener High School academic team won the 3A-4 regional champion Saturday. The win advances the Heavener team to the area tournament later in the year… The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Armondo Joseph Palma, 22, and Brooklyn Elaine Wilson, 27, of Howe entered guilty pleas related to the sexual abuse of a minor… LeFlore County football teams went 2-2 Friday night in the opening round of the high school playoffs. Pocola and Talihina stayed alive with wins while ... Read more - [Bonita Carol Treadway obituary](https://heavener.news/bonita-carol-treadway-obituary/): Bonita Carol Treadway, 68, of Spiro passed away Nov. 17, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born on June 4, 1957, in the small Flower Hill community near Spiro to Naomi Ruth (Dameron) Bourne and Gene Carole Covington. Per Nanny’s wishes, a graveside service will be held for immediate family only. Family was the center of Bonita’s world. Becoming a “Nanny,” as she was lovingly called, was her greatest joy. She often said her grandchildren were her moon, her stars, and her reason for living. Her love for them,and for all her family, was deep, steady, and unconditional. Survivors are ... Read more - [Wister man sentenced to life for murder](https://heavener.news/wister-man-sentenced-to-life-for-murder/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Kendall Lee Forrester, 36, of Wister was sentenced to a term of life in prison for one count of First Degree Murder in Indian Country, and 120 months in prison for one count of Use, Carry, Brandish and Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence. The sentences were ordered to run consecutively.  The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police, and the Heavener Police.  On Feb. 27, 2025, a federal jury ... Read more - [Heavener student named to academic team](https://heavener.news/heavener-student-named-to-academic-team/): Heavener’s  Hector Hernandez was named to the academic team all-conference after averaging 32 points per game. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) Heavener is 19-11 and advanced to the area tournament as regional consolation champions and district champions. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Daily Bible verse for 11-21-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-21-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2 Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Shortage of rural doctors won’t end soon](https://heavener.news/shortage-of-rural-doctors-wont-end-soon/): By: Nada Hassanein For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a report released Monday. The nonprofit Commonwealth Fund based its analysis on federal health workforce data. Its report comes just days after states applied for portions of a $50 billion rural health fund included in the broad tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed in July. Some states want to use the federal money to expand their rural residency programs, as physicians who complete their residencies in rural areas are more likely to practice ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 11-20-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-11-20-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Thursday and Friday’s schedule. Thursday’s games Basketball Boys Wister 61, Kinta 33 Girls Wister 60, Kinta 23 Friday’s schedule Football Healdton at Talihina Pocola at Fairview. Basketball Howe at Hackett, Arkansas Bokoshe at Braggs Spiro at Oktaha Buffalo Valley at Wister Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [For Talihina, Pocola playoff challengers await](https://heavener.news/for-talihina-pocola-playoff-challengers-await/): For Talihina and Pocola, it’s win or go home Friday night in the second round of the high school state football playoffs. See Talihina’s win from last week HERE. Talihina (11-0) hosts Healdton with the winner facing the Mangum/Fairland winner in the state semifinals. Healdton is 9-2 and finished second in its district and defeating Texoma/Goodwell, 47-19, last week. Talihina, which averaged over 50 points during the regular season, opened the playoffs with a 51-8 victory over Ketchum. Pocola edged Pawnee, 24-20, at home in the playoff opener last week. The Indians (9-2) should even have a tougher outing with Fairview ... Read more - [Heavener Elementary rise and shine for November 2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine-for-november-2025/): Heavener Elementary rise and shine students for November. 200 accelerated reading points. Pug Patel Pre-k Front row: Omar Casildo and Addison Norton. Back row: Karlee Skelton and Briana Franks. Kindergarten Front row: Beau Davis and Chetson Johnson. Back row: Lacy Herbert and Kelli Pitchford. First grade Front row: Lyreia Lackey, Arunda Jiminez and Ryan McClenney. Back row: Jade Harwell, Hannah Aderson, Stacry Stacey and Joni Roop. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 20, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-20-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Thursday Celebration of life service for Hatsue Thompson Funeral services for Charles Preston Phillips  Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council meet 6 p.m. LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 p.m. at Patrick Lynch Library Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 High school basketball: Wister at Kinta Friday High ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-20-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-weather-forecast-11-20-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and into the night with over an inch of rain possible in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Weather Forecast Overview The high is forecast to be 72 degrees with a low of 62 degrees. Sunrise was 6:57 a.m. Sunset is 5:10 p.m. See our live wedneather radar Wednesday’s high was 83, setting another record high for the date, while the low was 66. A total of .08 inches of rain was recorded, increasing the monthly total to 0.09 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Average temperature for Nov. ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 11-19-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-11-19-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Grand: November 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 61°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, points, and shorelines. Crappie good on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver and cut bait below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Lower Illinois River: November 14. Elevation is 5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and clear. Rainbow trout fair ... Read more - [Red Oak man sentenced to sexual abuse of minor ](https://heavener.news/red-oak-man-sentenced-to-sexual-abuse-of-minor/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Garret James Walkos, 26, of Red Oak was sentenced to 360 months in prison for one count of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country.  The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Criminal Investigations.  Don’t miss out! Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our daily text update and breaking news alerts. On May 29, 2025, Walkos pleaded guilty to the charge. According to investigators, beginning in June 2023 and continuing until March 2024, Walkos ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 11-20-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-20-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [HUA, Council to meet 11-20-2025](https://heavener.news/hua-council-to-meet-11-20-2025/): The Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regularly scheduled business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener’s City Hall, 103 East Avenue B in Heavener.   CALL TO ORDER – Chairman     ROLL CALL – Clerk     INVOCATION – Chairman       AGENDA     - [Oklahoma State remains undefeated, 103-95](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-remains-undefeated-103-95/): Oklahoma State remaines undefeated Wednesday with a 103-95 win over South Florida in a non-conference basketball game Wednesday night. After the Cowboys opened with a 16-5 run, South Florida responded with a 16-2 rally to take a 34-25 lead. South Florida extended its lead to 44-31, then failed to score another field goal over the final four minutes of the first half.  The Cowboys outscored USF, 13-1, to trim the halftime deficit to 45-44. OSU shot 67 percent in the second half and took the lead after going on a 10-0 run. The Cowboys improve to 5-0 and host Nichols Saturday. ... Read more - [Seeley wins week 11 pick-em](https://heavener.news/seeley-wins-week-11-pick-em/): David Seeley went 8-1 to win the week 11 pick-em contest this past week. He finished one game ahead of Drew Brock, Jesse Sutmiller, Jennifer Wright and Travis Chamberlain. In the overall race, Wright and Brock are tied for first place with an 100-20 record. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. - [Week 12 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-12-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 12 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore County teams are finished. - [Calendar of events for Nov. 19, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-19-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or church and want to get the word out about an upcoming event, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Wednesday Funeral service for Leveta Faye “Refuss” Davis Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Celebration of life service for Hatsue Thompson Funeral services for Charles Preston Phillips  Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council meet 6 p.m. LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-19-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-19-2025/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for cloudy skies early with isolated thunderstorms and scattered thunderstorms possible later in the day and overnight in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 65 degrees. Sunrise was 6:56 a.m. Sunset is 5:10 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 88, setting another record high, while the low was 56. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.01 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Average temperature for Nov. 19 are a high of 62 and low of 34. Records for ... Read more - [Infant botulism linked to infant formula](https://heavener.news/infant-botulism-linked-to-infant-formula/): OKLAHOMA CITY– The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is urging parents and caregivers to be aware of a recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula product, which have been linked to a botulism outbreak.  There have been no cases of botulism connected to this outbreak reported so far in Oklahoma. Nationwide, as of Nov. 14, 2025, over 20 infants in 13 states are suspected or confirmed to have infant botulism after exposure to ByHeart infant formula.   If you have purchased the recalled formula, follow the steps below:  Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin, primarily by ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 11-18-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-11-18-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. Plus, get even more with today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 11-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-11-18-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Basketball Boys Howe 51, Smithville 37 Whitesboro 57, Cameron 50 LeFlore at Indianola (no score reported) Girls Howe 59, Smithville 47 Whitesboro 52, Cameron 30 LeFlore at Indianola (no score reported) To make a correction or addition, text (918) 649-4712 or please CONTACT me. /Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. Plus, get even more with today’s newsletter. - [Howe players sign with Southeastern](https://heavener.news/howe-players-sign-with-southeastern/): Howe players Slatey Jo Free and Josey Peterson made it official by signing to play basketball with Southeastern Oklahoma State University Monday in signing ceremony in the Howe gym. Get the new Heavener.news app HERE. Plus, get even more with today’s newsletter. - [Daily Bible verse 11-19-2025](https://heavener.news/2025-11-19-daily-bible-verse-11-19-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Get the new Heavener.news app HERE. Plus, get even more with today’s newsletter. - [Calendar of events for Nov. 18, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-18-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me or use the contact form. Tuesday Special election for county commissioner Funeral service for Jewell Dean Bernard  Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Smithville at Howe; Whitesboro at Cameron; LeFlore at Indianola Wednesday Funeral service for Leveta Faye “Refuss” Davis Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Celebration of life service for Hatsue Thompson Funeral services for Charles ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-18-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-18-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for partly cloudy skies and another rrecord mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain later in the day and another day of record high temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 82 degrees with a low of 54 degrees. Sunrise was 6:55 a.m. Sunset is 5:11 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 77 and a low of 66. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.01 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Average temperatures for Nov. 18 are a high of 62 ... Read more - [The return of the legend](https://heavener.news/the-return-of-the-legend/): By CHILI DOG Finally. The bald one came to his senses and agreed to allow me to write a column for the Heavener Ledger, oops, Heavener.news. We all know Hall flopped like a fish out of water with the newspaper because he simply didnj’t use me enough. But, of well, I might be in the minority here, but I miss sitting on the throne every Thursday evening and glancing through the Ledger, reading the Legals to make sure nobody was suing me and then turning to the comics, which was the best part of the paper if you ask me and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 11-17-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-11-17-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve the establishment of new account 1103-6-4202-2005 to receive funds in the amount of $75,000 from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission regarding the Unpaved Road Grant Awarded to LeFlore County Commissioner District 2. Motion was approved, all voting yes Get more with today’s newsletter. Also get Heavener.news app ... Read more - [Funeral services for Charles Preston Phillips set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-charles-preston-phillips-set/): Funeral services for Charles Preston Phillips, 79 of Spiro are Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro with Elder Dennis Ruff officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at the  Fort Smith National Cemetery. under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in  Spiro. Wake services are Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Charles was born Feb. 10, 1946, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to parents Claude Phillips and Charlene Wells.Intelligent and athletic, Charles excelled in sports during his time at Lincoln High School. It was shortly after high school that he married Margaret Lee Whitfield (Jones) of Spiro. ... Read more - [Hatsue Thompson celebration of life planned](https://heavener.news/hatsue-thompson-celebration-of-life-planned/): Hatsue Thompson, 94, of Poteau passed away Nov. 17, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on April 10, 1931, in the Asato area of Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, to Megumi and Kamesho Arakaki. A Celebration of Life is 11 a.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Cauthron Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. Survivors are her children Fred Thompson and wife Leatha, Doyle Thompson and wife Sammie, Hoyt Thompson, Janelle Arrowfeather and husband Rick, and Hal Thompson and wife Lucky; 12 ... Read more - [Getting too worried about bad trends](https://heavener.news/getting-too-worried-about-bad-trends/): By TERRY JOE WILES I sit in wonder at the speed that time flies in my life. I have seen things come into place that could only be imagined in books, later movies. My grandpa would witness progress in science, medicine and society that changed the world every decade or two, but I live in a world where moment by moment, in my opinion, things are changing that take away from natural transformation. The human involvement is being removed and set aside. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC I don’t mean to be spreading rumors whenever an acorn drops on my head, and ... Read more - [Tips for keeping your home safe through holidays](https://heavener.news/tips-for-keeping-your-home-safe-through-holidays/): By Dean Ruhl STILLWATER – Home fires are most common in the winter months, peaking in December and January, according to the National Fire Protection Association. As the holiday season approaches — and with it colder weather, extravagantly decorated houses and packed kitchens — Oklahoma State University Extension offers up tips to keep your house standing over the winter months.  It all starts with electricity Overloaded outlets and loose cords are among the primary causes of this surge in home fires.  To avoid any issues, Scott Frazier, an associate professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering and OSU Extension specialist for energy management, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 11-18-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-18-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. - [Celebration of life for Charles Alfred Schrodt planned](https://heavener.news/celebration-of-life-for-charles-alfred-schrodt-planned/): Celebration of life for Charles Alfred Schrodt, 73, of Stigler is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. - [CASC welcomes Burrage, Jobe to campus](https://heavener.news/casc-welcomes-burrage-jobe-to-campus/):   CASC hosted Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Sean Burrage and Dr. Jarrett Jobe, Vice Chancellor for Government Relations.   The visit brought together local leaders, dignitaries, and members of the Carl Albert community. Burrage began his visit by speaking to members of the CASC Scholars Program, where he encouraged students to embrace leadership, perseverance, and service as they pursue their educational goals. Following the class visit, Burrage and Jobe joined CASC President Dr. Jay Falkner, college administrators, and community leaders for a luncheon focused on the college’s ongoing efforts to advance workforce development, expand online learning opportunities, and ... Read more - [Install Heavener.news app](https://heavener.news/install-heavener-news-app/): Instrutions on how to Install the new Heavener.news app. https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/f64b135d-49ec-4257-94c0-f2908033964d - [Candidate filing starts for board of education](https://heavener.news/candidate-filing-starts-for-board-of-education/): Candidate filing starts for Board of Education Dec. 1 for 17 Leflore County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a declaration of candidacy to the LeFlore County Election Board Dec. 1, 2 or 3, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Candidate filing packets are available on the State Election Board website at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates/candidate–filing.html and at the County Election Board. In addition to the Declaration of Candidacy, candidates must also submit a Voter Registration Verification Form, which can be obtained from the County Election Board or by logging into the ... Read more - [Calendar of events for 11-17-2025](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-11-17-2025/): 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 are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Bokoshe at Hanna. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. - [Weather forecast for 11-17-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-17-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain later in the day and overnight in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 76 degrees with a low of 68 degrees. Sunrise was 6:54 a.m. Sunset is 5:11 p.m. See the whole story and the future forecast with today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 11-17-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-11-17-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Daily Bible verse 11-17-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-11-17-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Calendar of events for 11-16-2025](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-11-16-2025/): Calendar of events through the end of 2025 for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you have an event coming up and it is not listed, please CONTACT me. You can also use the contact form below. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Bokoshe at Hanna Tuesday Special election for county commissioner Funeral service for Jewell Dean Bernard  Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Smithville at Howe; Whitesboro at Cameron; LeFlore at Indianola Wednesday Funeral service for Leveta Faye “Refuss” ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-16-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-11-16-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly clear skies early with clouds moving in later during the day as the area is forecast to set a new record high in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Record heat continues The high is forecast to be 78 degrees with a low of 57 degrees. Sunrise was 6:53 a.m. Sunset is 5:12 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 84 with a low of 55. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.01 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Average temperature for Nov. 16 is a high of 63 ... Read more - [Leveta Faye “Refuss” Davis obituary](https://heavener.news/leveta-faye-refuss-davis-obituary/): Leveta Faye “Rufuss” Davis of Hodgen was born Aug. 6, 1953 in Casa Grand, Arizona to Willie M. and Laura Faye (Harris) Lawson and passed away Nov. 13, 2025 in Hodgen at the age of 72. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Big Cedar Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Steve Ramsey and David Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Big Cedar Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Leveta was a life-long resident of the area and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Leveta will be deeply missed. Survivors are her ... Read more - [Updated district football scores and schedule](https://heavener.news/updated-district-football-scores/): Updated district football scores from last week and this week’s schedule for districts including LeFlore County teams. Talihina highlights vs. Ketchum. Friday’s scores from those districts and this week’s schedule. - [Panel approves huge raises for state officials](https://heavener.news/panel-approves-huge-raises-for-state-officials/): By: Barbara Hoberock Oklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY – A state panel approved raises for future statewide elected officials totaling more than $500,000. The Statewide Official Compensation Commission voted to increase the pay of statewide elected officials by at least 25%. Only the governor is slated to receive a smaller increase. The next governor will see a 5.4% pay increase, boosting that position’s pay from $147,000 to $155,000. Taxpayers provide the governor with a home and transportation. The same board, which met for the first time since lawmakers created it, voted to more than double the state superintendent’s salary from $124,373 to ... Read more - [Sooner shocker in Alabama](https://heavener.news/sooner-shocker-in-alabama/): TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – In a football game defined by sheer defensive tenacity and crippling turnovers, No. 11 Oklahoma delivered a seismic shock to the college football landscape Saturday, upsetting fourth-ranked Alabama, 23-21, at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The gritty victory, which snapped Alabama’s 17-game home winning streak, was not an offensive masterpiece for the Sooners, who tallied only 212 total yards, but rather a masterclass in capitalizing on opponent errors, with 17 of their 23 points coming directly from three Alabama giveaways. The tone was set early when Oklahoma’s special teams sparked the first score. An electric 46-yard punt return ... Read more - [Funeral service for Jewell Dean Bernard](https://heavener.news/funeral-service-for-jewell-dean-bernard/): Funeral services for Jewell Dean Bernard, 91, of Pocola are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Morial Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Jewell was born April 30, 1934, in Calvin to Loy Velma (Pangle) Montgomery and Luther Allen Montgomery. She passed away Nov. 13, 2025 in Pocola. Jewell was an avid quilter who lovingly made quilts for every member of her family, as well as for friends and neighbors. She was also a spirited gardener who took great pride in her flowers and ... Read more - [Arkansas holds off Samford for 79-75 win     ](https://heavener.news/arkansas-holds-off-samford-for-79-75-win/): Final Stats      FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas– Five Arkansas players scored in double figures, but it was D.J. Wagner’s two free throws with 40 seconds left that helped seal a 79-75 basketball victory over Samford Friday night at Bud Walton Arena.  The Razorbacks were 17-of-22 overall from the line, which proved to be a key factor in the win as the Bulldogs were 9-of-10.  Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) Billy Richmond III sparked a ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 11-15-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-15-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Get more with today’s newsletter. - [Denver Leon Cogburn obituary](https://heavener.news/denver-leon-cogburn-obituary/): Denver Leon Cogburn, 86, of Warner (formerly of Summerfield) was born Aug. 22, 1939 in Ventura, California to Dewey Denver and Susie Caroline (Lemmons) Cogburn and passed away on Nov. 12, 2025 in Warner. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Denver was a long-time resident of the area. He was a veteran, where he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He graduated from EOSC with his Associates Degree and was in the ROTC.  Denver was self-employed, raised chickens and cattle, and worked as a rancher. He will be missed by his ... Read more - [Talihina and Pocola advance in playoffs](https://heavener.news/talihina-and-pocola-advance-in-playoffs/): Talihina and Pocola advances in the Oklahoma high school football playoffs with wins Friday while Arkoma and Panama lost on the road. Talihina, now 11-0, was too much for Ketchum (6-5) with a 51-8 victory. The Golden Tigers will be home against next week in the Class A-II playoffs when they host Healdton (9-2). See the LeFlore County scoreboard HERE. Oklahoma playoff pairings for next week are HERE. The Oklahoma high school football playoff scores are HERE. Pocola also got the win, but it was much tighter as the Indians grabbed the lead early and had to survive a Pawnee comeback ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 11-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-11-14-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Friday’s games. Football Pocola 24, Pawnee 20 Pawhuska 48, Panama 6 Talihina 51, Ketchum 8 Cherokee 46, Arkoma 0 See the Oklahoma high school football scores HERE. Next week’s playoff matchups are HERE. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Basketball Boys Indianola 70, Bokoshe 44 Rattan 71, Wister 40 Girls Indianola 61, Bokoshe 7 Rattan 39, Wister 33 To make an addition or correction, text (918) 649-4712. Get more with today’s newsletter. - [Oklahoma football playoffs scores 11-14-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-football-playoffs-scores-11-14-2025/): Oklahoma football playoff scores for Friday. Class 6A-I Bixby (10-0), bye Tulsa Union 49, Norman 42 Mustang 42, Norman North 17 Broken Arrow (8-2), bye Owasso (8-2), bye Yukon 24, Deer Creek 7 Edmond Memorial 20, Edmond North 0 Jenks (9-1), bye Class 6A-II Stillwater (8-2), bye Southmoore 21, Ponca City 14 Choctaw 52, Putnam North 13 Sapulpa (7-3), bye Sand Springs (8-2), bye Piedmont 53, Bartlesville 28 Muskogee 62, Northwest Classen 16 Putnam City (8-2), bye Class 5A Lawton MacArthur 57, Noble 14 Del City 34, Tulsa Washington 31 Claremore 28, Coweta 26 McGuinness 42, Guthrie 35 Carl Albert 45, ... Read more - [Week 12 football playoff matchups](https://heavener.news/week-12-football-playoff-matchups/): Week 12 football playoff games for Oklahoma schools. Class 6A-I Tulsa Union (5-6) at Bixby (10-0) Mustang (8-3) at Broken Arrow (8-2) Yukon (6-5) at Owasso (8-2) Edmond Memorial (8-3) at Jenks (9-1) Class 6A-II Southmoore (6-5) at Stillwater (8-2) Choctaw (7-4) at Sapulpa (7-3) Piedmont (8-3) at Sand Springs (8-2) Muskogee (6-5) at Putnam City (8-2) Class 5A Del City (9-2) at Lawton MacArthur (9-2) McGuinness (10-1) at Claremore (8-3) McAlester (7-4) at Carl Albert (11-0) Newcastle (8-3) at Pryor (11-0) Class 4A Ada (9-1) at Elgin (11-0) Ardmore (8-3) at Cushing (10-1) Grove (10-1) at Tuttle (11-0) Weatherford (9-2) ... Read more - [Spiro man pleads guilty to sexual abuse](https://heavener.news/spiro-man-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-abuse/): Spiro man pleads guilty to aggravated sexual abuse as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Ronald Craig Summers, 34, of Spiro entered a guilty plea to a Superseding Indictment of one count of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country, punishable by 30 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.  The Superseding Indictment alleged that between January 2024 and continuing until Oct. 7, 2024, Summers knowingly engaged in a sexual act with a person who had not attained the age of 12 years.  The crime occurred in LeFlore County, within ... Read more - [LeFlore County man sentenced ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-man-sentenced/): LeFlore County man sentenced as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Mariano Gabriel-Gabriel, a/k/a Mariana Gabriel, a/k/a Gabriel Mariano, 28, a Mexican national unlawfully present/residing in LeFlore County was sentenced to time served for one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien.    The charge arose from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division and the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 11-14-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-11-14-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1 Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more local news and sports: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [LeFlore County football livestreams](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-livestreams/): LeFlore County football livestream information for anybody who can’t attend. Pawnee at Pocola. Panama at Pawhuska game can be viewed HERE. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) Ketchum at Talihina can be viewed HERE. Arkoma at Cherokee game can be viewed HERE. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more local news, sports: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Food drive planned for Poteau](https://heavener.news/food-drive-planned-for-poteau/): Food drive planned for Nov. 17-19 in Poteau. Get even more with today’s newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/p/heavener-area-newsletter-11-14-2025 - [LeFlore County legals 11-14-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-11-14-2025/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 11-13-2025](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-scoreboard-11-13-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Thursday and schedule for Friday’s games involving county schools. Basketball Boys Cameron 78, Clayton 33 Kinta 55, LeFlore 49 (OT) Whitesboro 72, Smithville 69 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) Girls Cameron 50, Clayton 33 LeFlore 53, Kinta 35 Smithville 45, Whitesboro 38 Friday’s schedule: High school football playoffs: Panama at Pawhuska; Pawnee at Pocola; Ketchum at Talihina; Arkoma at Cherokee. See our playoff preview HERE. ... Read more - [Football playoffs open Friday](https://heavener.news/football-playoffs-open-friday/): Football playoffs open Friday with four LeFlore County teams geared up to play with two teams home and two away. Talihina and Pocola are home while Panama and Arkoma open on the road. Talihina (10-0) and ranked first in Class A-II is the district champion and opens at home against Ketchum (6-4), the fourth-place finisher out of District A-II-4. The Golden Tigers finished as the top scoring and defensive team in the county during the regular season. Ketchum finished behind Hominy, Fairland and Woodland in its district. The teams faced two same opponents in Liberty and Porter. Talihina defeated Liberty in ... Read more - [John Elvin Roberts obituary](https://heavener.news/john-elvin-roberts-obituary/): John Elvin Roberts of Albion, Oklahoma was born May 9, 1954 on a farm near Albion, Oklahoma to Joe Cephas and Edith (Whitson) Roberts and passed away on Nov. 6, 2025 in Albion, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Albion Church of Christ with Frank McCawley, Jason Keck, Ray Aldridge, Kim Hardcastle, Justin Humphrey and Frank Schield officiating. Burial will follow with military honors by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Honor Guard in Albion Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. John was a longtime resident of the area and ... Read more - [Jackie Louise Shupert obituary](https://heavener.news/jackie-louise-shupert-obituary/): Jackie Louise Shupert of Heavener was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Odessa, Texas to Jack and Corrine (Lee) Bernard and went home to be with the Lord Nov. 11, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 79. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Gary Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in Conser Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Jackie was a longtime resident of the area, a 1965 graduate of Poteau High School, and a homemaker. She was a member of the Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Jackie loved ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 11-13-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-11-13-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Subscribe to our newsletter and get more. - [Jesse Boyd Leatherwood obituary](https://heavener.news/jesse-boyd-leatherwood-obituary/): Jesse Boyd Leatherwood of Howe was born March 8, 1958 in Oklahoma City to Valgene “Butch” and Helen (Barnhart) Leatherwood and passed away Nov.r 10, 2025 in Howe at the age of 67. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Dr. Jeff Beshear officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.. Jesse was a long-time resident of the area, a graduate of Howe High School, a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and worked at Bachco on lead production line. During his high school and college years, he participated in ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 12, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-12-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 High school basketball: Clayton at Cameron; Kinta at LeFlore; Smithville at Whitesboro. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Friday High school basketball: Bokoshe at Indianola; Rattan at Wister High school football playoffs: Panama at Pawhuska; Pawnee at Pocola; Ketchum at Talihina; Arkoma at Cherokee. Saturday Runstone Classic wrestling tournament ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-12-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-weather-forecast-for-11-12-2025-weather-forecast/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for another day with clear skies and cool temperatures overnight in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 75 degrees with a low of 47 degrees. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Sunrise was 6:5 a.m. Sunset is 5:14 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 70 with a low of 45. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.01 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 11-11-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-11-11-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Get our daily updates your way. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) Subscribe to our weekly free newsletter every Thursday. - [Arkansas pulls away in 2nd half to beat UCA, 93-56    ](https://heavener.news/arkansas-pulls-away-in-2nd-half-to-beat-uca-93-56/): Arkansas stats FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas sophomore Karter Knox recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas combined for 38 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead #21 Arkansas to a 93-56 basketball victory over Central Arkansas Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. With the win, Razorback head coach John Calipari earns career victory 879, which ties him with Dean Smith for the sixth most NCAA Division I wins. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 11-11-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-11-11-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Basketball Boys Cameron 66, McCurtain 26 Red Oak at Howe (no score reported) Bokoshe at Clayton (no score reported) Girls            Red Oak 72, Howe 68 Bokoshe at Clayton (no score reported) Cameron at McCurtain (no score reported) To make a correction or addition, text (918) 649-4712 or CONTACT me. Get our weekly newsletter every Thursday. Subscribe HERE. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Today in history for Nov. 12](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-nov-12/): Today in history for Wednesday. Significant Events on Nov. 12 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Daily Bible verse for 11-12-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-12-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Get your updates how you want them: [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) - [Calendar of events for Nov. 11, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-11-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Tuesday Heavener Veterans Program Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Red Oak at Howe; Bokoshe at Clayton; Cameron at McCurtain. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Wednesday  Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 High school basketball: Clayton at Cameron; Kinta at LeFlore; Smithville at Whitesboro. Friday High school basketball: Bokoshe at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-11-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-11-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for another day with clear skies and slightly warmer temperatures as we honor our veterans in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area, according to weather.com. The high is forecast to be 67 degrees with a low of 44 degrees. Sunrise was 6:49 a.m. Sunset is 5:15 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 49 with a low of 30. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.01 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches. Average temperature for Nov. 11 is a high of 64 and low of 37. Records for the date were ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 11-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-11-10-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. See the whole story on today’s newsletter: https://heavener-area-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/11-11-2025?draft=true Subscribe for free and never miss a story. - [Next generation of musicians arriving](https://heavener.news/next-generation-of-musicians-arriving/): By TERRY JOE WILES Finally, a positive column! Do not fear uncertainty or run for the hills about computers taking over. I am only trying to keep up and found that things are moving way too fast. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC So, in an effort to keep things encouraging and hopeful, let’s look more at the state of live music in our area — mainly, at the awesome folks that are helping teach kids, and adults, learn their instruments and gain the abilities to perform and entertain. That’s the true joy of music. If you don’t think teaching music and the ... Read more - [Talihina leads LeFlore County football teams](https://heavener.news/talihina-leads-leflore-county-football-teams/): Talihina leads LeFlore County football teams in the final offensive and defensive scoring averages for the 2025 season. The Golden Tigers led county offenses by averaging 51 points per game on offense, edging Pocola, which averaged 47.6. Talihina was also the top defensive team, allowing only 8.5 points per game, again edging out Pocola, which was second at 11.8 points per game. Check out today’s newsletter: https://heavener-area-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/11-11-2025?draft=true Subscribe for free and never miss a story. - [Calendar of events for Nov. 10, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-10-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Local school boards meet See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener School Board to meet 11-10-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-to-meet-11-10-2025/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Heavener. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Weather forecast for 11-10-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-10-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for another day with clear skies and cold temperatures in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 47 degrees with a low of 30 degrees. Sunrise was 6:48 a.m. Sunset is 5:16 p.m. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 49 with a low of 29, the first time temperatures have been in the 20s since ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 11-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-11-10-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau.      Read the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories.     Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) - [Senate passes bill to reopen government](https://heavener.news/senate-passes-bill-to-reopen-government/) - [Today in history for Nov. 10](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-nov-10/): Today in history for Nov. 10 - [Daily Bible verse for 11-10-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-11-10-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. Exploring today’s daily Bible verse A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Pair of pickers tie for Week 10 pick-em](https://heavener.news/pair-of-pickers-tie-for-week-10-pick-em/): Pair of pickers tie for the week 10 football pick-em as Jennifer Wright and Jesse Sutmiller both went 10-0 for the week. Travis Chamberlain, Austin Davis and Drew Brock were all a game back. In the overall race, Wright tied Brock for first place with an 93-18 record. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the ... Read more - [Week 11 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-11-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 11 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore County teams are finished. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 11-9-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-9-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for skies clearing away during the day with a drastic drop in temperatures, resulting in a freeze warning for overnight in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 49 degrees with a low of 26 degrees. Sunrise was 6:47 a.m. Sunset is 5:17 p.m. See our live weather radar See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Final District 2A-1-3 football standings](https://heavener.news/final-district-2a-1-3-football-standings/): Final District 2A-1-3 football standings. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) See the final district standings for all the LeFlore County teams and playoff brackets on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Weather forecast for 11-8-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-8-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for another nice day with clear skies and moderate temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT and get the essential stories delivered straight to your phone, faster than the feed. (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) The high is forecast to be 79 degrees with a low of 43 with temperatures expected to dramatically over the next few days. Read the whole story and see the future forecast on today’s newsletter: https://heavener-area-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/11-8-2025 Subscribe to the newsletterfor free:  https://heavener-area-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ and never miss ... Read more - [Week 10 turns out rough for Heavener, Poteau](https://heavener.news/heavener-poteau-week-10-turns-out-rough/): Week 10 turns out rough for several LeFlore County teams, especially Heavener and Poteau, while Spiro and Arkoma also lost. Highlights from Week 10 Heavener is out. See all the Oklahoma football scores and the LeFlore County scoreboard on today’s newsletter: https://heavener-area-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/11-8-2025?draft=true Subscribe for free:  https://heavener-area-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ and never miss one of our stories. So is Poteau. Those teams were knocked out of the high school football playoffs with losses Friday in week 10 action. Pocola and Panama solidified their playoff spots with big wins Friday night. Talihina completed an undefeated season while Arkoma came up short against Copan prior to its ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 7, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-nov-7-2025/): 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 are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me. Upcoming Calendar of Events Friday  High school basketball: Battiest at Cameron; Wister at Stuart High school football: Heavener at Bethel; Mounds at Talihina; Hartshorne at Panama; Arkoma at Copan; Pocola at Haskell;  Broken Bow at Poteau; Antlers at Spiro. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter HERE. Subscribe for free HERE and never miss one of our stories. - [Weather forecast for 11-7-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-11-7-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday is for some clouds early with mostly clear skies later in the day and overnight in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. - [Daily Bible verse for 12-14-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-12-14-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. Inspiration from the Daily Bible Verse You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8 Like, follow and share our daily Bible Facebook page to get the verse daily: - [Today in History: Dec. 14](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-dec-14-today-in-history/): Today in history on significant events, births and milestones on Dec. 14 Historic Events Significant Events Today in History [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Notable Births Other Milestones Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more. - [LeFlore County basketball scores for 12-13-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-basketball-scores-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County basketball scores and LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Saturday. Latest Updates on the LeFlore County scoreboard Basketball Boys Heavener 58, Haskell 30 Howe 65, Roland JV 25 Pocola 69, Broken Bow 57 Roland 63, Poteau 51 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Girls Heavener 51, Okay 25 Rattan 45, Pocola 34 Poteau 58, Mena 45 Howe 68, Talihina 34 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ Get our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Upcoming Events in Heavener, LeFlore County: Your Weekly Calendar Guide](https://heavener.news/upcoming-events-in-heavener-leflore-county-your-weekly-calendar-guide/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Saturday Donald Edward Entmeier funeral service Wister Christmas parade 6 p.m. High school basketball: Heavener at Haskell Tournament; Howe, Pocola at CNIT Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Okay; Vian at Talihina; Tuesday High school basketball: Heavener ... Read more - [☀️ Chilly December weather arrives: LeFlore County forecast for Saturday](https://heavener.news/%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f-chilly-december-weather-arrives-leflore-county-forecast-for-saturday/): The warm air of Friday is officially departing, setting the stage for a much colder and brighter weekend across Le Flore County, Oklahoma, including the communities of Heavener, Poteau and Talihina. Residents should prepare for a significant temperature drop as an arctic air mass moves into eastern Oklahoma. 🌡️ Saturday’s Detailed Weather Outlook: Heavener and Le Flore County The day will begin under a blanket of clouds but promises a transition to clear, crisp winter skies as the day progresses. The major news for Saturday, is the arrival of much cooler temperatures. The Weekend Chill Sets In While the daytime high ... Read more - [Today in history for Dec. 13](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-dec-13-today-in-history/): Today in history for Dec. 13. Overview Dec. 13 has witnessed many significant events throughout history, spanning politics, science, culture, and more. Below is a selection of notable occurrences that took place on this date. Historical Events Today in History: Significant Events Notable Births Notable Deaths Other Events Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [LeFlore County scoreboard for Friday's games](https://heavener.news/leflorescounty-scoreboard-12-12-2025-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday. Latest updates on the LeFlore County scoreboard Howe vs. Pocola video Basketball Boys Heavener 88, Porter Consolidated 54 Pocola 52, Howe 32 Poteau 68, Rattan 64 Porum 48, Arkoma 37 Panama 66, Cameron 45 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Girls Heavener 62, Porter Consolidated 38 Howe 71, Pocola 21 Broken Bow 67, Poteau 29 Porum 72, Arkoma 29 Panama 67, Cameron 13 To make an addition or correction, please CONTACT me. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Heavener football players earn honors on Class 2A-3 All-District team](https://heavener.news/heavener-football-players-earn-honors-on-class-2a-3-all-district-team/): Heavener football had several players receive recognition on the Class 2A-3 all-district team, which was announced earlier in the week. Jerami Casteel Jr. was named the offensive tackle of the year, Brandon Sanchez was the wide receiver of the year, Spencer Clubb as inside linebacker of the year. First team selections were quarterback Brayden Semore, linebacker Willie Dehart, safety Kason Free and wide receiver Saul Silva. Second-team selections were Julian Sanchez, center Buddy Zaleta and cornerback Jorge Lira. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Casteel signs with SEMO](https://heavener.news/casteel-signs-with-semo/): Heavener senior Jerami Casteel Jr. signed to play football with Southeast Missouri State to play football in a signing ceremony Friday. Casteel started for four years for Heavener on the offensive and defensive line, helping Heavener to the playoffs his sophomore year for the first time since 2011. This past season, Casteel was named offensive tackle of the year for District 2A-3. He was also the Class 3A state champion in the discus in 2024 and named All-American in track. SEMO is located in Cape Giradeau, Missouri. The Redhawks compete in the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). They compete ... Read more - [Wildlife commission approve rule changes](https://heavener.news/wildlife-commission-approve-rule-changes/): During its regular meeting on Dec. 8 in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the entire slate of proposed regulation changes as recommended by ODWC Chief of Fisheries Ken Cunningham and Chief of Wildlife Bill Dinkines.   Along with several new rules, some of the changes are simple housekeeping matters or already in effect as emergency rules. The approved rule changes include:    Removing the 14” minimum length limit on spotted bass at Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area to better align with statewide rivers and streams black bass regulations. Adjusting the 18” minimum limit on walleye, sauger, and saugeye to ... Read more - [Unemployment rates rise in Oklahoma](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-rise-in-oklahoma/): Unemployment rates were higher in 73 counties in Oklahoma in September, lower in three counties and stayed the same in one county in the latest report by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Love County posted the highest rate at 5.5 percent and Seminole County was second. Texas County had the lowest rate at 1.9 percent for the month. LeFlore County’s rate was 4.3 percent while it was 3.9 percent the previous September. LeFlore County had a rate of 4.2 percent in August and 4.1 percent in July. The county had a work force of 19,819 for the month with 18,972 employed ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 12-12-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-12-12-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Talihina wins state for second time](https://heavener.news/talihina-wins-state-for-second-time/): Talihina wins a state football championship for the second time Thursday as the Golden Tiigers defeated Hominy, 26-20, to win the Class A-II state title. Talihina also won state in 1966. Poteau was the only other LeFlore County team to win state by beating Weatherford in 2019. The win capped off a perfect 14-0 season for the Golden Tigers and avenged a loss in the state championship game to Woodland last season. Hominy finishes with an 11-3 record. Watch video highlights HERE. Talihina built a big lead, then had to hold off a late charge by the Bucks in the game ... Read more - [Down memory lane 12-12-2025](https://heavener.news/down-memory-lane-12-12-2025/): ONE YEAR AGO 2024—Services held for HHS graduate Randy Haynes… Howe Trustees appointed Leslie Pierce to the Board of Trustees in the regularly scheduled meeting Thursday in Howe’s City Hall. Trustees also approved the hiring of Michael Huber as a reserve officer for Howe and approved improvements for the fire department station… Talihina advances to the Clas A-II state championship game with a 20-14 win over fourth-ranked Thomas-Fay-Custer in Harrah Friday night. The No. 6 Golden Tigers will play Woodland in the finals 7 p.m. Friday at the University of Central Oklahoma. 10 YEARS AGO 2015—Heavener School Board rehired Superintendent Ed ... Read more - [Poteau doctor agrees to pay fine to resolve allegations ](https://heavener.news/poteau-doctor-agrees-to-pay-fine-to-resolve-allegations/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Dr. Jonathan S. Clark, D.O., of Poteau has agreed to pay $105,000 to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act.  The United States alleged that Clark ordered controlled substances outside the course of professional practice, stored and dispensed controlled substances at an unregistered location, and failed to maintain records containing the dates that substances were received and dispensed as required under the Controlled Substances Act.   The settlement was the result of a Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion investigation that determined the misuse and improper ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Dec 10, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-10-2025-2/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Thursday High school football: Talihina vs. Hominy in Class A-II championship at UCO Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: Heavener at Haskell Tournament; Howe, Pocola at CNIT; LeFlore, Whitesboro, Wister at Nadine Carpenter Classic; Spiro at Wilburton Tournament Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Friday High school basketball: ... Read more - [Weather forecast for LeFlore County 12-11-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-12-11-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for mostly clear skies and a nice day for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 63 degrees with a low of 41 degrees. Sunrise was 7:16 a.m. Sunset is 5:07 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 61 with a low of 31. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.17 inches. December’s average rainfall is 3.10 inches. Average temperature for Dec. 11 are a high of 55 and low of 28. Records for the date were a high of 71 in 1975 and a low of ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 12-10-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-12-10-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Grand: December 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: December 8. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 38°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on ... Read more - [Talihina plays Hominy for state championships](https://heavener.news/talihina-plays-hominy-for-state-championships/): Talihina plays Hominy for the Class A-II state football championship at noon Thursday at the University of Central Oklahoma. Game tickets can be purchased online HERE. Top-ranked Talihina enters the contest with a 13-0 record after surviving a 47-46 win over Fairview in the semifinals last week. Hominy is 11-2, losing to a pair of Class A-I schools in Pawhuska and Pawnee. Both teams won district championships this season. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Talihina was the leading scoring and defensive team in LeFlore County this season after making it to the championship game last season before losing to Woodland. The Golden Tigers will ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Dec 10, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-10-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Wednesday Celebration of life service for Jerry Womack Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday High school football: Talihina vs. Hominy in Class A-II championship at UCO Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: Heavener at Haskell Tournament; Howe, Pocola at CNIT; LeFlore, Whitesboro, Wister at Nadine Carpenter Classic; ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather: A 7-Day Outlook](https://heavener.news/7329-2/): Wednesday Forecast: Mostly sunny, high near 59°F, low around 32°F. Clear skies and mild temperatures make for a pleasant midweek day.   - [LeFlore County weather forecast 12-10-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-12-10-2025/) - [Oklahoma market report for 12-9-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-12-9-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week sponsored by Rep. Rick West. This week’s market report can be seen HERE [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Donald Edward Entmeier obituary](https://heavener.news/donald-edward-entmeier-obituary/): Donald Edward Entmeier, 79, passed away Dec. 6, 2025, surrounded by family in Poteau. He was born in Freeport, Illinois Sept. 5, 1946, to Wilma Pearl Entmeier and Roland John Munda. A funeral service to honor Don’s life is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 28919 205th Avenue in Poteau with Pastor Anthony Jiminez and Kendall Ballew officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, with military honors provided by the Poteau DAV Chapter #63. Arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau. He was the former owner of ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 12-9-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-12-9-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Tuesday. Basketball Boys Heavener 81, Panama 61 Arkoma 47, Gans 31 Cameron 72, Buffalo Valley 40 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Girls Panama 56, Heavener 29 Gans 41, Arkoma 26 Cameron 54, Buffalo Valley 22 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. - [Terry Don Holcomb obituary](https://heavener.news/terry-don-holcomb-obituary/): Terry Don Holcomb, 67, of Burr Ferry, Louisiana, passed away Nov. 27, 2025 at a hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana and was born July 1, 1958 in Heavener where he was raised by his parents, Donald R. (“Sody”) and Sue Ann Holcomb. Graveside services are 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Louisiana Veteran Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana T.D. had a lifelong love of sports and was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan. After graduating from Heavener High School—where he excelled in football and baseball—he attended the University of Oklahoma before enlisting in the United States Army. He served honorably, attaining the rank of E-6. ... Read more - [Nadine Carpenter brackets](https://heavener.news/nadine-carpenter-brackets/): [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Jerry Donald Womack obituary](https://heavener.news/jerry-donald-womack-obituary/): Jerry Donald Womack, 84, of Shady Point was born on Aug. 9, 1941, in Heavener to Johnnie (Kirksey) Womack and Ernest Womack and passed away Dec. 6, 2025, in Shady Point. A Celebration of Life is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Steve Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are his wife of 55 years and 5 months, Gloria Womack; his children Tammy Lockhart, Teresa Pace and husband Terry, and Teri Leedom and husband Tom; grandchildren Bradly Wade, Sarah Jones, Amber ... Read more - [Heavener senior Parker Brand signs with Murray State](https://heavener.news/heavener-senior-parker-brand-signs-with-murray-state/): Heavener senior Parker Brand signs to run cross country with Murray State in Tishomingo on Monday. He is the 21st runner in the last 10 years for Heavener to get a college scholarship. He is joined on the front row by mother Amber, father Ryan and sister Kinley. Back row are Heavener assistant Aaron Alexander, Murray State Coach Justin Wagner and Heavener Coach Ray West. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Calendar of events for the next week Dec. 8, 2025](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-the-next-week-dec-8-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Local school boards meet High school basketball: Cameron at Gans; Bokoshe at Canadian; Pocola at Vian; Poteau at Stigler Tuesday High school basketball: Panama at Heavener; Gans at Arkoma; Buffalo Valley at Cameron Wednesday ... Read more - [Weekly weather forecast for LeFlore County 12-8-2025](https://heavener.news/weekly-weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-12-8-2025/): Weekly weather forecast for LeFlore County residents are in for a week of shifting skies, crisp mornings, and a few chances of rain as December rolls on. Here’s how the forecast unfolds day by day. 📅 Monday The week begins with chilly air settling into the valleys. Morning lows dip into the upper 30s, and the day warms only to the mid-50s. Skies stay mostly clear, though a light breeze from the north keeps the air feeling cooler. Rain chances are near 0%, making it a crisp but dry start. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] 📅 Tuesday A weak front slides through, bringing cloud ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 12-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-12-8-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Poteau School Board agenda for 12-8-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-for-12-8-2025/): Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Poteau School Administrative office at 003 North Broadway in Poteau. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] The agenda can be seen HERE. - [Heavener School Board agenda for 12-8-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-for-12-8-2025/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Heavener. The agenda can be seen HERE. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Oklahoma football playoff scores](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-football-playoff-scores/): Oklahoma football playoff scores. Latest updates on Oklahoma football playoff scores Class 6A-I championship Bixby vs. Owasso (Saturday 7 p.m.) Class 6A-II championship Sand Springs 32, Choctaw 27 Class 5A championship McGuiness vs. Carl Albert (Saturday noon) [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Class 4A semifinals Elgin 52, Cushing 6 Tuttle 49, Broken Bow 28 Class 3A semifinals Lincoln Christina 28, Heritage Hall 7 Sulphur 35, Perkins-Tryon 8 Class 2A-I semifinals Washington 41, OCS 20 Jones 48, Marlow 21 Class 2A-II semifinals Adair 42, Stroud 40 Vian 21, Davis 0 Class A-I semifinals Tonkawa 37, Pocola 12 Rejoice Christian 42, Pawhuska 34 Class A-II semifinals ... Read more - [Poteau drops basketball games](https://heavener.news/poteau-drops-basketball-games-at-sallisaw-poteau-drops-basketball/): Poteau drops basketball games at Sallisaw Friday. The Pirates lost, 73-56, to fall to 1-1, while the Lady Pirates were defeated, 60-30, to fall to 0-2. Both Poteau teams are back in action Monday at Stigler. It was the season openers for Sallisaw. Boys The Pirates fell behind 21-12 at the end of the first quarter and trailed 44-21 at halftime and could never recover. Poteau did outscore the Black Diamonds 35-29 in the second half, but failed to challenge Sallisaw. Alex Martinez led Poteau with 17 points and Deacon King finished with 14. PHS 12  9 19 16—56 SHS 21 ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 12-5-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-12-5-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday. LeFlore County scoreboard Football Football Class A-I semifinal game Tonkawa 37, Pocola 12 Class A-II semifinal game Talihina 47, Fairland 46 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Basketball Basketball Boys Panama 67, Battiest 61 Keys 71, Spiro 45 Sallisaw 73, Poteau 56 Whitesboro 71, Wister 65 Girls Panama 41, Oktaha 26 Spiro 45, Keys 41 Sallisaw 60, Poteau 30 Whitesboro 54, Wister 27 To make a correction or addition, text (918) 649-4712 or CONTACT me. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Talihina wins thriller over Fairland](https://heavener.news/talihina-wins-thriller-over-fairland/): Talihina wins thriller by scoring in the last minute as the Golden Tigers edged Fairland, 47-46, in a Class A-II football semifinal at Beggs Friday night. Talihina advances to the championship game at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond at noon Thursday against Hominy, a 44-21 winner over Allen in the other semifinal game. Pocola Pocola was not quite as fortunate in a Class A-I semifinal, losing to Tonkawa in its semifinal game, 37-12. The Indians finish 10-3, losing to a school they defeated in the first round of the playoffs last season. After Fairland scored and completed a two-point ... Read more - [Winter Solstice celebration planned for Spiro Mounds](https://heavener.news/winter-solstice-celebration-planned-for-spiro-mounds/): Winter solstice celebration planned for Dec. 20 at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center with a series of guided tours in celebration of the winter solstice. The tours will be led by Anna Vincent, current director of Spiro Mounds. Two tours will be offered, one at 11 a.m. and another at 4 p.m. The afternoon walk will conclude with a viewing of the sunset on the upper terrace, followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate at the visitor center. In the event of inclement weather, talks will be given inside the visitor center. Participants will learn about this unique prehistoric mound site, ... Read more - [Poteau students honored for November](https://heavener.news/poteau-students-honored-for-november/): Poteau students of the month for the seventh and eighth grade center. Eighth grade Name: Macy Nixon Parents: David and Karen Nixon Electives: Athletics, advanced art, library/office. Her favorite school memory was: “In seventh grade at the Hilldale track meet. It was a nice day outside and me and my friends all had so much fun.” Name: Nolan Phillips Parents: Adam and Beth Phillips Electives: Athletics, library aid, weightlifting. His favorite school memory is: “When I deflected a pass in football and won us the Fort Gibson football game and Coach Skelton was just as happy as me.” Seventh grade Name: ... Read more - [Paul Claston Cast obituary](https://heavener.news/paul-claston-cast-obituary/): Paul Claston Cast, 96, of Poteau was born Sept. 16, 1929 in Heavener to George and Pearl Elizabeth (Stacy) Cast. He went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2025 at his home in Poteau. Funeral service honoring Paul’s life is 1 p.m. Friday at the Covenant Church in Poteau with Brother Keith Williams and Brother Ron Billings officiating. Interment will follow in Heavener Memorial Park with military honor rights from the Poteau DAV Chapter #63, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and dedicated rancher.  He was a ... Read more - [Palmer helps Wolves complete sweep](https://heavener.news/palmer-helps-wolves-complete-sweep/): By CRAIG HALL Geren Palmer made a couple of big plays down the stretch, helping Heavener’s boys hold off Antlers in the second half and complete a sweep of the two basketball games Thursday night. The Wolves evened their record at 1-1 with a 56-49 win in front of a noisy crowd while the Lady Wolves improved to 2-0 with a 75-43 win in the earlier game. Heavener is home again Tuesday against Panama. Boys With Heavener holding a 47-45 lead in the fourth quarter, Palmer stole the ball and hit a layup to give the Wolves a four-point lead. He ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 12-4-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-12-4-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Thursday. Basketball Boys Heavener 56, Antlers 49 Cameron 71, Keota 34 Pittsburg 77, LeFlore 62 Panama 67, Oktaha JV 11 Whitesboro 64, Buffalo Valley 40 Girls Heavener 75, Antlers 43 Cameron 47, Keota 42 Pittsburg 72, LeFlore 32 Panama 61, Prague JV 6 Whitesboro 55, Buffalo Valley 14 Friday’s games Football Class 2A-I semifinal At Catoosa Pocola vs. Tonkowa 7 p.m. Class 2A-II semifinal At Beggs Talihina vs. Fairland 7 p.m. Basketball Bokoshe at Canadian Panama at Indianola Tournament Keys at Spiro Poteau at Sallisaw Wister at Whitesboro. To make a correction or addition, text ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 12-3-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-12-3-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: December 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 56°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, channels, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: December 1. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 42°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, and ... Read more - [Stacy Marie DuCommun obituary](https://heavener.news/stacy-marie-ducommun-obituary/): Stacy Marie DuCommun of Howe was born Oct. 18, 1972 in Long Beach, California to Michael Lee and Mary Jane (Gates) Collins and passed away Nov. 22, 2025 in Poteau at the age of 53. Memorial services to honor Stacy are 6 p.m. Thursday at the Green Country Cowboy Church in Poteau with Pastor Brandon Ivy officiating and 6 p.m. Friday at the Cross Community Church in Poteau with Pastor Brandon Ivy officiating. Stacy was a longtime resident of the area and was a homemaker. She attended Green Country Cowboy Church. Stacy was involved in PTK, varsity basketball, and volleyball during ... Read more - [Kellie Sabrina Pruitt obituary](https://heavener.news/kellie-sabrina-pruitt-obituary/): Kellie Sabrina Pruitt of Wister was born Nov. 5, 1967 in Poteau to Jack and LaWanna (Henson) Collins and passed away Nov. 30, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58. A funeral service to honor Kellie’s life is 1 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Brother Keith Stewart officiating. Kellie will be laid to rest in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau.  Kellie was a life-long resident of the area. She enjoyed singing and listening to country music, especially Meryle Haggard and ... Read more - [Arkansas downs Louisville in ACC/SEC challenge](https://heavener.news/arkansas-downs-louisville-in-acc-sec-challenge/): Arkansas downs Louisville as Trevon Brazile got off to a hot start, scoring 12 of the Razorback’s first 19 points, and freshman Darius Acuff Jr. recorded a double-double, while scoring nine of the Hogs’ last 15, to lead #25 Arkansas to an 89-80 victory over #6 Louisville Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena in the third annual basketball ACC/SEC Challenge.  Final Stats      Arkansas improves to 3-0 in the ACC/SEC Challenge with a home win over then #7 Duke in 2023 and a road win at Miami (Fla.) last season.  The Razorbacks, which never trailed, were up 18 at the break, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse: Psalms 145:18 on God's Nearness and Truth](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-psalms-14518-on-gods-nearness-and-truth/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Reflecting on the Daily Bible Verse The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalms 145:18 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT. Stop chasing headlines: Get the most critical story and breaking news delivered straight to your phone,  (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) - [Heavener City Council to meet 12-4-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-to-meet-12-4-2025/): Heavener City Council will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Adrean ROLL CALL – Clerk INVOCATION – Chairman Meredith AGENDA I. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. Get our daily text update HERE. - [Stigler vs. Heavener basketball gallery](https://heavener.news/stigler-vs-heavener-basketball-gallery/) - [Bobby Joe Irvin obituary](https://heavener.news/bobby-joe-irvin-obituary/): Bobby Joe Irvin of Broken Arrow (formerly of Poteau) was born Aug. 7, 1939, in Poteau to Willie Ray and Hazel Pauline (Crenshaw) Irvin and passed away Nov. 22, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 86.  Bobby’s funeral services is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Pastor Kelly Chronister officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery,  under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau.    Bobby was a longtime resident of the area and was a retired teacher and coach. He was a devout member of South Broken Arrow Baptist Church. Bobby was a quiet, kind, and very loving man. His absence will leave a significant void in the lives of all who knew him. Bobby loved watching college sports, especially OU and he attended the Broken Arrow Senior Activities Center.  He valued time spent with family and friends. Bobby will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing and ... Read more - [Jacky Lyn “Jack” Surber obituary](https://heavener.news/jacky-lyn-jack-surber-obituary/): Jacky Lnn “Jack” Surber of Shady Point was born June 3, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas to Dennis Henry and Catherine Estelle (Clay) Surber and passed away on Nov. 29, 2025 at his home in Shady Point at the age of 68.  Jack’s celebration of life service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Heart O’ the Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Matthiesen officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau.     Jack was a longtime resident of the area and was a machine operator at Bremner Cracker Company. He attended Shady Point First Baptist Church. Jack loved playing music especially with his band “Texas”. He was avid fisherman and loved to catch flathead catfish. Jack also enjoyed playing pool, ... Read more - [LeFlore County Sports Scoreboard 12-2-2025 and Tuesday's Schedule](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-12-2-2025-and-tuesdays-schedule/): L eFlore County sports scoreboard for Monday. Basketball Boys Savanna 70, Bokoshe 29 Girls Savanna 70, Bokoshe 9 To make an addition or correction, please text (855) 819-8824 Tuesday’s games Stigler at Heavener Howe at Wister Webbers Falls at Arkoma Cameron at LeFlore Poteau vs. Mansfield, Arkansas; Haileyville at Whitesboro Checotah at Spiro Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Earnest Leon Easter obituary](https://heavener.news/earnest-leon-easter-obituary/): Earnest Leon Easter of Wister was born Nov. 16, 1932 in Elk City to Earnest and Velma (Thompson) Easter and passed away surrounded by his family on Nov. 27, 2025 in Spiro, at the age of 93. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Randy Mattox officiating with the military honors presented by Poteau DAV Chapter #63. Arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Earnest was a longtime resident of the area and a welder. He loved fishing, playing dominoes, dancing, and hugs from all of his great-great-grands. Earnest ... Read more - [Elaine White of Talihina obituary](https://heavener.news/elaine-white-of-talihina-obituary/): Elaine White, 61, of Talihina passed away on Nov. 28, 2025 and was born on July 16, 1964 in Oklahoma City to HG and Linda (Warren) Green. Graveside services are 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Muse Cemetery in Muse with Pastor Russell Fincher officiating. Survivors are her husband, Tom White; daughter Cristin Blue and husband Rusty; grandchildren Sam, Ethan and Savannah Blue; sisters Stacy Ward and husband Sam, and Sarah Vaughn and husband Rick; and brothers Eddie Green and wife Kathy, Clinton Green and Elton Green. She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents George and Ethel Green. Pallbearers ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 29, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-29-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Saturday Celebration of life service for Rick Marrow CPKS holiday train arrives in Heavener 9 p.m. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Monday LeFlore County commissioners neet  High school basketball: Savanna at Bokoshe City of Poteau meetings Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Stigler at Heavener; Howe at Wister; Webbers Falls at ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather: Mild Days, Crisp Nights Ahead](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-mild-days-crisp-nights-ahead/): County residents prepare for cooler mornings as December begins By heavener.news staff LeFlore County is stepping into December with a forecast that feels like a gentle nudge toward winter rather than a sudden plunge. After a stretch of unseasonably warm days earlier this month, the coming week will bring highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, lows dipping into the mid-30s, and skies that alternate between sunshine and passing clouds. Weekend Wrap-Up: November Ends on a Brisk Note Saturday’s high will hover near 53 degrees, with a low around 43. A north wind will add a chill, reminding residents that ... Read more - [Criminal case moves forward](https://heavener.news/criminal-case-moves-forward/): OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Gentner Drummond Friday the criminal prosecution of Ben Harris and David Chaney, who both face multiple felony charges arising from the Epic Charter Schools investigation, is back on track and moving forward. Despite previous delays caused by the defendants’ unsuccessful attempts to disqualify the trial judge, the court has now established a clear path forward, scheduling the next phase of testimony for Feb. 25-27, 2026. “We remain fully focused on presenting the facts and evidence in this case,” Drummond stated. “We are committed to ensuring that no one sidetracks justice or evades accountability.” Harris and Chaney face charges ... Read more - [Curtis Richard Oliver obituary](https://heavener.news/curtis-richard-oliver-obituary/): Curtis Richard Oliver of Semmes, Alabama was born Dec. 29, 1947 in Henryetta to Edgar and Lucille (Parker) Oliver and passed away Nov. 25, 2025 at his home in Semmes, Alabama at the age of 77. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Howe Assembly of God Church in Howe with Reverend Roger Mattox and Brother Daniel Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Howe Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. Curtis was a long-time resident of the Semmes, Alabama community and was a line worker for OK Foods. He was a member of the Lighthouse Assembly ... Read more - [NCAA football scores and schedules](https://heavener.news/ncaa-football-scores-and-schedules/): NCAA football scores from Friday and Saturday’s schedule. See all of the scores from Friday’s games and Saturday’s schedule HERE. Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 for your FREE daily NEWS ALERT. Stop chasing headlines: Get the most critical story and breaking news delivered straight to your phone,  (Rates apply. Max 5 msgs/wk M-F. Reply HELP for help.) - [Oklahoma high school football scores and schedules](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-high-school-football-scores-and-schedules/): Oklahoma high school football scores and schedules. Class 6A-I At Catoosa High School Bixby 49, Broken Arrow 17 Owasso 39, Jenks 36 Class 6A-II At Edmond North High School Choctaw 22, Stillwater 14 Sand Springs 28, Putnam City 27 Class 5A At Noble High School Bishop McGuinness 61, Lawton MacArthur 28 At Norman North High School Carl Albert 42, Newcastle 7 Class B-I At Northwestern State (Alva) Laverne 48, Pond Creek-Hunter 0 At Alex High School Dewar 72, Hollis 24 Class B-II At Northwestern State (Alva) Seiling 50, Cherokee 0 At Jones High School Weleetka 52, Okeene 28 Class C At Watonga ... Read more - [Today in history for Nov. 29](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-today-in-history-for-nov-29-today-in-history/): Today in history for Nov. 29. Significant Events, Births, and Deaths on November 29 Major Historical Events Significant Events in Today in History Notable Births on Nov. 29 Notable Deaths on Nov. 29 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] - [Extended Weather Forecast for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/extended-weather-forecast-for-leflore-county/): Nov. 28 – Dec. 8By heavener.news 🌧 Rain to Start the Period The weather forecast begins with a wet note. On Friday, temperatures will climb to around 60°F during the day before dropping sharply to the lower 30s overnight. Rain is expected to move in late, with nearly half an inch possible. This will be the first significant rainfall in several days, and it may leave roads slick for evening travel. The rain continues into Saturday, though temperatures will be cooler, with highs near 53°F and lows around 30°F. Another third of an inch of rain is likely, which should help ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 11-27-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-11-27-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Grand: November 23. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Lower Illinois River: November 21. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and clear. Rainbow trout fair on in-line ... Read more - [Duke rallies to beat #22 Arkansas](https://heavener.news/duke-rallies-to-beat-22-arkansas/): CHICAGO – Duke went 6-of-6 from the field and 5-of-5 from the line to close the game as the #4 Blue Devils completed an 80-71, come-from-behind basketball victory over #22 Arkansas Thursday night in the second annual CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic, played at the United Center. Duke’s star freshman Cameron Boozer led all scorers with 35 points and he added nine rebounds. Arkansas’s star rookie Darius Acuff Jr. also came up big with 21 points and five assists. Trevon Brazile posted his second double-double of the season – and 12th for his career – with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Arkansas was ... Read more - [Late surge from keeps Oklahoma State undefeated against Northwestern](https://heavener.news/late-surge-from-keeps-oklahoma-state-undefeated-against-northwestern/): Oklahoma State kept their perfect season alive on Thursday night, defeating Northwestern 86-81 at the Thanksgiving Classic in Chicago. The victory moves the Cowboys to 7-0 in basketball, marking their best start to a season since the 2019-20 campaign. While Jaylen Curry led the team in total scoring with 18 points, it was Anthony Roy who provided the late-game heroics. Roy scored all 16 of his points in the final eight minutes of regulation. He sparked a critical 16-4 run—hitting three 3-pointers in the process—to give the Cowboys their largest lead of the night. Northwestern (5-2) refused to go quietly. Nick ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 11-26-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-11-26-2025/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Psalms 68:19 Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Calendar of events for Nov. 25, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-25-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Happy Thanksgiving Saturday Celebration of life service for Rick Marrow CPKS holiday train arrives in Heavener 9 p.m. Monday LeFlore County commissioners neet  High school basketball: Savanna at Bokoshe City of Poteau meetings Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Stigler ... Read more - [Heavener and LeFlore County Weather Story: Sunshine, Rain, and a Winter Chill](https://heavener.news/heavener-oklahoma-weather-forecast/): As November 2025 winds down, residents of Heavener and LeFlore County, Oklahoma are experiencing a dynamic mix of weather patterns that showcase the transition from late fall into early winter. From crisp mornings along the Ouachita Mountains to rainy afternoons in Poteau and scenic drives through the Talimena National Scenic Byway, the forecast reflects the region’s unique climate and its impact on daily life. Current Conditions in Heavener This week began with pleasant sunshine and highs in the mid‑60s, offering locals a chance to enjoy outdoor activities before the next system arrives. Clear skies and mild temperatures made it ideal for ... Read more - [Today in history for Nov. 26](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-nov-26/): Today in history for this date. Nov. 26: A Day Marked by Innovation, Exploration, and Celebration Nov. 26 is a date that has witnessed significant milestones and events across the globe. From groundbreaking inventions to moments that changed the course of history, this day offers fascinating stories that can intrigue and educate readers searching for insights about “this date in history.” Below, discover some of the most remarkable events that have happened on Nov. 26, perfect for anyone seeking historical knowledge or SEO-optimized content. Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. 1922: The Tomb of Tutankhamun ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 11-26-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-11-26-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Morris named OSU football coach](https://heavener.news/morris-named-osu-football-coach/): STILLWATER – Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Chad Weiberg has hired Eric Morris as the school’s 25th head football coach, pending board approval.  An elite offensive mind and talent developer, Morris has been the head coach at North Texas since 2023. His hire marks the first time since 1969 that Oklahoma State has hired a sitting head coach and the first time in school history OSU has hired a sitting head coach from a school that is in the Football Bowl Subdivision.  When it comes to quarterbacks alone, Morris has coached, developed or recruited Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, John Mateer, Cam Ward, ... Read more - [Wilburton man sentenced for murder ](https://heavener.news/wilburton-man-sentenced-for-murder/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Tracy Ann Mannon, a/k/a Tracy Ann Moore, a/k/a Tracy A. Carter, 53, of Wilburton, was sentenced to 720 months in prison for one count of Murder in Indian Country – Second Degree.  The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Wilburton Police Department, and the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police. On April 21, 2025, Mannon pleaded guilty to the charge.  According to investigators, on Feb. 26, 2024, Mannon bludgeoned and stabbed the victim to death at a Wilburton residence.  The crime ... Read more - [Joe Shawn Fines death notice](https://heavener.news/joe-shawn-fines-death-notice/): Joe Shawn Fines, 54, of Pocola passed away on Nov. 21, 2025 and was born on Feb. 7, 1971 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Shirley (Hicks) Fines. A private family service will be held to honor Joe’s life. He was survived by his daughters Misty Fines and Zoann Thompson; his granddaughter, Sophia Thompson; his wife, Connie Fines; his mother, Shirley Fines; his brother, Kenny Fines; his sister, Bonnie Khanhthamany; his nieces, Crystal Fines and Courtney Ball; his nephews, Chris Murphey, Michael Khanthamany, and Kenny Lee Jr.; his aunt, Jonie Morland; his uncle, Roy Hicks; and his close friend, Karen Walters. In ... Read more - [Brock wins week 12 pick-em](https://heavener.news/brock-wins-week-12-pick-em/): Drew Brock won the week 12 pick-em contest in the closest race of all season as he tied with four other pickers to win the week 12 pick-em contest this past week. He finished tied with Jesse Sutmiller, Jennifer Wright, David Seeley and Travis Chamberlain, but came closest to the points OU would score against Missouri. In the overall race, Wright and Brock are tied for first place with an 106-220 record. You can play this week’s contest even if you haven’t previously for free HERE. Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Week 13 pick-em contest now open](https://heavener.news/week-13-pick-em-contest-now-open/): Week 13 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore County teams are finished. Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Richard “Rick” Allen Marrow obituary](https://heavener.news/richard-rick-allen-marrow-obituary/): Richard “Rick” Allen Marrow March 13, 1956 – November 15, 2025 Psalm 18:30 “As for God, His way is perfect; the Lord’s word is flawless.” God honored Rick’s lifelong prayer at the age of 69. He went to sleep peacefully on earth and awoke in heaven with his Lord in the early morning hours of Nov. 15, 2025. Richard “Rick” Allen Marrow was born March 13, 1956, in Gilroy, California, the eldest child of Maurice and Lois Marrow. From a young age, Rick accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and began a life defined by deep faith, joy, courage, and adventure. ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes for 11-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-11-26-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. Resignation approved for assessor The following action was taken by the board: Motion was approved, all voting yes. Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Oliver-yes, Parker-yes, Blaylock-yes. Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Barbara Mary Masters Rogers obituary](https://heavener.news/barbara-mary-masters-rogers-obituary/): Barbara Mary Masters Rogers of Blackfork, Arkansas was born Sept. 23, 1930 in Johnson City, New York. She quietly passed into the next life on Nov. 22, 2025. She was 95 years old. She was a long-time member of The Immaculate Conception Church in Poteau. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Piney Cemetery with Ed Rogers officiating. Burial will follow under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. When Barbara was a young woman of 17, she met a WW2 veteran, fresh home from the war. He was stuck in a ditch. He wooed her, and they ... Read more - [Today in History: Nov. 25](https://heavener.news/nov-25-today-in-history/): Significant Events That Occurred on Nov. 25 Throughout History Notable Historical Events Famous Birthdays Notable Deaths Observances Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [OSSAA releases updated brackets for Pocola, Talihina](https://heavener.news/ossaa-releases-updated-brackets-for-pocola-talihina/): OSSAA releases updated brackets for semifinal football games in Class A-1 and A-II Monday. Both games will be held Dec. 5. Pocola plays Tonkawa in one A-I semifinal game at 7 p.m. at Catoosa High School. The winner of that game plays the Rejoice Christian/Pawhuska winner for the state championship 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Talihina plays Fairland at Beggs High School in another semifinal game in A-II at 7 p.m. The winner of the Talihina and Fairland game plays the Allen/Hominy winner for the state championship at noon on Dec. 11, also at noon. Here ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Nov. 24, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-24-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Funeral services for Cynthia Florence Barlow Lovell  Funeral service for Thomas Clark Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Happy Thanksgiving Saturday CPKS holiday train arrives in Heavener 9 p.m. Subscribe to ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 11-24-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-11-24-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners at the count courthouse in Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                     Get our daily text update HERE Check out Amazon’s top selling items HERE. - [Heavener and LeFlore County Weather: Rain Clears Out, Cooler Temps Lead to Thanksgiving](https://heavener.news/heavener-and-leflore-county-weather-rain-clears-out-cooler-temps-lead-to-thanksgiving/): Wet Monday Gives Way to Clearing Skies and Perfect Holiday Conditions Heavener and LeFlore County residents are experiencing wet conditions Monday, but relief is on the way as a storm system exits the region and pleasant fall weather returns just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations across southeastern Oklahoma. The National Weather Service forecast shows active weather giving way to cooler, drier air through the week, setting up ideal conditions for holiday travel and outdoor activities by Thursday. Monday: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Continue Monday brings the wettest weather of the week to Heavener and surrounding LeFlore County communities. Showers and possibly ... Read more - [Thomas “Tom” Clark obituary](https://heavener.news/thomas-tom-clark-obituary/): Thomas “Tom” Clark, 86, of Fort Smith, Arkansas was born Sept. 16, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Irene (Fry) Clark. He went home to be with the Lord on Nov.r 21, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, while being surrounded by his family. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cavanaugh United Methodist Church, 7205 HWY 271, Fort Smith, Arkansas with Reverend Jana Green and Chaplain Jonathan Hamby officiating. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Tom, a cherished and longtime member of the Fort Smith community, but was born and ... Read more - [Oklahoma overcomes Alcorn State](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-overcomes-alcorn-state/): NORMAN— The Oklahoma men’s basketball team overcame an uncharacteristic poor shooting performance by grabbing 18 offensive rebounds and posting a 16-2 advantage in second-chance points in a 72-53 win over Alcorn State on Sunday afternoon at Lloyd Noble Center. One game after committing just three turnovers in a comfortable victory over Oral Roberts, the Sooners (4-2) again took care of the ball on Sunday, committing only seven miscues and outscoring the Braves 19-4 off turnovers. Alcorn State (0-7) was coming off a game in which it scored 81 points at LSU on Tuesday. Its 53 points Sunday were its second fewest ... Read more - [Upper weights propel Sooners past Indiana](https://heavener.news/upper-weights-propel-sooners-past-indiana/): NORMAN — The No. 20 Oklahoma wrestling team picked up its second dual win of the season in its home opener, defeating Indiana 22-13 on Sunday afternoon at McCasland Field House.  After falling behind early, the Sooners (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) again relied on their senior upperweights, who delivered bonus-point wins at 184, 197 and 285 pounds to pull away from the Hoosiers (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten). The victory marked OU’s first dual win over a Big Ten opponent since 2022.  Making his first dual start of the season, redshirt sophomore Carter Schmidt put the Sooners on the board with a strong ... Read more - [Oklahoma State wrestling handles Arizona State](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-wrestling-handles-arizona-state/): Oklahoma State wrestling team defeated Arizona State, 25-11, Sunday afternoon at Desert Financial Arena in the finale of its two-dual road trip.  The Cowboys took seven of 10 bouts, with Landon Robideau (157), Alex Facundo (174) and Cody Merrill (197) picking up bonus points. The win improves OSU to 6-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference play, while the loss drops the Sun Devils to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in the Big 12.  True freshman No. 2 Sergio Vega (141), in his return to his home state of Arizona, took an 8-3 win over previously unbeaten No. 30 Pierson Manville. ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-3/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Matthew 10:20 Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Calendar of events for Nov. 23, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-nov-23-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Funeral services for Cynthia Florence Barlow Lovell  Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Happy Thanksgiving - [Heavener and LeFlore County Weather: Rain and Storms Ahead Before Thanksgiving](https://heavener.news/heavener-and-leflore-county-weather-rain-and-storms-ahead-before-thanksgiving/): Wet Weather System to Bring Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms This Weekend Residents of Heavener and LeFlore County should prepare for significant weather changes as a potent storm system approaches the region, bringing rain and thunderstorms that will impact Sunday evening through Monday before clearing for Thanksgiving Day. Sunday Forecast: Calm Before the Storm Sunday across LeFlore County will start with patchy fog before 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The day will feature partly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high near 66 degrees. Winds will remain light, starting calm before shifting to the southeast at around ... Read more - [Curry helps OSU stay perfect](https://heavener.news/curry-helps-osu-stay-perfect/): Jaylen Curry scored a career-high 30 points to go with 10 assists and Oklahoma State remained unbeaten with a 95-81 victory over Nicholls on Saturday afternoon. Curry’s 30 points were the most ever by a Cowboy reserve – part of a 56-point effort by the OSU bench. He also became the first OSU player ever to record 30-10 (point-assist) stat line. Get your OSU gear here. The Cowboys led by 15 at halftime and by as many as 24 points near the 8:00-mark of the second half. Parsa Fallah (12 points) and Ryan Crotty (11) also finished in double-figures for OSU, which shot 52.5% from ... Read more - [Arkansas outgunned by Longhorns](https://heavener.news/arkansas-outgunned-by-longhorns/): Mike Washington Jr. ran for 105 yards with a touchdown and eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season, but Arkansas could not keep pace with No. 17 Texas in a 52-37 loss at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Get your Arkansas Razorbacks merchandise Washington became the first Razorback player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since 2022 as well as the 10th player in program history to rush for 100 yards in a game against longtime Southwest Conference rival Texas. Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. Get your Texas Longhorns’ merchandise here. - [OSU loses late to UCF](https://heavener.news/osu-loses-late-to-ucf/): ORLANDO, Florida. – A second-half rally lifted the UCF football team to a 17-14 win over Oklahoma State at the Acrisure Bounce House Saturday. https://amzn.to/4rmftLO The Cowboys (1-10 overall; 0-8 Big 12) led for most of the game, but the Knights (5-6 overall; 2-6 Big 12) tied the game with 9:12 remaining and took their first lead with 54 seconds left. Oklahoma State found success playing a possession-based style in the first half. OSU had the ball for 19:36, in comparison to UCF’s 10:24. The Pokes’ two first-half touchdown drives spanned 13 plays and 12 plays, respectively. In the first half, Cowboys ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 11-23-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-11-23-2025-heavener-news/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:4 Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Today in history for Nov. 23](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-nov-23/): Today in history for Nov. 23 throughout the years. Historical Events on November 23 Key Moments Around the World Notable Birthdays Significant Deaths Other Events and Milestones From battles and breakthroughs in technology to cultural milestones and the lives of influential figures, November 23 has been witness to a range of historic moments that continue to shape our world today. Get our daily text update HERE and our new Heavener.news app HERE. - [Cynthia Florence Barlow Lovell services set](https://heavener.news/cynthia-florence-barlow-lovell-services-heavener-news/): Cynthia Florence Barlow Lovell, 85, of Bokoshe passed away Nov. 22, 2025 in her home an was born Jan. 12, 1940 in Panama to Bessie (Walker) Barlow and Junior Ellis Barlow. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. Survivors are her children Roger Lovell and wife Shirley, Clinton Lovell and wife Netta, Jerome Lovell and wife Chan, and Teresa Cotton and husband Roy; her grandchildren Brandy Carroll, Billy Lovell, David Lovell, Scotty Lovell, Shelly ... Read more - [Oklahoma Defeats Missouri 17-6: Sooners Edge Closer to College Football Playoff](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-defeats-missouri-17-6-sooners-edge-closer-to-college-football-playoff/): Mateer’s Two Touchdowns Lead Sooners to Victory Over Tigers in Norman NORMAN — No. 8 Oklahoma defeated No. 23 Missouri 17-6 on Saturday at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, strengthening their position for a potential College Football Playoff berth in a defensive battle that saw the home team dominate on both sides of the ball. Get your OU gear here. Game Summary: Defense Wins Championships John Mateer threw two touchdown passes to guide the Sooners to their ninth win of the season. Mateer went 14 for 30 passing for 173 yards and ran for 60 yards, demonstrating the balanced attack that has ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather Preview: Winter Chill and Rain Sweep Through Heavener, Poteau, and the Talimena Scenic Drive](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-preview-winter-chill-and-rain-sweep-through-heavener-poteau-and-the-talimena-scenic-drive/): As the calendar turns toward the final days of November 2025, residents across LeFlore County, Oklahoma, are bracing for a dynamic shift in the atmosphere. The region, which includes the towns of Heavener, Poteau, Spiro, and the stunning Talimena Scenic Drive, is set to experience a classic late-fall pattern featuring mild sunshine followed by a significant rain event and a subsequent cooldown. This essential weather forecast highlights what homeowners, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts need to know for the week ahead in southeast Oklahoma. Weekend Transition: Sunshine to Soaking Rain The current pleasant conditions are merely the calm before a brewing weather ... Read more - [Arkansas cruises past Jackson State ](https://heavener.news/arkansas-cruises-past-jackson-state/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – Malique Ewin scored 21 points, making 8-of-9 from the field – including his first career 3-pointer – and 4-of-4 from the line, while Karter Knox posted his second double-double of the season, with 17 points and 10 rebounds, to lead 21st-ranked Arkansas to a 115-61 victory over Jackson State Friday night in a non-conference basketball game at Bud Walton Arena.  Arkansas also got outstanding performances from D.J. Wagner (16 points on 6-of-6 shooting with seven assists) and Billy Richmond III (14 points with three highlight-reel dunks in the first half. Meleek Thomas added 13 points while Darius Acuff Jr. ... Read more - [Updated LCT basketball brackets](https://heavener.news/updated-lct-basketball-brackets/): / Updated LCT basketball. brackets for the 2026 LeFore County Tournament. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read today’s edition and subscribe here: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County weather: Morning showers and afternoon hail possible today](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-morning-showers-and-afternoon-hail-possible-today/): Residents across LeFlore County should keep their umbrellas and weather radios handy today. The forecast for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, calls for a split day of precipitation, starting with steady morning showers followed by a more active afternoon. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read today’s edition and subscribe here:https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Junior high LCT brackets](https://heavener.news/junior-high-lct-brackets/): Junior high LCT basketball brackets for the tournament starting next week. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read today’s edition and subscribe here:https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Arkansas takes care of Ole Miss](https://heavener.news/arkansas-takes-care-of-ole-miss/): Final Stats      OXFORD, Mississippi – Trevon Brazile made two clutch 3-pointers late in the first half and two late in the second half while Darius Acuff Jr. scored 26 points with nine assists and Bill Richmond III did not miss a shot to lead #15 Arkansas to a 94-87 basketball victory at Ole Miss Wednesday night at The Pavilion.  Arkansas used two runs in the first half to lead by 10 at the break. In the second, Arkansas never relinquished the lead but also just steadily kept the Rebels at bay, outscoring Ole Miss 55-52.  Read the whole story!. Subscribe to ... Read more - [Dawn Renee Culberson funeral service planned](https://heavener.news/dawn-renee-culberson-funeral-service-planned/): Dawn Renee Culberson of Wister was born Oct. 20, 1967 in Tahlequah to Robert and Connie (Williams) Culberson and passed away Jan. 5, 2026 in Poteau at the age of 58. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Pastor Kevin Coto officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Dawn was a longtime resident of the area and an LPN. She was a 1985 graduate of Heavener High School and a 1988 graduate of KTC Vo-Tech, where she received her LPN degree. Dawn was a member of the Pentecostal Church ... Read more - [Graveside services for Avis Pilcher planned](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-avis-pilcher-planned/): Graveside services for Avis Pilcher, 98, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, are 1 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, at the Spiro City Cemetery with Reverend Vernon Stone officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Avis was born on May 13, 1927 in Harmony, Arkansas to Naomi (Askins) King and Arthur King. She passed away on Jan. 3, 2026, in Pocola. She attended Beauty College in Fort Smith and later worked for ABF before retiring from Red Ball Motor Freight. Avis was a devoted Christian woman who loved attending church and living her faith daily. She was known as ... Read more - [Spiro resident pleads guilty to distributing meth](https://heavener.news/spiro-resident-pleads-guilty-to-distributing-meth/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jessica Marie Campbell, 44, of Spiro was sentenced to 60 months in prison for one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine.    The charge arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office. See the whole story. Subscribe to our free newsletter and read today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Funeral services for James Alvin Burton planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-james-alvin-burton-planned/): Funeral services for James Alvin Burton, 84, of Spiro are 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Lee Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. James was born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Allie Fair Burton (Greenwood) and Albert Allen Burton, and he passed away on Jan. 6, 2026, in Spiro. He retired from Whirlpool, where he dedicated many years of service. Outside of ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-6-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Basketball Boys Sallisaw 59, Heavener 54 Hartshorne 75, Howe 64 (OT) LeFlore 50, Haileyville 49 Ozark 57, Spiro 32 Talihina 56, Stigler 54 Girls Sallisaw 70, Heavener 45 Howe 66, Hartshorne 53 LeFlore 37, Haileyville 25 Spiro 40, Ozark 34 Talihina 53, Stigler 47 To make an addition or correction please CONTACT me. - [Sallisaw basketball teams sweep Heavener](https://heavener.news/sallisaw-basketball-teams-sweep-heavener/): By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor/SEQUOYAH COUNT TIMES The Sallisaw High School basketball teams opened the 2026 portion of their basketball seasons Tuesday night at Paul Post Field House with a sweep of the visiting Heavener squads. The Lady Diamonds opened the night with a 70-45 victory over the Lady Wolves for Sallisaw’s fifth straight win, then the Black Diamonds used a second-half comeback to defeat the Wolves 59-54 for their third consecutive victory. See the whole story. Subscribe to our free newsletter and read today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LCT basketball brackets released](https://heavener.news/lct-basketball-brackets-released/): LCT basketball brackets have been released for the 2026 tournament that will be held Jan. 19-24 with Bokoshe as the hosts. See the whole story. Subscribe to our free newsletter and read today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-5-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-5-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores from Monday. Basketball Boys Pocola 67, Wilburton 23 Wister at Talihina (no score reported) Girls Wilburton 66, Pocola 28 Talihina 62, Wister 25 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. Get more. Subscribe to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Minutes from LeFlore County commissioner meeting 1-5-2026](https://heavener.news/minutes-from-leflore-county-commissioner-meeting-1-5-2026/): Minutes from LeFlore County commissioner meeting Monday in a regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The untitled podcast for today: Read the whole story. Subscribe to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Calendar of events for Jan. 5, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-5-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Cynthia Ann Impson funeral services City of Poteau meetings 5:30 p.m. High school basketball: Pocola at Wilburton; Wister at Talihina. See the calendar for the next week by subscribing to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Weather Forecast for LeFlore County, Oklahoma](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-oklahoma/): Forecast for Jan. 5, 2026 On Jan. 5, 2026, residents of LeFlore County can expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with occasional sunshine breaking through. Morning temperatures will start out chilly, near 34°F, gradually warming to a high around 52°F in the afternoon. Winds will be light, coming from the southwest at 5–10 mph. There is a low chance of precipitation, so outdoor activities should not be disrupted. Overnight, temperatures will dip back down into the mid-30s. Overall, it will be a pleasant winter day. See the whole story by subscribing to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Podcast for 1-5-2025](https://heavener.news/podcast-for-1-5-2025/): Today’s podcast - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 1-5-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-1-5-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners to meet 1-5-2026 at 9 a.m. in a regular business meeting in the office of the  board of county commissioners in the courthouse in Poteau. See the whole story by subscribing to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [City of Poteau meetings are 1-6-2026](https://heavener.news/city-of-poteau-meetings-are-1-6-2026/): City of Poteau meetings for the Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority and City Council will meet in a regular business meeting Monday at Poteau City Hall, 103 Peters in Poteau. See the whole story by subscribing to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Weather forecast for LeFlore County 1-4-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-1-4-2026/): Weather forecast for day Sunday is for mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 57 degrees with a low of 42 degrees. Sunrise was 7:26 a.m. Sunset is 5:20 p.m. See the whole story by subscribing to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Talihina man struck by car](https://heavener.news/talihina-man-struck-by-car/): Talihina man struck by car while walking west on Highway 271 near Valley Road Saturday. Bryan Hernandez of Talihina was walking along the road wearing dark-colored clothing at 12:16 a.m. Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Cassie A. Dunn, 33, of Tuskahoma. Read the whole story by subscribing to our free newsletter and reading today’s newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-3-2026](https://heavener.news/lefloresportscores-1-3-2026-leflore-county-sports/): LeFlore County sports scores for games played Saturday. Basketball LeFlore County Sports scores Boys Vian 56, Heavener 50 Girls Heavener 65, Vian 44. See the Heavener and Vian story HERE. Get much more by subscribing to our free newsletter HERE. To make an addition, please CONTACT me. - [Heavener and Vian split games](https://heavener.news/heavener-and-vian-split-games/): By CRAIG HALL Heavener and Vian split a pair of Black Diamond Conference basketball games to get the 2026 portion of the schedule started Saturday. The Lady Wolves built a big lead, fought off a challenge and pulled away late for a 65-44 win. Vian’s boys also built a 17-point lead in the third quarter before hitting 4-4 free throws while Heavener missed four straight free throws to allow the Wolverines to hold on for a 56-50 victory. Heavener goes to Sallisaw Tuesday for a non-conference game. The Lady Wolves improve to 5-4 while the Wolves are 4-5. Vian’s girls are ... Read more - [Today in history Jan. 3](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-jan-3/): Today in history for Jan. 3. Significant Events That Happened on This Day Major Historical Events 1521 – Martin Luther Excommunicated/ Ready the whole story. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Clara Lou Owen obituary](https://heavener.news/clara-lou-owen-obituary/): Clara Lou Owen, 81, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and laughter. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Heavener Memorial Park with Reverend Bill Hemm officiating. Burial will follow under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Immediately following service, the family will gather at the Runestone Community Building for a meal and visitation with friends. Raised in Heavener, Clara was born to Grady Queen and Jerry Queen, who instilled in her the values of kindness, curiosity, and dedication that would define her life. She married her high school sweetheart, ... Read more - [Howe girls claim consolation title](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-claim-consolation-title/): ADA—Kaydence Delt scored 13 points and Howe defeated Latta, 46-40, to win the girls’ consolation basketball championship at the Mid-American Classic Wednesday. Brilee Scarberry added 12 points for the Lady Lions, now 10-3 on the season. Howe, ranked second in 2A, is back in action Tuesday at Hartshorne. See the whole story by subscribing to our our free daily newsletters: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 12-31-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-12-31-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores for Wednesday. Basketball Boys Del City 66, Pocola 46 Subscribe to our free daily newsletter: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ Girls Howe 46, Latta 40 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. - [Oklahoma market report 12-30-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-12-30-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. See the pdf report HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe to read the content for free and have our newsletter sent to your inbox daily HERE - [Howe girls edge Merritt, 42-39](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-edge-merritt-42-39/): Howe girls edge Merritt, 42-39, in consolation basketball play at the Bertha Teague Mid-American Classic Tuesday. The Lady Lions, ranked second in Class 2A, improve to 9-3. Merritt is the third-ranked team in 3A and drop to 4-2. Merritt reached the quarterfinals last season. Howe plays for the consolation championship Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. against Latta . See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe to read the content for free and have our newsletter sent to your inbox daily HERE - [LeFlore County scores Dec. 30, 2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-dec-30-2025-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scores for games played Tuesday. LeFlore County Scoreboard Highlights Basketball Girls Bertha Teague Classic Howe 42, Merritt 39 Boys Mustang Classic Dale 72, Pocola 57 To make an addition or correction, please CONTACT me. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe to read the content for free and have our newsletter sent to your inbox daily HERE - [Today in history for Dec. 31, 2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-dec-31-2026/): Today in history for Dec. 31 1999 Significant Events Today in History Panama Canal turned over to Panama. On December 31, 1999, the United States, in accordance with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, officially hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands for the first time. Crowds of Panamanians celebrated the transfer of the 50-mile canal, which links the… READ MORE Read today’s newsletter with exclusive content. Subscribe to read the content for free and have our newsletter sent to your inbox daily: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Calendar of events for Dec 30, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-30-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Tuesday Funeral service for Phillip Sanchez, Jr.  Graveside service for Bonnie Jayleen (Williams) Fowler Graveside services for Erica Shantel Gutierrez Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Howe girls at Bertha Teague Classic; Pocola boys at Mustang Holiday Classic. - [New Year’s Outlook: LeFlore County’s Rollercoaster Weather Continues](https://heavener.news/new-years-outlook-leflore-countys-rollercoaster-weather-continues/): Residents of LeFlore County are currently thawing out from a bitter start to the week. After a record-breaking Christmas weather that felt more like mid-October, the “Arctic Body Slam” that arrived on Sunday has finally bottomed out. As we move into the final days of 2025, the forecast for Poteau, Heavener, and the surrounding river valleys is one of rapid recovery and a surprisingly mild start to 2026. Don’t miss the details that matter to LeFlore County. Subscribe to read the full story for free and have the newsletter delivered straight to your inbox: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 12-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-12-29-2025-leflore-county-commissioner/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. Don’t miss the details that matter to LeFlore County. Subscribe to read the full story and have the newsletter delivered straight to your inbox: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Gladys Marie Cloakey obituary](https://heavener.news/gladys-marie-cloakey-obituary/): Gladys Marie Cloakey of Howe was born Nov. 10, 1931 in Sayre to John and Oda (Cast) Dusek and passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 28, 2025 in Barling, Arkansas at the age of 94. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Joe Haydon Hall and Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Gladys was a life-long resident of the area and the owner of GMC Cleaning. She was of the Methodist faith. Gladys loved gardening, working in ... Read more - [Pocola woman injured in auto accident](https://heavener.news/pocola-woman-injured-in-auto-accident/): Pocola woman injured in an auto accident Monday at 5:22 p.m. on Highway 112 and Bud French Road in Cameron. A vehicle driven by Perry Williams, 69, of Fort Smith turned into the path of the vehicle driven by the vehicle driven by Eliza Hinton, 64, of Pocola. Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Howe’s girls fall to Kingfisher](https://heavener.news/howes-girls-fall-to-kingfisher/): Howe’s girls were outscored 18-5 in the fourth quarter in a loss to Kingfisher in an opening-round game at the Bertha Teague Classic Monday in basketball, 54-44. The Lady Lions play Merritt at 3 p.m., also at Ada, Tuesday. Merritt lost its opener to Keys. Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 12-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-12-29-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Monday. Basketball Girls Bertha Teague Classic at Ada Kingfisher 54, Howe 44 Boys Mustang Classic Carl Albert 83, Pocola 42 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Donna Jean Baggett services planned](https://heavener.news/donna-jean-baggett-services-planned/): Donna Jean Baggett went home to her precious Lord and Savior on Dec. 27, 2025, in Talihina, surrounded by her loving family and favorite Christmas decorations. She was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Poteau, the oldest of four children born to George Edward and Sella Delois (Mayo) Boston. Funeral services are Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Talihina, with interment immediately following at Old Talihina Cemetery, under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service. Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Freshman GOP lawmaker finds backers for plan ](https://heavener.news/freshman-gop-lawmaker-finds-backers-for-plan/): By PAUL MONIES Oklahoma Watch   Freshman GOP lawmaker, a lawmaker who upset a powerful House Republican incumbent last year, is trying to turn grassroots energy into a broader policy movement, rolling out a seven-point conservative agenda that has already drawn support from several statewide candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler, said the Save Oklahoma Plan grew out of frustrations he encountered both as a candidate and during his first session at the Capitol, where he said some popular conservative priorities are routinely blocked by lobbyists and legislative leadership. “Oklahoma Watch, at oklahomawatch.org, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 12-29-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-12-29-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners at the county courthouse. Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Winter Body Slam: LeFlore County Braces for 40-Degree Temperature Drop](https://heavener.news/winter-body-slam-leflore-county-braces-for-40-degree-temperature-drop/): Residents of LeFlore County are waking up this Sunday morning to a final taste of spring before a powerful Arctic front brings a definitive end to the unseasonable December warmth. If you have been enjoying the record-setting temperatures in Heavener, Poteau, and Talihina, it is time to dig out the heavy coats. We are tracking a dramatic “weather cliff” that will see the mercury drop over 40 degrees in less than 24 hours. Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Erica Shantel Gutierrez services planned](https://heavener.news/erica-shantel-gutierrez-services-planned/): Erica Shantel Gutierrez, 33, was born Aug. 7, 1992, in Talihina to Lori Leigh (Morgan) and Francisco Gutierrez and passed away Dec. 20, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Graveside services are Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Good Springs Cemetery in Lenox with Bro. Kenny Bryant officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service. Survivors are her mother Lori Morgan and step father Robert Washington Jr.; father Francisco Gutierrez and step mother Angelina Ordez Sanchez; fiance, Scott Clagg; siblings Brandon Morgan, Noelea Gutierrez and Jaqueline Gutierrez,; maternal grandparents Libby and Hugh Morgan; paternal grandmother Julia Ramirez Santana, along with many family members ... Read more - [Today in History: Dec. 28](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-dec-28/): Today in history for Dec. 28 Major Historical Events on December 28 Subscribe to our newsletter and see the whole story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Blast from the past 12-27-2025](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-12-27-2025/): Blast from the past for Saturday. An old building in Poteau around the turn of the century. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Calendar of events for Dec 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-22-2025-3/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 or use the contact form below. Saturday Jackie Rooks Ward funeral service Sunday Celebration of life services for Morris Bruce Pipkin Jr.  Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Howe girls vs. Kingfisher 3 p.m. at Ada; Pocola boys at Mustang Holiday Classic. Funeral service for Paul Douglas Smallwood  Tuesday Funeral service for Phillip Sanchez, Jr.  Graveside service for Bonnie Jayleen (Williams) ... Read more - ['Rollercoaster' weather continues](https://heavener.news/rollercoaster-weather-continues/): As we head into the final days of 2025, LeFlore County is experiencing a meteorological “rollercoaster” that will see residents swapping t-shirts for heavy parkas in a matter of hours. This week’s forecast for Heavener, Poteau, and the surrounding areas is defined by two extremes: record-shattering holiday warmth and a brutal Arctic “body slam” to ring in the New Year. The Holiday Heatwave (Dec 27 – Dec 28) The final weekend of December is starting on an unseasonably warm note. A powerful high-pressure system over the Southern Plains has opened the gates for warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico ... Read more - [Jackie Rooks Ward obituary](https://heavener.news/jackie-rooks-ward-obituary/): Jackie Rooks Ward, 37, of Spiro passed away Dec. 16, 2025, in Tulsa. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Bobby Hogan officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. A Wake Service was Friday. Jackie was born March 10, 1988, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Carolyn (Cooper) Ward and Louie Ward. Jackie Rooks was a proud momma’s boy who deeply loved his mother. He found comfort in watching television and his favorite DVDs time and time again. Jackie was known for his routine of brushing ... Read more - [Thomas Wayne Magness death notice](https://heavener.news/thomas-wayne-magness-death-notice/): Thomas Wayne Magness, 69, of Poteau passed away at his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1956, in Tulsa to Morris and Eva (Nichols) Magness. He was raised in Heavener after moving from Ennis, Texas. The Celebration of Life Services will be held privately by his family. Survivors are his wife, Kandee Magness, of the home; one son, Kenneth Magness, of Heavener; two daughters Eva Magness of Poteau and Makayla Magness of Ennis, Texas; two brothers Lonnie Magness of Texas and Ronni Magness of Texas; one sister, Paige Magness; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his ... Read more - [Bonnie Jayleen (Williams) Fowler obituary](https://heavener.news/bonnie-jayleen-williams-fowler-obituary/): Bonnie Jayleen (Williams) Fowler, 61, of Reichert was born June 11, 1964 in Poteau to Lonnie Ray Williams and Bonnie Williams. She passed away Dec. 23, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Graveside service for Jayleen is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Reichert Cemetery, followed by a luncheon and slideshow at the Reichert Community Center / Fire Department. Burial will follow under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Jayleen was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from LeFlore High School in 1982. She began her career in real estate, working for John and Bettye Glinski, where she met the ... Read more - [2025 Mustang Holiday Classic](https://heavener.news/2025-mustang-holiday-classic/): 2025 Mustang Holiday Classic will be held Monday through Wednesday, with teams including the Pocola boys’ basketball team. If you like Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do so by visiting this link or by utilizing the PayPal donation option located in the upper right corner of the page. Additionally, subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and updates: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/. - [Morris Bruce Pipkin Jr. service planned](https://heavener.news/morris-bruce-pipkin-jr-service-planned/): Morris Bruce Pipkin Jr. age 77, passed away Dec. 23, 2025. The celebration of life services are 3 p.m. Sunday at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau with his family, Had Robinson, Pastor Clay Caughern and Pastor Jim Reed officiating. The Graveside Committal Services are 11 a.m. Monday graveside at Macedonia Cemetery at 1006 Karl Street in Pocola with TJ Holt officiating. Burial will follow in the Pipkins’ family plots. Survivors are his wife Nita Pipkin; his children Matthew, Amanda, Cole, Wesley, their spouses Carissa, Daniel, Whitney, Laura; and his grandchildren Hunter, Eliana, Mason, Parker, Charlotte, Cora, Charlie, ... Read more - [Today in History: Dec. 26](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-dec-26/): Today in history for Dec. 26. Introduction Dec. 26 has witnessed numerous notable events throughout history. From political milestones to cultural happenings, this date has played host to moments that have shaped societies and impacted people worldwide. Historical Events Significant Events Today in History Notable Birthdays Other Observances Conclusion Whether marked by decisive battles, scientific achievements, or cultural traditions, Dec. 26 has been the backdrop for events that continue to influence and inspire. Looking back at this date helps us appreciate the rich tapestry of world history. If you like Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 12-24-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-12-24-2025/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. Latest Oklahoma fishing report insights NORTHEAST   Grand:Dec 22. Elevation is normal (stable), water temperature 39°F and murky. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits around brush structure, points, shorelines. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, shad around below the dam, main lake, river channel. White crappie good on hair jigs, jigs around brush structure, docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. For more detailed updates, check the latest oklahoma fishing report on our website. Lower Illinois River: Dec 19. Elevation is normal (stable), water temperature 53°F and ... Read more - [Bertha Teague 2026 bracket](https://heavener.news/bertha-teague-2026-bracket/): Bertha Teague 2026 basketball bracket, which includes the Howe girls./ If you like Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do so by visiting this link or by utilizing the PayPal donation option located in the upper right corner of the page. - [Holiday Heatwave to Arctic Blast: LeFlore County’s Wild Week of Weather](https://heavener.news/holiday-heatwave-to-arctic-blast-leflore-countys-wild-week-of-weather/): It is Christmas Eve in LeFlore County, and the weather is anything but traditional. While residents from Heavener to Poteau are used to the unpredictable nature of Oklahoma weather, the forecast for the final week of 2025 is shaping up to be one for the record books. We are currently tracking a massive “temperature swing” that will see the county go from record-breaking holiday warmth to a bone-chilling freeze in just 48 hours. Record Warmth for Christmas (Dec 24 – Dec 27) If you were hoping to wear your new Christmas sweater outdoors, you might want to reconsider. A powerful ridge ... Read more - [Paul Douglas Smallwood obituary](https://heavener.news/paul-douglas-smallwood-obituary/): Paul Douglas Smallwood of the Haw Creek community was born July 9, 1950 in the Haw Creek community to Fred, Sr. and Velma (Ford) Smallwood and passed away Dec. 22, 2025 at his home in the Haw Creek community at the age of 75. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Monday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Richard Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Paul was a life-long resident of the area and a logger. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and driving.  Paul will be deeply missed by all whom ... Read more - [Phillip Sanchez Jr. obituary](https://heavener.news/phillip-sanchez-jr-obituary/): Phillip Sanchez Jr. of Hodgen was born Jan. 5, 1975 in Galveston, Texas to Phillip Sanchez, Sr. and Linda Runnels and passed away Dec.22, 2025 at his home in Hodgen at the age of 50. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Dec. 30, 2025 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Daniel Brittain officiating. Interment will follow in Hodgen Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Phillip was a longtime resident of the area and a member of Way to Victory Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.     Survivors are his mother, Linda Runnels, ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 12-23-2025](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-12-23-2025/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. See this week’s report HERE. Get even more with today’s newsletter: Subscribe for free and never miss a story. - [Today in History: Dec. 24 — From the WWI Christmas Truce to the Apollo 8 Moon Orbit](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-dec-24-from-the-wwi-christmas-truce-to-the-apollo-8-moon-orbit/): Today in history for Dec. 24. https://amzn.to/3L1eWP6 1979 Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan   1814 Treaty signed to end the War of 1812 1851 Fire ravages Library of Congress 1973 Stephenie Meyer, best-selling author of “Twilight” novels, is born 1952 McCarran-Walter Act goes into effect, revising immigration laws 1801 Richard Trevithick introduces his “Puffing Devil” 1948 A family moves into the world’s first fully solar house 1923 President Coolidge lights first national Christmas tree 1964 Viet Cong bomb Brinks Hotel 1972 Bob Hope gives his last show in Vietnam - [Calendar of events for Dec 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-22-2025-2/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 or use the contact form below. Tuesday Mary Lois Brand-Proulx service Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Merry Christmas Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Howe girls at Bertha Teague Classic; Pocola boys at Mustang Holiday Classic. If you like Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do ... Read more - [Record Warmth for LeFlore County: Christmas 2025 Weather Forecast and 7-Day Outlook](https://heavener.news/record-warmth-for-leflore-county-christmas-2025-weather-forecast-and-7-day-outlook/): While much of the country is bracing for snow and ice this holiday season, residents in Heavener, Poteau, and across LeFlore County are experiencing a December to remember—for all the wrong reasons if you were hoping for a “White Christmas.” Current weather patterns over the Southern Plains have shifted significantly, bringing an unseasonable warm front that is expected to shatter records across Eastern Oklahoma through the end of the week. Today’s Forecast: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 LeFlore County started Tuesday morning with mild, cloudy conditions and a touch of humidity. As we head into the afternoon, temperatures are expected to climb ... Read more - [Mary Lois Brand-Proulx service set](https://heavener.news/mary-lois-brand-proulx-service-set/): Mary Lois Braund-Proulx was born Jan. 22, 1934, in Talihina to Harold Dean Cumpton and Eunice Loyd Panter and passed away Dec. 19, 2025, in Centerton, Arkansas. She was a resident of Talihina most of her life until 2023 when she relocated to Centerton, Arkansas to be with family. She attended Talihina High School and worked as a medical clerk throughout her life. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at New City Cemetery in Talihina, under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service of Talihina. Survivors are children Danny Burl Neighbors of Centerton and Nancy Lynn Christian of ... Read more - [Cobbs, Eguae Added to OSU Football Coaching Staff](https://heavener.news/cobbs-and-eguae-added-to-osu-football-coaching-staff/): STILLWATER – Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris named two more additions to his coaching staff Monday, hiring Patrick Cobbs as run game coordinator and running backs coach and Ike Eguae as assistant defensive line coach. Cobbs has been on staff at North Texas since 2019 and worked under Morris from 2023-25, while Eguae was on staff under Morris at UNT in 2025. Eguae also worked under OSU defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity in 2025 at UNT and in 2024 at Sam Houston. A 2005 UNT graduate, Cobbs has spent all of his college coaching career at his alma mater, getting his ... Read more - [Poteau man sentenced for unlawful reentry ](https://heavener.news/poteau-man-sentenced-for-unlawful-reentry/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Luis Cuellar-Martinez, a/k/a Luis Cueller, a/k/a Luis Martinez, a/k/a Luis Martinez Cueller, 32, a Mexican national unlawfully present in Poteau was sentenced to time served in prison for one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien.    The charge arose from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.   On Sept. 10, 2025, Cuellar-Martinez pleaded guilty to the charge.  According to investigators, on July 31, 2025, Cuellar-Martinez, an alien, was found in the United ... Read more - [Tuesday Morning Sports Briefing: NFL Playoff Picture Clears, NBA & NHL History](https://heavener.news/tuesday-morning-sports-briefing-nfl-playoff-picture-clears-nba-nhl-history/): Here are the top 10 sports stories for this morning, Tuesday, December 23, 2025. These are formatted for high visibility on heavener.news, with a focus on national impact and local interest. 1. 49ers Crush Colts on Monday Night; Three AFC Teams Clinch Playoff Berths Summary: The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 on Monday Night Football. Brock Purdy made history by throwing five touchdown passes, the most by a 49er since Steve Young. The Colts’ fifth consecutive loss had massive ripple effects, officially clinching playoff spots for the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers. 2. Alabama vs. ... Read more - [Morning Briefing: Top 10 U.S. News Stories for Dec. 23, 2025](https://heavener.news/morning-briefing-top-10-u-s-news-stories-for-dec-23-2025/): 1. Justice Department Releases Massive 11,000-Page Epstein File Cache The DOJ released a new, substantial batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents early Tuesday. The release includes thousands of pages of records and photos made public under new transparency laws, though survivors and some lawmakers have criticized the redactions and “limited scope” of previous disclosures. 2. Trump Administration Pauses All East Coast Offshore Wind Projects Citing national security and potential interference with military radar, the Interior Department has suspended work on five major offshore wind projects. Supporters of green energy have pushed back, noting these projects previously cleared years of federal military reviews. ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 12-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-12-22-2025/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes for the regular business meeting held Dec. 22 with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to award bid on grader blades for Highway District #1, based on availability, to the following: Motion carried, all voting yes. Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to award bid on grader blades for Highway Districts #2 and #3 to Dub Ross. Motion carried, all voting ... Read more - [Congressman backs Syrian sanction repeal conditions](https://heavener.news/congressman-backs-syrian-sanction-repeal-conditions/): By JOSH BREECHEN Last week, we released a statement on the Syrian sanction repeal conditions found in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Fox News wrote an exclusive on the statement. As I told Fox, I’m grateful that 134 Members of Congress have committed to monitoring the treatment of religious and ethnic minorities in Syria, ensuring that the sanction repeal conditions found in the NDAA are upheld. The statement reads as follows: The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law on Dec. 18, 2025. This measure included a repeal of sanctions for the nation of Syria. Many ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Dec 22, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-22-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 or use the contact form below. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Merry Christmas If you appreciate Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do so by visiting this link or by utilizing the PayPal donation option located in the upper right corner of ... Read more - [Weather forecast for LeFlore County 12-22-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-12-22-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly cloudy skies early with a slight chance of showers before the skies clear and temperatures remain above average for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 68 degrees with a low of 60 degrees. Sunrise was 7:23 a.m. Sunset is 5:11 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 61 with a low of 49. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.41 inches. December’s average rainfall is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Dec. 22 are a high of 52 and low of 24. Records for the date ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 12-22-2025](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-commissioners-meet-12-22-2025-leflore-county-commissioners/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse. The full agenda can be seen HERE If you appreciate Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do so by visiting this link or by utilizing the PayPal donation option located in the upper right corner of the page. Additionally, subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and updates: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/. Thank you for your support! - [3 players score over 20 points for OSU](https://heavener.news/3-players-score-over-20-points-for-osu/): Anthony Roy scored 22 points and Vyctorius Miller and Christian Coleman added 20 apiece as Oklahoma State held off Cal State Fullerton 94-89 on Sunday in college basketball. The Cowboys (11-1) stayed unbeaten at home by matching Cal State Fullerton’s perimeter shooting and doing just enough late to preserve the win. Oklahoma State shot 51% from the field and 14 of 30 (47%) from 3-point range, offsetting 17 turnovers in a game that stayed tight into the final minute. Cal State Fullerton (5-8) repeatedly answered, finishing 12 of 26 (46%) from beyond the arc and 30 of 59 (51%) overall. The Titans cut the margin to ... Read more - [OSU wrestling downs Nebraska](https://heavener.news/osu-wrestling-downs-nebraska/): OSU wrestling defeated No. 6 Nebraska, 22-12, in wrestling on Sunday afternoon at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cowboys won six of 10 bouts, with No. 2 Sergio Vega (141) and No. 7 Troy Spratley (125) collecting pivotal bonus points. The win improved the Cowboys to 8-1, while the loss dropped the Cornhuskers to 6-3. The win is OSU’s second over Nebraska this season, with the first coming in the third-place match of the National Duals Invitational in November. Additionally, the Cowboys now have five ranked wins this season, including three top-10 wins.  “Great environment here today,” coach David ... Read more - [OU wrestling scores three wins at Norman Duals](https://heavener.news/ou-wrestling-scores-three-wins-at-norman-duals/): OU wrestling, led by a 3-0 performance from redshirt freshman Alex Braun, the No. 15 Oklahoma wrestling team earned an unblemished record after defeating Tarleton State, SIUE and Duke in quad-dual action Sunday afternoon at McCasland Field House. The Sooners outscored their opponents 104-28 on the day. Oklahoma (7-1, 0-0 Big 12) matched its best start through eight duals since the 2013-14 season. OU opened the day against Tarleton State in a historic matchup for the Texans, who compete in the NWCA’s Southwest Conference. Sunday marked Tarleton State’s first dual against a Division I opponent since the program’s inception in 2023. ... Read more - [Today in history: Dec. 21](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-dec-21/): Today in history for Dec. 21 Significant Events, Births, and Deaths Major Historical Events on December 21 Notable Births on December 21 Notable Deaths on December 21 December 21 is also the date of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year and official start of winter. If you appreciate Heavener.news and would like to support our efforts, you can do so by visiting this link or by utilizing the PayPal donation option located in the upper right corner of the page. Additionally, subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and updates: ... Read more - [College Football Playoff results](https://heavener.news/college-football-playoff-results-impact-on-college-football-playoff/): College football playoff results for the first full Saturday of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff delivered a mix of defensive grinds and offensive fireworks. While the higher seeds generally protected their home turf, the Miami Hurricanes pulled off a massive road upset in College Station, proving that seeding is just a number in this new era of post-season football. Understanding the College Football Playoffs Here is the breakdown of the three pivotal matchups from Saturday. Miami Stuns Texas A&M in College Station Defensive Struggle Final Score: No. 10 Miami 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3 In a game dominated by ... Read more - [Heavener.news videos](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-videos/): Older videos - [Drummond renews call for poultry litter settlement](https://heavener.news/drummond-renews-call-for-poultry-litter-settlement/): OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond responded to a federal court judgment holding major poultry corporations responsible for phosphorus pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). The ruling requires Tyson, Cargill, George’s, Simmons and Cal-Maine to fund decades of cleanup and imposes strict restrictions on waste application practices.  “This judgment has significant ramifications for the industry. These consequences underscore why we have focused on the importance of negotiations with the poultry companies before getting to this point,” Drummond said.  [mailerlite_form form_id=1] “A robust poultry industry and clean water can and must coexist. I remain committed to working with the poultry ... Read more - [Alabama tops OU in playoff game](https://heavener.news/alabama-tops-ou-in-playoff-game/): On Friday night, the college football world descended upon Norman for a high-stakes rematch with everything on the line. In a First Round College Football Playoff showdown at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, No. 9 Alabama overcame a disastrous start to stun No. 8 Oklahoma with a 34–24 comeback victory. The win not only punched Alabama’s ticket to a Rose Bowl quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana but also exorcised the demons of regular-season losses to the Sooners the past two seasons. A Dominant Sooner Start For the first twenty minutes, it appeared that Brent Venables and the Sooners were destined for their ... Read more - [Weather forecast for LeFlore County 12-19-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-12-19-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for clear skies and a nice day day for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 60 degrees with a low of 46 degrees. Sunrise was 7:21 a.m. Sunset is 5:10 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter: Subscribe for free and never miss a story. - [Poteau Lions make donation](https://heavener.news/poteau-lions-make-donation/): Marshall Brence from the Poteau Evening Lions Club presented a check for $1,500 to the Poteau Band Boosters president, Nikki Steelman, to help support the Poteau Band Program. The funds are raised from the funnel cake and cotton candy sales at the HS football games.  Half of the sales proceeds go to the Band Boosters and half are used by the Lions for community projects. Over the last 15+ years the Poteau Evening Lions Club has donated about $20,000 to the Band Boosters from funnel cake and cotton candy sales at the football games. Get much more with today’s newsletter: Subscribe ... Read more - [Heavener Christmas parade video](https://heavener.news/heavener-christmas-parade-video/) - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 12-18-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-12-18-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Thursday. Basketball Boys Broken Bow 61, Heavener 40 Howe 67, Wilburton 40 Cameron 67, Arkoma 33 Panama 79, Buffalo Valley 31 LeFlore 37, McCurtain 32 Fayetteville, Arkansas 60, Pocola 49 Spiro 49, Warner 48 Hackett, Arkansas 45, Poteau 42 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Girls Broken Bow 54, Heavener 15 Howe 71, Wilburton 33 Cameron 40, Arkoma 19 Panama 79, Buffalo Valley 14 McCurtain 48, LeFlore 33 Spiro 42, Warner 32 Poteau 51, Hackett, Arkansas 37 To make a correction or addition, please CONTACT me. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of ... Read more - [Heavener Middle School students for December](https://heavener.news/heavener-middle-school-students-for-december-heavener-middle-school/): Heavener Middle School students of the month for December. Students are (left to right); Vanessa Vasquez, Isabella Benton and Carlos Sanchez. If you enjoy Heavener.news and want to help support us, you can do this or use the Paypal donation link in the upper right side of the page. - [HUA, City Council agendas 12-18-2025](https://heavener.news/hua-city-council-agendas-12-18-2025/): HUA, City Council will meet in regular business meetings at 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener City Hall. Here are the agendas: HUA City Council If you enjoy Heavener.news and want to help support us, you can do this or use the Paypal donation link in the upper right side of the page. - [Dale Mayne Ballantine obituary](https://heavener.news/dale-mayne-ballantine-obituary/): Dale Mayne Ballantine was born Dec. 28, 1935, in Underwood, Iowa to his parents Chester Ballentine and Evelyn Pearl Mayne. Dale passed away Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, after complications from a long battle with a blood infection. He was surrounded by family and friends as he slipped away peacefully. The Celebration of Life for Dale is Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau with Rev. Keith Stewart officiating. Dale was a US Army veteran serving from 1958-1961. Dale was an excellent craftsman who made his living as a builder, licensed contractor, plumber, tile setter ... Read more - [Seeds released for basketball LCT](https://heavener.news/seeds-released-for-basketball-lct/): Seeds released for the 2026 basketball LeFlore County Tournament Wednesday. The LCT is scheduled to be played from Jan. 19-26. The LeFlore County Tournament is the oldest continuous tournament in Oklahoma.. Past champions. The top three seeds get a bye for the first round, resulting in matchups of 4-13, 5-12, 6-11, 7-10 and 8-9. Here are the seeds for the tournament Boys 1, Pocola 2. Talihina 3. Howe 4. Spiro 5. Poteau 6. Heavener 7. Whitesboro 8. Panama 9. Wister 10. Cameron 11. Arkoma 12. LeFlore 13. Bokoshe Girls 1. Howe 2. Panama 3. Spiro 4. Heavener 5. Talihina 6. Poteau ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for games from 12-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-games-from-12-16-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Basketball Boys Spiro 55, Heavener 45 Pocola 46, Howe 44 Gore 53, Arkoma 38 Cameron 60, Smithville 52 Panama 70, Wister 68 (OT) Roland 75, Poteau 43 Hartshorne 74, Talihina 47 Whitesboro 67, McCurtain 31 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Girls Spiro 51, Heavener 45 Howe 71, Pocola 24 Smithville 59, Cameron 16 Panama 67, Wister 18 Roland 58, Poteau 36 Hartshorne 67, Talihina 34 McCurtain 41, Whitesboro 26 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. Subscribe to our newsletter now and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [Heavener vs. Spiro basketball 12-16-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-vs-spiro-basketball-12-16-2025/): Heavener vs. Spiro basketball game from Tuesday. Thanks to our sponsors Central National Bank, Dowden- Roberts Funeral Home, Rep. Rick West and Lyle Whitworth Allstate Insurance. Subscribe to our newsletter and get even more: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/ - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes from meeting 12-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-meeting-12-15-2025-leflore-county-commissioner/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from regular business meeting on Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. See the whole story on today’s newsletter: Subscribe for free and never miss a story. - [Funeral service for Ricky Lee Watts planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-ricky-lee-watts/): Funeral services for Ricky Lee Watts, 35, are 1 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Church in Poteau with Pastor Tim Painter officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Ricky was born Oc. 12, 1990, in Poteau to Priscilla Ann (Hankins) Watts and Richard Lee Watts, and passed away Dec. 14, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Ricky loved working on the Brazil Creek Ranch, especially working cows, riding the side-by-side, and doing anything outdoors. He loved being on the tractor in every aspect—baling hay, brush hogging, or just making another lap while taking in ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 12-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-scoreboard-12-15-2025-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Monday. LeFlore County scoreboard Basketball Boys Rattan 48, Howe 46 Roland 64, Pocola 52 Broken Bow 56, Poteau 42 Okay 97, Arkoma 65 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Girls Broken Bow 52, Howe 41 Mena 67, Pocola 42 Okay 62, Arkoma 26 Roland 46, Talihina 28 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. See the whole story on today’s newsletter: Subscribe for free and never miss a story. - [Calendar of events for Dec 15, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-15-2025/): 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 or use the contact form below. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Okay; Vian at Talihina. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/p/heavener-area-newsletter-12-15-2025. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories delivered daily to your email inbox. No spam. - [Weather forecast for LeFlore County 12-15-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-leflore-county-12-15-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies and warmer temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. See the wholes story on today’s newsletter: https://heaveneronline.substack.com/p/heavener-area-newsletter-12-15-2025 - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 12-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-12-15-2025/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners.  See the whole story on Monday’s newsletter. - [Daniel Lee Nason Jr. services planned](https://heavener.news/daniel-lee-nason-jr-services-planned/): Daniel Lee Nason Jr. 70, of Pocola, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Pocola. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Red Rock Cemetery in Calumet, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. He was born Jan. 1, 1955, in El Reno to Hazel Juanita (Spencer) Hernandez and Daniel Lee Nason, Sr. Surviving family members are his wife of over 50 years, Linda Nason, of the home; his daughter, Stephanie Lewis; his son, Daniel Lee Nason III and wife Janna; grandchildren Greggory Remy and wife Katie, Sebastian Gillenwater, and Issibella Nason; great-grandchildren, Peysleigh Raighn Remy, Paisley ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Dec 14, 2025 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-dec-14-2025/): Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit or a church and want to get the word out, please CONTACT me or use the contact form below. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Okay; Vian at Talihina; Tuesday High school basketball: Heavener at Spiro; Pocola at Howe; Gore at Arkoma; Smithville at Cameron; Panama at Wister; Poteau at Roland; Talihina at Hartshorne; Whitesboro at ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast: Clear Skies and Cold Temperatures for Sunday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-clear-skies-and-cold-temperatures-for-sunday/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Sunday is for clear skies and cold temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 39 degrees with a low of 22 degrees. Sunrise was 7:18 a.m. Sunset is 5:08 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 55 with a low of 24. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.17 inches. December’s average rainfall is 3.10 inches. Average temperature for Dec. 14 are a high of 54 and low of 27. Records for the date were a high of 73 in 1975 and a low of ... Read more - [Roland defeats Poteau 63-51 in CNIT](https://heavener.news/roland-defeats-poteau-63-51-in-cnit/): Roland defeats Poteau boys in basketball Saturday at the Choctaw Nation Invitational Tournament at Talihina, 63-51. Poteau led 14-10 before the Rangers outscored the Pirates 15-10 in the second quarter to take the lead at the half. The Pirates are 2-3 and scheduled to play at Roland Tuesday. Roland, ranked second in Class 3A, improves to 4-0, and plays Pocola Monday in the CNIT championship game. Joseph Ullom led Poteau with 13 points, Deacon King added 12 and Garrison Whitworth scored 10. The Rangers were led by Damonte Owens’ 23 points, Raidon Knight added 14 and Landon Fowler scored 12. Roland ... Read more - [Howe boys dominate Roland JV, 65-22](https://heavener.news/howe-boys-dominate-roland-jv-65-25-in-choctaw-nation-tournament/): Howe boys crushed the Roland JV in the Choctaw Nation Invitational Tournament at Talihina in basketball Saturday, 65-22. Howe boys continue to win The Lions, now 7-2 and ranked sixth in Class 2A, are back in action Tuesday when they host Panama. Howe was led by Ethan Dalton with 11 points and Reece Harrison finished with 10. [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Howe 65, Roland JV 22 HHS 18 15 19 13—65 RHS  2  6  2 12—22 Howe—Rjomme Blohme 1 1-2 1 3; Justus Amith  3-4 0 3; Aiden Scott 2 0-0 0 4; Reece Harrison 4 0-0 0 10; Ethan Dalton 5 0-0 ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report 1-27-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-1-27-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma market report PDF Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ Get our daily email update! - [Arkansas wins at OU](https://heavener.news/arkansas-wins-at-ou/): Final Stats     NORMAN. – A back-and-forth second half went down to the final minute-and-a-half with #15/16 Arkansas pulling out an 83-79 victory over Oklahoma at the Sooners’ Lloyd Noble Center Tuesday night. Razorback rookies Daius Acuff Jr. (21 points and nine assists) and Meleek Thomas (16 points) combined for 24 second-half points to lead the way. Oklahoma’s Nigel Pack drained a 3-pointer with 1:27 left that put the Sooners up two (79-77). On the ensuing possession, Acuff went to the line and went 1-of-2 to cut the Razorback deficit to one. Arkansas got a stop on the defensive end and Acuff grabbed ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 1-28-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-1-28-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. - [Funeral service for Michael Ray Teague set](https://heavener.news/funeral-service-for-michael-ray-teague-set/): Funeral service for Michael Ray Teague, 77 of Conway, Arkansas (formerly of Poteau) is 2 p.m. on Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Pastor Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Milton Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Jan. 6, 1949, in Poteau and was a proud veteran who received several accommodations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Sharpshooter Marksman, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Survivors are his brother, Johnny Teague; nieces ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 26, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-26-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Arkoma at Keota; Wister at McCurtain. Subscribe to our free newsletter to see the calendar for the next week. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Bettye Jean Glinski obituary](https://heavener.news/bettye-jean-glinski-obituary/): Bettye Jean Glinski passed from this life on the evening of Jan. 22 in her home in Poteau while surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old. She was born in Bates, Arkansas on Sept. 9, 1934 to Fred and Burbie (Harris) Burns. Most of her growing up years were spent on a family farm in the Forrester community of Leflore County. She was a genuine country girl. She attended Forrester School and graduated from Heavener High School. Funeral services to honor Bettye’s life are 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Heavener with Pastor Brock Hardin and ... Read more - [Corrected projections for football classifications](https://heavener.news/corrected-projections-for-football-classifications/): Corrected projections for 11-man football teams using 32 schools in Class A-I and Class A-II instead of the 48 that were listed Sunday for the 2026-2027 seasons. Projected Oklahoma football classifications Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [National Weather Service issues extreme cold warning](https://heavener.news/national-weather-service-issues-extreme-cold-warning-2/): The National weather Service in Tulsa has issued an extreme cold warning for the following counties in Oklahoma: Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, McIntosh, Sequoyah, Pittsburg, Haskell, Latimer and LeFlore, Pushmataha. Choctaw, Osage and Washington. And in Arkansas: Benton, Carroll, Washington, Madison, Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian. Extreme cold warning remains in effect until noon Monday. Dangerous cold wind chills from 10 to 20 below are expected. Wind chills that low could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Do not spend extra time in the cold. Wear layers ... Read more - [School closings for LeFlore County 1-26-2026](https://heavener.news/school-closings-for-leflore-county-1-26-2026/): School closings for LeFlore County for Monday. The following schools are either closed or virtual for Monday. Arkoma Bokoshe Cameron Carl Albert State College (Poteau and Sallisaw) Fanshawe Howe Heavener KTC (Poteau and Spiro) LeFlore Panama Pocola Spiro Talihina Whitesboro Wister Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Calendar of events for Jan. 25, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-25-2026/): Calendar of events 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Arkoma at Keota; Wister at McCurtain Subscribe to our free newsletter and see the calendar for the next week. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Projected football classes by ADM](https://heavener.news/projected-football-classes-by-adm/): I used artificial intellligence to divide Oklahoma football schools by class, although this does not take into consideration moving the private schools to different classes or a separate division. Because there is only the one LeFlore County school in Class B, those schools are not included. Projected classes Class 2A-1 districts by geography Leave your thoughts below on where this is right or wrong and why. Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Hogs’ grit gets win over LSU  ](https://heavener.news/hogs-grit-gets-win-over-lsu/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – Darius Acuff Jr. dominated the second half, scoring 24 points (10-of-11 FG and 3-of-3 3PT) with five assists, as he scored a career-high 31 points to lead #20 Arkansas to an 85-81 victory over LSU in basketball Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. With Arkansas down 59-56 with 9:45 left, Acuff took over. • Acuff scored 12 of the Razorbacks’ next 15 points to give the Hogs a 71-67 lead, a lead Arkansas would not relinquish. • Acuff started the run with a 3-pointer to tie the game at 59. • After an LSU basket, Acuff assisted on a ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 1-25-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-1-25-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. Like and share the Facebook page: - [Dangerous cold temperatures expand](https://heavener.news/dangerous-cold-temperatures-expand/): National weather service Dangerous cold temperatures expand as snow and sleet accumulations will continue through Sunday afternoon as travel will become near impossible at times during the most with the intense precipitation tonight. Life threatening cold persists through Monday morning. Lows Monday morning will be near or below zero. Travel conditions will be slow to improve as cold temperatures persist through early week, though some temperature moderation is expected. Analysis of water vapor imagery reveals a robust upper level low entering Texas this evening. The GLM shows numerous cloud flashes in the convection wrapping around this low, which is ejecting northeastward ... Read more - [Winter Storm Fern blasts the United States](https://heavener.news/winter-storm-fern-blasts-the-united-states/): Winter Storm Fern brings heavy snow over the Central/Southern Plains to the Northern Mid-Atlantic/Northeast.  Catastrophic Ice Accumulation from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast… Check out our live weather radar!  Bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills from the Southern Plains to the Northeast.  High pressure moving southward from Central Canada will bring bitterly cold temperatures over the Plains, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic. Low pressure lingers over the Gulf Coast through Saturday evening, streaming moisture northward over the cold air. A second area of low pressure develops along the Southeast Coast and moves northeastward along the Southeast and ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 1-24-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-24-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for snow this morning before transitioning to a wintry mix this afternoon. More winter precipitation overnright with mainly snow and sleet. Total accumulations are expected to be around four inches. The high is forecast to be 22 degrees with a low of 12 degrees. Sunrise was 7:23 a.m. Sunset is 5:39 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 44 with a low of 21. A total of .46 inches of precipitation was recorded, increasing the monthly total to 1.24 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Jan. 24 are a ... Read more - [LeFlore County Tournament finals set](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-tournament-finals-set/): LeFlore County Tournament basketball finals are set after the boys’ semifinals were played Friday. Finals set for Jan. 31 Pocola will meet Talihina in the boys’ final while Howe and Panama will meet in the girls’ final Jan. 31. Boys’ bracket Girls’ bracket Both winners survived close games to win Friday’s games. Poteau only trailed 47-45 after a 36-19 deficit at the half before Pocola pulled away late for a 65-55 win. Talihina won its second close game of the season against Howe, winning 37-36 after Cy Montgomery made three free throws with 1,1 seconds remaining to give the Golden Tigers ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 22, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-22-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Friday High school basketball: LCT Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: Arkoma at Keota; Wister at McCurtain Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Heavener at Pocola; Wister at Cameron; LeFlore at Whitesboro; Panama at Red Oak; Poteau at Stilwell; Hartshorne at Talihina Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon ... Read more - [Weather forecast calls for brutal weather coming to area Friday](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-calls-for-brutal-weather-coming-to-area-friday/): Weather forecast for Friday calls for cloudy skies and moderate temperatures early before temperatures take a big dive down to 16 degrees Friday night to set a record low temperature for the date, with a wintry mix of snow and sleet for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. A winter storm warning along with an extreme cold warning are in effect for LeFlore County. The high is forecast to be 42 degrees with a low of 16 degrees. Sunrise was 7:22 a.m. Sunset is 5:38 p.m. See our live weather radar Thursday’s high was 57 with a low of 39. ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals for this week](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-this-week/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Mortgages Legals 1 Legals 2 Legals 3 - [National Weather Service issues extreme cold warning](https://heavener.news/national-weather-service-issues-extreme-cold-warning/): National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning in effect from midnight Friday to noon Monday. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. The warning covers portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma, including LeFlore County. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Do not spend extra time in the cold. Wear layers of warm clothes ahat, and gloves. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators ... Read more - [Sue Horton obituary](https://heavener.news/sue-horton-obituary/): Sue Horton, 84, of Panama passed away Jan. 21, 2026, in Panama. Private services will be held at Miners Cemetery in McCurtain, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Sue was born Nov. 29, 1941, in Bates, Arkansas, to Reba Pauline (McCarley) Kirwin and M.L. Kirwin. She married the love of her life, Jerry Horton Jan. 30, 1960, in McCurtain, and they shared nearly 44 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2002. Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her Lord, her family, and her home deeply. A faithful ... Read more - [Winter storm to cause havoc starting Friday](https://heavener.news/winter-storm-to-cause-havoc-starting-friday/): Winter storm with heavy snow over the Central/Southern Plains and Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley with catastrophic Ice Accumulation from the Southern Plains to the Southeast.   In addition, bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills from the Southern Plains to the Northeast are forecast.. High pressure moving southward from Central Canada will bring bitterly cold temperatures over the Plains, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic. While low pressure lingers over the Gulf Coast, a second area of low pressure moves northeastward along the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Coast through Sunday. The system will produce a significant, long-duration winter storm, with widespread heavy snow, ... Read more - [Today in history for Jan. 23](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-jan-23/): Today in history for Jan. 23. January 23 is a heavyweight date in history, particularly for American milestones, music legends, and even the “father of modern firearms.” 🏛️ Major Historical Events 🎂 Notable Births 🕯️ Notable Deaths 🥧 Fun Fact for Today Today is also National Pie Day! Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletter and get more: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Daily Bible verse 1-23-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-1-23-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. - [ Weather changes LCT schedule](https://heavener.news/weather-changes-lct-schedule/): There were winners in Thursday’s games, but the weather trumps the remainder of the basketball LeFlore County Tournament. The finals have been moved to Jan. 31, still at Spiro. Boys bracket Girls bracket Friday’s schedule was also changed to try and get the games in before the storm hits this evening bringing everything with it aside from the kitchen sink. The fifth-place games will now start at noon with Heavener taking on Whitesboro before Heavener’s boys take on Panama at 1:30 p .m. The first boys’ semifinal between Howe and Talihina will be played around 3 p.m. The second semifinal between ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report for 1-21-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-1-21-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST  Grand: January 17. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 47°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, and main lake. Paddlefish good snagging around main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.  Kaw: January 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 36°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, riprap, and standing timber. Blue catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and sunfish around main lake and river channel. Paddlefish good snagging below the dam, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.  Keystone: January 19. Elevation ... Read more - [Winter weather preparation guide](https://heavener.news/winter-weather-preparation-guide/): Winter storms can bring heavy snow, ice, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures to LeFlore County, Oklahoma, making preparation essential for residents in areas like Poteau, Talihina, Heavener, and the Ouachita Mountains. While LeFlore County averages only about 3 inches of snow per year, historical events—including significant snowfalls up to 8-18 inches in past storms and occasional ice accumulations—highlight the risks of power outages, blocked rural roads, fallen trees, and isolation in this southeastern Oklahoma region. Being ready can prevent emergencies and keep your family safe.Understanding Winter Weather Risks in LeFlore CountyLeFlore County experiences a mix of winter hazards, often influenced ... Read more - [National Weather Service issues winter storm watch](https://heavener.news/national-weather-service-issues-winter-storm-watch/): National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a winter storm watch from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. There is also an extreme cold alert. Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between five inches and 10 inches are expected with locally heavier amounts up to 1 inches and ice accumulations between a quarter and a half inch are possible. Get even more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily :  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ The watch is for central, northeast and southeastern Oklahoma along with northwest and west central Arkansas. There I ... Read more - [LCT semifinals start Thursday](https://heavener.news/lct-semifinals-start-thursday/): LCT semifinals for girls’ basketball will be held Thursday, right after the consolation championships are concluded. Boys bracket Girls bracket CORRECTIONl Heavener boys beat Whitesboro 65-55I n the semifinals at Spiro, Spiro plays Panama at 6 p,m. with top-seeded Howe meeting Talihina at 7:30 p.m, The girls’ consolation championship is at 3 p.m. with LeFlore playing Pocola. The boys’ consolation championship features a matchup of Cameron and Wister at 4:30 p.m. The only action Wednesday was in consolation play. In the fifth place semifinals for the girls, Heavener defeated Wister, 76-54, and Whitesboro downed Poteau, 50-45. In the boys’ consolation semifinals, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 21, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-21-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Douglas P. Walker  Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: LCT Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our daily ... Read more - [Weather forecast for Jan. 21](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-jan-21/): Weather forecast for Wednesday calls for some rain early with skies clearing away later in the day for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. A winter weather watch has been issued for the area. The high is forecast to be 56 degrees with a low of 29 degrees. Sunrise was 7:23 a.m. Sunset is 5:36 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 53 with a low of 40. A total of .07 inches of rain was recorded, increasing the monthly total to .65 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Jan. 21 are a ... Read more - [Winter weather storm watch issued](https://heavener.news/winter-weather-storm-watch-issued/): Winter weather storm watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. Heavy winter precipitation is possible beginning Friday. Total snow accumulations of four or more inches are likely across portions  of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. A glaze of ice up to two tenths of an inch will be possible near the Red River alongwith accumulating sleet and snow. Winds could also gust near 35 mph during the day Friday. In addition to the precipitation,dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected from Friday evening through Sunday morning. Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and eastcentral, northeast, ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners issue burn ban](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-issue-burn-ban/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. Read all of the minutes on Wednesday’s newsletter. Subscribe for FREE and never miss one of our stories: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Oklahoma market report for 1-20-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-1-20-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma market report Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletter and get more: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Douglas P. Walker obituary](https://heavener.news/douglas-p-walker-obituary/): Douglas P. Walker of the Glendale community was born Sept. 9, 1963 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Donald Douglas and Edna Maxine Walker and passed away Jan. 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 62. Memorial service to honor Douglas’ life is 10 a.m., Thursday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Hank Miller officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Douglas was a long-time resident of the area and worked in the coal mines for Dill Trucking for most of his career. He also worked as a surveyor.  Douglas was ... Read more - [Sallisaw wins wrestling match over Poteau](https://heavener.news/sallisaw-wins-wrestling-match-over-poteau/): Sallisaw wins wrestling match over Poteau in the District 4A-8 wrestling dual meet Tuesday at Sallisaw, giving the Black Diamonds another trip to the state meet. See the dual scores and team standings on Wednesday’s daily newsletter. Subscribe for free and get more: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County Tournament semifinals set](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-tournament-semifinals-set/): LeFlore County Tournament basketball semifinals are set after the quarterfinals games were played Tuesday. As expected, the top seeds in both the boys’ bracket and girls’ bracket advanced to the semifinals with those games moving to Spiro, aside from the Poteau’s boys scoring a minor upset over Spiro. Boys’ updated bracket PDF Girls’ updated bracket PDF The girls’ semifinals are slated for Thursday. At 6 p.m., Spiro plays Panama with top-seeded Howe taking on Talihina at 7:30 p.m. The boys’ semifinals are Friday (weather permitting) with Howe playing Talihina at 6 p.m. and Pocola scheduled to play Poteau at 7:30. Championship ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 20, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-20-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Tuesday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Graveside services for Leon Odom High school basketball: LCT Wednesday Sylvester Wiley funeral service Celebration of life service for Colby Kanton Cornell  Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: LCT Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: LCT Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Friday High ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 1-20-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-20-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday in LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas is for mostly clear skies early with clouds moving in and a chance for rain overnight. The high is forecast to be 53 degrees with a low of 40 degrees. Sunrise was 7:24 a.m. Sunset is 5:35 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 40 with a low of 17. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at .58 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Jan. 20 are a high of 51 and low of 22. Records for the date were ... Read more - [Lenda Mae Andrews obituary](https://heavener.news/lenda-mae-andrews-obituary/): Lenda Mae Andrews of Heavener was born Feb. 2, 1943 in Bennington to George and Jessie (Hamill) Jackson and passed away Jan. 17, 2026 in Heavener at the age of 82. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. Lenda married Jerry in 1967. They spent 36 adventure filled years together raising their kids and loving their grandkids. She was a woman of many talents. Some of her favorite hobbies included photography, sewing, painting, baking, and expanding her ever growing flower gardens. Survivors are two sons Todd Andrews and wife ... Read more - [Favorites rule opening day of LeFlore County Tournament](https://heavener.news/favorites-rule-opening-day-of-leflore-county-tournament/): Favorites rule opening day of the 2026 LeFlore County Tournament to advance to Tuesday’s quarterfinals as the top seeds open tournament play. For the boys, Heavener, Panama, Spiro, Whitesboro and Poteau moved into the quarterfinals. In the girls’ bracket, Heavener, Wister,  Poteau, Whitesboro and Talihina moved on. The winners of Tuesday’s games move into the semifinals at Spiro. Girls play Thursday and boys on Friday. Finals are Saturday at Spiro, along with the third-place games. Boys bracket Girls bracket Here is Tuesday’s schedule Boys Winners bracket At Panama Poteau vs. Spiro 4:30 p.m. Pocola vs. Panama 7:30 p.m. At Howe Howe ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 1-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-1-19-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse in Poteau.                                                         AGENDA:                                                                                                     Hey, get even more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily :  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Celebration of life service for Colby Kanton Cornell set](https://heavener.news/celebration-of-life-service-for-colby-kanton-cornell-set/): Celebration of life service for Colby Kanton Cornell, 30, is Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Randy Mattox officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery in Pauls Valley, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau. Colby was born to Mark Cornell and Kolinda Cornell on April 28, 1995 in Pauls Valley. He passed away Jan. 16, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Known by some family members as “Colbis”, he spent his younger years in Pauls Valley before his family re-located to Poteau. He attended Howe High School. ... Read more - [Indiana and Miami Battle for College Football Supremacy](https://heavener.news/indiana-and-miami-battle-for-college-football-supremacy/): Tonight at Hard Rock Stadium, the college football season reaches its climax in a matchup that few experts predicted when the first whistles blew in August. The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (15-0), chasing a perfect season and their first-ever national title, meet the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (13-2), a storied program looking to reclaim its “The U” glory with a sixth national championship. Subscribe for free to get the full story https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ plus exclusive content delivered to your inbox daily. - [2026 LCT starts Monday](https://heavener.news/2026-lct-starts-monday/): 2026 LCT for basketball starts Monday with games at three locations. Opening round games will be played at Bokoshe, Panama and Howe. Past champions The top three seeds in both brackets get a bye. Opening round games start at 3 p.m. with the last game scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p. Who wins the boys’ LCT? Who wins the girls’ LCT? Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 18, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-18-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Sunday Joe White memorial service Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school basketball: LeFlore County Tournament Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Graveside services for Leon Odom High school basketball: LCT Get even more!. Subscribe to our free newsletter Wednesday Sylvester Wiley funeral service Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: LCT Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 1-18-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-18-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday in LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas is for mostly clear skies and cold temperatures again Sunday.. The high is forecast to be 45 degrees with a low of 27 degrees. Sunrise was 7:24 a.m. Sunset is 5:33 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 42 with a low of 12. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at .58 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Jan. 18 are a high of 51 and low of 22. Records for the date were a high of 72 in 1974 ... Read more - [Candidate filing begins for Poteau School Board](https://heavener.news/candidate-filing-begins-for-poteau-school-board/): Candidate filing for the Special Board of Education begins Tuesday for Poteau Public School.   Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the LeFlore County Election Board Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Candidate filing packets are available on the State Election Board website and at the County Election Board. In addition to the Declaration of Candidacy, candidates must also submit a Voter Registration Verification Form, which can be obtained from the County Election Board or by logging into the OK Voter Portal ... Read more - [Today in history for Jan. 18](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-jan-18/): Today in history for Jan. 18 1778: Captain James Cook “Discovers” Hawaii On this day, British explorer Captain James Cook became the first known European to reach the Hawaiian Islands. He originally named them the “Sandwich Islands” in honor of the Earl of Sandwich. This event marked the beginning of significant Western influence and eventual colonization of the islands. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our ... Read more - [Leon Odom services planned](https://heavener.news/leon-odom-services-planned/): Leon Odom, 79, of Talihina passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 and was born on Jan. 1, 1947, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Neanzie (Strawbridge) Odom and Watie Odom. Graveside services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Albion Cemetery with Brother Brent Smith officiating. He is survived by a son, Bradley Odom; and his grandsons Logan, Levi and Landen Odom. He was preceded in passing by his parents Neanzie and Watie Odom; his wife, Sharon Odom; and a son, Christopher Odom. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral ... Read more - [Sylvester Wiley service planned](https://heavener.news/sylvester-wiley-service-planned/): Sylvester Wiley, 92, of Fanshawe passed away Friday at his home in Fanshawe. Funeral service is 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Fanshawe Freewill Baptist Church with Tracy Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Hicks Chapel Cemetery in Fanshawe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Oct. 15, 1933, in Stringtown to William Henry Wiley and Cora Marie (Ellis) Wiley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he wore his uniform with honor. Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Pearlie Wiley; daughters Joann Raymond and husband Zackary of Leflore, ... Read more - [Joe Richard White obituary](https://heavener.news/joe-richard-white-obituary/): Joe Richard White of the Cedar Lake community was born on Dec. 24, 1950 in Tonkawa to Leslie and Birine (O’Mealey) White and passed away on Jan. 15, 2026 at his home at the age of 75. Joe’s memorial service is at the beginning of church service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Heavener “LeFlore County’s Only On-Site Crematory” Survivors are one sister, Connie Spoon, of Tonkawa; one brother, Gene White, of Poteau; several nieces, nephews, ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-16-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-16-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from Friday. Basketball Boys Heavener 65, Spiro 62 Arkoma 54, Gans 19 Talihina 44, Howe 43 Pocola 75, Hartshorne 50 Muldrow 69, Poteau 36 Whitesboro 67, Red Oak 21 Girls Spiro 55, Heavener 45 Gans 36, Arkoma 32 Howe 56, Talihina 35 Hartshorne 64, Pocola 21 Muldrow 45, Poteau 39 Red Oak 52, Whitesboro 36 To make a correction or addition, text (918) 206-0546. Sponsor our scoreboard for only $100 per month with a banner ad linking to your website. CONTACT me to get started. Get more!. Subscribe to our free newsletter - [Heavener, Spiro split games Friday](https://heavener.news/heavener-spiro-split-games-again/): By CRAIG HALL Heavener, Spiro split the games Friday as the both teamss rallied down the stretch to get wins in a pair of exciting basketball games between the two LeFlore County rivals at Heavener Friday night. Spiro’s girls overcame losing their best player late in the fourth quarter to rally to a 55-45 win while the Wolves won a nailbiter that was not decided until the final minute, 65-62. Both teams resume action in the LeFlore County Tournament, which starts Monday. Girls Heavener appeared to be in good shape to pick up the win in the fourth quarter as the ... Read more - [Unemployment rates rise in November](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-rise-in-november/): Unemployment rates rose in November over the previous year for 76 counties while only one county had rates less than last year for the same period, according to the latest report by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Love County had the highest rate in the state of 7.0 percent. Hughes and Jefferson County were second. Texas County has the lowest rate in the state at 2.1 percent. You can see the rates for all of Oklahoma HERE. LeFlore County’s rate for the month was 4.6 percent compared to 3.9 percent for the same period last November. The rate also increased from ... Read more - [Author of Little Red Riding Hood](https://heavener.news/author-of-little-red-riding-hood/): By Rix Quinn This month we recognize the birthday of Charles Perrault, who preserved folk tales like “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Sleeping Beauty” and many more. We’d bake him a cake, but since he was born in 1628 he’s 397 now, and few folks that age can blow out the candles. Before Perrault committed them to paper, folk tales passed orally from one generation to the next. As you know, the mouth is filled with bacteria, so many stories were mangled through repetition. There’s also the possibility that characters got “co-mingled.” Without Perrault, Cinderella might have wandered into Grandma’s house, and ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 16, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-16-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Friday Funeral services for Ty Clayton Ronald Nobles funeral service High school basketball: Spiro at Heavener; Talihina at Howe; Arkoma at Gans; Pocola at Hartshorne; Muldrow at Poteau; Red Oak at Whitesboro Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 1-16-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-16-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday in LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas is for partly cloudy skies before the winter blast hits Saturday. The high is forecast to be 53 degrees with a low of 28 degrees. Sunrise was 7:25 a.m. Sunset is 5:31 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 54 with a low of 34. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at .58 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Jan. 15 are a high of 51 and low of 22. Records for the date were a high of 68 in ... Read more - [Oglesby leads ORU past Kansas City](https://heavener.news/oglesby-leads-oru-past-kansas-city/): Tulsa – Led by Jalei Oglesby’s 21-point performance, the Oral Roberts women’s basketball team defeated Kansas City 81-65 on Thursday evening. With the win, the Golden Eagles improved to 10-8 overall and 3-2 in Summit League play. Following Howe’s Oglesby, two Golden Eagles reached double-figure scoring, as Anna Trusty finished with 18 points and Kayten Donley added 13. Oral Roberts totaled 14 assists in the contest, led by Donley’s six. Trusty led the team with seven rebounds, closely followed by A’Maya Holton with six. ORU forced 19 Kansas City turnovers, converting those takeaways into 17 points on the other end. Trusty’s ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-15-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-15-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday. Basketball Boys Vian 65, Heavener 38 LeFlore 59, Gans 55 Whitesboro at Clayton (cancelled Covid) Get more!. Subscribe to our free newsletter Girls Heavener 66, Vian 40 Gans 42, LeFlore 29 Whitesboro at Clayton (cancelled Covid) Friday’s schedule Spiro at Heavener ; Talihina at Howe Arkoma at Gans Pocola at Hartshorne Muldrow at Poteau Red Oak at Whitesboro To make a correction or addition, text (918) 206-0546 or email heavenerledger@gmail.com. - [Heavener teams split conference road games at Vian](https://heavener.news/heavener-teams-split-conference-road-games-at-vian/): By David Seeley The Sequoyah County Times VIAN — The Heavener High School basketball teams split their Black Diamond Conference road games with the Vian squads Thursday night at B.J. Traw Gymnasium. The Lady Wolves began the night with a 66-40 rout of the host Lady Wolverines, but the Wolverines proved to be too much for the Wolves as Vian prevailed 65-38 Girls Heavener 66, Vian 40 The Lady Wolves (6-7) led wire to wire after seeing the Lady Wolverines (0-7) trim a double-digit deficit to three points in their Jan. 3 meeting at the Heavener Gym. After the Lady Wolverines ... Read more - [Bob Bowman Sr. obituary](https://heavener.news/bob-bowman-sr-obituary/): 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 Micah Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale Community, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Bob was born in Heavener on Dec. 12, 1937 to Buster and Lona Bowman. He was a lifelong resident of Heavener, a place ... Read more - [Ronald J. Nobles service set](https://heavener.news/ronald-j-nobles-service-set/): 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 in Summerfield to Walter Nobles and Beulah (Walden) Nobles. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Brenda Nobles, of the home; daughters Lacy Crabtree of Howe, and Dayna Nobles of Waldron, Arkansas; son Lyndon J Nobles; granddaughters Abigail Hale and Isla Nobles; brother, Jimmy ... Read more - [Funeral services for Ty Wesley Clayton set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-ty-wesley-clayton-set/): 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 to Marquita Lyn (Murphy) Clayton and John Lamar Clayton, and he passed away Jan. 9, 2026, in Spiro. Ty loved the outdoors and lived life with passion. He especially enjoyed roping and riding horses, riding four-wheelers, hunting, and fishing. One of his greatest joys was racing ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 1-14-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-1-14-2026/): 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 and stable, water temperature 49°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around ... Read more - [Our Blood Institute continues emergency blood donation appeal](https://heavener.news/our-blood-institute-continues-emergency-blood-donation-appeal/): 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 inventory levels remain below what is needed to fully support trauma care, surgeries, cancer treatments and emergency response.  Our Blood Institute remains in need of all blood types, especially type O-positive and O-negative, which are the first blood types used in emergency situations.  Don’t miss out! ... Read more - [Driver’s license, tag services to pause](https://heavener.news/drivers-license-tag-services-to-pause/): Service Oklahoma says a multi-day system outage is needed to launch its new BOOST platform Getting a driver’s license, renewing a registration, or completing other tag services in Oklahoma will take more planning next month. Service Oklahoma says all driver’s licenses `and motor vehicle systems will be temporarily unavailable as the agency transitions to a new statewide software system. The planned shutdown is part of Project BOOST, a major overhaul designed to combine driver license and motor vehicle services into a single platform. Why will services be unavailable? Service Oklahoma says the outage is required to safely transition from its current ... Read more - [Arkansas runs past South Carolina ](https://heavener.news/arkansas-runs-past-south-carolina/): Arkansas runs past South Carolina as rookies Meleek Thomas (21 points and four steals) and Darius Acuff Jr. (18 points and 13 assists) led #17 Arkansas to a 108-74 victory over the Gamecocks in basketball Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena.  Acuff’s 13 assists helped Arkansas dish out a season-high 27 assists, and the Razorbacks only committed four turnovers.  The Razorbacks also dominated in the specialty stats, outscoring South Carolina 22-2 in points off turnovers, 66-36 in points in the paint, 32-7 in fastbreak points and 47-15 in bench scoring.  Thomas only missed one shot (8-of-9 FG • 5-of-5 3PT) in ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report 1-13-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-1-13-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. This week’s report can be seen HERE. - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-13-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from Tuesday. Basketball Boys Cameron 71, Arkoma 46 Talihina 59, Heavener 53 Westville 70, Howe 66 (OT) LeFlore 59, Red Oak 33 Pocola 87, Stigler 52 Poteau 45, Checotah 42 Girls Arkoma 46, Cameron 41 Talihina 42, Heavener 38 Howe 61, Westville 41 Red Oak 74, LeFlore 21 Stigler 55, Pocola 54 Poteau 51, Checotah 33 To make a correction or addition, text (918) 206-0546. Subscribe to our daily newsletter and never miss a story: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Alycia Caro Morris death notice](https://heavener.news/alycia-caro-morris-death-notice/): Alycia Caro Morris of Spiro was born on Nov. 10, 1995, in the Choctaw Nation Hospital in Talihina and passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, at her home. She graduated from Poteau High School in 2013 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force A.N.G. She proudly served in the Air National Guard 188th Fighter Wing reaching the rank of Tech Sergeant. She is survived by her parents LaDonna Blair of the home and Rory and Amber Morris of Pampa, Texas: her sisters Jordanna Morris and life partner Josh (Mouse) Ortiz of Poteau, and Alexis (Logan) Morris and fiancé Michael Adamson of ... Read more - [Billie Lorene Ramirez death notice](https://heavener.news/billie-lorene-ramirez-death-notice/): Billie Lorene Rameriz, 73, of Poteau passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas on Jan. 7, 2026 and was born on Dec. 22, 1952, in Duncan to Ross and Gladys Tidwell. Her Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. She held multiple degrees, she was a former rodeo queen, headstart teacher and health care worker, she was a gardener and hobby farmer, she also loved country and western dancing. Billie was a conspiracy theorist extraordinaire. A true lover of God! Survivors are her son Anthony (Tony) Rameriz and wife Crystal of Clevland, Georgia; one daughter Cristin Rameriz and ... Read more - [Kristopher W. Currens service set](https://heavener.news/kristopher-w-currens-service-set/): Kristopher W. Currens of Shady Point passed away in Shady Point, on Jan. 9, 2026, at the age of 39. He was born on Feb. 21, 1986, in Poteau to Wayne and Cheryl Currens and was a 2005 graduate of Poteau High School The Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 21, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau with a family dinner to follow in The Cedars Celebration Room. He is survived by his father, Wayne Currens Jr. of Poteau; his mother, Cheryle McKenzie, of Poteau; his brother, Justin ... Read more - [Howe School Board tables review](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-tables-review/): Howe School  Board tabled the review of Superintendent Scott Parks until next month during Monday’s regular board meeting. Fundraisers were approved and the Board approved the employment of support employees Roy Heavener as a janitor and Allie Thornburg as a cafeteria worker. Read the whole story on our free daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories: :  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-12-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-12-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores from Monday. Basketball Boys Howe 72, Quinton 50 Girls Howe 66, Quinton 45 To make an addition or correction, text (918) 206-0546. Read the whole story on our free daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories: :  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 1-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-1-13-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. Read the whole story on our free daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories: :  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Funeral services for Frances L. Davis planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-frances-l-davis-planned/): Funeral services for Frances L. Davis, 82, of Barling, Arkansas, are 11 a.m. on Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Guy Durkee and Brother Ed Marks officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Frances was born on April 5, 1943, in Shamrock, Texas, to Imogene Frances (Burcham) Turner and Howard Turner, and passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, in Barling, Arkansas. She married Raymond Davis on May 10, 1974, in Van Buren, Arkansas, and they shared 51 years of marriage. She devoted much of her life to her faith and church family. ... Read more - [Today in History for January 12](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-january-12/): Today in hisory for Jan. 12 has served as a significant date for Oklahoma legal history, major medical breakthroughs, and the births of iconic American storytellers. Read the whole story on our free daily newsletter:  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Funeral services for Da’Keyshan Jarron Steele set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-dakeyshan-jarron-steele-set/): Funeral services for Da’Keyshaun Jarron Steele, 24, of Fort Coffee are 2 p.m. on Saturday at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with Pastor Michael Monroe and Pastor Josh Cate officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Coffee Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Da’Keyshaun was born on Nov. 4, 2001, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Pamela Kay (Gray) Steele and Jarron Steele, and passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, in Spiro. He lived life to the fullest and found joy in hunting, fishing, and making memories every day. His smile could light up an entire room, and he ... Read more - [Shirley Duncan obituary](https://heavener.news/shirley-duncan-obituary/): Shirley Duncan of Heavener, a beloved mother, grandmother, and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on Jan. 10, 2026 in Heavener. Shirley was born May 24, 1934 in Shady Point to Grady and Hester (Holsted) Brown, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and warmth that will never be forgotten.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church, where she ... Read more - [Poteau School Board agenda 1-12-2025](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-1-12-2025/): Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Poteau Public Schools’ Administration Office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. Agenda items Read the whole story by subscribing to our free daily newsletter:  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Heavener School Board to meet 1-12-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-to-meet-1-12-2026/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street. Agenda items for school board Read the whole story by subscribing to our free daily newsletter:  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Debbie Albertson death notice](https://heavener.news/debbie-albertson-death-notice/): Debbie Kay Albertson, 68, of Poteau passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, in Poteau. A private service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. - [Fort Coffee residents die in wreck](https://heavener.news/fort-coffee-residents-die-in-wreck/): Fort Coffee residents died in an auto accident Friday approximately 11:46 p.m. on Orchard Lane, 528 feet south of Dugan Hill Road. Read the whole story by subscribing to our free daily newsletter:  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Robert Wayne Fowler obituary](https://heavener.news/robert-wayne-fowler-obituary/): Robert Wayne Fowler was born Feb. 25, 1938, in the Hontubby community, east of Heavener, to Robert Marion and Ollie (Lehman) Fowler. He went to be with the Lord on Jan. 9, 2025. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at the Forrester Baptist Church with Brother Mike Steelman and Brother Joey Bottoms officiating. Interment will follow in Hontubby Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. He married the love of his life, Pauline Burns, in 1956. He gave his life to the Lord in 1969 and was called to preach later that year. In his early life, he ... Read more - [Today in History: Jan. 11](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-jan-11/): Today in history for Jan. 11 through the Years. Historical Events       1908 – President Theodore Roosevelt declares the Grand Canyon a national monument, protecting one of America’s natural wonders from commercial exploitation. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter and read the rest of the story:  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-10-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores from Saturday. Basketball Boys Cameron 64, Panama 55 Buffalo Valley 66, LeFlore 49 Poteau 56, Hominy 31 Spiro 85, Eufaula JV 35 Talihina 58, Antlers 45 Braggs 63, Whitesboro 62 Wister 55, Kinta 32 Girls LeFlore 39, Cameron 30 Red Oak 67, Panama 63 (OT) Pocola 54, Tulsa Central 18 Catoosa 52, Poteau 47 Spiro 43, Eufaula 32 Tushka 36, Talihina 29 Whitesboro 44, Cave Springs 23 Wister 45, Gans 41 To make a correction or addition, text (918) 206-0546 or CONTACT me. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to ... Read more - [NFL Playoff Update: Saturday Recaps and Today’s Wild Card Schedule](https://heavener.news/nfl-playoff-update-saturday-recaps-and-todays-wild-card-schedule/): Super Wild Card Weekend is in full swing after a thrilling Saturday football double-header. Here is a look at how the first two teams punched their tickets to the Divisional Round and what’s on deck for today’s triple-header. Subscribe to today’s free newsletter and read the rest of the story:  https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Indiana continues perfection](https://heavener.news/indiana-continues-perfection/): On Friday, the Indiana Hoosiers delivered a commanding performance in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, dismantling the Oregon Ducks with a final score of 56-22. Played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta before a crowd of over 75,000—dominated by a sea of red-clad Indiana fans. Don’t miss a beat! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read the rest of this story and today’s edition and subscribe here: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Bricktown Brewery plans groundbreaking](https://heavener.news/bricktown-brewery-plans-groundbreaking/):  A groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. Monday at 300 Garrison in Fort Smith will mark the official start of construction on the new building replacing the structure previously demolished due to a fire in 2024. The event also celebrates the commitment of Bricktown Brewery returning and rebuilding alongside of Griffin Properties of Fort Smith. Don’t miss a beat! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read the rest of this story and today’s ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 10, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-10-2026/): 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. Saturday Celebration of life service for Billy Howard Cullers High school basketball: Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Wister at Rock Island Conference; Whitesboro at River Valley Shootout; Pocola girls at Hulbert Tournament; Poteau at Hominy Tournament; Spiro at Warner Tournament. From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and ... Read more - [Secretary of State identifies duplicate voter registrations](https://heavener.news/secretary-of-state-identifies-duplicate-voter-registrations/): LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has identified more than 1,000 duplicate voter registrations as a result of new data sharing partnerships, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of Arkansas elections. Don’t miss a beat! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read the rest of this story and today’s edition and subscribe here: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Clear Skies and Seasonal Cold for LeFlore County: Saturday Weather Forecast](https://heavener.news/clear-skies-and-seasonal-cold-for-leflore-county-saturday-weather-forecast/): The weather forecast for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma, and western Arkansas predicts mostly clear skies for Saturday, followed by a cold Saturday night. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read the rest of this story and today’s edition and subscribe here: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-9-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Friday. Basketball Boys Hartshorne 58, Heavener 38 Hanna at Bokoshe (No score reported) Cameron 60, Wister 55 LeFlore 41, Gans 36 Panama vs. Kinta (No score reported) Poteau 62, Shidler 29 Colcord 60, Spiro 46 Coalgate 55, Talihina 49 Whitesboro 50, Cave Sprints 28 Girls Hartshorne 54, Heavener 48 Hanna at Bokoshe (No score reported) Cameron 40, Kinta 13 LeFlore 57, Buffalo Valley 15 Panama 73, Wister 45 Jenks JV 50, Pocola 39 Poteau vs. Oklahoma Union (No score reported) Warner 36, Spiro 34 (OT) Tishomingo 37, Talihina 31 Whitesboro 63, Webbers Falls 18 To make ... Read more - [Lillian “Lea” Hanna services set](https://heavener.news/lillian-lea-hanna-services-set/): Lillian “Lea” Hanna passed away Jan. 9, 2026 at the age of 86 years. She was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas, the third of five daughters of Everett Ray and Lillie May Murphy Fortson. Her visitation is Sunday from 3. until 5:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. A small family service is planned for later at Square Rock Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home. Survivors are a son James Hanna and wife Ginger; a daughter Elainea Allen and husband Joe; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hanna; six grandchildren Jimmy Hanna (Terra), Charlie Allen, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 9, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-9-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Friday Funeral services for James Alvin Burton:  Dawn Renee Culberson funeral service  High school basketball: Heavener at Hartshorne; Hanna at Bokoshe; Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister at Rock Island Conference; Pocola girls at Hulbert Tournament. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather: Cooler Temperatures Return After Record-Breaking Thursday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-cooler-temperatures-return-after-record-breaking-thursday/): POTEAU – After a record-shattering Thursday, residents in LeFlore County can expect a return to seasonal reality. Cooler temperatures are arriving this Friday bringing a dip in the mercury and a mix of clouds to the area in the weather forecast. Friday’s Forecast: What to Expect Today’s weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a noticeable cooling trend. While Thursday felt more like spring, Friday will bring a high of 65°F and a chilly overnight low of 39°F. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best ... Read more - [Talihina man injured in wreck](https://heavener.news/talihina-man-injured-in-wreck/): Talihina man injured in wreck Wednesday approximately 4:55 p.m. on Flag Lake Road, half of a mile south of Highway 63. Clinton R. Robinson, 79, of Talihina was driving north when his vehicle departed the road to the left, Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Read today’s edition and the rest of the story by subscribing here: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County sports scores 1-8-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-1-8-2025/): LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday. Basketball Boys Cameron 68, Gans 21 Liberty 52, Poteau 45 (OT) Warner 60, Spiro 36 Talihina 72, Tushka JV 34 Whitesboro 76, Watts 24 Girls Wister 70, Cameron 48 Gans 30, LeFlore 18 Panama 79, Kinta 2 Grove 39, Pocola 19 Poteau 54, Woodland 30 Spiro 40, Eufaula JV 17 Talihina 45, Calera 23 Whitesboro 67, Braggs 5 To make an update or correction please CONTACT me. Don’t miss a beat in LeFlore County! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 12, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-12-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Upcoming calendar of events Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Billie June Guinn funeral service Funeral services for Debra Swift Heavener VFW bingo 6 Chili for children cookoff High school basketball: Heavener at Pocola; Howe at Panama; Spiro at Wilburton; Sallisaw at Poteau. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-12-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-12-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for mostly clear skies with moderate temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Latest weather forecast insights The high is forecast to be 69 degrees with a low of 45 degrees. Sunrise was 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 5:58 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 66 with a low of 39. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.22 inches. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 12 are a high of 55 and low of 26. Records for the date were a high of ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 2-11-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-2-11-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, NORTHEAST Grand: February 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 41°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish good on chicken liver and cut bait around docks and main lake. Paddlefish good on snagging around main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: February 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 40°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Paddlefish excellent snagging below the dam. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, points, riprap, ... Read more - [Funeral services for Frank “Big Daddy” Mendoza set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-frank-big-daddy-mendoza-set/): Funeral services for Frank “Big Daddy” Mendoza, 71, of Spiro are 2 p.m. on Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Stan Ledford officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Frank was born on Aug. 11, 1954, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Bernice and Alex Mendoza, Sr.. He passed away on Feb. 10, 2026, in Spiro. Frank spent most of his life working in the oil field, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his family. He loved driving ... Read more - [Poteau seventh, eighth students honored](https://heavener.news/poteau-seventh-eighth-students-honored/): Poteau seventh and eighth grade students of the month for February. Eighth grade Name: Katherine Riley Parents: Jaclyn Riley, Michael Riley Electives: Advanced art, media, FACS Favorite school memory: My favorite school memory is probably leaving school at the end of the day. Name: John Bond Parents: Katherine Phillips, John Bond, Andrew Phillips Electives: Football, basketball, track Favorite school memory: When I got a pick 6 against Stigler this year in football. Seventh grade Name: Nikya Carroll Parent: Amber Morton Electives: Art, band, STEM and FACS Favorite school memory: “When I was in fourth grade, I was in art and made ... Read more - [Thelma Imoene Frazier death notice](https://heavener.news/thelma-imoene-frazier-death-notice/): Thelma Imogene Frazier passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, in Waldron, Arkansas and was born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Eagleton, Arkansas, to Otis Wolfenbarger and Ola Thelma (Reynolds) Wolfenbarger. A celebration of her life is 2 p.m. Friday at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Jett officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas. Survivors are her daughters Elain Godfrey of Waldron, Arkansas, and Rhonda Hooper and husband Kennith of Sallisaw; granddaughter Teresa Hudgens and husband Shannon of Waldron, Arkansas, along with grandchildren Jeffrey Godfrey, Sonia Vines, Greg Godfrey, Otis Hooper, Dwayne Hooper, Jessica Butler ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals for 2-12-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-2-12-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Mortgages pdf Legals 1 pdf Legals 2 pdf Legals 3 pdf Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Calendar of events for Feb. 11 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-11-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Memorial service for Tanja Gay Aguilar  Funeral services for James “Joe” Niblett Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Billie June Guinn funeral service Funeral services for Debra Swift Heavener VFW bingo 6 Chili for children cookoff High school basketball: Heavener at Pocola; Howe at Panama; Spiro at Wilburton; Sallisaw at Poteau. Friday Shon William Shankle funeral service ... Read more - [Oklaoma market report for 2-10-2026](https://heavener.news/oklaoma-market-report-for-2-10-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma market report pdf Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at heavenerledger@gmail.com. - [LeFlore County man sentenced for unlawful reentry ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-man-sentenced-for-unlawful-reentry/): LeFlore County man sentenced as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Gustavo Olivares-Ramirez, a/k/a Rogelio Madrigal, a/k/a Gustavo Olivares, Gustavo Ramirez Olivares, a Mexican national unlawfully present in LeFlore County was sentenced to eight months in prison for one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien.    The charge arose from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division and the Heavener Police Department. On Sept. 4, 2025, Olivares-Ramirez pleaded guilty to the charge.  According to investigators, on June 3, 2025, Olivares-Ramirez, an alien, was found in the ... Read more - [Tanja Gay Aguilar obituary](https://heavener.news/tanja-gay-aguilar-obituary/): Tanja Gay Aguilar of Heavener was born on Oct. 17, 1960 in Paris, Texas to James and Gladys Whitmire and passed away on Feb. 5, 2026 in Heavener at the age of 65. Memorial service to celebrate Tanja’s life is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. Tanja passed quietly, leaving behind a family who will forever miss her music, her sharp wit, and her unmistakable presence (which, truthfully, was never subtle). She was a longtime resident of the area ... Read more - [Joanna Faye Wade obituary](https://heavener.news/joanna-faye-wade-obituary/): Joanna Faye Wade of Page was born on April 13, 1963 in Claremore to Joe Tommie and Wanda June (Boyd) Wade and passed away on Feb. 9, 2026 in Poteau at the age of 62.  A memorial service to celebrate Joanna’s life is 3 p.m. Friday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Reverend Dan Lynch officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau.   Joanna was a long-time resident of the area and was a Billing Specialist at EOMC for 27 years. She was a graduate of Claremore High School and a member of Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church.  Joanna loved Bigfoot, spending time with family, bonfires, road trips, and ... Read more - [Jeffery Ray Caldwell obituary](https://heavener.news/jeffery-ray-caldwell-obituary/): Jeffery Ray Caldwell of Poteau was born June 27, 1967 in Poteau to Jerry Ray Caldwell and Barbara Carroll (Traw) Silva and passed away Feb. 1, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58. A funeral service to honor Jeff’s life was held Feb. 7, 2026 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau with Reverend Bryan Fouts Officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau. Jeff is survived by one daughter Cheyenne Lester and husband Derek of Talihina; one son Blake Stover and wife Ashley of Oklahoma City; two sisters Lynn Holstead ... Read more - [Tuesday Night Hoops: LeFlore County Scoreboard](https://heavener.news/tuesday-night-hoops-leflore-county-scoreboard/): It was a busy night across the county with several local teams securing decisive victories and a few nail-biters that came down to the final possessions in basketball. Boys’ Results The Cameron Yellowjackets put on the offensive performance of the night, crossing the 70-point mark in a dominant win over Scranton. Meanwhile, LeFlore and Spiro both held off tough challengers to secure wins by single digits. Girls’ Results Defense was the name of the game in the girls’ bracket. Arkoma and Central both escaped with razor-thin victories, while Muldrow showed their strength with a commanding defensive display against Poteau. - [Shon William Shankle death notice](https://heavener.news/shon-william-shankle-death-notice/): Shon William Shankle, 83, of Poteau passed away on Sunday in Pocola. He was born on Jan. 20, 1943, in Hartford, Arkansas, to Leon Shankle and Mildred (Turner) Shankle. He was united in marriage to Frances Shankle, with whom he shared many years of life and family. Funeral service is 1 p.m. on Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Larry Stacy officiating. Burial will follow at the Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Frances Shankle; daughters Ashlea Frasher and husband Jody of ... Read more - [Small school basketball tournament brackets](https://heavener.news/small-school-basketball-tournament-brackets/): Small school district basketball tournament brackets have been released by the OSSAA. Class A Boys Area IV Girls Area IV Class BI Boys Area III Girls Area III Class BII Boys Area IV Girls Area IV To make a correction or addition, CONTACT me. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Wildcats… We cover the news that matters to you. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > ✨https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Calendar of events for Feb. 10 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-10-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Tuesday Ryan Moore funeral service Memorial service for James (Gene) Shackelford Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Clayton; Scranton, Arkansas vs. Cameron; Keota at LeFlore; Spiro at Panama; Poteau at Muldrow; Central at Talihina. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral services for James “Joe” Niblett Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Billie June Guinn funeral ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-10-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-10-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for rain and cooler temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 73 degrees with a low of 44. Sunrise was 7:09 a.m. Sunset is 5:56 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 82 with a low of 8. No precipitation was recorded, leaving the total for February at 0.00 inches of rain. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 10 are a high of 54 and low of 25. Records for the date were a high of 76 in 1976 and ... Read more - [State of the State](https://heavener.news/state-of-the-state/): By Rep. RICK WEST  The legislative session convened last week, starting with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s last annual State of the State address.  Over the years, I’ve had a lot of people in my district ask me about the Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association (OSSAA). In his speech, the governor called for the dismantling of this unelected body.   There’s a bill in the Senate that proposes putting an end to the association’s unchecked authority over students’ ability to participate in high school sports. Senate Bill 1890 proposes creating a new entity, the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission, to supervise, regulate and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 2-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-2-9-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. LeFlore County commissioner minutes pdf 🐺 From Heavener to Whitesboro… We cover the news that matters to you. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and more sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > ✨ https://heavener-news-2.kit.com/a3b1cea550 - [Funeral services for Debra Swift set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-debra-swift-set/): Funeral services for Debra Swift, 66 of Roland is 1 p.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Jake Ritter officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.Debra was born May 2, 1959, in Talihina to Mary (Ritter) Elam and LeRoy Summers, and she passed away on Feb. 6, 2026, in Roland. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Sarah Jones and Jennifer Massey; grandchildren Grant Jones, Haylee Jones, Aaron Jones, Jr., NaTyrah Massey, Erin Massey, Christina Sivage and JaeLynn Massey; great-grandchildren Isaiah Villalba, Ivan Villalba, Hudson Sivage, Atticus Jones, Jasper Jones and ... Read more - [Billie June Guinn obituary](https://heavener.news/billie-june-guinn-obituary/): Billie June Guinn, 80, of Heavener was born July 15, 1945, to Carlos and Myrtle Belle Guinn. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at home on Feb. 7, 2026. Billie’s funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Randy Mattox officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. A lifelong resident of Heavener, Billie attended local schools and graduated from Heavener High School in 1963. She was active in the band, pep club, and science club. Billie was a lifelong member ... Read more - [LeFlore County basketball scores for 2-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-basketball-scores-for-2-9-2026/): LeFlore County basketball scores from Monday. Basketball Boys Keota 63, Bokoshe 36 Pocola 63, Heavener 48 Howe 74, Vian 55 Gore 69, Panama 68 Stigler 52, Talihina 40 Girls Whitesboro 59, Arkoma 11 Keota 63, Bokoshe 22 Heavener 57, Pocola 27 Howe 61, Vian 23 Panama 62, Gore 49 Talihina 43, Stigler 32 To make a correction or addition, CONTACT me. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 9 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-8-2026-2/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. School boards meet High school basketball: Pocola at Heavener; Whitesboro at Arkoma; Talihina at Stigler; Howe at Vian Tuesday Ryan Moore funeral service Memorial service for James (Gene) Shackelford Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Clayton; Scranton, Arkansas vs. Cameron; Keota at LeFlore; Spiro at Panama; Poteau at Muldrow; Central at ... Read more - [Ryan James Moore obituary](https://heavener.news/ryan-james-moore-obituary/): Ryan James Moore of Heavener was born May 20, 2002 in Nocona, Texas to Derek Lyn, Sr. and Melissa Rose (Leezy) Moore and passed away Feb. 5, 2026 in Idabel at the age 23. Ryan’s funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Surviving family members are his wife, Bryleigh Grayce Moore, of Heavener; his sons Stetson Jude Moore and Stoney James Moore of Heavener; his parents Derek Lyn Moore SR and Melissa Rose ... Read more - [Poteau School Board to meet 2-9-2026](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-to-meet-2-9-2026/): Poteau School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Poteau Public Schools Administration office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. See the agenda pdf 🐺 From Arkoma to Talihina… We cover the news that matters to you. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > ✨ https://heavener-news-2.kit.com/a3b1cea550 - [Heavener School Board to meet 2-9-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-to-meet-2-9-2026/): Heavener School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Heavener. See the agenda pdf Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at heavenerledger@gmail.com. - [Class 2A basketball districts set](https://heavener.news/class-2a-basketball-districts-set/): Class 2A basketball districts have been set for LeFlore County teams Howe, Panama and Pocola. Class 2A Area III assignments pdf See the 2A areas for all of Oklahoma HERE. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Pirates… We cover the news that matters to you. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > ✨ https://heavener-news-2.kit.com/a3b1cea550 - [Heavener and Spiro round 3 in districts](https://heavener.news/heavener-and-spiro-round-3-in-districts/): Heavener and Spiro will meet in the basketball districts for the time this season in a Class 3A Area III tournament se for Spiro. Spiro’s girls have won both meetings in fairly close fashion while the boys have split their two games. Game II Class 3A Area III pdf See the brackets for all the 3A areas HERE. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Bulldogs… We cover the news that matters to you. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: ... Read more - [Class 4A basketball districts](https://heavener.news/class-4a-basketball-districts/): Class 4A basketball districts for Poteau. Class 4A Area III pdf 🐺 From the Wolves to the Pirates… We cover the news that matters to you. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > ✨ https://heavener-news-2.kit.com/a3b1cea550 - [Daily Bible verse for 2-9-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-2-9-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. Get our free daily email update sent each day to your inbox: https://heavener-news-2.kit.com/a3b1cea550 - [James (Gene) Shackelford death notice](https://heavener.news/james-gene-shackelford-death-notice/): James (Gene) Shackelford, 78, of Cameron passed away February 7, 2026, in Huntington, Arkansas. He was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Summerfield to Covina (Blake) Shackelford and Harmon Eugene Shackelford. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau.  Survivors include his wife, Betty Jarnagin; daughters Lynn Perryman of Cameron, and Michelle Julstead and husband Karl of Cameron; sons Cody Shackelford and wife Melissa of Lavaca, Arkansas, and Clayton Shackelford and wife Tracey of Cameron; daughter-in-law, Debbie Shackelford; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers Dennis Shackelford and Dwayne Shackelford; and sisters, Lucendia Stamper and husband Rick, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 8 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-8-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. School boards meet High school basketball: Pocola at Heavener; Whitesboro at Arkoma; Talihina at Stigler; Howe at Vian Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Clayton; Scranton, Arkansas vs. Cameron; Keota at LeFlore; Spiro at Panama; Poteau at Muldrow; Central at Talihina. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral services ... Read more - [OSSAA releases districts for larger schools](https://heavener.news/ossaa-releases-districts-for-larger-schools/): OSSAA releases district basketball assignments for larger schools. Class 2A Area III District 1 Coalgate at Panama Regional main site is Latta. Panama will play in the regionals first at Warner before switching to Latta. Area: Checotah District 5 Wilburton at Pocola District 6 Porter at Howe Regional main site is Porter. Howe and Porter will go to Porter for the regionals. Pocola and Wilburton go to the regional sub-site at Chouteau. Area main site is Checotah. Class 3A Area III District 3: Heavener at Spiro Regional sub-site is Sequoyah-Tahlequah with the regional main site at Beggs. Heavener and Spiro will ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-7-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-7-2025-2/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly cloudy skies with moderate temperatures again for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 69 degrees with a low of 43. Sunrise was 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 5:54 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 67 with a low of 43. No precipitation was recorded, leaving the total for February at 0.00 inches of rain currently. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 8 are a high of 54 and low of 25. Records for the date were a high of 69 ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 2-8-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-2-8-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. Daily Bible Verse Get our free daily email update sent each day to your inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Calendar of events for Feb. 7 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-7-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Saturday Celebration of life services for James Jarrett Bunch III  Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. School boards meet High school basketball: Pocola at Heavener; Whitesboro at Arkoma; Talihina at Stigler; Howe at Vian Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Arkoma at Clayton; Scranton, Arkansas vs. Cameron; Keota at LeFlore; Spiro at Panama; Poteau at Muldrow; Central at ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-7-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-7-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for a nice day with clear skies and moderate temperatures for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 67 degrees with a low of 46. Sunrise was 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 5:53 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 77 with a low of 32. No precipitation was recorded, leaving the total for February at 0.00 inches of rain currently. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 7 are a high of 53 and low of 25. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [Three LeFlore County players named all-state](https://heavener.news/three-leflore-county-players-named-all-state/): Three LeFlore County football players were were named to the Oklahoma Coaches Assiciation east all-state team and will play in the all-state football game July 30 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Heavener’s Jerami Castille and Poteau’s Camden Crew were selected to offense while Talihina’s Jake Sherer was named to the defensive team. Castille was selected as an offensive lineman, Crew made the team as a tight end and Sherer as a defensive back. Castille was coached by Jeff Broyles, Crew’s coach was Jake Hayes and Sherer’s coach was Kelly Gravitt. On the all-star by class, Sherer and Malachi Releford of ... Read more - [Unemployment rates rise in December.](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-rise-in-december/): Unemployment rates were higher in December in all 77 Oklahoma counties than they were in December of the previous year according to the latest report by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. See the whole report HERE. Love County had the highest unemployment rate in the state at 6.5 percent and Hughes County had the second highest rate at 5.8 percent. Dewey and Texas Counties had the lowest rate at 2.2 percent. LeFlore County’s rate for December was 4.6 percent compared to 3.6 percent in December of 2024. The county’s rate for November was 3.6 percent. The rate increased from 4.5 percent ... Read more - [Today in history for Feb. 7](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-feb-7/): Today in history for Feb. 7. Top Historical Events on February 7 Notable Births on February 7 Notable Deaths on February 7 February 7 has seen a mix of cultural milestones (like the Beatles’ arrival and Dickens’ birth), political shifts (Romanov dynasty start), and technological achievements (untethered spacewalk). Let me know if you’d like more details on any specific event or year! Thank you for taking the time to read this story. Many people are not aware that we are still covering Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, obits and more. If you could share our website with anybody you think ... Read more - [James “Joe” Niblett death notice](https://heavener.news/james-joe-niblett-death-notice/): James “Joe” Niblett, 77, of Cameron passed away Feb. 6, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Cameron to Lela (Potter) Niblett and Jess James Niblett. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Terry Cody, of Cameron; son, William Langdell Jr. of Sallisaw;  grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and sisters Ruth Ann Beshers and Linda Harrison. He was preceded in death by his ... Read more - [LeFlore County basketball scores from 2-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-basketball-scores-from-2-6-2026/): LeFlore County basketball scores from Friday. Basketball Boys Broken Bow 71, Howe 58 Cameron 70, Red Oak 28 Hartshorne 61, Pocola 51 Stigler 65, Heavener 63 Keys 64, Panama 55 Wister 56, Spiro 51 Talihina 38, Wilburton 31 Whitesboro 61, Moyers 21 Girls Howe 50, Broken Bow 40 Red Oak 85, Cameron 11 Poteau 48, Checotah 25 Hartshorne 59, Pocola 16 Stigler 48, Heavener 33 Panama 61, Keys 45 Spiro 58, Wister 28 Talihina 66, Wilburton 30 Whitesboro 53, Moyers 21 To add a score or make a correction, CONTACT me. 👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletter and see the area ... Read more - [LeFlore County basketball scores for 2-5-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-basketball-scores-for-2-5-2026/): LeFlore County basketball scores from Thursday. Basketball Boys Clayton 37, LeFlore 34 Vian 56, Talihina 42 Girls LeFlore 36, Clayton 15 Talihina 53, Vian 13 To make an addition or correction, please email news@heavener.news. See all of the area basketball scores on today’s newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss out. - [Sallisaw man pleads guilty to attempted robbery](https://heavener.news/sallisaw-man-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-robbery/): MUSKOGEE–The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that James Paul Cripps, 28, of Sallisaw entered a guilty plea to one count of Attempted Robbery in Indian Country, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  The Indictment alleged that on Oct. 28, 2025, Cripps attempted to take by force and violence and by intimidation, a thing of value from the person and presence of the victim. The crime occurred in Sequoyah County, within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation Reservation, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The charge arose from an investigation ... Read more - [Heavener graduate dies in accident](https://heavener.news/heavener-graduate-dies-in-accident/): Heavener graduate Ryan J. Moore, 23, of Heavener died in an accident Friday at 9:13 a.m.in Idabel when he was disassembling a counterweight off the back of a CAT 365C excavator. The counterweight fell and struck him. The accident was investigated by Trooper Hunter Brown, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. - [Wilson pages for Rep. Rick West](https://heavener.news/wilson-pages-for-rep-rick-west/): OKLAHOMA CITY – Patience Wilson, a senior at Panama High School, paged for Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, the week of Feb. 2-5, at the Oklahoma State Capitol.  She is the daughter of Rick and Jacolyn Martinez.   Wilson, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident when she was seven, shared her story with West during the week she paged for him. She wrote that her doctors believed she would never talk or walk again after her injury. Two months later, she walked out of the hospital without her wheelchair. Several months after that, she was back at school with ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 2-4-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-2-4-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. NORTHEAST Grand: January 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 35°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver and cut bait around docks and main lake. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: February 2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 33°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around main ... Read more - [Early voting begins 2-4-2026! ](https://heavener.news/early-voting-begins-2-4-2026/): Early voting begins today in 60 counties across the state. Some voters will have Board of Education primary elections and/or municipal races on the ballot. Others may have school and/or municipal propositions. County questions will be decided in Johnston, Latimer, and Woodward counties. Meanwhile, voters in Creek, Noble, Osage, Pawnee and Payne counties have a House District 35 Special Election. Early voting locations will be open Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Voters are reminded that early voting locations are different than polling places. All counties have at least one designated early voting location. ... Read more - [OSU upsets BYU](https://heavener.news/osu-upsets-byu/): OSU upsets BYU as Anthony Roy erupted for a season-high 30 points, powering Oklahoma State to a thrilling 99-92 upset over No. 16 BYU on Wednesday night, despite a dominant showing from freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa.Dybantsa, the 6-foot-9 forward widely projected as a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, poured in 36 points with seven rebounds and five 3-pointers. Jaylen Curry chipped in 18 points, Vyctorius Miller added 14, and Oklahoma State (16-6, 4-5 Big 12) got strong contributions across the board to secure their second straight win. Fans stormed the court in celebration afterward, marking a stark contrast to ... Read more - [OSSAA releases football classifications](https://heavener.news/ossaa-releases-football-classifications/): OSSAA releases football classifications for the next two years. Most of the teams stayed in the same classification although Spiro was bumped up to Class 2A-1 despite going 0-10 in Class 2A-II. Poteau remains in Class 4A. Heavener is still in Class 2A-1, likely grouped with three teams dropping from 3A to 2A-I in Stigler, Eufaula and Checotah. Panama and Pocola remain in A-I, again, somehow joined by Vian, which has reached the state finals in 2A-II the last two years and lost. Arkoma stays in B-2 with most of the same schools from last year.See the classifications for all Oklahoma ... Read more - [Heavener City Council to meet 2-5-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-to-meet-2-5-2026/): Heavener City Council will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener.  City council agenda 2-5-2026 pdf 📩 DON’T MISS A BEAT! 📩 Get the latest local news delivered straight to your inbox every single morning. Sign up for our FREE daily email update here: > 👉 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Heavener Elementary rise and shine for December and January](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine-for-december-and-january/): Heavener Elementary students honored in rise and shine ceremony. 100 accelerated reader points Front row: Amaya Vasquez, Asher Davis, Austin Hotella, Callee Skelton, Raylee McGee, Kainen Bates, Tucker Grayson, Brenna Hall and Konor Huddleston. Middle row: Kayson Crase, Kampton Davis, Tucker Hall, Juan Hernandez, Betsy Kelly, Eli Mead, Maisyn Means, Hadassah Nava and Dulce Rios. Back row: Adalyn Caughern, Rayleigh Moody, Quincee Ludlow, Hazel Meeks, Yarely Pacheco, Josue Vasquez and Mia Alcantar. Pre-k Front row: Adalynn Yandell-Borahoma, Aristeo Vasquez, Jeremias Perez and Josiah Carter. Back row: Karlee Skelton and Briana Franks. Kindergarten Front row: Eliza Rust, Maxx Anaya, Tayanna Jump and ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 2-3-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-2-3-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma market report pdf Get our free daily email update sent each day to your inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Bill Bob Cupp death notice](https://heavener.news/bill-bob-cupp-death-notice/): Bill Bob Cupp, 99, of Locust Grove passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, in Tulsa. He was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Pitcher to Sada (Hughes) Cupp and William Aaron Cupp. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, where he served as an aerial photographer in the Philippines. Funeral service is 10 a.m. on Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Surviving family members are his son Bill ... Read more - [Talihina takes two games from Heavener](https://heavener.news/talihina-takes-two-games-from-heavener/): Talihina takes a pair of Black Diamond Conference basketball games at Heavener Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers blistered the nets in a 75-50 victory while Talihina’s boys rallied in the second half to down the Wolves, 41-32. Heavener visits Stigler Friday in another conference game while Talihina hosts Vian in conference games Thursday. Girls In Talihina’s previous two games against Heavener this year, the outcomes were close. That wasn’t the case Tuesday as Talihina was hot early in building a 16-4 advantage after the first quarter and hit seven 3-point baskets in the first half and 12 overall to run away ... Read more - [Area basketball scores from 2-3-2026](https://heavener.news/area-basketball-scores-from-2-3-2026/): Area basketball scores from Tuesday. Basketball Oklahoma Boys Arkoma 50, McCurtain 36 Talihina 41, Heavener 32 Central 47, Howe 44 Panama 75, LeFlore 37 Pocola 58, Stigler 40 Spiro 61, Vian 49 Roland 71, Poteau 34 Whitesboro 59, Crowder 47 Girls McCurtain 44, Arkoma 12 Talihina 75, Heavener 50 Howe 66, Central 42 Panama 70, LeFlore 25 Stigler 58, Pocola 25 Spiro 54, Vian 20 Red Oak 76, Wister 42 Roland 37, Poteau 23 Whitesboro 59, Crowder 41 Arkansas Boys Mena 81, Waldron 61 Lamar 64, Mansfield 57 Girls Waldron 65, Mena 29 Mansfield at Lamar (no score reported) To make ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 3 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-2-2026-2/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Talihina at Heavener; Central at Howe; LeFlore at Panama; Pocola at Stigler; Vian at Spiro; Roland at Poteau; Whitesboro at Crowder; Mena at Waldron; Mansfield at Lamar Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Celebration of life service for Helen Faye Nelson  Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-3-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-3-2025/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for partly cloudy skies with slightly cooler temperatures for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 57 degrees with a low of 31 degrees. Sunrise was 7:15 a.m. Sunset is 5:49 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 65 with a low of 47. No precipitation was recorded, leaving the total for February at 0.00 inches of rain currently. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 3 are a high of 53 and low of 24. Records for the date were a high of ... Read more - [Annual Voter Registration Report Released](https://heavener.news/annual-voter-registration-report-released/): (Oklahoma City) – The Oklahoma State Election Board has released its official annual voter registration report showing 2,406,168 registered voters in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s official voter registration statistics are recorded every year on January 15. A comparison of statewide voter registration numbers can be found below: REGISTERED VOTERS IN OKLAHOMA (STATEWIDE) – JANUARY 15, 2026 Republicans 1,282,277 53.2%    Democrats 609,265 25.3%   Libertarians 23,332 almost 1% Independents 491,294 20.4%    TOTAL 2,406,168 Voter registration statistics for the month of January and historical voter registration numbers can be found on the State Election Board website. Voters who need to make changes to their registration can ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 2-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-2-2-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner regular business meeting was Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Oliver-yes, Parker-yes, Blaylock-yes. - [ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS](https://heavener.news/election-day-reminders-and-tips/): Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 10, for the Spiro Special School Election. LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees offered these tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time. Ballots can be read by the voting device regardless of how you insert the ballot into the system. If the system detects too many markings for a single office or question, an error report will be printed and the ballot will be returned to the voter for a new ballot to be issued. If you forget your voter ID or ... Read more - [Today in history for Feb. 3](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-feb-3/): Today in history for Feb. 3. February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 331 days remaining (332 in leap years). Here are some notable historical events, births, and deaths that occurred on this date throughout history, drawing from significant moments across centuries.Notable Historical Events Other events include the ratification of women’s suffrage elements in some contexts, various battles, and modern incidents like the overthrow of Paraguay’s dictator Alfredo Stroessner in 1989.Notable Births Notable Deaths Get our free daily email update sent each day to your inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Area basketball scores for 2-2-2026](https://heavener.news/area-basketball-scores-for-2-2-2026/): Area basketball scores from Monday. Oklahoma Boys Kinta 44, Arkoma 30 Watts at Bokoshe (no score reported) Cameron 65, Keota 46 Pocola 75, Vian 43 Stilwell 66, Poteau 39 Wister 58, Smithville 57 Girls Arkoma 41, Kinta 28 Watts 41, Bokoshe 39 Keota 64, Cameron 41 Pocola 47, Vian 29 Poteau 48, Stilwell 37 Smithville 76, Wister 27 Arkansas Boys Charleston 61, Mansfield 50 Girls Mansfield 51, Charleston 28 Get our free daily email update sent each day to your inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 Tuesday’s schedule Oklahoma Talihina at Heavener Central at Howe LeFlore at Panama Pocola at Stigler Vian at Spiro Roland ... Read more - [Score a basketball T-shirt when you donate blood ](https://heavener.news/score-a-basketball-t-shirt-when-you-donate-blood/): Score a basketball T-shirt. It is officially game time. Our Blood Institute is tipping off its February and March donor campaign, inviting the community to step onto the court and make a winning play for patients in local hospitals.  All donors who donate at the Heavener High School blood drive on Feb 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. will receive a limited-edition Donor Champions basketball themed T-shirt as a thank you for showing up when it matters most. The blood drive will take place in the High School Safe room. In Arkansas, donors will score even more for stepping up. ... Read more - [Helen Faye Nelson death notice](https://heavener.news/helen-faye-nelson-death-notice/): Helen Faye Nelson, of Waldron, Arkansas, was born July 12,1948 in Blythe, California, to Charlie Woodrow and Bessie (Smith) McFarland and passed away Jan. 31, 2026, in Waldron, Arkansas. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas. Survivors are her children Amber (Brad) LeMaster, Adam Akins, Tyson Akins, Brandon (Kyla) Nelson, Rusty (Cindy) Nelson and James (Lisa) Nelson; her grandchildren: Makenzie Polen (Garrison), Elijah Polen (Paige), Peyton Boyd LeMaster (Morgan), Courtney Wood (Corby), Kyle LeMaster, Addyson ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 2 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-2-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Norma Easley funeral service City of Poteau meetings High school basketball: Kinta at Arkoma; Keota at Cameron; Vian at Pocola; Keota at Wister Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC High school basketball: Talihina at Heavener; Central at Howe; LeFlore at Panama; Pocola at Stigler; Vian at Spiro; Roland at Poteau; Whitesboro at Crowder Wednesday Poteau ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-2-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-2-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for clear skies and even warmer temperatures for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 64 degrees with a low of 47 degrees. Sunrise was 7:16 a.m. Sunset is 5:48 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 47 with a low of 31. No precipitation was recorded, leaving the total for February at 0.00 inches of rain currently. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 2 are a high of 53 and low of 24. Records for the date were a high of 74 ... Read more - [City of Poteau meetings are 2-2-2026](https://heavener.news/city-of-poteau-meetings-are-2-2-2026/): City of Poteau meetings are 5:30 p.m. Monday for the Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority and City Council. The meetings will be held in Poteau’s City Hall at 111 Peters Street in Poteau. City of Poteau agendas See the agendas HERE. Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Louis William Holstead death notice](https://heavener.news/louis-william-holstead-death-notice/): Louis William Holstead, 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Jan. 30, 2026, in Barling, Arkansas and was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Poteau to Ona (Beshears) Holstead and Othor William Holstead. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. Survivors include his son Louis Holstead II and wife Mandy of Hastings; one grandson, Hunter Holstead of Edmond; and one granddaughter, Hayley Holstead of Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Grace AnnaLee Holstead; and other beloved friends ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-1-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-1-2026/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for mostly clear skies with slightly warmer temperatures for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 46 degrees with a low of 31 degrees. Sunrise was 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 5:47 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 46 with a low of 31. A total of .02 inches of precipitation was recorded, ending the January total at 2.79 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 1 are a high of 52 and low of 24. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [Support local journalism](https://heavener.news/support-your-local-journalism/): Our newsletter and website are both free for our readers. There are costs involved, of course, so if you would like to help support us, click on the QR code attached to the storybelow or donate on paypal at heavenerledger@windstream.net. - [Heavener competes at OTCA indoor meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-competes-at-otca-indoor-meet/): Heavener competes at OTCA indoor track meet in Norman at the OU indoor facility. Heavener athletes make state The Lady Wolves were sixth in the 4×800 with runners Allison Palmer, Zuzanna Wlodarczyk, Kanan Summers and Rexlie Taylor finishing sixth to miss state by one place. For the Wolves, Parker Brand was third in the 400 to qualify for state and Santiago Flores qualified for state in the shot. Stay connected to Heavener & LeFlore County every morning. Get our free daily email update—local news, sports, weather, events, and more—delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE. - [Today in history Feb. 1](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-feb-1/): Today in history for Feb. 1 has seen a mix of pivotal historical moments, iconic births, and notable deaths across centuries. Here’s a curated overview of prominent events, focusing on well-known ones with lasting impact (drawn from reliable historical sources like History.com, Britannica, OnThisDay, and Wikipedia).Key Historical Events Get our daily email update sent each day to your inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [OSSAA releases basketball districts](https://heavener.news/ossaa-releases-basketball-districts-for-smaller-schools/): OSSAA releases basketball districts for the smaller schools. Basketball districts for smaller schools In Class A, Area IV Wister is in District 2 and plays at Rock Creek. The regional main site is at Hartshorne with Porum serving as a sub-site. The area site is Wilburton. Arkoma is in District 5 and plays at Allen in the districts. Regional main site is Quinton with Allen the sub-site. The area site is also Wilburton. See all the Class A district assignments HERE. In Class B-I Area III Whitesboro hosts Haileyville in the districts. The regional main site is Roff while Whitesboro and ... Read more - [Howe girls, Pocola boys win 2026 LCT](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-pocola-boys-win-2026-lct/): Howe girls, Pocola boys win the delayed basketball LeFlore County Tournament Saturday. Mother Nature pushed back the championship game one week before the championship and third-place games were finally played Saturday. In winning the tournament for the first time since 2023, Howe (which was in the finals for the 12th straight year, defeated Panama, 63-36, in the Lady Backs’ first championship appearance since 2000. Pocola’s boys won the LCT for the fifth straight year, using a strong second half to down a Talihina team which was making its first championship appearance since 2020, 66-46. Subscribe to our free newsletter and see ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 31, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-31-2026/): 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. Saturday Ronny Rene Williams  High school basketball: LCT finals and third-place games “ Cold weather ahead? LeFlore County commissioners meeting? High school games? See it all in the calendar for the next week—plus today’s top local news, sports, obits & more.Free daily newsletter delivered to your inbox: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Weather forecast for 1-31-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-31-2025/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for mostly clear skies during the day with cloudy skies and cold temperatures overnight for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 29 degrees with a low of 20 degrees. Sunrise was 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 5:46 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 41 with a low of 12. No precipitation was received, leaving the monthly total to 2.77 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches. Average temperatures for Jan. 31 are a high of 52 and low of 23. Records for the date were a ... Read more - [Michael Ray Lutz death notice](https://heavener.news/michael-ray-lutz-death-notice/): Michael Ray Lutz, 69, of Whitesboro passed away Jan. 29, 2026 at his home and was born on Aug. 26, 1956 in Duncan to Dora Lee (Rich) and Earl Henry Lutz. Cremation services are being handled by McCarn Funeral Service. Survivors are his wife, Wynona, of the home; children Joey M. Lutz, David N. Lutz, Michael C. Lutz, Heather M. Lutz and Cheyenne S. Lutz; grandchildren Jasmine, Shamiya, Karson, Dakota as well as several step-grandkids and great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Cochran (John) and Rita Gore; brother, Donald Lutz (Patricia) as well as numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in ... Read more - [Today in history for Jan. 31](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-jan-31/): Today in history for Jan. 31. Jan. 31 marks a date rich with pivotal moments across centuries—from acts of treason and wartime turning points to groundbreaking achievements in science, space, and civil rights. Here’s a journey through some of the most significant events, births, and deaths that have shaped history on this day.Key Historical Events Other notable moments include the premiere of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters in 1901, the debut of the radio show The Green Hornet in 1936, and more recent events like the U.K.’s formal Brexit exit from the EU on January 31, 2020. “Today’s newsletter is LIVE! Weather ... Read more - [LeFlore County Tournament moves times up](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-tournament-moves-times-up/): LeFlore County Tournament times for the third-place and championship games Saturday have been moved. All four games will be played at Spiro. LCT past champions LCT girls’ bracket LCT boys’ bracket The third-place games will start at noon with the championship games scheduled for 4 p.m. “Want the full story + daily local news straight to your inbox?Subscribe free now → https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/Heavener, Poteau, LeFlore County — we’ve got you covered!” - [NWS issues special weather statement for 1-31-2026](https://heavener.news/nws-issues-special-weather-statement-for-1-31-2026/): NWS issues special weather statement for Saturday. Light to moderate snow bands reducing visibility this evening across far eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Lift on the leading edge of a southward advancing Arctic front is producing bands of light to moderate snow across northwestArkansas and far eastern Oklahoma. Area observations and traffic cameras indicate that visibilities are being reduced in thesebands to as low as one mile. A dusting of accumulation is possible as well. Drivers should use extra caution if you encounter one of these bands. The snow should taper off after midnight and skies will gradually clear. Get our ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 30, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-30-2026/): 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. Friday Annual legislative breakfast Funeral service for Michael Ray Teague Funeral service for Regenia Dannette (Frost) Dugan High school basketball: Whitesboro at Howe; Graham-Dustin at Bokoshe; Kinta at Cameron; Warner at Panama; Oktaha at Spiro; Sallisaw at Poteau. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free HERE: - [Weather forecast for 1-30-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-30-2025/): Weather forecast for Friday calls for another day with brutal cold temperatures and a chance of snow overnight for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 40 degrees with a low of 10 degrees, which would break the previous low for the date of 12 in 1970. Sunrise was 7:18 a.m. Sunset is 5:45 p.m. See our live weather radar Subscribe to our free newsletter and read the whole story and see the future forecast: . https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 1-29-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-1-29-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner met in a special business meeting on Thursday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. Subscribe to our free newsletter and read the whole story. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Samantha Phillayne Moore death notice](https://heavener.news/samantha-phillayne-moore-death-notice/): Samantha Phillayne Moore, 56, of Stigler passed away Jan. 23, 2026 in her home and was born on July 5, 1969, in Gold Beach, Oregon. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date by her family. Survivors are her daughter, Karen Hinson, of Poteau; her mother, Stacey Lefler, of the home; her sisters Kyhal Williamson of Washington, Tiffany Crady and husband Justin of Louisville, Kentucky, Loreanna Heckman of Central City, Arkansas, Shiela Williams of Poteau, Rain Williamson of Van Buren, Arkansas, Kerry Lichlyter of Broken Arrow, Patricia Lovvorn of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Sona Van Horn of Grand Junction, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for Jan. 30](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-jan-30/): Daily Bible verse for Jan. 30. - [Today in history for Jan. 30](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-jan-30/): Today in history for Jan. 30. January 30 has witnessed some of the most pivotal and tragic events in history, alongside the births and deaths of influential figures who shaped the world.One of the darkest moments occurred on January 30, 1649, when King Charles I of England was executed by beheading outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. Convicted of treason during the English Civil War, his death marked the first time a reigning monarch was publicly executed by his own subjects, ending absolute monarchy in England for a time and ushering in the brief Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Nearly three ... Read more - [Norma Jean Easley service planned](https://heavener.news/norma-jean-easley-service-planned/): Norma Jean Easley, 83, of Poteau passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Heavener. Funeral service is Monday at 1 p.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with James Easley officiating. Burial will follow at Wister City Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Norma was born on Aug. 29, 1942, in Red Oak to Jane (Christopher) Bench and Clarence Bench.  Norma had a deep love for children and babies and devoted her entire nursing career to caring for mothers and newborns in the OB Department at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Her compassion ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Jan. 29, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-jan-29-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Funeral service for Bettye Jean Glinski  Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Storm spotter training 6 p.m. CASC Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. High school basketball: Canadian at LeFlore; Panama at Gore; Spiro at Vian; Cameron at Bokoshe. Subscribe to our free newsletter and see the whole story. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Weather forecast for 1-29-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-1-29-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday calls for clear skies early before cloud cover increases with a chance of freezing fog Thursday night for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas.. The high is forecast to be 54 degrees with a low of 24 degrees. Sunrise was 7:19 a.m. Sunset is 5:44 p.m. See our live weather radar Subscribe to our free newsletter and see the whole story. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Regenia Dannette (Frost) Dugan obituary](https://heavener.news/regenia-dannette-frost-dugan-obituary/): Regeneia Dannette (Frost) Dugan, 63, passed away Jan. 19, 2026. She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death and then greeted by both her parents, mother and father-in-law, maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as, other family members and friends, as she entered into her eternal destination. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle. Regeneia was born Feb. 13, 1962 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Dan Frost Jr and Charlotte Annette (Keeney) Frost. Regeneia was raised in Plainview, Arkansas. She graduated from Plainview-Rover High School in ... Read more - [Ronny Rene Williams obituary](https://heavener.news/ronny-rene-williams-obituary/): Ronny Rene Williams, 60, of Poteau passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born on Dec.15, 1965, in Tulsa. Funeral services to honor Ron’s life are 2 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Pastor Bill Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Glendale, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. At the age of 18, Ron proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a truck driver and earned numerous awards for his service. He was honorably discharged in ... Read more - [John Wayne Upchurch death notice](https://heavener.news/john-wayne-upchurch-death-notice/): John Wayne Upchurch of Eufaula passed away Jan. 24, 2026, in Eufaula at the age of 71 and was born on Sept. 11, 1954, in Poteau to Herbert and Maudie (Blair) Upchurch. The Celebration of Life Services for John Wayne Upchurch are pending at this time. Survivors are his sisters Loretta Price of Poteau, Mary Louise Pierce of Heavener, Barbara Kendall of Eufaula, and Niela Upchurch of Spiro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Maudie (Blair) Upchurch; his brothers Doyle, Alfred, James, Herbert Jr, Thomas and Floyd Upchurch. Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com - [James Jarrett Bunch III celebration of life planned](https://heavener.news/james-jarrett-bunch-iii-celebration-of-life-planned/): James Jarrett Bunch III, 80, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Jarrett and Norma Jean Bevel Bunch Jr. The celebration of life services are 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau with his sons and grandsons officiating and family meal to follow in The Cedars Celebration Room and private burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Panama. Survivors are his wife, Shirley, of the home; his children Jimmy Bunch of Panama, Mike Bunch and wife Brenda ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 1-28-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-1-28-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: January 25. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 35°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around docks, points, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad around docks and main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: January 26. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 33°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Paddlefish good snagging below the dam. Comments: Large portions of the lake are frozen. Snagging below the ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 1-29-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-1-29-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Get our free daily update straight to your email inbox. - [Today in history for Jan. 29](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-jan-29/): Today in history for Jan. 29. ### Major Historical Events ### Notable Births ### Notable Deaths Regional Focus: Oklahoma Connections Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ - [Cameron man sentenced to life in prison](https://heavener.news/cameron-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/): Austin James Johnson of Cameron was found guilty of one county of manslaughter in the death by Tara Strozier of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Johnson had previously entered a plea of guilty in the case and is sentenced to life in  prison under the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Three men were arrested in the murder of Strozier after her body was found in a pond near Rock Island. After Strozier was declared missing, a black Volkswagon Jetta was found in a private drive in Cameron. The LeFlore County Sheriff’s office requested investigative assistance by the OSBI. Based on the ... Read more - [Birth rates, school choice contribute to falling enrollment](https://heavener.news/birth-rates-school-choice-contribute-to-falling-enrollment/): By Jennifer Palmer Public school enrollment statewide declined by more than 10,000 students this year, the largest dip since the pandemic, mirroring national trends, new data shows.  Oklahoma schools reported a total of 686,718 students for the state’s annual October 1 count, a 1.5% decrease compared to last school year, according to Oklahoma Department of Education data.  Enrollment decreased in every grade except 4th, 7th and 11th. The data shows steeper drops among the youngest students in pre-K through 3rd grades.  Sixteen of the 20 largest school districts enrolled fewer students this year. Norman, Deer Creek, Bixby and Epic Charter Schools ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 3-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-3-10-2026/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for games played Tuesday, sponsored by Colby Addison, Attorney at Law. Baseball Braggs 14, Arkoma 13 Stigler 17, Spiro 0 Vian 4, Talihina 2 McCurtain 14, Whitesboro 4 Wister 8, Pocola 0 Softball Poteau 9, Cameron 8 LeFlore 11, Clayton 1 Panama 9, Talihina 1 Pocola 9, Warner 5 Red Oak 8, Wister 1 To make a correction, addition or suggestion, text (918) 649-4712. Stay connected every morning. Get our free daily email update—area news, sports, weather, events, and more—delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE. - [Spiro girls open play at state Wednesday](https://heavener.news/spiro-girls-open-play-class-3a-state-basketball-tournament/): Spiro girls open play in the Class 3A state basketball tournament at 10:30 a.m. at the new OG&E Colosseum in Oklahoma City. Tickets can be bought online HERE. Spiro won an area consolation championship last week over Keys to advance to state with a 22-6 record. Alva is 24-5 and ranked fourth. Alva defeated Millwood to win an area championship. The Spiro/Alva winner plays the Washington-Metro Christian 10 a.m. Friday, also at the OG&E Colosseum. 🐺 From the Wolves to the  Bulldogs… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get ... Read more - [Lawmakers grapple with future of Oklahoma high school sports governing body](https://heavener.news/lawmakers-grapple-with-future-of-oklahoma-high-school-sports-governing-body/): By Clay Horning/ OKLAHOMA VOICE OKLAHOMA CITY — Over a month after Oklahoma’s governor called for the abolition of an organization that governs high school athletics, lawmakers remain divided over whether the century-old body needs an overhaul. Supporters of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association contend that the body has become a scapegoat for providing unpopular, but needed, regulatory oversight. But a group of vocal critics, including Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, argue that times have changed, and the organization is failing to keep up with new state laws and the needs of student athletes. “The OSSAA’s always been easy to attack ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 10, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-10-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Tuesday High school baseball:Poteau at Idabel; Talihina at Hartshorne; Whiesboro at McCurtain;  High school softball: Poteau at Cameron; Whitesboro, Crowder at Haileyville Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday High school basketball: Spiro vs. Alva 10 a.m. at OG&E Coloseum Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral services for Louise M. Akins  Memorial service for Jack Maxwell Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon ... Read more - [Funeral services for Louise M. Akins set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-louise-m-akins/): Funeral services for Louise M. Akins, 92, of Cowlington are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Brandon Mooneyham, Reverend Larry Harris, Reverend Jerry Underwood, and Reverend Joey Underwood officiating. Celebrating the life for Louise M. Akins Funeral services for Louise M. Akins Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Louise was born on Dec. 3, 1933, in Flower Hill to Clarence Meadows and Flora (Morton) Meadows. She passed away on March 8, 2026 in Cowlington. She was married to Raymond Akins, who preceded her in death ... Read more - [Lawrence Williamson service planned](https://heavener.news/lawrence-williamson-service-planned/): Lawrence Williamson passed away March 5, 2026 at his home in Panama, and was born April 2, 1951 to George and Bessie (Crook) Williamson in Tahoma. The celebration of life service is 2 p.m. Friday at The Cedars on Dewey at 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau. Survivors are his wife, Sharon Williamson; his son Garrick Williamson and wife Melissa; and his daughter, Jennifer Milligan and husband Joe; grandchildren Austin, Cody, and Abriena Williamson; Emma Williamson; Bobby Milligan and fiancée Tara Robertson, Tatum Lynch and husband Dakota, Caden Milligan and fiancée Hope Gotes, and Harlei Milligan; great grandchildren Coby and Bosie Lynch, ... Read more - [Heavener School Board agenda 3-9-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-3-9-2026/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center room 103. The full agenda can be seen HERE. Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at news@heavener.news. - [Today in history for March 9](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-9-2/): Today in history for March 9 has seen a number of significant events throughout history. Notable Births on March 9 Notable Deaths on March 9 - [Brackets released for state tournaments](https://heavener.news/brackets-released-for-state-tournaments/): Brackets for the Class 3A and 2A state tournaments were released by the OSSAA Sunday. In Class 3A, Spiro plays Alva at 10:30 a,m, at OG&E Coleseum in Oklahoma City. Winner advances to play the Metro Christian-Washington winner Friday at 10 a.m. Class 3A brackets Spiro is 21-6 and ranked 16th in 3A. Alva is 23-5 and ranked fourth. Howe opens the 2A state tournament against Riverside at 9 a,m, Thursday. Class  2A brackets The Lady Lions are 26-3 and ranked second. Riverside is 22-7 and sixth. The winner advances to play the Hartshorne/Fairview winner at Yukon 10 a.m. Friday. Help ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 3-9-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-3-9-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletter and get more:  - [Funeral service for Bryan Steven Murray set](https://heavener.news/funeral-service-for-bryan-steven-murray-set/): Funeral service for Bryan Steven Murray, 58, of Poteau is 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born Aug. 13, 1967, in Poteau to Nancy Ethelta (Warren) Murray and Jerry Wayne Murray. He passed away March 8, 2026, in Talihina. Survivors are his daughters Julia Brandon and husband Travis, and Tashera Thompson; his grandchildren Jase, Kamree, Daxton, Riley, Renesmee and Brock Brandon; his father, Jerry Wayne Murray; his brother Keith Murray and ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 8, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-calendar-of-events-march-8-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Upcoming Calendar of Events Sunday Brandon Moody fundraiser at Heavener PAC Ronnie Hudson memorial service Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Nadine Baukman funeral service Services set for Kristy Steele William Grant Yeager service  High school baseball: Checotah at Heavener; Cameron at Hackett: Idabel at Poteau: Buffalo Valley at Whitesboro High school softball: Vian at Cameron; Whitesboro at Boswell Festival; Talihina at Clayton High ... Read more - [Cal Gets Win 900; #20/19 Arkansas Downs Mizzou, 88-84 in OTOnline Version  Final Stats    ](https://heavener.news/cal-gets-win-900-20-19-arkansas-downs-mizzou-88-84-in-otonline-version-final-stats/): COLUMBIA, Mo. – Arkansas needed an extra five minutes, but the #20/19 Razorbacks toughed out an 88-84 overtime win at Missouri to give head coach John Calipari his 900th career win. Arkansas played without its National Player of the Year candidate Darius Acuff Jr., who is nursing an ankle injury that was initially suffered versus Auburn (Feb. 14). With the victory, Calipari improved to 900-285 in his 34th year and became just the fifth person to reach at least 900 on-court wins as head coach at an NCAA Division I program, joining Mike Krzyzewski (1,202), Jim Boeheim (1,116), Rick Pitino (910) and ... Read more - [OU Wins in Run-Rule Fashion Against Abilene Christian, Louisiana](https://heavener.news/ou-wins-in-run-rule-fashion-against-abilene-christian-louisiana/): NORMAN — OU clubbed eight home runs and the pitchers spun 11 shutout innings as the No. 4 Sooners (22-2) blanked Abilene Christian, 8-0, and Louisiana, 10-0, Saturday in softball on day one of the Okana Invite.  Oklahoma tallied its 10th consecutive run-rule, while winning its 11th contest in a row. The Sooners outhit their opponents, 20-5, while keeping opposing batters from tallying even one extra-base hit on the night.  The Sooners are up to 99 home runs on the season and with one more home run would become the fastest program to 100 home runs in the history of NCAA Division ... Read more - [OU beats Texas in overtime](https://heavener.news/ou-beats-texas-in-overtime/): AUSTIN, Texas–It took overtime to do it, but Oklahoma won its fourth straight game and sixth in eight contests with a thrilling 88-85 victory at Texas in the regular season finale on Saturday at a sold-out Moody Center. OU, which was ahead for 30 of 45 minutes on the night, squandered a 12-point lead with 6:58 remaining in regulation and a six-point advantage with 38 seconds to go, as UT’s Jordan Pope was fouled on a 3-pointer with 3.8 seconds left and converted all three free throw attempts to force the extra session. The Sooners (17-14, 7-11 SEC) scored first in ... Read more - [No. 12 Sooners Shut Out Broncos, Take Series](https://heavener.news/no-12-sooners-shut-out-broncos-take-series/): NORMAN – No. 12 Oklahoma took the series over Santa Clara with an 8-0 win in baseball Saturday afternoon in Norman. The OU (13-2) pitching staff hurled its fourth shutout of the season, with starting RHP LJ Mercurius earning his fourth win of the season on the mound. Mercurius fanned six while allowing four hits and no walks.  The bullpen of Mason Bixby (1.0 IP), Nate Smithburg (1.0) and Drew Rerick (1.0) finished the job with no hits or walks allowed to the Broncos (5-8) over the final three innings. Bixby struck out a pair in his one inning while Smithburg ... Read more - [Dietz's Career-Best Start Propels Razorbacks to Win](https://heavener.news/dietzs-career-best-start-propels-razorbacks-to-win/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – Hunter Dietz racked a career-high 12 strikeouts over six innings of work on the mound to propel No. 6 Arkansas (12-3) to a 13-1 run-rule win against Stetson (5-10) in baseball Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. Thanks to Dietz’s career-best start, Arkansas can secure its 35th consecutive non-conference weekend series at home with a win tomorrow or Monday. The Hogs, who have not lost or tied a non-conference regular season weekend series at Baum-Walker Stadium since 2014, and Hatters square off in game three at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8, on SEC Network+. Dietz logged his second win ... Read more - [Hogs Top Georgia 7-6 to Even Series ](https://heavener.news/hogs-top-georgia-7-6-to-even-series/): BOX SCORE: PDF| SEASON STATS: Season Stats FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – The No. 7/9 Arkansas Razorbacks improved to 20-2 overall and evened up their SEC opening series with Georgia at 1-1 courtesy of a gutsy 7-6 win over the No. 12/15 Bulldogs on Saturday night in softball at Bogle Park. Arkansas took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning by way of a Tianna Bell grand slam before Georgia answered with four runs in the top of the second courtesy of a two-run single and a two-run home run by Keirstin Roose. The Hogs would then take the lead for good ... Read more - [OSU wrestling Wins Second Straight Big 12 Championship](https://heavener.news/osu-wrestling-wins-second-straight-big-12-championship/): TULSA – The Oklahoma State wrestling program claimed its second consecutive and 57th overall conference championship Saturday night, finishing the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championship with individual titles from Casey Swiderski at 149 pounds, Troy Spratley at 125 pounds, Jax Forrest at 133 pounds and Sergio Vega at 141 pounds. The Cowboys’ 176 team points rank as the second-most in Big 12 tournament history, trailing only the 176.5 points OSU scored in 2017. This year’s total was 32 points better than Iowa State, who finished second with 144 points. “It was good,” coach David Taylor said. “This is a really tough tournament. ... Read more - [Today in history for 3-8-2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-3-8-2026/): Today in history for March 8. March 8, is a date defined by global progress, monumental shifts in conflict, and cultural milestones. For a journalist and history enthusiast, today’s events offer a rich tapestry of stories ranging from the birth of global finance to the first combat steps in one of America’s most complex wars. Major Historical Events Notable Births Notable Deaths Get our daily email update - [Today's Bible verse 3-8-2026](https://heavener.news/todays-bible-verse-3-8-2026/): Today’s Bible verse for Sunday. Get more with our newsletter. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-7-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-7-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Saturday, Basketball Area consolation championship Boys 2A-III Wewoka 87, Pocola 68 Girls 3A-III Spiro 46, Keys 33 2A-III Latta 51, Panama 44 To make a correction or addition, email news@Heavener.news. - [Weather forecast calls for storms 3-7-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-calls-for-storms-3-7-2026/): Weather forecast for Saturday  is for more rain during the day with cooler temperatures expected Saturday night for Heavener and LeFlore County. The high is forecast to be 61 with a low of 39 degrees. Sunrise was 6:39 a.m. Sunset is 6:19 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 80 with a low of 60. A total of .1.16  inches of rain was received, bringing the monthly total to 2.30 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 7 are a high of 62 and low of 33. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 7, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-7-2026/): 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. Saturday Funeral service for James and Freddie McBride High school basketball: Panama girls vs. Latta 6 p.m. at Checotah; Pocola vs. Wewoka 7:30 p.m. at Checotah; Spiro girls vs. Keys 6 p.m. at Keys. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. - [William Grant Yeager service planned](https://heavener.news/william-grant-yeager-service-planned/): William Grant Yeager, 92, lovingly known as W.G. or Bill was born Nov. 4, 1933 to Paul and Fannie (Jackson) Yeager in Atoka Countyk. He finished his race on March 4, 2026. A funeral service to honor William’s life is 2 p.m. Monday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Reverend Clyde Hess officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau. Bill was a born worker. As a kid, he loved to work on the farm with his dad. His free time after his farm work ... Read more - [Ronnie Hudson obituary](https://heavener.news/ronnie-hudson-obituary/): Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Hudson, 66, of Heavener was born to Harry Howard and Estella Mae (Price) Hudson on Oct. 16, 1959 in Ardmore. Ronnie went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026 while being surrounded by his family. A memorial service to honor Ronnie’s life is 3 p.m. Sunday at Big Creek Baptist Church in Heavener with Tim Olive and Brother Philip Jones officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Ronnie, a cherished lifelong resident of Heavener, graduated from Heavener High School in 1977. Known for his passionate enthusiasm as an OU ... Read more - [Memorial service for Jack Maxwell set](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-jack-maxwell-set/): Memorial service for Jack Maxwell, 85, of Cowlington is 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with his son, Jud Maxwell, and Monty Guthrie officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Jack was born on Sept. 11, 1940 in Spiro to J.C. and Irene Maxwell and passed away on March 5, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to his eternal home at the age of 85. Jack attended Spiro Schools and graduated in 1958. He later attended Eastern State College and Northeastern State University, where he played football and earned a ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-scoreboard-3-6-2026-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday. sponsored by Colby Addison, Attorney at Law.\ Basketball Area Boys Wewoka 67, Howe 57 Latta 56, Pocola 54 Girls Howe 40, Latta 33 Panama 39, Warner 38 Spiro 25, Roland 24 Saturday’s schedule Latest updates on LeFlore County basketball Basketball Area consolation championship Boys 2A-III Pocola vs Wewoka 7:30 p.m. Girls 3A-III At Okmulgee Spiro vs. Keys 6 p.m. 2A-III  At Checotah Panama girls vs. Latta 6 p.m. Get our daily update HERE. - [Weather forecast calls for storms 3-6-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-calls-for-storms-3-6-2026/): Weather forecast for Friday  is for scatter thunderstorms developing Friday afternoon with the potential for severe storms for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. One to two inches of rain are expected. The high is forecast to be 78 with a low of 60 degrees. Sunrise was 6:40 a.m. Sunset is 6:18 p.m. See our live weather radar Thursday’s high was 78 with a low of 65. A total of .85 inches of rain was received overnight, leaving the monthly total at1.14 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 6 are a high of ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 6, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-6-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: Cameron at Fort Smith Northside High school soccer: Heavener at McAlester High school softball: Heavener at Haileyville Tournament (McAlester); Cameron at McCurtain High school basketball: Whitesboro vs. Red Oak 10:30 p.m. OG&E Coliseum  state tournament; Panama girls vs. Wilburton 6 p.m. at Checotah; Howe boys vs. Coalgate 7:30 p.m. at Checotah;  Heavener City Council meets ... Read more - [Central National Bank makes donation](https://heavener.news/central-national-bank-makes-donation/): Central National Bank President Mike Hall presents a sponsorship check to the LeFlore County Boys and Girls Club CEO Marcey Ford for the LeFlore County Futbol Club. Also pictured are (left) Emily Culpepper, Co-Director of the LCFC and (right) Mariah Toney, BGCLC Board Member/CNB Loan Assistant. Central National Bank wishes everyone a great season! Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a ... Read more - [Nadine Baukman obituary](https://heavener.news/nadine-baukman-obituary/): Nadine Baukman of Pocola was born Aug. 18, 1942 in Watts to Albert and Helen (Akins) McCoy and passed away on March 4, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 83. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Pastor Clint Beesley officiating. Burial will follow in Hill Cemetery in Heavener, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Survivors are two sons Daron Baukman and wife Shawn of Pocola, and Kenneth Baukman of Fort Smith, Arkansas; six grandchildren Aly, Alex, Bryan, Kayla, Damian, and Brooklynn; six great-grandchildren; a host of ... Read more - [Graveside services for Kristina Ann Steele planned](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-kristina-ann-steele-planned/): Graveside services for Kristina Ann Steele, 43, of Spiro are 11 a.m. on Monday at Spiro City Cemetery, with Reverend James T. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Kristina was born Nov. 16, 1982 in Talihina, to Julie Ann (Cravens) Summers and Kenneth Ray Summers, Sr. She passed away March 5, 2026, in Spiro. Survivors are her parents Julie and Jimmy Smith; her son, Jansen Steele; her sister, Casey Fugate; her brother, Kenneth “Bubba” Summers, Jr.; her nephews Daniel Shepard and Kyler Summers; her beloved cat, Raven; as well ... Read more - [Former OSBI investigator sentenced for sexual abuse  ](https://heavener.news/former-osbi-investigator-sentenced-for-sexual-abuse/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, 37, of Broken Arrow was sentenced to 109 months in prison for each of three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country.  The Court ordered the sentences to be served concurrently.  The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Owasso Police Department, together with cooperation and special assistance from Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).  On Jan. 23, 2025, Toyne was found guilty of the charges by a federal jury at trial. According to ... Read more - [Gubernatorial appointee would become Oklahoma’s next U.S. senator until voters can decide](https://heavener.news/gubernatorial-appointee-would-become-oklahomas-next-u-s-senator-until-voters-can-decide/): By Janelle Stecklein | Editor, Oklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt would have 30 days to appoint a new U.S. senator should Markwayne Mullin resign to accept a Cabinet position in the Trump administration. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he planned to appoint Mullin as the next head of the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin would replace Kristi Noem, who has faced sharp criticism of how she has implemented the administration’s immigration policy. U.S. Senate confirmation of Mullin’s nomination is required. See the whole story on our newsletter - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-5-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-5-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Thursday. Basketball Boys Regionals Howe 61, Coalgate 50 Girls State Red Oak 59, Whitesboro 24 Regionals Panama 67, Wilburton 32 Spiro 55, Westville 46 Baseball Wister2, Roff 1 Soccer Boys McAlester 6, Heavener 2 Van Buren 2, Poteau 0 Girls McAlester 4, Heavener 2 Van Buren 1, Poteau 0 Friday’s schedule High school baseball: Cameron at Central; Poteau vs. Cedarville, Arkansas; Wister at Oktaha High school softball: Heavener at Haileyville Tournament (McAlester); Cameron at Haileyville Tournament; High school baseball: Heavener at Panama High shool basketball: Spiro vs. Roland 1 p.m. at Okmulgee; Panama vs. Warner 1 p.m. ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 4, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-4-2026/): 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 Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: Cameron at Fort Smith Northside High school soccer: Heavener at McAlester High school softball: Heavener at Haileyville Tournament (McAlester); Cameron at McCurtain High school basketball: Whitesboro vs. Red Oak 10:30 p.m. OG&E Coliseum  state tournament; Panama girls vs. Wilburton 6 p.m. at Checotah; Howe boys vs. Coalgate 7:30 p.m. at Checotah;  Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m. ... Read more - [Today in history for March 5, 2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-5-2026/): Today in history for this date. Today, March 5, carries a heavy weight in history—marked by events that redefined global politics and the sudden loss of cultural icons. For someone with a background in journalism and a deep appreciation for Oklahoma history, these milestones offer a look at the enduring power of the written and spoken word. Major Historical Events Notable Births Notable Deaths Sign up HERE. 🐺 From the Wolves to the  Bulldogs… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily ... Read more - [Heavener City Council agenda for 3-5-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-for-3-5-2026/): Heavener City Council to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                                                ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                                                 INVOCATION – Chairman   AGENDA Consider, discuss, and take action on bids for Mowing Services. Citizens wishing to address the City Commission must sign in prior to the meeting, providing their name and the agenda item they wish to discuss. Speakers will be recognized by the Mayor in the order in which they signed in. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 5. ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 3-5-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-3-5-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. Get even more with today’s newsletter. - [Tuskahoma man dies in accident](https://heavener.news/tuskahoma-man-dies-in-accident/): . Tuskahoma man dies in single-car accident Wednesday approximately 4:52 p.m. on Highway 63 and Aslin Prairie Road. Justin A. Kirkes, 49, was driving west when his vehicle departed the road to the right, continued through the ditch, struck a private driveway and rolled an unknown number of times. The driver was ejected during the accident and was deceased. He had no passengers and was not wearing his seatbelt. Subscribe to our daily newsweletter and get more. - [Wister Lake fishing report 3-4-2026](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-3-4-2026/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. Wister: February 27. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on plastic baits around brush structure and creek channels. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around river channel. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County. See the fishing report for all of Oklahoma on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss a story. If you catch a bug fish, share it with us at news@heavener.news. - [Freddie Holline McBride and James McBride obituaries](https://heavener.news/freddie-holline-mcbride-and-james-mcbride-obituaries/): Freddie Holline McBride, 89, of Sand Springs passed peacefully from this life on Monday in her home, surrounded in spirit by the love of all her family and friends. She was born on May 11, 1937, in Snowball, Arkansas, to Hollin Snow and Ruth Dean Snow. On Dec. 18, 1956, she married the love of her life, James Lester McBride, who preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 2026—just one week before her passing. Freddie was a woman of deep faith and a long‑time member and greeter at Olivet Baptist Church in Sand Springs. Without ever having to name it, she ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report 3-3-2026.](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-3-3-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored byRep. Rick Sext. Oklahoma market report pdf Subscribe and get more. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-3-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-3-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Baseball Webbers Falls 8, Arkoma 4 Kiefer 9, Heavener 1 Kiefer 12, Heavener 0 Sallisaw 13, Poteau 0 Holland Hall 10, Spiro 0 Whitesboro 12, Clayton 0 Slow pitch softball Cameron 6, Keota 2 LeFlore 5, Gans 0 LeFlore 7, Gans 4 Wister 17, Antlers 3 Soccer Boys Girls To make an addition or correction, please email news@heavener.news. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-3-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-3-2026-leflore-county-scoreboard/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday. Leflore County scoreboard updates Baseball Webbers Falls 8, Arkoma 4 Kiefer 9, Heavener 1 Kiefer 12, Heavener 0 Sallisaw 13, Poteau 0 Holland Hall 10, Spiro 0 Whitesboro 12, Clayton 0 Slow pitch softball Cameron 6, Keota 2 LeFlore 5, Gans 0 LeFlore 7, Gans 4 Wister 17, Antlers 3 To make an addition or correction, please email news@heavener.news. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Pirates… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-2-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard from Monday, Baseball Arkoma 5, Union Christian 4 Holland Hall 16, Spiro 0 Today’s sports is brouht to you by: Slow pitch softball Cameron 11, LeFlore 6 Cameron 14, Clayton 0 LeFlore 12. Clayton 0 To make a correction or addition, please CONTACT me. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Tigers… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NOxSEQ0 - [Bill shucking](https://heavener.news/bill-shucking/): By Rep. RICK WEST  Bill shucking season started early this year. What started out as a shell bill titled “The Oklahoma Game and Fish act of 2026,” next became a proposal to amend the Feral Swine Control Act.  This is how House Bill 3270 was presented in the House Wildlife Committee, where it passed unanimously. The bill’s author said it was a constituent request that would help farmers and ranchers deal with the damage done by feral swine. He said the bill was a work in progress.   I’d say! By the time the bill got to the Energy and Natural ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 2-28-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-2-28-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Saturday. Basketball Boys Area Allen 41, Talihina 39 Regional Eufaula 58, Heavener 37 Pocola 60, Howe 51 Coalgate 47, Panama 43 Girls Area Caddo 71, Talihina 32 Whitesboro 42, Varnum 30 Regional Chandler 45, Heavener 29 Howe 83, Wilburton 44 Panama 53, Tushka 40 Tahlequah-Sequoyah 58, Spiro 25 To make a correction or addition, email news@heavener.news. - [Kathryn Hickerson obituary](https://heavener.news/kathryn-hickerson-obituary/): Kathryn Hickerson was born April 19, 1954 to Mary Lou (Prater) Phillips and Marvin Odean Phillips and passed away from this life Feb. 24, 2026 at the age of 71. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Monday at the Greenhill Cemetery Pavilion in Cameron with Freddie Edwards officiating. Kathryn always lived with or by her mother. Kathryn worked in DeQueen, Arkansas at the chicken factory in the 1970’s. Later, they moved to Greenville, Texas. Her mother and step-dad bought a minnow shop there and Kathryn worked there until late 1980’s. She moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas to be with her sister ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 2-27-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-2-27-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Friday and Saturday’s schedule. Basketball Area Boys Wilson-Henryetta 57, Cameron 43 Talihina 49, Porum 23 Girls Talihina 61, Quinton 49 Whitesboro 44, Crowder 37 Regionals Boys Heavener 61, Henryetta 54 Panama 49, Colcord 44 Girls Heavener 62, Henryetta 54 Panama 67, Calera 32 Colcord 54, Pocola 30 Sallisaw 63, Poteau 33 Saturday’s schedule Area Boys Class A Area IV Talihina vs. Allen 7:30 at Wilburton Girls Regional Boys Class 3A Area III Heavener vs. Eufaula 2:30 p.m. at Beggs Class 2A Area III Panama vs. Coalgate 2:30 p.m. at Latta Howe vs. Pocola 7:30 p.m. at Porter ... Read more - [Heavener rise and shine for February](https://heavener.news/heavener-rise-and-shine-for-february/): Heavener rise and shine students honored 100 accelerated reading points First row: Ezeqiel Carmona-Vasquez, Julian Casildo, Kevin Alvarez, Karlee Chronister, Kole Herbert, Kayla Lira, Josie Perry, OscarRodriguez. Middle row: Elijah Samuels, Pacyn Sullivan, Saul Vasquez, Victoria Dominguez, Jayden Hight, Aurelia Lopez Rangerl, Cota Samuel. Back row: Jackeline Sanchez, Victor Sanchez, Spencer White, Hudson Wright, Aaron Gomez-Perez and David Vasquez. Pre-k Front row: Dalia Garcia, Josie Ester, River Riggens. Back row: Karlee Skelton and Briana Franks Kindergarten Front row: Daxton Kannaday and Heidi Gibbins. Back row: Kelli Pitchford and Lacy Hebert. First grade Front row: Callee Skelton, Annabelle Funke and Gilberto Lopez. ... Read more - [Heavener girls bounce Beggs](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-bounce-beggs/): Heavener girls stayed alive in the Class 3A, Area III basketball tournament Thursday with a 71-30 win over Beggs to stay alive in the regional tournament. The Lady Wolves, now 12-14, resume play Friday at 6 p.m. against Henryetta, also at Beggs. The winner advances to play Chander for the regional consolation championship at 1 p.m. Saturday. See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 2026-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-2026-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Thursday. Basketball Area Boys Cameron 76, Wesleyan Christian 63 Talihina 52, Rock Creek 39 Regionals Panama 68, Warner 54 Idabel 73, Poteau 54 Beggs 59, Spiro 50 Area Girls Talihina 51, Rock Creek 33 Whitesboro 39, Welch 31 Regionals Heavener 71, Beggs 30 Pocola 46, Ketchum 41 Poteau 51, Idabel 33 To make an addition or correction, email news@heavener.news. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. ... Read more - [Wister Lake fishing report 2-25-2026](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-2-25-2026/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. Latest updates on Wister Lake fishing report Wister: February 20. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 53°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure and channels. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in LeFlore County. See the fishing report for all of Oklahoma HERE. Share photos of your lunkers by email to news@heavener.news to be featured in next week’s fishing report. - [Thurman Lee Butch Sumpter Sr. obit](https://heavener.news/thurman-lee-butch-sumpter-sr-obit/): Thurman Lee Butch Sumpter Sr., 80, of Fanshawe passed away Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born Jan. 28, 1946 in Fanshawe, the son of Thurman and Mamie (Thornburg) Sumpter. He was raised in Fanshawe and graduated from Fanshawe High School in 1963. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Pastor Brad Corcoran officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumpter Family Cemetery in Red Oak, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. In June of 1966, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Faye Luman. Together they ... Read more - [LeFlore County playoff basketball games 2-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-playoff-basketball-games-2-26-2026/): LeFlore County playoff basketball schedule for Thursday. Basketball Area games Boys: Class 4A Area III regional Poteau boys vs. Idabel at Broken Bow 7:30 p.m Class 3A area III Spiro vs. Beggs 7:30 p.m. at Beggs Class 2A Area III Panama vs. Warner 7:30 p.m. at Warner Class A Area IV boys Talihina vs. Rock Creek 2:30 p.m. at Wilburton Class A Area IV Cameron vs. Wesleyan Christian 2:30 p.m. at Cleveland Girls Class 4A Area III Poteau girls vs. Idabel 6 p.m. at Broken Bow Class 3A Area III Heavener vs. Beggs 6 p.m. at Beggs Class 2A Regional Area ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report 2-25-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-2-25-2026/): Oklahoma market report sponsored this week by Rep. Rick West. Insights from the Oklahoma market report Oklahoma market report pdf. Don’t miss the full story. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about the Heavener area delivered straight to your inbox for free. Get even more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily :  https://heaveneronline.substack,com Subscribe for free to get more plus exclusive content delivered to your inbox daily. - [Charles Chuck Lillis death notice](https://heavener.news/charles-chuck-lillis-death-notice/): Charles “Chuck” Lillis passed away Feb. 21, 2026, in Bokoshe at the age of 74 and was born July 19, 1951, in Pauls Valley to Leo and Elizabeth (Jordan) Madewell. A celebration of life visitation is 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau and dinner to follow in The Cedars celebration room. Survivors are his love, Polly, of the home; three sons Michael John Lillis of Oklahoma City, Franklin Ray Lillis of California and Shawn Lindsy of Arkoma; two daughters Sheila Denise Lillis of Mena, Arkansas and Kristi Smith and husband Stanley of Gore; two ... Read more - [Bobby Ray Phillips obituary](https://heavener.news/bobby-ray-phillips-obituary/): Bobby Ray Phillips of Hodgen was born Sept. 11,1934 in Wagoner to Henry and Iva (Gable) Phillips and passed away Feb. 18, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 91. Bobby Ray Phillips service planned A memorial service to honor Bobby’s life is 2 p.m.March 14 at Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Lynch officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau.“LeFlore County’s First and Only Onsite Crematory” Bobby was a life-long resident of the area and was a machinist for American Airlines. He was a member of the Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church, ... Read more - [Thad Bockey Martin service planned](https://heavener.news/thad-bockey-martin-service-planned/): Thad Bockey Martin, 93, of Wister passed away on Feb.22, 2026, in Tulsa. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Poteau United Methodist Church in Poteau with Susan Whitley officiating. Burial will follow at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Wister to Lucille (Wileman) Martin and Willie Kyle Martin. He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he worked as a telegraph operator. Survivors include his daughter Peggy Adams and husband Johnie; daughter/granddaghter Sarah Colwell and husband ... Read more - [LeFlore County basketball scoreboard 2-24-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-basketball-scoreboard-2-24-2025/): LeFlore County basketball scores from Tuesday. Basketball LeFlore County Basketball Highlights Boys Chandler 75, Heavener 53 Howe 59, Colcord 45 Pocola 66, Chouteau 54 Girls Howe 83, Colcord 27 Warner 40, Panama 38 Spiro 54, Chandler 59 To make a correction or addition, email news@heaveener.news. Were you surprised with any of Tuesday’s scores, comment below. Don’t miss the full story. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about the Heavener area delivered straight to your inbox for free. Get even more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to ... Read more - [Muse man injured in auto accident](https://heavener.news/muse-man-injured-in-auto-accident/): Muse man injured in auto accident Sunday at approximately 11:37 p.m. on Highway 59 in LeFlore County. Colin Wqlker, 72, of Muse, was driving south on Highway 59 near state highway 1 when he attempted to negotiate a turn. The automobile crossed the centerline, departed the road to the left and struck a tree. Walker was transported by Air Evac to UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas with head, neck, back, leg and internal injuries according to the report by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. He is in critical but stable condition. There were no passengers in Walker’s vehicle. Seatbelts were not in ... Read more - [Policy committee deadline](https://heavener.news/policy-committee-deadline/): By Rep. RICK WEST  Thursday, Feb. 19, was the deadline for House biIlls to be passed out of initial policy committees or Appropriations & Budget subcommittees. Here’s a look at a few that advanced:  House Bill 3056 passed in the Agriculture Committee, which I vice chair. This bill has to do with legalizing non-pasteurized, or raw milk. The author of the bill pointed out that many in rural areas were raised on non-pasteurized milk. This bill is strictly voluntary. If a consumer wants to purchase this milk, they can. If not, they don’t have to. This would apply to all forms ... Read more - [Updated basketball brackets](https://heavener.news/updated-basketball-brackets/): Updated basketball brackets for regionals and area tournaments for LeFlore County teams. Boys Class 4A Area III Class 3A Area III Class 2A Area III Class A Area IV Class BI Area IV Girls Class 4A Area III Class 3A Area III Class 2A Area III Class A Area IV Class BI Area III To make a correction or addition, email news@heavener.news. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Heavener Cemetery Association taking bids](https://heavener.news/heavener-cemetery-association-taking-bids/): Job Description and Bid Information for Heavener Cemetery Maintenance Heavener Cemetery Association is taking bids for the information below. Anybody interested in the bid should have their bid in by March 15. Bids should be mailed to Heavener Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 152, Heavener, Oklahoma 74937. #1. The Cemetery maintenance includes, but is not limited to:        season. c.  Grave leveling, new and old.  d. Dirt and Rock removal. e.  Flower pick up and removal (especially after winds.) f.  Picking up trash. #2. There are 3 Heavener Cemeteries included in this contract: Memorial (northside), Southside, and Hillside. #3. Each contract will be ... Read more - [Heavenr runner signs with CASC](https://heavener.news/heavener-runner-signs-with-casc-for-cross-country/): Heavener runner signs with Carl Albert State College to run cross country. Allison Palmer, a senior at Heavener, will become the 23rd cross country runner to get a college scholarship in Coach Ray West’s 14 years as cross country. She is a state qualifier on Heavener’s cross country team and was praised at Monday’s signing by West for her hard work and leadership. Want more. Check out today’s daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Weather forecast for 2-23-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-23-2025/): Weather forecast for Monday is for a nice day with clear skies and slightly warmer temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 52 degrees with a low of 32 degrees. Sunrise was 6:54 a.m. Sunset is 6:08 p.m. See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. SUBSCRIBE and never miss a story. - [Calendar of events for Feb. 23, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-23-2026/): 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda 2-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-2-23-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for Monday’s regular business meeting at 9 a.m. in the office of the board of county commissioners in the LeFlore County courthouse. Commissioners’ agenda for 2-23-2026 pdf Get more with today’s newletter. Subscribe and never miss a story. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 2-21-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-2-21-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Saturday’s basketball games.. Basketball Regionals Boys Stuart 83, Cameron 42 Talihina 61, Gore 50 Roff 61, Whitesboro 47 Girls Talihina 57, Wright City 29 Kiowa 48, Whitesboro 25 Districts Boys Muldrow 60, Poteau 44 Girls Muldrow 51, Poteau 39 To make an addition or correction, email news@heavener.news, Get more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Calendar of events for Feb. 21, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-21-2026/): Calendar of events for today 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. Saturday Mary Elizabeth Morris funeral service Daddy/daughter dance at Heavener School Regional tournaments for Class A and B schools; Poteau at Muldrow Class 4A district tournament. See the calendar of events for the next week on today’s newsletter. - [Heavener, Spiro split districts](https://heavener.news/heavener-spiro-split-districts/): Heavener, Spiro split district basketball tournament championship games at Spiro Friday. Spiro’s girls won the opener, 45-27, before Heavener’s boys won the late game, 58-53. Class 3A Area III boys Class 3A Area III girls All four teams advance to the regional tournaments. In the winner’s bracket games, Spiro’s girls play Chandler 6 p.m. Tuesday at Beggs before Heavener’s boys take on fourth-ranked Chandler at 7:30 p.m., also at Beggs. Heavener’s girls get a bye in the opening game of the regionals and play Friday 1 p.m. at Beggs vs. a team to be decided. Spiro’s boys take on Henryetta in ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 2-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-2-20-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Friday. Basketball Regionals Boys Talihina 50, Quinton 43 Whitesboro 68, Kiowa 43 Girls Indianola 53, LeFlore 25 Talihina 61, Dewar 34 Canadian 42, Wister 24 Districts Boys Heavener 58, Spiro 53 Girls Spiro 45, Heavener 27 To make an addition or correction, please email news@heavener.news. Click on the town link to see the latest stories from that community. Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Paul Edward Pierce death notice](https://heavener.news/paul-edward-pierce-death-notice/): Paul Edward Pierce, 73, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, in Pocola and was born on Aug. 20, 1952, in Orlando, Florida to parents Edward and Una Mae (Purdy) Pierce. The celebration of life services and burial will be held privately by his family at Greenhill Cemetery. The family will greet friends at his viewing from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau. Survivors are his wife, Mitzi, of the home; his son James Pierce and wife Kelly of Cameron; his granddaughter Katie Fenby and husband Nick of Bonanza, Arkansas; his great ... Read more - [Heavener and Spiro to play in districts Friday](https://heavener.news/heavener-and-spiro-to-play-in-districts-friday/): Heavener and Spiro will play for the third time this season in a Class 3A district basketball game at 6 p.m. Friday at Spiro. Get tickets to the games HERE. Spiro’s girls won both previous contests 51-45 at home on Dec. 16 and 55-45 on Jan. 16 at Heavener. The boys have split their two games. Spiro won the first game at home, 55-45, while the Wolves won the second game at home, 65-62. Spiro’s girls are 17-5 and Heavener is 11-13. The Bulldogs are 9-13 while the Wolves enter district play with a 7-16 record. Both schools advance to the ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 2-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-2-19-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Thursday. Basketball Regionals Boys Gore 61, Arkoma 36 Porum 55, Wister 50 Girls Gore 25, Arkoma 19 LeFlore 41, Cameron 34 Wister 53, Liberty 19 Districts Boys Howe 82, Porter 64 Coalgate 51, Panama 41 Pocola 83, Wilburton 36 Girls Howe 70, Porter 31 Panama 61, Coalgate 37 Wilburton 61, Pocola 50 To make an addition or correction, please email news@heavener.news. Click on the link for the town above to see the latest stories from that community. Don’t get left out. Read today’s newsletter and subscribe for free to never miss a story. - [LeFlore County legals for 2-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-2-19-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Mortgages Legals 1 Legals 2 Legals 3 Get even more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories - [Weather forecast for 2-19-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-19-2025/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for partly cloudy skies and the return of cold temperatures tonight for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 77 degrees with a low of 35 degrees. Sunrise was 6:50 a.m. Sunset is 6:05 p.m. See our live weather radar See the whole story and future forecast on today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories - [Calendar of events for Feb. 19, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-19-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 HUA and city council meet 6 p.m. High school basketball: Regional tournaments for Class A and  B schools; Coalgate at Panama, Wilburton at Pocola, Porter at Howe district tournaments.  See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. If you have an event coming up, email me at news@craigheavenerledger-com - [Wister Lake fishing report 2-18-2026](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-2-18-2026/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. Wister: February 13. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 54°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on jigs and spinnerbaits around brush structure and creek channels. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in LeFlore County. See the fishing report for Oklahoma on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Postseason basketball resumes Thursday](https://heavener.news/postseason-basketball-resumes-thursday/): Postseason basketball resumes Thursday with district tournaments for Class 2A schools and regional action for the smaller schools. District, regional brackets for county teams. Boys Class 4A Area III Class 3A Area III Class 2A Area III Class A Area IV Class BI Area III Class BI Area IV Girls Class 4A Area III Class 3A Area III Class 2A Area III Class A Area IV Class BI Area III Class BI Area IV See all the basketball brackets for Oklahoma HERE. To make an addition or correction to this story or any other, CONTACT me. Don’t miss out! Subscribe to ... Read more - [HUA, City Council agendas 2-19-2026](https://heavener.news/hua-city-council-agendas-2-19-2026/): HUA, City Council agendas for Thursday’s regular business meetings starting at 6 p.m. at Heavener’s City Hall, 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                                       ROLL CALL – Clerk                 INVOCATION – Chairman                                                    HUA AGENDA                      See the whole story on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Second week of session](https://heavener.news/second-week-of-session/): By Rep. RICK WEST  The second week of the legislative session proved as busy as the first, with dozens of bills being heard in House policy committees and Appropriations and Budget subcommittees.   I passed my House Bill 2963 in the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee. This bill would remove the requirement that homeschoolers or students attending a non-accredited school receive a 22 on the ACT in order to qualify for the Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship. This is not a requirement for students in traditional public schools. and frankly its discriminatory. If a college accepts these students, and they otherwise would qualify ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 17, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-17-2026/): 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. Wednesday Blood drive at Heavener High School Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Celebration of life service for Dora Lee Thompson  See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe for free and never miss one of our stories. - [Oklahoma market report 2-18-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-2-18-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma market report pdf Get more with today’s newsletter. Subscribe and never miss one of our stories. - [Muldrow sweeps games at Heavener](https://heavener.news/muldrow-sweeps-games-at-heavener/): By CRAIG HALL Muldrow girls’ Coach Jana Armer has won a lot of games in her 26 years of guiding the Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team. In Monday’s game at Heavener, she reached a milestone few coaches reach. Sophomore Kilah Ellinberg hit the game-winning free throw with 6.2 seconds left to give the Lady Bulldogs a 42-41 win and Armer her 500th victory coaching Muldrow. See today’s scoreboard HERE. Muldrow’s boys completed the sweep of the two games with a 67-41 win in the nightcap of the season finales for both schools on Heavener’s senior night. Heavener visits Spiro in a Class ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 2-16-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-2-16-2026/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Monday. Basketball Boys Muldrow 67, Heavener 41 Poteau 64, Panama 41 Spiro at Checotah (no score reported) Girls Muldrow 42, Heavener 41 Panama 59, Poteau 46 Spiro 54, Checotah 37 To make an addition or correction, CONTACT me. Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 16, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-16-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday Harold Winford Ray funeral service High school basketball: Muldrow at Heavener; Panama at Poteau; Spiro at Checotah. Tuesday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Blood drive at Heavener High School Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 HUA and city council meet 6 p.m. High ... Read more - [District, regional brackets for county teams](https://heavener.news/district-regional-brackets-for-county-teams/): District, regional brackets for county basketball teams. Basketball brackets Boys Class 4A Area III Class 3A Area III Class 2A Area III Class A Area IV Class BI Area III Class BI Area IV Girls Class 4A Area III Class 3A Area III Class 2A Area III Class A Area IV Class BI Area III Class BI Area IV See all the basketball brackets for Oklahoma HERE. To make an addition or correction to this story or any other, CONTACT me. Stay connected every morning. Get our free daily email update—area news, sports, weather, events, and more—delivered straight to your inbox. ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 15, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-15-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Harold Winford Ray funeral service High school basketball: Muldrow at Heavener; Panama at Poteau; Spiro at Checotah. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Blood drive at Heavener High School Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 HUA and city council meet 6 p.m. High ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 2-15-2025](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-2-15-2025/): Weather forecast for Sunday is for cloudy skies early with clouds clearing away later in the day with cooler temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The high is forecast to be 63 degrees with a low of 40 degrees. Sunrise was 7:04 a.m. Sunset is 6:01 p.m. See our live weather radar Saturday’s high was 60 with a low of 52. A total of 2.71 inches of rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 2.97 inches. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches. Average temperatures for Feb. 15 are a high of 55 and low of ... Read more - [Harold Winford Ray obituary](https://heavener.news/harold-winford-ray-obituary/): Harold Winford Ray of the Haw Creek community was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Heavener to Philemon and Elva (Lord) Ray. He went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 12, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 75. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday at the Big Creek Baptist Church in Heavener with Brother Philip Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Ray Family Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Harold was a long-time resident of the area and mechanic on small engines. He attended Heavener High School and was a member of ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 2-14-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-2-14-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Saturday. Basketball Boys Allen 95, Arkoma 30* Pocola 54, Idabel 40 Talihina 73, Gore 47* Rock Creek 57, Wister 47* Girls Allen 85, Arkoma 20* Pocola at Idabel (no score reported) Talihina 56, Gore 26* Rock Creek 64, Wister 25* See Friday’s scores HERE. To make a correction or addition, please CONTACT me. Don’t miss out! Get our new text email update HERE. . - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 2-13-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-2-13-2025/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Friday. Watch the Heavener and Hartshorne game HERE. Basketball Boys Cameron 85, Red Oak 34* Hartshorne 64, Heavener 54 Howe 59, Panama 47 Broken Bow 73, Pocola 58 Stilwell 49, Poteau 44 Westille 79, Spiro 52 Whiesboro 73, Haileyville 54* Girls Red Oak 86, Cameron 16* Hartshorne 56, Heavener 28 Howe 48, Panama 35 Broken Bow 75, Pocola 33 Poteau 57, Stilwell 52 Westville 64, Spiro 57 Whitesboro 74, Haileyville 13* *District games To make an addition or correction, text (918) 649-4712. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Jackets… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that ... Read more - [Calendar of events for Feb. 13, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-feb-13-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Friday Shon William Shankle funeral service Memorial service for Joanna Faye Wade  Funeral services for Frank “Big Daddy” Mendoza High school basketball: Hartshorne at Heavener; Broken Bow at Pocola; Westville at Spiro; Stilwell at Poteau; district tournaments for Class A and B schools. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Indians… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free ... Read more - [Heavener weather forecast: Warm Friday with chance of rain](https://heavener.news/heavener-weather-forecast-warm-friday-with-chance-of-rain/): Looking for the Heavener, Oklahoma weather forecast? Friday brings unseasonably warm temperatures to LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma, and western Arkansas. Friday, February 13 Forecast Local Climate & Records Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at heavenerledger@gmail.com. - [Class 3A Area III basketball tournament brackets](https://heavener.news/class-3a-area-iii-basketball-tournament-brackets/): The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has officially released the postseason brackets for the Class 3A Area III basketball tournaments. For local fans, the road to state begins with a District Tournament matchup as Heavener travels to Spiro on Feb. 20. This “Round 3” meeting between the Wolves and Bulldogs will determine who advances in the playoff bracket toward the regionals. Class 3A Area III District Matchups Tournament brackets Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your ... Read more - [Heavener High School announces honor students](https://heavener.news/heavener-high-school-announces-honor-students/): Heavener High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians for the class of 2026. The 2026 Valedictorians The 2026 Salutatorians Stay connected every morning. Get our free daily email update—area news, sports, weather, events, and more—delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE. - [LeFlore County High School Basketball Scores: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-high-school-basketball-scores-feb-12-2026-leflore-county/): LeFlore County sports scores for Thursday’s high school basketball action, featuring key District Tournament matchups and non-conference battles across southeastern Oklahoma. LeFlore County basketball Boys basketball scores Girls basketball scores Friday’s Schedule (Feb. 13) Stay tuned to Heavener.news for live updates and final results from these local matchups: - [Football districts for 2026-2027](https://heavener.news/football-districts-for-2026-2027/): Football districts for the 2026-2027 seasons have been released by the OSSAA. See the whole list HERE. Heavener and Spiro got the worst draw possible in the new 2A-1-District 3 as the district includes defending Class 3A state champion Lincoln Christian, along with two other private schools in Victory Christian, which was also in Class 3A last year, along with Tahlequah-Sequoyah, which was 10-2 last season, going 9-0 begore losing to Metro Christian in the regular season final. The district also includes Checotah, which is dropping from Class 3A after making  the playoffs last season and going 6-5. Hugo was a ... Read more - [Graveside services for Chief Darrell Barham planned](https://heavener.news/graveside-services-for-chief-darrell-barham-planned/): Graveside services for Chief Darrell Barham, 79, of Spiro are 10 a.m. on Saturday at Spiro City Cemetery with Braedon Howard officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Chief Darrell Barham was born on April 14, 1946, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Mildred “Midge” (Daugherty) Barham and Darrell Eugene Barham, Sr. He passed away on March 26, 2026, in Spiro, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life, Sharon, on July 28, 1985, in Spiro, Oklahoma. Darrell was born in Oklahoma but spent his formative years in Colorado, where he became a lifelong Denver Broncos fan. Darrell ... Read more - [Vickie Lockhart Jirash obituary](https://heavener.news/vickie-lockhart-jirash-obituary/): Vickie Lockhart Jirash, age 73, of Oklahoma City (previously of Howe) went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026. She was born June 2, 1952, in Heavener to James Grady and Marjorie Lee Luton Lockhart. Vickie lived a life full of faith, family, laughter, and a deep love for children. She was a devoted wife, a proud and loving mother, an adoring grandmother, and a treasured friend to many. Growing up in Howe, Vickie spent much of her time in the No. 10 Community and around the family’s Lockhart Station. She attended Howe Schools from elementary through ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for Friday.](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-friday/): Baseball Arkoma 9, Keota 1 Arkoma 9, Warner JV 3 Bennington 4, Heavener 3 Howe 13, Glencoe 1 Panama 14, Clarksville, Arkansas 2 Pocola 13, Smithville 3 Poteau 2, Charleston, Arkansas 1 Talihina 11, Porum 3 Whitesboro 8, Indianola 0 Colbert 8, Wister 0 Rattan 15, Wister 5 Slow pitch softball Howe 12, Oktaha 10 Red Oak 10, Panama 2 Panama 29, Wister 18 Talihina 10, Central 4 Talihina 15, Webbers Falls 0 Whitesboro 20. Atoka 11 Whitesboro 10, Wilburton 8 Soper 19, Whitesboro 7 Red Oak 15, Wister 7 If you need to make an addition or correction, email news@heavener.news. ... Read more - [Hogs' Dance Ends in Sweet 16 Loss to Arizona](https://heavener.news/hogs-dance-ends-in-sweet-16-loss-to-arizona/): SAN JOSE, California – Arkansas’ dance in the NCAA Tournament ended in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night inside SAP Center with a 109-88 loss to top-seeded and second-ranked Arizona. Arkansas, seeded fourth and ranked 14th/15th, ends the season 28-9 after the program’s second-straight trip to the Sweet 16 and fifth over the last six seasons. Overall, Arkansas made its 16th Sweet 16 appearance. The 28 wins for the SEC Tournament Champion Razorbacks mark the most by an SEC team in 2025-26 and the third-most by an Arkansas team since the Hogs joined the SEC. Razorback head coach John Calipari, who is ... Read more - [Today in history for March 27](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-27/): Today in history for March 27. Today is Friday, March 27, 2026. It is the 86th day of the year, with 279 days remaining. March 27 is a day that defined the boundaries of nations, the heights of aviation, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of nature’s power. ## Major Historical Events ## Notable Births ## Notable Deaths ## Today in Oklahoma History Sponsor today in history for $25 per week with a border ad. Email news@heavener.news to get started or for more information. - [2025-26 Heavener All-Conference players](https://heavener.news/2025-26-heavener-all-conference-players/): 2025-26 Heavener Black Diamond All-Conference players. - [LeFlore County sport scores 3-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sport-scores-3-26-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Thursday. Thursday’s games Baseball Wetumka 11, Arkoma 2 McCurtain 13, Bokoshe 1 Silo 6, Cameron 0 Cameron 4, Wright City 3 (extra innings) Smithville 3, Heavener 1 Howe 13, Pocola JV 1 Panama 7, Mountainburg, Arkansas 0 Pocola 12, Bennington 2 Poteau 12, Westville 2 Talihina 19, Indianola 1 Talihina 11, Okay 0 Porum 12, Whitesboro 2 Braggs 9, Whitesboro 7 Slow pitch softball Poteau 14, Heavener 6 McCurtain 9, LeFlore 6 LeFlore 13, Spiro 1 McCurtain 17, Spiro 9 Oktaha 10, Panama 9 Valliant 15, Panama 6 Pocola 14, Haskell 3 Pocola 6, Fort Gibson ... Read more - [Heavener Elementary rise and shine](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine/): Heavener Elementary rise and shine for March. 200 accelerated reader points Rayleigh Moody 100 accelerated reader points Front row: Archer Duncan (not pictured), Alison Facundo, Sunday Higgins, Aruana Jiminez, Joseph Rodriguez, Leanna Ruiz (not pictured, Mila Benefield, Brantley Campbell, Camila Diaz Martinez. Second row: Rylee Kannaday, Newt Meeks, Emma Norton, Addilyn Smallwood, Lilyana Smith, Kaiden Van Der Lindea, Sofia Alvarez, Auna Collins, Ruby Diaz. Third row: Tony Graziano, Abrahm Hardin, Carlos Javier, Noah Lackey, Lincoln Lopez, Kimber Means, Aizley Reile (not pictured), Zusany Rios, Gabriela Romero. Fourth row: Sergio Sila, Tanner Sisco, Samuel Vasquez, Marshall Wilcox, Kynzlee Cooper, Krew Higgins, Bentley ... Read more - [Record high temperatures expected 3-26-2026](https://heavener.news/record-high-temperatures-expected-3-26-2026/): Record high temperatures are expected in the Weather forecast for Thursday with mostly clear skies for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 88 degrees with a low of 62 degrees. Sunrise was 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 7:34 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 86 with a low of 63. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.16 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 26 are a high of 68 and low of 40. Records for the date were a high of 79 in 1984 and ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 26, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-26-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: Heavener, Howe at Smithville Tournament; Cameron at Rattan Tournament; Westville at Poteau; Whitesboro vs. Plainview at Sulphur Tournament High school softball: Heavener at Poteau; Whitesboro at Soper Tournament; Talihina at Webbers Falls Festival; Quinton at Howe; High school soccer: Heavener girls at Cascia Hall High school track: Heavener at Wilburton meet Poteau Chamber of Commerce ... Read more - [Carrie Sue Ward obituary](https://heavener.news/carrie-sue-ward-obituary/): Carrie Sue Ward, 67, of Spiro passed away on March 20, 2026, in Spiro. Carrie Sue was born July 8, 1958, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Myrtle Armenia (Whortan) Harrison and Louie Ward. She was a devoted woman of God who loved her family deeply and was a blessing to everyone she encountered. Known for her caring and kind spirit, Carrie Sue took great pride in keeping her home clean and welcoming. A faithful member of Lighthouse at the Crossroads Church, Carrie Sue dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She ministered through Praise and Worship and was a steadfast prayer ... Read more - [Yankees win MLB opener over Giants](https://heavener.news/yankees-win-mlb-opener-over-giants/): The 2026 MLB season began with a historic “first pitch” last night as the New York Yankees dominated the San Francisco Giants with a 7-0 baseball shutout at Oracle Park. The game was more than just a season opener; it was a global event marking the first-ever live MLB broadcast on Netflix. Despite the digital milestone, the story on the field was one of pure pitching dominance and a “crooked number” early in the game that the Giants couldn’t overcome. ## Game Summary: A One-Sided Affair The Yankees’ offense wasted no time, jumping on Giants ace Logan Webb in the top ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 3-26-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-3-26-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at news@heavener.news. - [Spiro woman injured in wreck](https://heavener.news/spiro-woman-injured-in-wreck/): Spiro woman injured in wreck Wednesday at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Racetrack Road and 215th Avenue in Spiro. Lilly Joann Manning, 25, of Spiro was driving west when her vehicle left the road to the left and struck a fence. She was injured in the accident while two passengers were not hurt. No seatbelts were in use according to the report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The accident was investigated by Trooper Timothy Sconyers. Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily ... Read more - [Oklahoma State loses to Missouri State](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-loses-to-missouri-state/): Oklahoma State fell to Missouri State, 16-2, in seven innings Tuesday afternoon at Hammons Field. With the loss, the Cowboys are now 16-9 on the season, while Missouri State improved to 16-7. Kollin Ritchie added to his team-leading RBI total by driving in a pair of runs for the Pokes; he now has 39 on the season. Starter Brennan Phillips took the loss to fall to 1-2 as he allowed four runs in his lone inning of work. The Cowboys used seven pitchers in the contest. The Bears jumped on top early, loading the bases on a single, walk and hit ... Read more - [Hogs blast Bears with 10-run inning](https://heavener.news/hogs-blast-bears-with-10-run-inning/): Online version FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. – Highlighted by TJ Pompey’s grand slam, No. 4 Arkansas (19-7) used a 10-run fifth inning to blast its way past in-state opponent UCA (13-12) in a lopsided 15-2 run-rule win Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium.  With the win, the Razorbacks improved to 6-1 in midweek games this season. Arkansas also improved to 30-6 overall against in-state foes and 9-3 overall against UCA, including a perfect 7-0 record in the Dave Van Horn era (2003-pres.). Pompey stuffed the stat sheet in Tuesday’s win against the Bears, finishing 2-for-2 with three runs scored, two home runs, five RBI ... Read more - [A Historic First Pitch: Yankees vs. Giants on Netflix](https://heavener.news/a-historic-first-pitch-yankees-vs-giants-on-netflix/): All eyes turn to San Francisco this Wednesday as a new era of baseball begins. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are set to clash at Oracle Park for the highly anticipated 2026 MLB Opening Night. This isn’t just a cross-country rivalry renewed; it marks a massive shift in how fans watch the game. For the first time in history, Major League Baseball moves to the world’s largest streaming stage with the first-ever live MLB broadcast on Netflix. This will also mark the first use of the robot umpire. ### Event Details & How to Watch If you’re planning ... Read more - [Today in history for 3-25-2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-3-25-2026/): Today, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, is a day rooted in the theme of “New Beginnings,” spanning from religious foundations and the birth of nations to scientific breakthroughs and the rise of cultural icons. Here is the story of March 25 through the centuries: ## Pivotal Moments in History ## Notable Births: A Day for Legends ## Notable Deaths ## On This Day in Oklahoma (1948) March 25 holds a special place in meteorological history for our region. In 1948, the first successful tornado forecast was issued for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. Meteorologists Fawbush and Miller correctly predicted a ... Read more - [Oklahoma Senate passes $2,000 teacher pay raise](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-senate-passes-2000-teacher-pay-raise/): By: Nuria Martinez-Keel OKLAHOMA CITY — A $2,000 teacher salary increase passed unanimously in the Oklahoma Senate. The $92 million measure is a decrease from the Senate’s original proposal of $2,500 raises for teachers. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, said the $2,000 figure emerged from budget negotiations with the state House. The state’s General Revenue Fund would be the source of the pay raise, he said, not money intended for a teacher pension subsidy, as the Senate originally suggested.  Relying on the General Revenue Fund means lawmakers would have less money to appropriate, Pugh said, and therefore, the proposed teacher raise is ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 25, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-25-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Windy Mae McGee Julian funeral service 🐺 From the Wolves to the Indians… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [LeFlore County sports scores 3-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-3-24-2026/): LeFlore County sports from Tuesday. Baseball Gore 10, Arkoma 0 Cameron 4, Talihina 3 Holland Hall 12, Heavener 2 Howe 10, Clayton 0 Howe 4, Porum 3 Oktaha 9, Pocola 1 Poteau 11, Muldrow 1 Kiefer 12, Spiro 0 Slow pitch softball LeFlore 13, Cameron 10 Heavener 3, Wilburton 0 Hartshorne 4, Heavener 1 Wister 6, Howe 5 Howe 17, Poteau 9 Poteau 1, Wister 0 Panama 17. Keota 1 Pocola 11, Stigler 1 Pocola 10, Wilburton 2 Muldrow 15, Spiro 2 Hartshorne 12, Talihina 3 Wilburton 8, Talihina 4 Whitesboro 18, Hugo 10 Whitesboro 15, Battiest 1 Soccer Boys Hilldale ... Read more - [Wilburton man sentenced for murder ](https://heavener.news/wilburton-man-sentenced-for-murder-2/): Wilburton man was sentenced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma as Willard Leroy Robbins, Jr., a/k/a Bub, 41, of Wilburton was sentenced to 274 months in prison for one count of Murder in Indian Country—Second Degree.  The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Latimer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police.  On May 27, 2025, Robbins pleaded guilty in federal district court to the charge.  As part of the plea, Robbins admitted to shooting the victim with a 12-gauge shotgun and setting fire to the residence.    ... Read more - [Jalei Oglesby named to CSC academic all-district Tteam](https://heavener.news/jalei-oglesby-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-tteam/): Jalei Oglesby of Oral Roberts University has been named to the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District Team, the organization announced Tuesday. The teams, selected by the College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Oglesby has been selected as a CSC Academic All-America finalist and will advance to the national ballot. A native of Howe, Oglesby joined the Golden Eagles ahead of the 2023-24 season after three seasons at Arkansas Tech. She is currently on track to graduate with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. This is not Oglesby’s first ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 3-24-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-3-24-2026/): Weather forecast for Tuesday is for mostly cloudy skies early with partly cloudy skies this afternoon for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 76 with a low of 56 degrees. Sunrise was 7:16 a.m. Sunset is 7:33 p.m. See our live weather radar Monday’s high was 73 with a low of 53. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.16 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 24 are a high of 68 and low of 39. Records for the date were a high of 78 in 1970 and ... Read more - [Donald Albert Baker Jr. obituary](https://heavener.news/donald-albert-baker-jr-obituary/): Donald Albert Baker Jr. of Howe was born Oct. 19, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Donald, Sr. and Jane (Blossom) Baker and passed away March 17, 2026 in Poteau at the age of 72. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Donald held many job titles such as a minister, risk management for Native American Tribes, insurance and finance, and reserve police officer in San Bernardino, California. He was a member of the Otterbein Methodist Church. Donald loved playing on his tractor, playing piano, and spending time with his ... Read more - [Oklahoma Youth Expo](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-youth-expo/): By Rep. RICK WEST  I took part in the 22nd Annual Legislative & Celebrity Showmanship Contest at the Oklahoma Youth Expo last week at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.  This event pairs a lawmaker or other statewide dignitary with a youth participant to show either cattle, swine, goats or sheep. I showed a swine raised by Sawyer Robinson who’s a member of Heavener 4-H.  OYE is open to all students from across the state enrolled in 4-H or FFA. It’s recognized as the world’s largest junior livestock show, and it raises millions that go toward scholarships for youth pursuing studies ... Read more - [Deadline to change party affiliation approaches](https://heavener.news/deadline-to-change-party-affiliation-approaches/): Deadline to change party affiliation approaches. Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change by March 31, according to LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at Oklahoma/gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new voter registration application. Rees said no party changes are allowed from April 1 through Aug. 31 during an even-numbered year. “If we receive your request after March 31, we are required by law to hold that request and process in it September,” Rees said. Oklahoma’s three recognized parties are Democratic, Republic and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 3-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-3-23-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion carried, all voting yes. Motion carried, all voting yes. (11.)     Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve resolution for Disposing of Equipment for county owned item SI-228.001, Game Zone Projection System, serial number PD77N01117000, purchased November 15, 2022 in the amount of $5,250 to benefit the LeFlore County Health Department. Motion carried, ... Read more - [OBN DIRECTOR ISSUES WARNING ON NEW AND DEADLY SYNTHETIC OPIOID](https://heavener.news/obn-director-issues-warning-on-new-and-deadly-synthetic-opioid/): The Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is warning the public about a new and deadly synthetic opioid that has now been confirmed in Oklahoma.  OBN Director Donnie Anderson says Cychlorphine, known scientifically as N-Propionitrile chlorphine, has been found in Oklahoma, and linked to at least one overdose death involving an 18-year-old from Yukon.  “Cychlorphine can be up to ten times stronger than Fentanyl.  Though it is a synthetic opioid, this drug is extremely powerful, and Naloxone may not be effective in reversing an overdose. At the very least, it might take multiple doses to bring someone back from ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 24, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-24-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Tuesday Funeral service for Marion McCurtain High school baseball: Holland Hall at Heavener; Cameron at Talihina; Porum, Clayton at Howe; Muldrow at Poteau; Whitesboro at Okay High school softball: Heavener at conference festival (Stigler); Howe, Wister at Poteau; LeFlore at Cameron; Whitesboro at Panama; Muldrow at Spiro; Talihina at Stigler in Black Diamond Conference festival;  High school soccer: Heavener at Hilldale High school golf: Heavener ... Read more - [Today in history for March 24](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-24/): Today in history for March 24. Today is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. It is the 83rd day of the year, and there are 282 days remaining in 2026. Here is a look at the major milestones, births, and deaths that define this date in history: ### Major Historical Events ### Notable Births ### Notable Deaths Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 3-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-3-23-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from Monday. Baseball Arkoma 6, Whitesboro 0 Cameron 14, Warner 4 Holland Hall 15, Heavener 0 Howe 11, Haworth 1 Howe 14, Haworth 0 Panama 13, Smithville 4 Poteau 13, Muldrow 3 Talihina 7, Wister 5 Slow pitch softball LeFlore 12, Arkoma 2 Whitesboro 9, Cameron 2 Heavener 9, Stigler 5 Talihina 11, Heavener 5 Pocola 10, Heavener 2 Red Oak 13, Howe 1 LeFlore 13, Gans 1 Panama 15, McCurtain 0 Hartshorne 4, Pocola 3 Pocola 7, Talihina 4 Wister 14, Poteau 13 Tuesday’s schedule High school baseball: Holland Hall at Heavener; Cameron at Talihina; Porum, ... Read more - [Cowboys take series with Baylor](https://heavener.news/cowboys-take-series-with-baylor/): STILLWATER – Oklahoma State claimed its first conference series win of the season by defeating Baylor, 13-6, in Sunday’s rubber game at O’Brate Stadium. With the win, the Cowboys improved to 16-8 overall and 2-4 in the Big 12, while Baylor fell to 12-11 and 2-4 in conference play. Campbell Smithwick homered in the contest and was one of three Pokes to collect multiple RBIs, along with Brock Thompson and Sebastian Norman.  After not pitching since leaving in the second inning of the game against Gardner-Webb on March 6, Hudson Barrett returned to the mound for his fifth start of the season. The southpaw pitched three innings, allowing two runs while striking ... Read more - [Hogs' sweep bid falls short in Columbia](https://heavener.news/hogs-sweep-bid-falls-short-in-columbia/): Online version COLUMBIA, South Carolina – After clinching the series win yesterday, No. 4 Arkansas (18-7, 4-2 SEC) could not complete the sweep against South Carolina (13-12, 1-5 SEC), falling 9-4 Sunday afternoon in the weekend series finale at Founders Park. Multi-hit games by Ryder Helfrick (2-for-5, HR) and Nolan Souza (3-for-4, HR) were not enough to power the Razorbacks past the Gamecocks, who scored at least one run in six of their eight innings at the plate. South Carolina tagged Arkansas pitching for nine runs on 12 hits and four walks, knocking starter Colin Fisher (2.1 IP, 3 R, 2 ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 3-23-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-3-23-2026/): Weather forecast for Monday is for another nice day with mostly clear skies and more moderate temperaturesday of clear skies and record-high temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 73 with a low of 52 degrees. Sunrise was 7:17 a.m. Sunset is 7:32 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunay’s high was 93 with a low of 55. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.16 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 21 are a high of 67 and low of 39. Records for the date were ... Read more - [Man shoots twin, her daughter in Poteau](https://heavener.news/poteau-man-shoots-twin-her-daughter/): A in Poteau family member is accused of shooting and killing his twin sister and 17-month-old daughter Saturday in Poteau. The suspect Grant Wilson, was arrested in Georgia, after a shory police chase. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said deputies were called to a home near Old Tarby Road in Poteau on Saturday afternoon. OSBI said investigators found the bodies of 31-year-old Gabrielle Wilson and her 17-month-old daughter. Law enforcement officers said they quickly identified Wilson’s twin brother, Grant Wilson, as the suspect. Authorities said Grant Wilson was taken into custody in Monroe County, Georgia, after a brief police chase. ... Read more - [Today in history for March 23](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-23/): Today in history for March 23 features several pivotal moments in history. In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech to the Virginia Provincial Convention. He declared, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” This rallied support for the American Revolution. In 1806, explorers Lewis and Clark began their return journey from the Pacific coast after reaching the ocean In 1857, Elisha Otis installed the first commercial passenger elevator in New York City. It featured a safety mechanism that prevented falls. In 1919, Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy.In 1933, Germany’s Reichstag passed the Enabling Act. This ... Read more - [It's the Sweet 16 for NCAA Tournament](https://heavener.news/its-the-sweet-16-for-ncaa-tournament/): On March 22, 2026, eight games took place in the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The winners advanced to the Sweet 16. St. John’s defeated Kansas 67-65. St. John’s led 35-29 at halftime. Dylan Darling scored 24 points and added 6 assists for St. John’s. Hunter Dickinson recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds for Kansas. St. John’s shot 43 percent from the field and made 8 three-pointers. Iowa defeated Florida 73-72. Iowa trailed 70-68 with less than one minute remaining. Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points and had 7 assists for Iowa. Alvaro Folgueiras scored 18 points, including a ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 23, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-23-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Heavener at Holland Hall; Warner at Cameron; Haworth at Howe; Poteau at Muldrow; Whitesboro at Smithville High school softball: Heavener at conference festival (Stigler); Cameron at Whitesboro. Sponsor our daily calendar for only $25 per week. Email me at news@heavener.news to get started. See the calendar for the next week on today’s newsletter. Subscribe HERE. - [Calendar of events for March 22, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-22-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Heavener at Holland Hall; Warner at Cameron; Haworth at Howe; Poteau at Muldrow; Whitesboro at Smithville High school softball: Heavener at conference festival (Stigler); Cameron at Whitesboro Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) Tuesday ... Read more - [Windy Mae (McGee)Julian obituary](https://heavener.news/windy-mae-mcgeejulian-obituary/): Windy Mae (McGee) Julian of Heavener was born March 9, 1982 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Terry McGee and Sherry (Kelly) Gomez and passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 44. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Freedom House Fellowship with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery,, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Windy was a long-time resident of the area, a homemaker, and was a member of the Freedom House Fellowship in Heavener. She was a 2000 graduate of Heavener ... Read more - [Sooners Complete Comeback, Take Series at LSU](https://heavener.news/sooners-complete-comeback-take-series-at-lsu/): BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. – No. 8 Oklahoma took Saturday’s rubber match in come-from-behind fashion over LSU, 4-3, to win the series over the Tigers.   Down 3-1 entering the eighth, the Sooners (19-5, 4-2 SEC) rattled off three runs to take the lead and senior closer Jackson Cleveland (W, 2-0) put the Tigers (16-9, 2-4) down in order in the eighth and ninth to secure the win.  A leadoff walk to Alec Blair began the rally, followed by a Nolan Stevens single and Kyle Branch RBI single to bring the game to a one-run contest. Two batters later, Camden Johnson reached ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 3-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-3-20-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from Saturday. Baseball Ketchum 6, Pocola 5 Poteau 9, Jay 1 To add a score or make a correction, email news@heavener.news. - [Arkansas Clinches Series Win against South Carolina](https://heavener.news/arkansas-clinches-series-win-against-south-carolina/): Online version COLUMBIA, South Carolina – Down to its final out, No. 4 Arkansas (18-6, 4-1 SEC) scored the game-tying run on a throwing error in the ninth before stringing together a rally in the top of the 10th to pull out a 3-2 come-from-behind win against South Carolina (12-12, 0-5 SEC) Saturday afternoon at Founders Park and secure its second SEC weekend series of the year. With Saturday’s series-clinching win, the Razorbacks have now won six consecutive regular season series against the Gamecocks (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026). Arkansas has not lost a series played in Columbia since ... Read more - [Cowboy Baseball Evens Series With Baylor](https://heavener.news/cowboy-baseball-evens-series-with-baylor/): STILLWATER – Oklahoma State picked up its first conference win of the season Saturday night with a 5-3 triumph over Baylor at O’Brate Stadium. With the win, the Cowboys improved to 15-8 overall and 1-4 in the Big 12, while Baylor fell to 12-10 and 2-3 in league play. The two teams will square off in the series rubber game Sunday at 1 p.m. Mario Pesca made his sixth start of the season and earned his second win to move to 2-2. The right-hander worked 5 2/3 innings, striking out eight and allowing two runs. Stormy Rhodes earned his first career save, ... Read more - [OSU first team with three freshman champs](https://heavener.news/osu-first-team-with-three-freshman-champs/): CLEVELAND, Ohio – Oklahoma State wrestlers Sergio Vega, Landon Robideau and Jax Forrest won individual titles at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday, making OSU the first team in history to record three freshman champions in one year at the national tournament.  All true freshmen, they claimed titles at 141, 157 and 133 pounds, respectively. It was just the third time a team has recorded multiple freshman champions, as Cornell College had two true freshmen win in 1947 and Penn State had a true freshman and redshirt freshman win in 2017.  OSU’s title winners were the biggest contributors to OSU’s team total ... Read more - [Hogs Survive High Point, Advance to Sweet 16](https://heavener.news/hogs-survive-high-point-advance-to-sweet-16/): Final Stats     PORTLAND, Oregon. – Arkansas survived an upset-minded, 12-seed High Point on Saturday night inside the Moda Center to advance to the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in six years and second-straight year under Head Coach John Calipari with a 94-88 victory. The two teams lit up the scoreboard all night with 15 lead changes, including 10 in the second half, but the Razorbacks finally began to get separation late in the game when a Meleek Thomas 3-pointer found the bottom of the net for a four-point lead with 6:11 remaining. The Panthers, however, responded with a Rob Martin 5-point ... Read more - [Record temperatures expected 3-21-2026](https://heavener.news/record-temperatures-expected-3-21-2026/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for another day of clear skies and record-high temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 91 with a low of 66 degrees. Sunrise was 7:20 a.m. Sunset is 7:30 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 90 with a low of 60. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.16 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 21 are a high of 67 and low of 38. Records for the date were a high of 83 in 1987 and a low ... Read more - [Marion McCurtain death notice](https://heavener.news/marion-mccurtain-death-notice/): Marion McCurtain, 90, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in McAlester. He was born on July 7, 1935, in Howe to Ida (Payne) and Jackson McCurtain. He served his country in the United States Army, carrying that sense of duty and pride with him throughout his life. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church in Talihina with Bro. Danny Harris officiating. Interment will follow at New City Cemetery in Talihina. Visitation is Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service. - [LeFlore County sports scores 3-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-3-20-2026-leflore-county-sports/): LeFlore County sports scores for Friday. Friday’s games Highlights of LeFlore County sports Baseball Pocola 8, Aspire Home School 7 Talihina 13, Depew 1 Talihina 9, Union City 3 Wister 8, Wilburton 6 Saturday’s schedule Baseball Poteau at Jay If you need to make an addition or correction, email news@heavener.news. Get a better reading experience by subscribing to our newsletter. - [Calendar of events for March 21, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-21-2026/): Calendar of events 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. Saturday A V Skinner., Jr. service  Ruby Naylor funeral services High school baseball: Poteau at Jay; Funeral service for Mary Lou (Steelman) Odom  Reichert-Summerfield Volunteer Fire Department chili dinner Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Heavener at Holland ... Read more - [John Albert Zeller death notice](https://heavener.news/john-albert-zeller-death-notice/): John Albert Zeller, 87, of Poteau passed away on March 12, 2026, in Poteau. A direct cremation will be held under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on April 24, 1938, in Newton, New Jersey, to Christine (Smith) Zeller and Ernest Zeller. Survivors are his children John and wife Cheri, Linda and husband Jack, EZ, and Irene and husband Darrell; his grandchildren, Chris Zeller, whom he raised, and Cynthia Massey and husband Jared; eight more grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren, as well as two brothers and four sisters. He was preceded ... Read more - [James Harvey Blan death notice](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-james-harvey-blan-death-notice/): James Harvey Blan, 83, of Poteau passed away on March 14, 2026, at his home. In accordance with his wishes, no service will be held. He was born on June 24, 1942, in McCurtain to Kenneth and Eddie Belle Blan. He served two years on active duty in the United States Army at Fort Lee, Virginia. During his service, he earned the Army Good Conduct Medal and qualified as a rifle sharpshooter. Survivors are his children Donald Blan of Broken Arrow and Gayla Johnson-Lenski (Phil) of Lexington, South Carolina; his grandchildren Brenton and Cody Blan, and Jordan, Jake, and Jenna Johnson; ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 4-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-4-19-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Thursday. Baseball Cameron 11, Stepheville, Texas 3 Haskell 7, Howe 3 Adair 10, Pocola 2 Leedey 10, Talihina 4 To make an addition or correction to this story or any story, please email news@heavener.news. Get even more with our daily newsletter. Subscribe HERE and get a better reading experience. - [Calendar of events for March 20, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/heavener-calendar-of-events-march-20-2026/): Calendar of events 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. Friday Geraldine Brewer funeral service Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Upcoming Calendar of Events Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at news@heavener.news. Saturday ... Read more - [Heavener City Council takes no action on police chief](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-takes-no-action-on-police-chief/): Heavener City Council failed to take action after an executive session regarding the employment of the Chief of Police as appropriate. Heavener Mayor Billy Adrean said there has been no change in the department. Updates from the Heavener City Council The announcement came after a lengthy executive session. Under public comments, Jennifer Yandell said there were six teams and 74 players competing in the new league at Blues Park this year. There was not a league at Blues Park last year. Games will be played on Mondays in April and May. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Wildcats… Heavener.news covers the ... Read more - [Geraldine Brewer obituary](https://heavener.news/geraldine-brewer-obituary/): Geraldine Brewer, 93, of Spiro passed away on March 17, 2026, in Pocola. Funeral services are 2 p.m. on Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Sister Debbie Wegert officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Viewing and visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Geraldine was born on Aug. 15, 1932, in Washburn, Missouri, to Gladys Marie (Stephens) Beeler and John Raymond Beeler. Geraldine enjoyed crocheting, going to yard sales, and cooking. ... Read more - [Ruby Naylor obituary](https://heavener.news/ruby-naylor-obituary/): Ruby Naylor of Heavener was born on Dec. 2, 1937, in the Summerfield community to Deckie and Leona (Calhoun) Wylie and passed away on March 16, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 88. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with her grandson, Steven Rowton, officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Ruby was a longtime resident of the area. She was a Christian that walked with God since she was a child. She lived her faith and the love of ... Read more - [HUA, Council agendas for 3-19-2026](https://heavener.news/council-agendas-3-19-2026-hua/): HUA, Council agendas for Thursday’s meeting of the  Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council at 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. HEAVENER UTILITIES AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                     ROLL CALL – Clerk                                                       INVOCATION – Chairman Citizens wishing to address the City Commission must sign in prior to the meeting, providing their name and the agenda item they wish to discuss. Speakers will be recognized by the Mayor in the order in which they signed in. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. CITY OF ... Read more - [Drummond sues OneMain Financial for alleged bait and switch scheme](https://heavener.news/drummond-sues-onemain-financial-for-alleged-bait-and-switch-scheme/): OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Genter Drummond and 12 other state attorneys general have announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities alleging that the installment lender charged consumers nationwide hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees and interest. With 19 branches operating in Oklahoma, OneMain Financial advertises high-cost installment loans with “clear, upfront terms,” but it packs those loans with hidden insurance policies and other add-on products that inflate the cost of the loans by hundreds or thousands of dollars. OneMain rushes consumers through fine-print loan documents containing dense terms and conditions for the add-ons. OneMain often hides ... Read more - [Kimberly Duncan of Waldron death notice](https://heavener.news/kimberly-duncan-of-waldron-death-notice/): Kimberly Duncan, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Waldron. She was born on Aug. 3, 1962, in Boles, Arkansas, to Desmond “Des” Frost and Maude Nell (Scott) Frost. The family will host a private memorial service at a later date, under the direction of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.. Survivors are her daughter, Jessica Duncan, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; her son, Sean Duncan, of Cauthron, Arkansas; her best friend and companion, Danny Duncan of Cauthron; her sister Chris Bowles and husband Larry of Mena, Arkansas; her sister-in-law, Donna McCray of Cauthron; brother-in-law.,Travis McCray, of Cauthron; and a ... Read more - [Rep. Rick West awarded for Biblical principles legislation ](https://heavener.news/rep-rick-west-awarded-for-biblical-principles-legislation/): Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, was one of 50 members of the Oklahoma Legislature to be recognized by the Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) because his voting record most aligned with biblical principles as measured by the Biblical Business Index (BBI).  Oklahoma 2026 Defenders of Biblical Business Awards were presented at the State Capitol on March 17.  “As a longtime Christian, I strive to make prayer and God’s word a baseline part of every decision I make,” West said. “I don’t do this for recognition by man, but in obedience to my Maker. Still, it’s nice to have affirmation that my legislation lines ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-18-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-18-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Wednesday. Baseball Jones 8, Cameron 3 Preston 14, Pocola 2 Navajo 5, Wister 4 To make a correction or addition, email news@heavener.news. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletterand get more. - [Calendar of events 3-19-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-3-19-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: Heavener at Navajo Festival; High school baseball: Cameron southeast shootout in Broken Bow; Howe at Haskell HUA-City Council meet 6 p.m. Heavener VFW bingo 6 \LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 p.m. at Patrick Lynch Library Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to ... Read more - [Whitesboro man sentenced for meth distribution ](https://heavener.news/whitesboro-man-sentenced-for-meth-distribution/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Kenny Ray Smith, 62, of Whitesboro was sentenced to 240 months in prison each for two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine.  The Court ordered the sentences to be served concurrently. The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, the District 16 District Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. On Sept. 4, 2025, Smith was found guilty of the charges by a federal jury at trial.  According to investigators, on June 27, 2024, Smith conducted a sale for 27.85 grams of methamphetamine ... Read more - [  Glinski announces candidacy for state rep](https://heavener.news/glinski-announces-candidacy-for-state-rep/):           I am a lifelong Oklahoman, retired railroad engineer, former school board member, and working-class advocate running for State House to bring common sense leadership and small town values to the State Capitol. I grew up in a working-class family with deep roots in Leflore County. My paternal grandparents were Lawrence and Sada Glinski. He was a Polish immigrant coal miner, who worked in the mines until his body no longer allowed him. She was a former school teacher known for her wit and sage advice. On my mom’s side, my grandparents were Fred and Burbie Burns, tenant farmers from the ... Read more - [Calendar of events](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-2/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: Cameron southeast shootout in Broken Bow Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school baseball: Heavener at Navajo Festival; High school baseball: Cameron southeast shootout in Broken Bow; Howe at Haskell HUA-City Council meet 6 p.m. Heavener VFW bingo 6 \LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 p.m. at Patrick Lynch Library Friday High school baseball: ... Read more - [A V Skinner., Jr. service set](https://heavener.news/a-v-skinner-jr-service-set/): A V Skinner, Jr., 75, of Poteau passed away on March 16, 2026, in Poteau He was born on August 2, 1950, in Poteau to A V Skinner, Sr. and Nerrissia (Thompson) Skinner.  Funeral service is 11 a.m. on Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are daughters Kristina Skinner of Poteau, Candace Randall and husband Broc of Tulsa, Tammy Ingle and husband Mike of Derby, Kansas, and bonus daughter Susie Lloyd of Poteau; brother, Brad Skinner of ... Read more - [Fast Food, Farming and Market Gambles: How Oklahoma’s Congressional Delegation Got Rich](https://heavener.news/fast-food-farming-and-market-gambles-how-oklahomas-congressional-delegation-got-rich/): by Adora Brown and Amelia Benavides-Colón The Oklahoma congressional delegation’s wealth lies not so much in stocks and bonds as it does in real estate and personal business interests that range from consulting firms to agriculture to McDonald’s franchises. A NOTUS analysis of the Oklahoma delegation’s most recent annual financial disclosures reveals key details about how the state’s seven lawmakers manage their personal finances while serving the public. Many of these lawmakers entered office with millions and remain significantly wealthier than most of their constituents. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Tigers… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 3-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflores-county-scoreboard-3-17-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Tuesday. Latest Updates on the LeFlore County Scoreboard Baseball Victory Christian 8, Cameron 0 Howe 12, Savanna 0 Porter 10, Howe 0 Stratford 10, Whitesboro 4 Soper 8, Whitesboro 0 Panama 9, Coleman 3 Poteau 12, Eufaula 2 Duncan 8, Wister 0 Softball Howe 5, Cushing 2 Howe 14, Kiowa 13 (Extra innings) Kiowa 7, Panama 4 Asher 2, Panama 1 Pocola 15, McLoud 6 Choctaw 22, Pocola 12 Valliant 15, Talihina 0 Talihina 17, Vanoss 1 Wister 13, Vanoss 2 Wister 11, Asher 1 To make an addition or correction, please leave a comment below or ... Read more - [Faithbridge Church expects early Easter attendance](https://heavener.news/faithbridge-church-expects-early-easter-attendance/): Faithbridge Church in Heavener is expecting an Easter crowd at worship Sunday, even though Easter is still two weeks ahead. “Wwe are asking all our members to bring at least one friend with them to church on Sunday,”  said Pastor Ricky Huggins, pastor of the church at 109 East Avenue B, behind the public library in Heavener. “if each of our members are successful at that we’ll have a larger attendance than at either Christmas or Easter.”  The Blended worship experience starts at 10:50 a.m. “We want to share what our church has to offer with the people in the community,” ... Read more - [Rep. Rick West gets 'Grandpa Bill' passed](https://heavener.news/rep-rick-west-gets-grandpa-bill-passed/): Bill Rep. Rick West (R-Heavener) passed House Bill 2967 through the Oklahoma House of Representatives. West has publicly nicknamed the legislation his “Grandpa Bill.” Legislative Purpose Under current Oklahoma law, vehicle excise tax exemptions for title transfers are limited primarily to transactions between spouses or from parents to children. HB 2967 expands this exemption to include: Current Status and Details Tax Implications In Oklahoma, the motor vehicle excise tax is generally 3.25% for new vehicles and a set fee schedule for used vehicles. By including grandparents in the exemption list, the bill aims to eliminate this additional cost for family-to-family transfers.\ ... Read more - [Mary Lou (Steelman) Odom obituary](https://heavener.news/mary-lou-steelman-odom-obituary/): Mary Lou (Steelman) Odom of Summerfield was born on June 15, 1944 in Fanshawe to Walker and Mary Elizabeth (Guinn) Herrington and passed away on March 14, 2026 at her home in Summerfield at the age of 81. Graveside service is 10 a.m., Saturday at Summerfield Cemetery with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Summerfield Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Mary was a life-long resident of the area and was a homemaker. She attended Freedom House of Fellowship Church. Mary loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors, tending to her flowers, and going to yard sales. ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-16-2025](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-16-2025/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Monday. Baseball Buffalo Valley 11, Whitesboro 5 Lindsey 7, Wister 2 Softball Silo 12, Howe 2 Panama 4, Stonewall 3 Panama 17, Vanoss 4 Pocola 21, Plainview 8 Pocola 11, Cushing 2 Calera 13, Talihina 5 Tupelo 15, Whitesboro 6 Roff 12, Whitesboro 4 Tecumseh 14, Wister 2 Kiowa 21, Wister 8 To make a correction or addition, email news@heavener.news. Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the ... Read more - [Candidate filings begins April 1](https://heavener.news/candidate-filings-begins-april-1/): Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m.  April 1t , when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board. LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said the following offices are expected to be filled this year. County Assessor County Treasurer County Commissioner District 1 & 3. Filing forms and information for county offices may be obtained by contacting the LeFlore County Call the Election Board at (918) 647-3701 or email Leflorecountyelections.ok.gov. The LeFlore County Election Board ... Read more - [Oklahoma House proposal would add 7 school days for $175 million](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-house-proposal-would-add-7-school-days-for-175-million/): By: Nuria Martinez-Keel OKLAHOMA CITY — House lawmakers proposed extending Oklahoma’s minimum school year by seven days and pledged $175 million to make it happen. House Bill 3151 passed off the House floor 62-28 Wednesday evening and heads to the Senate, where leadership has endorsed the measure. The bill is the first firm proposal from the House this session for increasing public school funding, though leaders have discussed adding funds for other education initiatives, as well. Senate leaders unveiled their $254 million education funding plan weeks ago. “We put a flag in the ground yesterday that said we believe that despite ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather Report](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-report/): Monday, March 16, 2026 LeFlore County will see clear skies today with unseasonably cold temperatures. Daily Forecast Climate Data & Records The area saw a drastic temperature swing over the last 24 hours, dropping from a spring-like high of 72°F on Sunday to a freeze this morning. Historical Averages for March 16: 🐺 From the Wolves to the Tigers… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 3-16-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-3-16-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioner sat the courthouse in Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                 Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) - [Howe girls claim another state title](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-claim-another-state-title/): Howe girls secured the OSSAA Class 2A State Championship with a 50-42 basketball victory over the Vanoss Lady Wolves on Saturday at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City. The win concluded the season on a 21-game winning streak. Tournament Path and Results Howe’s championship run consisted of three victories in three days: With the 2026 title, Howe now holds seven gold balls. The program has been remarkably consistent, particularly under the leadership of coach Chris Brown, who has been at the helm for five of these titles. Year Class Championship Game Result Coach 2026 2A Howe 50, Vanoss 42 Chris Brown ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 16 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-16-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Howe at Wilburton Festival; Eufaula at Poteau; Whitesboro at Buffalo Valley High school softball: Whitesboro at Rattan Festival; Howe, Talihina at Broken Bow Festival High school track: Heavener at Booneville meet Tuesday St. Patrick’s Community resource fair High school baseball: Cameron southeast shootout in Broken Bow; Howe at Wilburton Festival High school softball: Whitesboro at ... Read more - [Weather forecast 3-14-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-3-14-2026/): Weather forecast for Saturday is for clear skies early with cloudy conditions in the afternoon and overnight for Heavener and LeFlore County. The high is forecast to be 79 with a low of 62 degrees. Sunrise was 7:29 a.m. Sunset is 7:25 p.m. See our live weather radar Friday’s high was 78 with a low of 52. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.09 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 13 are a high of 64 and low of 36. Records for the date were a high of 82 in 1977 and ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 13, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-13-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Saturday Memorial service for Bobby Ray Phillips Funeral services for Brenda Sue (Garner) Petersen High school basketball: Howe vs. Vanoss High school baseball: Heavener Wood Bat Festival; Cameron at Battiest Tournament; Roland at Poteau; Whitesboro at McCurtain Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Howe at Wilburton Festival; Eufaula at Poteau; Whitesboro at Buffalo Valley High school softball: Whitesboro at Rattan Festival; Howe, ... Read more - [Funeral services for Brenda Sue (Garner) Petersen set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-brenda-sue-garner-petersen-set/): Funeral services for Brenda Sue (Garner) Petersen, 67, of Bokoshe, are 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Vernon Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Brenda was born July 26, 1958, in Saratoga, California to Wanda Raye (Self) Garner and Chester Lee Garner, and passed away March 11, 2026,in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Brenda loved football, especially cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners and the San Francisco 49ers. She was a very proud Nana and rarely missed any of Lane and Rilee’s activities. She especially ... Read more - [Howe’s girls return to finals](https://heavener.news/howes-girls-return-to-finals/): Howe’s girls defeated the Fairview Yellowjackets 54-51 in the OSSAA Class 2A girls basketball state semifinal on Friday at Yukon High School to advance to Saturday’s championship game. The Lady Lions improved to 28-3 (ranked #2), while Fairview finished 25-3 (ranked #7).Howe built an early 17-12 lead after the first quarter but trailed 28-23 at halftime. They outscored Fairview 20-9 in the fourth quarter to pull ahead. This victory advances Howe to their first state championship game since 2023 (fourth of the decade). They face Vanoss (28-2, ranked #5) in the Class 2A final on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. at the ... Read more - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-13-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday. Basketball Girls Class 2A state tournament Howe 54, Fairview 51 Baseball Pocola 11, Arkoma 1 Arkoma 5, Heavener 4  Pocola 5, Heavener 1 Cameron 10, Valliant JV 0 Cameron 5, Asher 3 Panama 5, Buffalo Valley 0 Talihina 8, Oktaha 5 Slow pitch softball Panama 7, Wilburton 0 Kiowa 12, Talihina 3 Crowder 4, Wister 3 To make a correction, addition or suggestion, email heavenerledger@gmail.com. Stay connected every morning. Get our free daily email update—area news, sports, weather, events, and more—delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE. - [Howe girls advance to semifinals](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-advance-to-semifinals/): Howe girls advance in the basketball Class 2A state tournament Thursday, overcoming a slow start to defeat Riverside 64-55 in the quarterfinals of the OSSAA Class 2A State Tournament. Playing at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City, the Lady Lions showed the poise that has led them to 11 consecutive state tournament appearances, turning a halftime deficit into a dominant fourth-quarter finish. Game Highlights: A Tale of Two Halves The first half belonged to Riverside, as the Lady Braves used high-energy transition play to take a 36-32 lead into the locker room. Howe struggled early to find their rhythm, trailing 21-18 ... Read more - [Today in history for 3-13-2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-3-13-2026/): Today in history for today. On March 13, history has delivered a fascinating mix of scientific breakthroughs, dramatic political violence, cultural milestones, and notable figures across the centuries. Here’s a short story weaving together some of the most significant events, births, and deaths that have marked this date.The morning light of March 13, 1781, filtered through the crisp English air in Bath, where astronomer William Herschel adjusted his homemade telescope in his backyard. What he initially mistook for a comet turned out to be something far grander: the planet Uranus, the first new planet discovered since antiquity. This expanded humanity’s view ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 3-13-2026](https://heavener.news/2026-03-13-daily-bible-verse-3-13-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Friday, 🐺 From the Wolves to the  Lions… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [LeFlore County scoreboard 3-12-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-3-12-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard from Thursday. Basketball Girls Class 2A state tournament quarterfinal Howe 64, Riverside 55 Baseball Poteau 12, Roland 2 Talihina 6, Calera 1 Talihina 3, Wister 2 Calera 11, Wister 0 Softball Wister 4, Panama 3 Pocola 10, Talihina 0 Tahlequah 14, Poteau 13 Bartlesville 14, Poteau 2 Red Oak 14, Whitesboro 6 Soccer Boys Sallisaw 7, Heavener 1 Girls Sallisaw 5, Heavener 0 To make an addition, correction or suggestion, email news@heavener.news. Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please ... Read more - [Heavener Middle School students honored 3-12-2025](https://heavener.news/heavener-middle-school-students-honored-3-12-2025/): Heavener Middle School students of the month for February were honored during an assembly on Thursday. Students honored as students of the month for February at Heavener were Brody Ward, Sofia Facundo and Aiden Enger. Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [Weather forecast 3-12-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-weather-forecast-3-12-2026/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for clear skies and cool temperatures for Heavener and LeFlore County. The high is forecast to be 66 with a low of 45 degrees. Sunrise was 7:32 a.m. Sunset is 7:23 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 69 with a low of 34. A total of 0.00 inches of rain was received, leaving the monthly total at 4.09 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 12 are a high of 64 and low of 35. Records for the date were a high of 81 in 1973 and a ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 12, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-12-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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 Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: Howe vs. Riverside 9 a.m. OG&E High school baseball: Heavener Wood Bat Festival; Cameron at Battiest Tournament High school softball: Keota at Whitesboro; Talihina at Stigler High school track: Heavener at Mena meet High school soccer: Sallisaw at Heavener High school golf: Heavener at Muldrow Tournament (Wolf Ridge in Poteau) Mena Chamber of Commerce banquet ... Read more - [How WalletHub Determined Oklahoma is 50th in Education](https://heavener.news/how-wallethub-determined-oklahoma-is-50th-in-education/): by Jennifer Palmer Oklahoma Watch When the financial services website WalletHub announced its annual list of states’ education systems, Oklahoma’s ranking became instantly quotable by politicians on all sides.  The site listed Oklahoma nearly dead last at 50th in the nation, including the District of Columbia; only New Mexico ranked lower at 51st.  WalletHub’s ranking system synthesizes 15 education-related metrics into a quality score worth 80 points using test scores, graduation rates, teacher certification, and more. An additional 20 points assess the safety of states’ education systems.  Data experts say some of their measures are spot-on. Some are misleading. Others are ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals 3-12-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-leflore-county-legals-3-12-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Latest updates on LeFlore County legals Legals 1 Legals 2 Legals 3 Mortgages Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free. 👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletter and get more:  - [Oklahoma fishing report 3-11-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-news-oklahoma-fishing-report-3-11-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. Latest updates on the Oklahoma fishing report CENTRAL Arcadia: March 10. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 50°F and clear. White bass slow on spinnerbaits and spoons around coves and creek channels. Blue and channel catfish slow on cut bait and dough bait around channels and flats. White crappie slow on jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Dalton Buley, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Hefner: March 8. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 54°F and stained. Largemouth bass and walleye good on crankbaits and spoons around the dam and ... Read more - [Howe girls open play in 2A tournament](https://heavener.news/howe-girls-open-play-in-2a-tournament/): Howe girls open play in the Class 2A state basketball tournament at 9 a.m. Thursday against Riverside in the OG&E Colosseum in Oklahoma City. Howe is 26-3 and ranked second in the state. The Lady Lions have won 18-straight games since a loss to Kingfisher in thr Bertha Teague Mid-America Classic on Dec. 29 so Howe is undefeated so far in 2026. While Howe is an area champion, Riverside won its area consolation championship to advance to state. Riverside is 22-7 and ranked sixth, defeating Cashion to make state. Buy tickets HERE. The Howe/Riverside winner plays the Hartshorne/Fairview winner in the ... Read more - [Weather forecast 3-11-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-3-11-2026/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for rain early with cooler temperatures returning overnight  for Heavener and LeFlore County. The high is forecast to be 67 with a low of 635 degrees. Sunrise was 7:34 a.m. Sunset is 7:22 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 78 with a low of 63. A total of 013 inches of rain was received, bringing the monthly total to 3.72 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 11 are a high of 63 and low of 35. Records for the date were a high of 81 in 1985 ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 11, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-11-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Wednesday High school basketball: Spiro vs. Alva 10 a.m. at OG&E Colosseum Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral services for Louise M. Akins  Memorial service for Jack Maxwell Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC High school basketball: Howe vs. Riverside 9 a.m. OG&E High school baseball: Heavener Wood Bat Festival; Cameron at Battiest Tournament High school softball: Keota at Whitesboro; Talihina at Stigler ... Read more - [Arthur Oscar Middleton Jr. death notice](https://heavener.news/arthur-oscar-middleton-jr-death-notice/): Arthur Oscar Middleton Jr, 66, passed away on March 6, 2026, at his home in Poteau and was born July 21, 1959, in Wewoka to Arthur Oscar Middleton Sr and Martha Francis (Faughn) Middleton. The celebration of life services are pending at this time and will be updated when finalized. Surviving family members are his wife, Norma, of the home, his son Jimmy Middleton and wife Hayley of Poteau; his daughter Tammy Jackson of Kansas City, Kansas, six grandchildren Harley, Jimmy, Anastasia, Starla, Jasper and Oriana. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and four sisters. Online condolences ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-20-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-20-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or text (918) 300-4273. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Funeral services for Linda Louise Chastain  High school baseball: Roland at Heavener; Muldrow at Cameron; Howe at Porum; Broken Bow at Poteau High school softball: Heavener at Smithville; Cameron, Stigler at Pocola; Howe, Whitesboro at Antlers; Spiro at Muldrow; Talihina at Keota Tuesday Bessie Louise (Hathcoat) Searles service  High school baseball: Heavener at Roland; Whitesboro at Braggs High school softball: Howe at Quinton; Cameron at Vian; Hartshorne, Poteau at Whiesboro; Wister at ... Read more - [Welfare check leads to fatal shooting in LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/welfare-check-leads-to-fatal-shooting-in-leflore-county/): Welfare check turned deadly on Sunday morning near Wister resulting in the death of a sheriff’s deputy and the injury of a local police officer. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Edgar Lara, is currently in custody following a tense, hourslong standoff. Incident Timeline and Details Status of the Investigation The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has taken the lead on the case at the request of local officials. Current Focus: Investigators are currently processing the crime scene and interviewing witnesses to determine the specific circumstances that necessitated the welfare check and sparked the violent escalation. While Lara is in custody, ... Read more - [ Sooners shut out Tigers ](https://heavener.news/sooners-shut-out-tigers/): NORMAN — No. 14 Oklahoma took the series over Missouri Saturday afternoon with a 4-0 shutout win.   The OU (26-12, 9-8) pitching staff of Cameron Johnson, Jason Bodin and Jackson Cleveland combined for the Sooners’ sixth shutout of the season, allowing the Tigers (20-19, 3-14) just two hits. Johnson moved to 5-1 on the season, going 5.1 scoreless innings of two-hit ball and fanning five while walking one.   The Sooner offense stayed hot with four extra-base hits on the day, including Deiten Lachance’s third home run of the season and third in the last six games.   OU got on the board ... Read more - [OSU splits games with Kansas ](https://heavener.news/osu-splits-games-with-kansas/): Oklahoma State split the first two games of its series with 18th-ranked Kansas Saturday at O’Brate Stadium, winning the opener in run-rule fashion, 13-2 in eight innings, and dropping the second game, 13-3.  The Cowboys are now 24-15 overall and 8-9 in Big 12 play, while KU is 28-11 and 13-4 in the conference. Sunday’s series rubber game will start at 1 p.m.  The series opener began Friday afternoon before inclement weather forced its suspension with two outs in the bottom of the third inning and OSU leading 6-2.  Play resumed Saturday, and the Cowboys built on their lead en route ... Read more - [Hogs down Oklahoma to Even Series](https://heavener.news/hogs-down-oklahoma-to-even-series/): BOX SCORE: PDF| SEASON STATS: Season Stats Hogs down Oklahoma In a thrilling contest that featured 5.1 impressive innings in the circle from sophomore Payton Burnham and a go-ahead two-run home run from Tianna Bell, the No. 6/8 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated No. 1 Oklahoma, 3-2, on Saturday night at Love’s Field to even the series and set up winner-take-all series finale on Sunday. Win the win, Arkansas recorded its third victory in program history over a consensus No. 1-ranked opponent, having previously defeated UCLA (Feb. 18, 2011) and Cal (May 19, 2012). It also marked the Razorbacks’ third win in program history ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 4-19-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-4-19-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 🔔 Don’t be the last to know! Sign up for our FREE daily LeFlore County news update and stay ahead of what’s happening in your community. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3dfertdf - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 4-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-4-19-2026/): LeFlore County weather forecast. Current Conditions: Clear skies, 42°F Today – Sunday, April 19 Mostly sunny with pleasant spring conditions. High of 70°F. No precipitation expected — a great day to get outside! Monday, April 20 Continued mild and mostly clear. High near 74°F with just a slight 10% chance of a stray shower. Tuesday, April 21 A touch cooler with a slight drop to a high of 70°F. A 20% chance of rain, so keep an umbrella handy just in case. Wednesday, April 22 Warming back up with a high of 74°F and only a 10% rain chance. Another comfortable ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-19-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-19-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or text (918) 300-4273. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Funeral services for Linda Louise Chastain  High school baseball: Roland at Heavener; Muldrow at Cameron; Howe at Porum; Broken Bow at Poteau High school softball: Heavener at Smithville; Cameron, Stigler at Pocola; Howe, Whitesboro at Antlers; Spiro at Muldrow; Talihina at Keota Get even more. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about the Heavener area delivered straight to your inbox for free. Subscribe for ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — April 18, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-april-18-2026/): Your complete LeFlore County weather outlook for the week ahead Good Saturday morning, LeFlore County! If you stepped outside this morning you already know we have a wet start to the weekend — light rain is falling across the county with current temperatures sitting around 52 degrees. Here is what you can expect for today and the week ahead across Heavener, Poteau and all of LeFlore County. 🗺️ Track the rain live on our interactive weather map right now: 👉 https://www.windy.com/34.889/-94.601?radar,34.640,-94.601,9,p:temp,m:eC6adxt Today — Saturday, April 18 After yesterday’s beautiful near-80 degree weather, Saturday is a different story. Light rain is moving ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-18-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-18-2026/): Here is the calendar of event for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or text (918) 300-4273. Saturday Poteau trash off Mark Eidschun celebration of life  Bemito’s Revenge at Choctaw Country Club Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Funeral services for Linda Louise Chastain  High school baseball: Roland at Heavener; Muldrow at Cameron; Howe at Porum; Broken Bow at Poteau High school softball: Heavener at Smithville; Cameron, Stigler at Pocola; Howe, Whitesboro at Antlers; Spiro at Muldrow; Talihina at Keota Tuesday Bessie Louise (Hathcoat) Searles service  High school baseball: Heavener at Roland; ... Read more - [Sooners take opener, 8-7](https://heavener.news/sooners-take-opener-8-7/): NORMAN — Redshirt-senior Isabela Emerling erased a 4-0 deficit with a grand slam in the third inning and freshman Lexi McDaniel gave the Sooners the lead for good with a pinch-hit double in the fifth as No. 1/1 Oklahoma (41-5, 14-2 SEC) defeated No. 6/8 Arkansas (35-7, 10-6 SEC), 8-7, Friday.  Audrey Lowry earned her 19th win and freshman Allyssa Parker tallied the final out to earn her first save. The win marked the Sooners’ 15th comeback victory, while tying OU’s largest deficit in a comeback win this year. Oklahoma 8, Arkansas 7Arkansas’ aggressive bats brought in two runs in the second inning. Flared singles from Tianna Bell and ... Read more - [Bessie Louise (Hathcoat) Searles memorial](https://heavener.news/bessie-louise-hathcoat-searles-memorial/): Bessie Louise (Hathcoat) Searles was born Jan. 15, 1938, in Howe, to James Roy and Dessie Mae (Parker) Hathcoat. She passed away April 15, 2026, in Poteau at the age of 88. A celebration of life service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Poteau with Brother Keith Ingram officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at The Cedars on Dewey, 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Libby) Schmitz of Poteau; daughter-in-law, Aracely Davis, of Tulsa; granddaughters Abigail Schmitz of Poteau, ... Read more - [Home runs power Sooners past Mizzou ](https://heavener.news/home-runs-power-sooners-past-mizzou-2/): NORMAN — No. 14 Oklahoma took game one of the series over Missouri Friday night by a final of 9-6 at Kimrey Family Stadium.  OU (24-12, 8-8 SEC) was powered by a season-high four home runs and a nine-strikeout performance from starting right-handed pitcher LJ Mercurius.  Following a scoreless first inning, OU raced out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning courtesy of RBIs from Deiten Lachance, Dasan Harris, Jason Walk and Jaxon Willits.  Missouri (20-17, 3-13) got on the board at the top of the fourth via solo home run. The Sooners quickly got the run back on their ... Read more - [Home runs power Sooners past Mizzou ](https://heavener.news/home-runs-power-sooners-past-mizzou/): Home runs power Oklahoma took game one of the series over Missouri Friday night by a final of 9-6 at Kimrey Family Stadium.  OU (24-12, 8-8 SEC) was powered by a season-high four home runs and a nine-strikeout performance from starting right-handed pitcher LJ Mercurius.  Following a scoreless first inning, OU raced out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning courtesy of RBIs from Deiten Lachance, Dasan Harris, Jason Walk and Jaxon Willits.  Missouri (20-17, 3-13) got on the board at the top of the fourth via solo home run. The Sooners quickly got the run back on their own ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 4-18-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-4-18-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6 Get even more. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about the Heavener area delivered straight to your inbox for free. Get even more with our daily email updater. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily : HERE. Subscribe for free to get more plus exclusive content delivered to your inbox daily. - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-17-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Friday. Baseball Arkoma 13, Spiro 5 McCurtain 9, Heavener 4 Panama 10, Central 0 Pocola 9, Sequoyah-Tahlequah 7 Stigler 11, Poteau 10 Talihina 10, Antlers 2 Wister 15, Asher 9 Slow pitch softball Cameron 13, Heavener 5 LeFlore 6, Heavener 5 Keota 8, LeFlore 0 Panama 9, Roff 1 Panama 11, Ripley 3 Whitesboro 11, Keota 5 Whitesboro, LeFlore 3 Whitesboro 12, McCurtain 4 Soccer Boys Hilldale 1, Poteau 0 Girls Hilldale 2, Poteau 1 (OT) To make a correction or addition, text us at (918) 300-4273. - [Razorbacks topped in Game Two against Bulldogs](https://heavener.news/razorbacks-topped-in-game-two-against-bulldogs/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – No. 16 Arkansas (26-14, 9-8 SEC) fell behind early and was unable to catch up with No. 5 Georgia (31-9, 12-5 SEC) in its 5-3 setback Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks and Bulldogs will play for the series at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 18, on SEC Network+ with Josh Haley (play-by-play) and Troy Eklund (analyst) on the call. Entering tomorrow’s finale, Arkansas has won four consecutive weekend series against Georgia inside Baum-Walker Stadium (2010, 2012, 2017 & 2021). The Hogs have not lost a series to the Bulldogs at home since the 2008 campaign. Cole Gibler, ... Read more - [Jackson Brian Willhite memorial](https://heavener.news/jackson-brian-willhite-memorial/): Jackson Brian Willhite, 51, of Poteau passed away on April 16, 2026, in Poteau. He was born on Oct. 27, 1974, in Claremore to Carolyn Jean (Brown) Willhite and Tommy Willhite. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1993. Memorial service is at a later date.  Survivors are his parents Tommy and Carolyn (Brown) Willhite; his wife, Laura Willhite; daughters Jacqulynn Willhite (Dustin Hamman) and Alyssa (George McGuire); son, Levi Willhite (Carissa Ford); sisters Barbara Albertson and Kellie Burdick and husband John; brother, Tommy Allen Willhite; grandmother, Shirley Hamilton; grandchildren Braisen Willhite, Bryten Hamman, Wyatt Willhite, Camille McGuire, Rosalie McGuire, George ... Read more - [Roy E. “Sonny” Tackett memorial](https://heavener.news/roy-e-sonny-tackett-memorial/): Roy E. “Sonny” Tackett, 82, of Milton passed away on April 10, 2026 in Glenpool. He was born on Oct. 19, 1943, in Milton to Roy and Matha (Culwell) Tackett. He attended Bokoshe Methodist Church and was a proud graduate of Bokoshe High School. A memorial service is at a later date at Bokoshe Methodist Church, Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors are his son Kevin Tackett and wife Angie of Edmond; daughters Kim Rayon of Bixby, and Theresa Drennon of Bixby; grandchildren Terra Murphy, Ashley Morris and husband Reno, Kenzie Tackett, ... Read more - [Get our free daily update](https://heavener.news/get-our-daily-free-update/): Get our free email update by signing up HERE  You can also use the form below:   - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 4-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-4-17-2026/): LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Friday, April 17, 2026 Your complete LeFlore County weather outlook for the week ahead Good Friday morning, LeFlore County! After a relatively quiet start to the week, our weather pattern is about to become a bit more active as we head into the weekend and beyond. Here is everything you need to know to plan your week ahead across Heavener, Poteau, and all of LeFlore County. Today — Friday, April 17 We are starting the day off on a pleasant note with partly sunny skies and current temperatures sitting right around 68 degrees this afternoon. It ... Read more - [Calendar of events for 4-17-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-4-17-2026/): Here is the calendar of event for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news EMAIL me at news@heavener.news. Friday High school baseball: Heavener at McCurtain; Cameron at Keys; Stigler at Poteau;  High school softball: Cameron, Heavener, LeFlore, Talihina, Whitesboro at LeFlore Tournament High school track: Heavener at Atoka meet Saturday Poteau trash off Mark Eidschun celebration of life  Bemito’s Revenge at Choctaw Country Club Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet Funeral services for Linda Louise Chastain  High school baseball: Roland at Heavener; Muldrow at Cameron; Howe at Porum; Broken Bow at Poteau High school ... Read more - [Today in History — April 17: Bay of Pigs, Apollo 13, Benjamin Franklin and More](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-april-17-bay-of-pigs-apollo-13-benjamin-franklin-and-more/): Today in History — April 17 Every date in history tells a story. Here is a look at some of the biggest events, notable births, and famous deaths that happened on April 17 throughout the years. Major Historical Events on April 17 In 1961 the Bay of Pigs invasion began — a failed attempt by U.S.-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba. Facts.net In 1970 Apollo 13 astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean, four days after a ruptured oxygen tank crippled their spacecraft while en route to the moon ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 4-17-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-4-17-3036/): Daily Bible verse for Friday: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Get our daily email update HERE. - [Senate advances bill to make school cellphone ban permanent](https://heavener.news/senate-advances-bill-to-make-school-cellphone-ban-permanent/): By: Nuria Martinez-Keel OKLAHOMA CITY — After resurrecting and amending a year-old bill, the Oklahoma Senate advanced a measure to make a statewide school cellphone ban permanent. House Bill 1276, originally filed in 2025, now returns to the House in its amended form after passing the Senate with bipartisan support. Oklahoma law prohibits students from using cellphones and personal devices for the entire school day. The ban has received a positive response from teachers, parents and district leaders since it was implemented this school year. The policy, though, is mandatory only for this academic year and soon will become optional for ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-16-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-16-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday. Baseball Cameron 2, Van Buren, Arkansas 1 Panama 12, Roland 4 Pocola 6, Checotah 3 Slow pitch softball Howe 7, Oktaha 5 Panama 6, Canute 4 Moore 16, Panama 3 Pocola 8, Southmoore 4 Pocola 4, Roff 2 Wister 8, Gore 3 Soccer Boys Heavener forfeit over Locust Grove Girls Locust Grove 3, Heavener 1 To make an addition or correction, text (918) 300-4273. Get our daily update HERE - [Joe Capps obituary](https://heavener.news/joe-capps-obituary/): Joe Capps, Sr., 83, of Paden, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2026 in Prague. He was born on Oct. 19, 1942, in the same town he called home throughout his life, Joe lived a remarkable 83 years filled with adventure, dedication, and love.   A graveside memorial service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Paden from 2 to 3 p.m. on April 25, 2026 with Cody D. Smith officiating, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener./Joe was the son of Noble and Bessie Capps and grew up in Paden alongside his sisters, ... Read more - [Hogs Down Bulldogs in Series Opener](https://heavener.news/hogs-down-bulldogs-in-series-opener/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A three-run first inning and strong outing by starter Hunter Dietz propelled No. 16 Arkansas (26-13, 9-7 SEC) to a 6-3 series-opening win against No. 5 Georgia (30-9, 11-5 SEC) Thursday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks tagged Bulldog starter Joey Volchko for three runs on a hit and two walks in the bottom half of the first to provide a 3-0 cushion for Dietz, who was making his second series-opening start of the season. The left-hander took full advantage of the early lead, working 5.1 innings of two-run ball with six strikeouts to earn his fourth win ... Read more - [Roger D. Smith obituary](https://heavener.news/roger-d-smith-obituary/): Roger D. Smith, 87, of Prague passed away March 10, 2026 and was born Dec. 29, 1938, to Millard and Juanita (Lewis) Smith. A graveside memorial service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Paden at 1 p.m. on April 25, 2026 with Cody D. Smith officiating, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Roger was born a few miles northeast of his childhood home on the Dukes Family Farm, where he was raised and developed a lifelong love of farming, livestock—especially horses—and hard work. The values instilled in him during those early years shaped a strong work ethic ... Read more - [CASC cheer team competes at NCA nationals](https://heavener.news/casc-cheer-team-competes-at-nca-nationals/): Carl Albert State College cheer team recently competed in the Intermediate All-Girl Junior College Division at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Nationals competition. Competing on April 10-11, the Vikings took the mat twice during preliminary and final rounds. Judges evaluated routines based on stunts, pyramids, tosses, standing and running tumbling, jumps, collegiate image, routine compositio and overall effect. The team was also recognized as one of the Top 5 finalists for the Go Be Great Service Award, highlighting their commitment not only to excellence in performance, but also to leadership and service beyond the mat. The team has been preparing for ... Read more - [Funeral services for Linda Louise Chastain planned](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-linda-louise-chastain-planned/): Funeral services for Linda Louise Chastain, 73, of Spiro, are 2 p.m. on Monday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Vernon Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Linda was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in Greenville, Michigan, to Sybil Christine (Hill) Woods and Charles Morton Woods. She passed away on April 14, 2026, in Spiro. Linda enjoyed fishing and cooking, and she cherished spending time with her family. She had a special love for her dogs, Grunt and Sister, who brought her much joy. She was ... Read more - [Poteau man pleads guilty for child sexual exploitation ](https://heavener.news/poteau-man-pleads-guilty-for-child-sexual-exploitation/): MUSKOGEE–The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Clifford Elmo Smith, 41, of Poteau entered a guilty plea to one count of Possession of Certain Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  The Indictment alleged that beginning on or about April 20, 2025, and continuing until on or about Jan. 13, 2026, Smith knowingly possessed one or more matters which contained visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, transported by, in, and affecting interstate and foreign commerce, which Smith accessed ... Read more - [Catherine Stacie “Cathie” Carlson memorial](https://heavener.news/catherine-stacie-cathie-carlson-memorial/): Catherine Stacie “Cathie” Carlson, 49, of Talihina was born on Dec. 2, 1976, in Talihina to Margie (Ward) Jones and Eugene W. Jones. She passed away on April 8, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee. Funeral services are 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Christ’s Church at Lenox in Muse with Bro. Raymond Johnson officiating.  Survivors include her daughter, Joleigh Carlson, of the home; brothers,Michael Jones and wife Paula and family of Bartlesville, and David T. Jones and wife Regina and family of Talihina; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her ... Read more - [Kaitlin Hurst leads Heavener past Battiest](https://heavener.news/kaitlin-hurst-leads-heavener-past-battiest/): Kaitlin Hurst homered and was 2-3 with four RBI and two runs as Heavener defeated Battiest, 11-2, Tuesday in slow pitch softball. Heavener is 10-6 and hosts Arkoma Thursday. Haylee Morrison tripled and went 2-3 with two runs and a RBI, Kristy Shadwick finished 2-3 with two RBI and a run, Olivia Smith had a 2-3 game with one RBI and Kelsey Morrison doubled while going 1-3. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Bulldogs… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-14-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-14-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Baseball Arkoma 12, Union Christian 4 Preston 10, Howe 0 Panama 6, Gore 4 (extra innings) Poteau 6, Hilldale 2 Slow pitch softball Heavener 11, Battiest 2 Poteau 9, Howe 5 LeFlore 16, Crowder 14 Pocola 16, Muldrow 4 Wister 13, Spiro 5 Spiro 8, Webbers Falls 0 Talihina 13, Haileyville 4 Wister 13, Webbers Falls 4 Soccer Boys Heavener 5, Riverfield 1 Poteau 2, Cascia Hall 1 Girls Heavener 2, Riverfield 0 To make an addition or correction please EMAIL me. Don’t miss out! 🏠 From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter ... Read more - [Howe players named to all-state team](https://heavener.news/howe-players-named-to-all-state-team/): Howe players Kaydence Delt and Slatey Joe Free were named to the small east all state girls’ basketball team for the 2026 OCA all state game July 28 at Hamilton Fieldhouse on the campus of UCO in Edmond. The small school game will be played 7:30 p.m. The two helped Howe win the Class 2A state championship this season. On the all star by class, Poteau’s Emma Hackler and Ava Zink were named to the Class 4A team; Whitesboro’s Katie Long was selected to the B-I team; Delt and Free were also selected to the 2A team and joined by teammate ... Read more - [Lynn Lavonne Pickworth obituary](https://heavener.news/lynn-lavonne-pickworth-obituary/): Lynn Lavonne Pickworth of Hodgen was born Jan. 25, 1977. She left this life on April 10, 2026 and was carried by angels into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ. A private family graveside service is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stapp-Zoe Cemetery with Brother John Paul McAlester officiating. Burial will follow under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. She married her high school sweetheart and they were together for 33 years. They had two beautiful children who are now beautiful adults.  Lynn worked as a nurse for 24 years and had enjoyed being a housewife ... Read more - [Check out our 4-14-2026 newsletter](https://heavener.news/check-out-4-14-2026-newsletter/): Check out our newsletter for Tuesday with much more HERE. - [Rebecca Diane Woodral obituary](https://heavener.news/rebecca-diane-woodral-obituary/): Rebecca Diane Woodral of Wister was born May 30, 1960 in Grand Rapides, Louisiana to Wayne Duane and Leona (Repass) Williams and passed away April 11, 2026 in Wister, at the age of 65. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Woodral, Sr., of the home; one son Vernon Woodral, Jr. and wife Latasha of Wister; one sister, Judy Angell and family of Salida, Colorado; three grandchildren Benton Woodral of Tulsa, Jacob Woodral and wife of Poteau, and Corbin Richards and wife ... Read more - [Rickie Ray McAlpin obituary](https://heavener.news/rickie-ray-mcalpin-obituary/): Private services for Rickie Ray McAlpin, 69, of Cameron will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Rickie was born on March 7, 1957, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Opal Evelyn (Turner) McAlpin and J.W. McAlpin. He passed away on April 11, 2026, in Cameron. Rickie married Patricia (Smith) McAlpin on Sept. 4, 1992, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Patricia McAlpin; daughters Raychel Valdez and husband Cesar, Trista Tindle, and Amanda Adams ... Read more - [Alberta G. Caudell obituary](https://heavener.news/alberta-g-caudell-obituary/): Alberta G. Caudell of Poteau was born Feb. 27, 1937 in Heavener to William Lee and Edna (Nelson) Green and passed away on April 11, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 89. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Brad Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Survivors are two daughters Dianna Legare and husband Colin, and Joanna Evans and husband GW “Dub”; one son Hoyt Mathew “Matt” Caudell and wife Debbie; one sister, Elizabeth Montgomery; six grandchildren ... Read more - [Richard Clydeen Covey memorial](https://heavener.news/richard-clydeen-covey-memorial/): Richard Clydeen Covey was born Feb. 19, 1949, at home in Wister to Clyde and Rebecca (Becky) Covey (Warlick) and passed away April 7, 2026, in Colbert. Services will be held at Ellis Chapel in Wister Saturday at 2 pm. Survivors are sister Reba Tamplin and husband Jerry; brother Terry (Pork) Covey and wife Leslie; his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother CW Covey and his nephew Casey Joe Covey. Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com. - [LeFLore County sports scores 4-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-10-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Friday. Baseball LCT Wister 6, Poteau 1 Wister 6, Talihina 5 Others Okay 15, Arkoma 7 Slow pitch softball Hartshorne 3, Howe 1 Panama 7, Talihina 1 Whitesboro 12, Haworth 4 Whitesboro 13, Battiest 5 Wister 7,  Kiowa 6 Caney 12, Wister 2 Soccer Boys Heavener at Inola (postponed due to weather) Wagoner 1, Poteau 0 Girls Wagoner 6, Poteau 0 Heavener at Inola (postponed due to weather) To make a correction or addition, email me. - [Wister forces “if” game in LCT](https://heavener.news/wister-forces-if-game-in-lct/): Wister slowed Poteau’s run through the 2026 baseball LCT Friday with a 6-1 win over the Pirates, forcing another game at noon Saturday to decide the championship. Poteau came into Friday’s game undefeated and on a 17-game winning streak, but could manage only one hit against Wister pitchers Ethan Billy and Bruce Burns. Billy pitched 4.1 innings and allowed the one hit while giving up one run with six strikeouts and four walks. Burns pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing no hits or runs while striking out five with no walks. Get our free daily email update HERE. The Wildcats broke ... Read more - [MLB Scores: What Happened in Baseball 4-10-2026](https://heavener.news/mlb-scores-what-happened-in-baseball-4-10-2026/): MLB scores from Friday. Pittsburgh Pirates, 2, Chicago Cubs 0 Detroit Tigers 2, Miami Marlins 0 Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 Los Angeles Angels 10, Cincinnati Reds 2 Toronto Blue Jays 10, Minnesota Twins 4 Tampa Bay Rays 5, New York Yankees 3 Athletics 4, New York Mets 0 San Francisco Giants 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 Atlanta Braves 11, Cleveland Guardians 5 Washington Nationals 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 Kansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 0 St. Louis Cardinals 3, Boston Red Sox 2 San Diego Padres 5, Colorado Rockies 2 Seattle Mariners 9, Houston Astros 6 Los Angeles Dodgers ... Read more - [Mark Eidschun celebration of life planned](https://heavener.news/mark-eidschun-celebration-of-life-planned/): Mark Eidschun passed away on April 8, 2026 in Poteau, at the age of 68, and was born on Nov. 19, 1957 in Poteau to Billy and Wilma (Wise) Eidschun. A celebration of life  is from 2 – 4 p.m. April 18, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey at 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau. Survivors are his wife, Pam, of 46 years; his children Gayla Eidschun of Poteau, Mark Eidschun and wife Whitney of Claremore and Emma Eidschun of the home; his brother Bill Eidschun and wife Key of Howe; his niece Jill Billings and husband Chris of Poteau; and two ... Read more - [Wilburton man sentenced for illegally possessing firearm ](https://heavener.news/wilburton-man-sentenced-for-illegally-possessing-firearm/): MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Joshua Wayne Taylor, 47, of Wilburton was sentenced to 13 months in prison for one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition.   The charge arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Latimer County Sheriff’s Office.  On Aug. 27, 2025, Taylor pleaded guilty to the charge in federal district court.  According to investigators, Taylor knowingly possessed a .22LR revolver and 53 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition on Nov. 18, 2024, after having been previously convicted of a ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard 4-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-4-9-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Thursday, Baseball LCT Poteau 2, Wister 0 Panama 16, Pocola 5 Talihina 4, Cameron 0 Talihina 14, Panama 7 Others Porum 10, Arkoma 3 Clayton 1, Whitesboro 0 Smithville 1, Whitesboro 0 Slow pitch softball Talihina 9, Cameron 4 Heavener 12, LeFlore 2 Heavener 10, Central 2 Central 19, LeFlore 4 Dale 14, Howe 2 Tushka 14, Howe 8 Stuart 3, Howe 2 Panama 7, Muldrow 0 Panama 21, Roland 6 Panama 9, Warner 1 Kiowa 17, Pocola 16 Pocola 8, Coalgate 0 Pocola 21, Caddo 6 Ripley 8, Wister 7 Latta 8, Wister 2 Caney ... Read more - [Poteau defeats Wister to secure spot in championship](https://heavener.news/poteau-defeats-wister-championship/): Poteau defeats Wister in the LCT winners bracket finals Thursday night, 2-0, as the Pirates won their17th-straight game. Pirates edge Wildcats in LCT The win sends Poteau to the LCT championship as the Pirates attempt to win the LCT for the first time since 2019. The Pirates will now play the winner of an elimination game Friday between Wister and Talihina, which will be played at Panama at 4 p.m. Poteau plays the winner of that game at 6 p.m. Poteau only needs one more win while the Wister and Talihina winner would need to beat the Pirates twice to capture ... Read more - [Poteau 7th and 8th students of the month](https://heavener.news/poteau-7th-and-8th-students-of-the-month-2/): Poteau seventh and eighth grade students of the month for April. Eighth grade Boy Name: Mannix Lum Parent: Miranda Lum Electives: Advanced art, weightlifting, athletic Favorite school memory: Going to wrestling state with my friends and staying the night OKC with everybody. Girl Name: Claire Egbert Parents: Ashley Egbert and John Egbert Electives: Choir/performing arts, art, and FACS Her favorite school memory is: After stat testing getting to have field days I love getting to go outside and do all sorts of activities with friends before the end of the year: Seventh grade Boy Name: Gary Chen Parents: Yanzhen Jiang and ... Read more - [Hodgen students of the month for April.](https://heavener.news/hodgen-students-of-the-month-for-april/): Hodgen Public School students of the month for April. Get seen. Advertise your business or service on Heavener,news. Email news@heavener.news for more information. Rates for big and small plus discounts for non-profits. - [LeFlore County legals for 4-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-4-9-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Mortgages Legal One Legals Two Legals Three Stay Informed with Your Hometown News!Heavener.news — Your Best Source for Heavener Area News. Get the latest local news, sports scores, obituaries, community updates, weather, events, and more from Heavener, LeFlore County, and southeastern Oklahoma — delivered straight to your inbox every day. From city council meetings and school sports to breaking local stories and Rep. Rick West’s weekly column, heavener.news keeps you connected to the place you call home. Independent, local journalism. Free daily newsletter. No paywalls on the important stuff Subscribe today at heavener.news and support ... Read more - [Explore upcoming events in Heavener, LeFlore County Thursday](https://heavener.news/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 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 Whitesboro; High school softball: Howe at Kiowa Tournament; Talihina at Cameron; LeFlore/Central at Heavener; Whitesboro at Battiest Tournament; Spiro at Stigler High school golf: Heavener at Roland Tournament (Ben Geren Golf Course in Fort Smith) Heavener VFW bingo 6 See the calendar for the next week ... Read more - [Poteau faces Wister Thursday in crucial baseball LCT game](https://heavener.news/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. 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 in the tournament this year with the Pirates knocking off top-seeded Cameron and Wister edging Pocola in Tuesday’s games. The loser drops into the losers bracket. In the losers bracket semifinals, Pocola meets Panama at noon Thursday with Talihina going against Cameron at 2 p.m. The ... Read more - [John McHugh memorial](https://heavener.news/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 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 River. Survivors are his wife, Roxie, of the home; children Patrick Cass and wife Cyrilla of Durango, Colorado and Nicole Hughes of Wellington, Colorado; one brother, Tom McHugh of Colby, Kansas; a nephew, Josh McHugh of Grand Junction, Colorado and one grandson Myles Riley Cass along ... Read more - [George Harold Chester memorial](https://heavener.news/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 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 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Survivors include his daughter George Ann Noe and husband Ross R. of Fort Smith, Arkansas; grandchildren Shanda Jones and Christie Lee; and great-grandchildren Holden Lee, Carter Lee and Parker Spahn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and ... Read more - [Jalei Oglesby named to Summit team](https://heavener.news/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 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, completing this year’s honorees. North Dakota State led all programs with three selections, highlighted by repeat honoree Avery Koenen. The junior secured her second career academic team honor and was joined by sophomore Marisa Frost and junior Molly Lenz. South Dakota State senior Madison Mathiowetz earned ... Read more - [Memorial service for Ronnie George Broom set](https://heavener.news/memorial-service-for-ronnie-george-broom-set/): Memorial service for Ronnie George Broom, 70, of Spiro is 10 a.m. on Thursday at Fairview Cemetery in Panama with Russell Jones officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Ronnie was born on Oct. 25, 1955 in Stilwell to Ruby (Hamilton) Broom and George Broom and passed away on April 6, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He married Rita (Walker) Broom on June 18, 1982 in Spiro. Ronnie was a man who truly loved the outdoors and took great pride in working on cars, caring for his yard, and tackling any project he set his mind ... Read more - [Pocola girls win LCT again](https://heavener.news/pocola-girls-win-lct-again/): Pocola won a pair of games Tuesday to win another slow pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament Tuesday night. The Lady Indians opened with a 2-0 win over Howe before winning the tournament with an 8-0 victory over Panama in the championship contest. Panama came back through the losers bracket to make the finals. Panama defeated Wister, 7-5, while Poteau stayed alive with a 10-2 win over Talihina. The Lady ‘Backs downed Poteau,  5-4, before eliminating Howe, 6-2, to reach the finals. Tuesday’s scores Pocola 8, Panama 0 Panama 6, Howe 2 Panama 5, Poteau 4 Poteau 10, Talihina 2 Panama 7, ... Read more - [Poteau and Wister advance in LCT](https://heavener.news/poteau-and-wister-advance-in-lct/): Poteau knocked off top-seeded Cameron while Wister edged Pocols, 8-7, to advance to Thursday’s 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. The loser will drop into the losers bracket. In the losers bracket semifinals, Pocola meets Panama at noon Thursday with Talihina goes against Cameron at 2 p.m. The winner of those two games play at 4 p.m. Thursday with all three games at Panama. The survivor of those games plays the Poteau and Wister loser at 4 p.m. Friday with the winner ... Read more - [Budget announced](https://heavener.news/budget-announced/): By Rep. RICK WEST  House and Senate leaders got together with the governor on April Fools Day and announced they’d reached a budget agreement. It wasn’t a prank. They’ve come up with a plan to appropriate almost $12.8 billion to state agencies for Fiscal Year 2027, which starts July1. This is a 1.27 percent increase over what was appropriated for the current fiscal year.  As far as anyone can recall, this is the earliest a budget agreement has ever been announced.  Public education will again get the lion’s share – about 51% of the overall budget. About $85 million will go ... Read more - [Suzanne Lorraine Smith service set](https://heavener.news/suzanne-lorraine-smith-service-set/): Suzanne Lorraine Smith, 66, of Poteau was born on Jan. 10, 1960, in Poteau to Patricia Ann (Davison) Smith and William Riley “Babe” Smith, and passed away on April 3, 2026, in Enid. A celebration of life service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating.  Survivors include her parents, Babe and Patricia Smith. Heavener.news and our newsletter post paid obituaries, which includes all the information, plug memorials with the main information, plus pictures for both. Obituaries are $25 each while the memorials are a free service for our readers. Obituaries and memorials MUST ... Read more - [Pocola stuns favorite, advances to LeFlore Tournament semifinals](https://heavener.news/pocola-crashes-lct-baseball-party/): Pocola crashed the party in the 2026 baseball LeFlore County Tournament, becoming the only team not seeded in the top four to make the winners bracket semifinals Tuesday. The Indians opened with an 11-1 win over Heavener before scoring a 9-5 win over secomd-seeded Talihina in the second round to advance to Tuesday’s game against Wister at 6 p.m. Printable pdf In the other semifinal, Cameron plays Poteau at 6 p.m. at Panama. The winner of those two games olay in the first championship game at 6 p.m. Thursday at Panama. The losers of the semifinal games drop into the losers ... Read more - [Pocola, Howe to play in LCT](https://heavener.news/pocola-howe-to-play-in-lct/): Pocola and Howe advanced to the winners bracket championship of the slow pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament with a pair of wins Monday. The two teams will play at 5:15 p.m. at the PARC. The winner advances to the finals while the loser  plays the team that advances out of the losers bracket involving Panama, Wister, Talihina and Poteau. Panama takes on Wister at 4 p.m. with the winner to play the Talihina and Poteau winner at 5:15 p.m. That winner plays the Pocola and Howe loser at 6:30 p.m. to decide the second team in the finals. Printable PDF Slow ... Read more - [April 6, 2026: LeFlore Events Update](https://heavener.news/april-6-2026-leflore-events-update/): 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Graveside services for Kevin Wayne Holt  High school baseball: LeFlore County Tournament High school softball: LCT High school golf: Heavener at Poteau Tournament (Choctaw Country Club) - [Today's newsletter 4-5-2026](https://heavener.news/todays-newsletter-4-5-2026/): Get more with today’s newsletter https://tinyurl.com/mryazvy2 - [Panama man injured in motorcycle wreck](https://heavener.news/panama-man-injured-in-motorcycle-wreck/): Panama man injured in motorcycle wreck at 12:15 p.m. Friday on AES Road near Fairview Road. Mason G. Cameron, 21, of Panama, was driving south on AES Road when he lost control of the motorcycle and departed the road to the left before overturning, according to the accident report by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. An earlier edition of this story indicated a passenger was injured along with Cameron. There was no passenger involved. Also, Cameron was said to be from Cameron instead of Panama. That was my mistake and has been corrected. We apologize for those mistakes and thank everybody fir ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 4-3-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-4-3-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Friday. Baseball Arkoma 17, Spiro 8 Cameron 14, Pocola 4 Panama 4, Wister 1 Poteau 12, Pocola 4 Slow pitch softball Howe 3, Cameron 0 Latta 10, Howe 5 Cameron 8, Central 3 Pocola 9, Cameron 1 Pocola 10. Kiowa 2 Pocola 8, Latta 3 Panama 11, Wilburton 4 Kiowa 15, Panama 14 Stigler 14, Spiro  2 Talihina 16, Clayton 4 To make an addition or correction EMAIL me. Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share ... Read more - [Funeral services for Sandra Ranell Mahan set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-sandra-ranell-mahan-set/): Funeral services for Sandra Ranell Mahan, 80, of Spiro are 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Vernon Stone officiating. Services are  under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Viewing and visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Sandra was born on May 4, 1945, in Henryetta to Leona (Smittle) Robertson and Ted Robertson. She passed away on April 1, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 80. Sandra was a woman of the ... Read more - [Bracket released for baseball LCT](https://heavener.news/bracket-released-baseball-lct-2026/): Bracket released for 2026 baseball LeFlore County Tournament which starts Monday with games at Wister  and  Panama. LCT baseball bracket out Semifinals and finals will be held at Panama. Cameron is the top seed, Talihins is second, Wister third and Poteau us fourth. In first-round games at Panama on Monday, Spiro plays Arkoma at noon and Panama faces Bokoshe at 4 p.m. At Wister, opening games are Whitesboro vs. Howe at noon with Pocola playing Heavener at 4 p.m. In second-round games at Panama, Cameron takes on the Spiro/Arkoma winner at 2 p.m. with Poteau going up against the Panama and ... Read more - [Wister man pleads guilty in shooting ](https://heavener.news/wister-man-pleads-guilty-in-shooting/): MUSKOGEE–The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Billy Wayne Williams, 47, of Wister entered a guilty plea to charges relating to the shooting of a Webbers Falls police officer in March of 2025.  On April 1, 2026, Williams pleaded guilty to one count of Assault with Intent to Commit Murder in Indian Country, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; one ... Read more - [Dallas Haskell Quinn – Lewis memorial](https://heavener.news/dallas-haskell-quinn-lewis-memorial/): Dallas Haskell Quinn – Lewis was born on July 21, 1941 in Talihina to Lillie (Ripley) Thompson and James Quinn and passed away on March 30, 2026 in Sallisaw. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Funeral service is 2 p.m. on April 10 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau,  under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Kay Quinn, of Wilburton; his daughter, Kay Walls, of Wilburton; his brother, Jackie Bush, of Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; ... Read more - [Rep. Rick West files for re-election](https://heavener.news/rep-rick-west-files-for-re-election/): HEAVENER — State Representative Rick West has officially filed for re-election, announcing his campaign to return to the Oklahoma House and continue his work defending the people of House District 3 against government overreach, corporate influence, and special-interest politics. West, a cattleman from LeFlore County, has built a reputation as one of the Legislature’s most conservative voices, and free of outside influence—refusing to take lobbyist gifts or contributions and sponsoring legislation driven directly by constituents, not outside interests. “I didn’t go to Oklahoma City to make friends with lobbyists or carry water for state agencies,” West said. “I went there to ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-2-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday Baseball Keota 13, Arkoma 9 Cameron 4, Fort Smith Northside 3 Pocola 7, Heavener 2 Howe 12, Haworth 3 Panama 11, Muldrow 8 Talihina 2, Pocola 1 Achille 16, Whitesboro 8 Slow pitch softball Cameron 11, Central 0 Howe 17, Henryetta 1 Howe 17, Jenks 1 Howe 12, Fairland 0 LeFlore 11, Spiro 4 Panama 8, Tahlequah 7 Panama 13, Chelsea 3 Panama 20, Haskell 1 Kiowa 20, Wister 2 Wister 9, Stigler 1 Soccer Boys Regent Prep at Heavener ( No score reported) Sallisaw 4, Poteau 1 Girls Regent Prep at Heavener ( No ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 4-2-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-4-2-2026/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for rain this morning with skies clearing later in the day. is for mostly clear skies and warmer temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 82 degrees with a low of 68 degrees. Sunrise was 7:03 a.m. Sunset is 7:40 p.m. See our live weather radar - [Calendar of events for April 2, 2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-april-2-2026/):  Calendar of events for the next week 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 High school baseball: Heavener at Pocola; Northside at Cameron; Howe at Haworth High school softball: Wister, Central at Cameron; Whitesboro at hall of fame festival; LeFlore at Spiro’ Talihina at Smithville Funeral services for Mary Janette Barnes High school soccer: Regent Prep at Heavener High school golf: Heavener at Tahlequah Tournament Celebration of life service for Vicki Jirash Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m. ... Read more - [Patricia Ann Martin memorial](https://heavener.news/patricia-ann-martin-memorial/): Patricia Ann Martin of Cameron passed away March 29, 2026, in her home. She was born Feb. 25, 1944, in Spiro to Erie L and Betty J. (Schoppy) Craig. /A celebration of life is 2 p.m. April 11, 2026, at her home in at 12061 Grim Lane in Cameron. A burial will be held later by family in New Hope Cemetery. Survivors are two sisters Toni Davis of Spiro and Betty Gail Ritter and Bobby Christenberry of Cowlington; one brother, Larry Craig, of Cowlington; two granddaughters Laranda Crossland and husband Mark of Rock Island, and Paula Harp of Fort Smith, Arkansas; ... Read more - [Pocola girls get top seed again](https://heavener.news/pocola-girls-get-top-seed-again/): Pocola girls have once again received the top seed for the slow pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament, which will be held next week. Panama is the second seed, Howe was seeded third with Wister as the fourth seed. Other seeds were Talihina as fifth seed, Whitesboro is sixth, Poteau is seventh, Cameron eighth, Heavener ninth, LeFlore 10th, Spiro is 11th and Arkoma 12th. Bokoshe is not playing in the tournament. Vote on the winner HERE. First-round matchups are Heavener vs. Cameron with the winner playing Pocola; Talihina taking on Arkoma with the winner meeting Wister; Spiro playing Whitesboro with the winner ... Read more - [Mary Lou Morgan obituary](https://heavener.news/mary-lou-morgan-obituary/): Mary Lou Morgan, 90, of Spiro passed away on March 31, 2026, in Pocola. A private service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. She was born on March 20, 1936, in Plains, Kansas, to Mable Arvella (Smith) Spencer and William Orie Spencer. Mary Lou was raised in a farming family, where she spent her younger years working hard and riding tractors. She later married Howard McGrath, and together they were blessed with seven children. Mary Lou dedicated many years of her life working as a cook at the Pocola ... Read more - [Poteau High School hires Perry as boys coach](https://heavener.news/poteau-high-school-hires-perry-as-boys-coach/): Poteau High School has hired former Spiro standout and college basketball player Tylor Perry as the new boys basketball coach, succeeding Ronnie Sockey. He played professional ball in the Toronto organization after played college ball at Kansas State and North Texas. He played high school in Springdale, Arkansaa before transferring to Spiro, where he led the Bulldogs to the Class 3A state tournament. Poteau’s boys were 10-17 this year, finishing third in the LeFlore County Tournament, despite playing a difficult schedule including Roland, Muldrow and Stilwell. Get more with today’s massive weekly newsletter HERE. - [Heavener Utilities Authority to meet in special meeting](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-to-meet-in-special-meeting-2/): Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener, Here are the agendas. HUA Special   CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                     AGENDA                                              This special meeting has been called for the purpose of considering, discussing, and taking possible action regarding the award of a contract for the Isolation Valve Project. AGENDA : City Council        :                                                1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. Citizens wishing to address the City Commission must sign in prior to the meeting, providing their ... Read more - [Heavener Utilities Authority to meet in special meeting](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-to-meet-in-special-meeting/): Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener, Here are the agendas. HUA Special   CALL TO ORDER – Chairman                                     AGENDA                                              This special meeting has been called for the purpose of considering, discussing, and taking possible action regarding the award of a contract for the Isolation Valve Project. AGENDA : City Council        :                                                1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. Citizens wishing to address the City Commission must sign in prior to the meeting, providing their ... Read more - [Heavener boys fare well in own meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-fare-well-in-own-meet/): Heavener boys had a good day at the Heavener track meet Thursday. Jerami Casteel was first in the discus and second in the shot put. Jerred Boss was first in the 4×800 and second in the 800. Morgan Altstatt was first in the 4×800, second in the 1,600 and scored points in the 4×400. Parker Brand was part of the first-place team in the 4×800, scored points in the 4×400 and the 400. Geren Palmer was also on the first-place 4×800 team, and scored points in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles. Brecken Barnes had points in the 4×400. For the ... Read more - [Kevin Wayne Holt services set](https://heavener.news/kevin-wayne-holt-services-set/): Kevin Wayne Holt passed away March 30, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58, and was born Aug. 30, 1967, in Tulsa to Wayne Holt and Patsy Black. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with Kevin Holt Jr. and TJ Holt officiating. Survivors are his children Elizabeth Holt of Cameron, Kevin Holt, Jr. of Spiro, Billy Holt and Kristin Daniels of Pocola, Edgar Athey of Shady Point, Cody Thompson of Bokoshe, Tasha Ray and Carey of Giddings, Texas; as well as a special niece, Destiny Phillips, of Sallisaw; sisters Kalley Montgomery ... Read more - [Larry P. Herrington memorial](https://heavener.news/larry-p-herrington-memorial/): Larry P. Herrington, of Poteau—known by many as “Hoss”—passed away on March 27, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 80. He was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Modesto, California, to Raymond and Ruby (Collins) Herrington. Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Vicki Herrington, of the home; his children Brandon Herrington and Brittanii Herrington; his sister, Kathy Turner; and his nieces and nephews, including Traci Hermoso and husband Neil, Teresa Albertoni and husband Larry, Dale Beezley, James Turner, and John Turner. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Debi Smith, Lori Groening, and Kimi Miner, along with a ... Read more - [Today in history for $-1-2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-1-2026/): Today in History: April 1. April 1, 2026 – Happy April Fools’ Day! While many of us enjoy a light-hearted prank or two, this date has also marked some of the most significant – and sometimes solemn – moments in world history. Major Historical Events on This Day Other notable April 1 moments include the 1957 BBC “spaghetti tree” hoax (one of the most famous April Fools’ pranks in broadcasting history) and the 1985 release of Nike’s first Air Jordan sneakers.Notable Births on April 1 Notable Deaths on April 1 April 1 reminds us that history is full of innovation, tragedy, ... Read more - [Calendar of events for April 1, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-april-1-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral service for Carroll Wayne Covey  Thursday High school baseball: Heavener at Pocola; Northside at Cameron; Howe at Haworth High school softball: Wister, Central at Cameron; Whitesboro at hall of fame festival; LeFlore at Spiro’ Talihina at Smithville Funeral services for Mary Janette Barnes High school soccer: Regent Prep at Heavener High school golf: Heavener at Tahlequah Tournament ... Read more - [LeFlore County sport scores for 3-31-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sport-scores-for-3-31-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Baseball Arkoma 7, McCurtain 2 Stigler 12, Heavener 1 Talihina 10, Panama 2 Checotah 12, Spiro 0 Slow pitch softball Cameron 9, Poteau 4 Cameron 11, Spiro 3 Heavener 13, McCurtain 9 Pocola 12, Howe 7 LeFlore at Haileyville (no score reported) Panama 13, Wister 6 Poteau 12, Spiro 1 Haworth 6, Talihina 4 Antlers 5, Talihina 1 Soccer Boys Heavener 5, Dove Science 3 Girls Heavener 1, Keys 0 To make an addition or correction please email me. 🐺 From the Wolves to the Bulldogs… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to ... Read more - [Mary Janette Barnes obituary](https://heavener.news/mary-janette-barnes-obituary/): Mary Janette Barnes, 77, of Spiro passed away on March 28, 2026, in Spiro. She was born on December 26, 1948, in Spiro to Hazel (McCage) Skelton and James Walter “Buck” Skelton. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. She enjoyed reading and loved to shop. Janette especially enjoyed going to the casino and watching and ordering from the jewelry channel. She dedicated over 20 years of service to Elara Caring, where ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 3-30-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-3-30-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes for Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Oliver-yes, Parker-yes, Blaylock-yes. Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) - [Another Day, Another Deadline](https://heavener.news/another-day-another-deadline/): By Rep. Rick West  Last week was another significant milepost in the House. If bills or joint resolutions didn’t pass by March 26, they’re dead in the water this session. We heard about 250 bills in the four days leading up to the deadline.   Here’s a look at a few of those measures:  House Bill 3660 is in my opinion a terrible bill. It would allow funeral directors to operate “natural organic reduction facilities.” This means you could make “nutrient rich” fertilizer out of your dead relative. I voted no on this bill, but it still passed. It will be ... Read more - [LeFlore County sport scores 3-30-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sport-scores-3-30-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Monday. Baseball Arkoma 15, Gans 3 Cameron 12, Vian 7 Stigler 10, Heavener 0 Howe 9, Pocola 2 Panama 5, Mansfield, Arkansas 2 Poteau 11, Commerce 0 Checotah 14, Spiro 0 Rattan 9, Talihina 5 Soper 14, Whitesboro 0 Wister 20, Warner 1 Slow pitch softball Keota 9, Cameron 1 Heavener 16, Spiro 2 LeFlore 11, Arkoma 3 Howe 23, Wister 12 Wilburton 12, Wister 5 Panama 22, Checotah 0 Pocola 19, Poteau 6 Whitesboro 10, McCurtain 0 Wister 18, Wilburton 8 Tuesday’s schedule High school baseball: Stigler at Heavener; Howe at Smithville High school softball: ... Read more - [Heavener uses big inning to beat Spiro](https://heavener.news/heavener-uses-big-inning-to-beat-spiro/): By CRAIG HALL Heavener uses a big first inning to defeat Spiro, 16-2, in slow pitch softball Monday on the Lady Wolves’ home opener. After spotting the Lady Bulldogs two runs in the first inning, Heavener roared back with the 16 runs in the bottom half of the inning to get the run-rule win. Heavener, which has no seniors, was led by Kristy Shadwick, who was 3-3 with a home run and a double, with two RBI and two runs scored. Kelsey Morrison doubled and went 2-2 with three RBI and two runs, Haylee Morrison finished 2-3 with two runs, Annistyn ... Read more - [Carroll Wayne Covey memorial](https://heavener.news/carroll-wayne-covey-memorial/): Carroll Wayne Covey,78, of Poteau, was born July 2, 1947, in Wister to Flora (Covey) Nichols and passed away on March 27, 2026, in Poteau. Funeral service is 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Evans Chapel in Poteau with Eddie Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors include his sister, Darlene Lyons, of Wister and her significant other, Roy Heflin; his brother Phillip Nichols and wife Velma of Poteau; one nephew, Albert Lee Mize; and one niece, Monica Shepherd. He was preceded in death by his ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 3-30-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-3-30-2026/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies and warmer temperatures for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 64 degrees. Sunrise was 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 7:38 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 81 with a low of 61. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.46 inches. Average rainfall for March is 5.40 inches. Average temperatures for March 30 are a high of 70 and low of 42. Records for the date were a high of 84 in 1981 and a low of ... Read more - [Calendar of events for March 30, 2026 ](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-march-30-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week 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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school golf: Heavener tournament at Wolf Ridge High school baseball: Heavener at Stigler; Vian at Cameron; Howe at Pocola’ Poteau at Commerce High school softball: Spiro at Heavener; Howe at Wilburton; Cameron at Keota; Quinton, McCurtain at Whitesboro Tuesday High school baseball: Stigler at Heavener; Howe at Smithville High school softball: Heavener at McCurtain; Howe, Red Oak ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda 3-30-3-2029](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-3-30-3-2029/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for Monday’s regular business meeting at 9 a.m. in the office of the board of county commissioners. AGENDA:                                                                                                 Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) - [Arkansas suffers home sweep](https://heavener.news/arkansas-suffers-home-sweep/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A late power surge by No. 4 Arkansas (19-10, 4-5 SEC) was not enough to pull past Florida (23-6, 6-3 SEC) in a 7-6 loss Sunday at Baum-Walker Stadium as the Hogs were swept at home for the first time since 2016. The Gators pounded the Razorback pitching staff for seven runs on 17 hits, including a pair of homers. Florida broke a 1-1 tie in the top of third with two runs and never looked back, holding off Arkansas on its way to the series-sweeping win. Ryder Helfrick’s two-out two-run home run in the bottom of the ... Read more - [Today in history for March 30, 2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-march-30-2026/): Today in history for March 30. Today is Monday, March 30, 2026. It is the 89th day of the year, and there are 276 days left in 2026. March 30 is a day of monumental land deals, medical breakthroughs, and cultural milestones—ranging from the purchase of the largest U.S. state to the birth of one of history’s most tormented artistic geniuses. ## Major Historical Events ## Notable Births ## Notable Deaths ## Today in Oklahoma History Sponsor our daily today in history with an ad linking to your website. If you don’t have a website and need one built, we can ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 3-30-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-3-30-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Monday, The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 Sign up for our daily update HERE. - [Calendar of events 5-72026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-72026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. - [Daily Bible verse 5-7-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-5-7-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Thursday, - [Heavener City Council to meet 5-7-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-to-meet-5-7-2026/): Heavener City Council to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [Heavener soccer players honored](https://heavener.news/heavener-soccer-players-honored/): Heavener soccer players honored. Boys Joseph Velazquez 2026 All District Midfielder Isaias Pena 2026 All District Defender Brandon Sanchez 2026 All State Midfielder Julian Sanchez 2026 All District Midfielder Parker Brand 2026 All State Forward Jorge Martinez 2026 All District Midfielder Hernan Alvarado 2026 All District Honorable Mention Andy Montoya 2026 All District Honorable Mention Girls: Isabella Rodriguez 2026 All District Forward Taylee Baker 2026 All District Midfielder Valeria Sanchez 2026 All District Midfielder Roxana Jacinto 2026 All District Defender Lucia Rodriguez 2026 All District Honorable Mention Jennifer Martinez 2026 All District Honorable Mention From Cameron to Talihina… Heavener.news covers the ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 5-6-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-5-6-2026/): Daily Bible verse 5-6-2026. Help us keep local news alive! 🗞️ We bring you the latest Heavener and LeFlore County news, sports, and obits. If you enjoy staying informed, please share our website with your friends and family—it’s the best way to help us grow! Have a story tip or a suggestion? I’d love to hear from you. Contact me directly at news@heavener.news. - [Marsha Elaine Lloyd memorial](https://heavener.news/marsha-elaine-lloyd-memorial/): Marsha Elaine Lloyd memorial Marsha Elaine Lloyd, 70, of Leflore was born on June 25, 1955, in Chula Vista, California, to Nancy Naomi (White) Hines and Edward Albert Hines. She passed away on May 4, 2026, in Talihina. - [Thunder blast Lakers-Heavener.news](https://heavener.news/thunder-blast-lakers-heavener-news/): OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder wasted no time making a statement in the Western Conference Semifinals, dismantling the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 Tuesday night in basketball at Paycom Center to take a 1-0 series lead. Chet Holmgren led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting an efficient 9-of-17 from the field including a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line. He also blocked three shots and controlled the paint all night, giving OKC a dominant presence on both ends of the floor. Ajay Mitchell added 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting to go along with four assists, while ... Read more - [Permanent school cellphone ban signed into law by Oklahoma governor-Heavener.news](https://heavener.news/permanent-school-cellphone-ban-signed-into-law-by-oklahoma-governor-heavener-news/): By Emma Murphy Oklahoma’s school cellphone ban will become permanent beginning next school year.  - [Letter to the editor-Heavener.news](https://heavener.news/letter-to-the-editor/): Letter to the editor: Dear Sheriff Rodney Derryberry: An illegal cockfight occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 13299 Red Barn Road in Cameron, Oklahoma. SHowing Animals Respect & Kindness (SHARK) and concerned citizens alerted the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office, but they were told it would take two and a half hours to respond.  However, no officers from your department attended or investigated the matter.  Cockfighting is a felony in Oklahoma, punishable by up to ten years in jail and a $25,000 fine, but laws are meaningless without enforcement. More than one hundred vehicles, likely thousands of dollars in illegal gambling ... Read more - [Wanda Renee Goodyear obituary](https://heavener.news/wanda-renee-goodyear-obituary/): Wanda Renee Goodyear of Heavener was born Aug. 27, 1974, in Tulsa to Robert and Ida Lou (Leming) Goodwin and passed away May 2, 2026, in Heavener at the age of 52. A memorial service to honor Wanda’s life is 4 p.m. Wednesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Scott officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. She is survived by five daughters, Amber Wood, Kaitlynn Samuels, Natasha Fields, Jessica LeFlore, Janelle Wood and Ashley Tuck; six sons, Christopher LeFlore, John Wood, Jessie Wood, Tyler Brown, Brett Fry and Justin ... Read more - [Carol Jean Putman obituary](https://heavener.news/carol-jean-putman-obituary/): Carol Jean Putman of Heavener was born on Sept. 3, 1948 in Bowie, Texas to Walter Lee Morris and Ezellian Sally Ann (May) Pitt and passed away on May 3, 2026 in Heavener at the age of 77. A graveside service to honor Carol’s life is 3 p.m. Saturday at New Home Cemetery in the Big Cedar community with Pastor Cody Nix officiating. Burial will follow, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. Carol was a longtime resident of the area and was a dedicated tax consultant. Outside of her work, Carol had a passion for raising ... Read more - [Brackets released for baseball state](https://heavener.news/brackets-released-for-baseball-state/): Brackets released for baseball state tournament games involving Cameron and Talihina. State tournament games for Class A-i and A-II are both scheduled to start Thursday. Talihina (21-9) is scheduled to play Dewar (27-4) in a matchup of top 10 teams. The game will be played 6:30 p.m. at Shawnee High School. Class A-I bracket. Cameron advanced to the Class A-II tournament. The Yellow Jackets (18-8) take on Union City (23-4) 1:30 p.m. at Edmond Sante Fe. Class A-II bracket - [Board of County Commissioners' meeting 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/board-of-county-commissioners-meeting-5-4-2026/): Meeting Minutes Summary Date: May 4, 2026 Regular Business Meeting. Attendance: I. Opening & General Administration II. Financial Transfers & Resolutions III. Sheriff’s Department Matters IV. Infrastructure & Legal V. Other Business Adjournment Motion to Adjourn: Jamie Oliver Seconded: Josh Blaylock Vote: Unanimous approval (Oliver-yes, Parker-yes, Blaylock-yes). Get even more. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about LeFlore County delivered straight to your inbox for free. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily : HERE. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-5-4-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Monday. LeFlore County sports scores for Monday. High school Baseball Oktaha 8, Panama 7 Hartshorne 12, Pocola 11 Softball No games played Soccer Boys Claremore Sequoyah 2, Heavener 1 To make a correction or addition EMAIL me. - [Heavener third grade musical program 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-third-grade-musical-program-5-4-2026/): Heavener third grade musical. - [Weather forecast for 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-5-4-2026/): Weather forecast for Monday is for clear skies early with a chance of showers or thunderstorms later in the day. The high is forecast to be 81 degrees with a low of 68 degrees. Sunrise was 6:24 a.m. Sunset is 8:06 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 84 with a low of 58. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.00 inches, well below May’s average rainfall of 6.20 inches. Average temperatures for May 4 are a high of 79 and low of 58. Records for the date were a high of 86 in 1987 and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-5-4-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for Monday’s meeting at 9 a.m. in the office of the board of county commissioners. AGENDA:                                                                                                 Support local news and grow your business at the same time. Advertise on Heavener.news and get your message in front of LeFlore County every single day. Flexible rates for businesses of all sizes — special discounts for non-profits. Email news@heavener.news for details. - [Calendar of events 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-4-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. City of Poteau meetings 5:30 High school soccer: Heavener at Claremore Sequoyah (playoffs) Tuesday High school softball:  Howe vs. Pocola in Class 4A state quarterfinal 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Graveside service for Willis Lee Freeman  Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC High school softball: Class A state tournament-Whitesboro vs. Caney 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 ... Read more - [Willis Lee Freeman obituary](https://heavener.news/willis-lee-freeman-obituary/): Willis Lee Freeman, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Mena, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Willis was born on Sept. 9, 1944 in Wagoner to Frank L. and Chloreen (Stevens) Freeman. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Page Cemetery.  Burial will follow under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Willis was a crop farmer by trade; he took pride in his gardens, trained horses, and raised rabbits, which his grandkids really enjoyed. He was an avid outdoorsman; Willis loved to hunt with his beagles, fishing – especially catfishing, and cookouts with his ... Read more - [Cowboy baseball completes sweep of TCU](https://heavener.news/cowboy-baseball-completes-comeback-to-sweep-tcu/): STILLWATER – Oklahoma State erased a seven-run deficit to complete a series sweep of TCU in baseball with an 11-10 win Sunday afternoon at O’Brate Stadium. With the victory, the Cowboys improved to 31-17 overall and 14-10 in Big 12 play, while TCU fell to 29-18 and 13-11 in the league. Kollin Ritchie of Atoka and Aidan Meola led the way offensively for the Pokes as that duo combined for six hits and seven RBIs. Ritchie was 3-for-4 and smacked his 26th home run of the season, while Meola homered twice and drove in four runs. Zane Burns was the winning pitcher ... Read more - [Sooners drop rubber game to Florida](https://heavener.news/sooners-drop-rubber-game-to-florida/): Sooners drop rubber game as No. 15 Oklahoma fell in the series finale to No. 25 Florida Sunday afternoon in baseball by a final of 13-2 in eight innings. After the Sooners (30-16, 12-12) tied the game at 2-2 in the fourth on Deiten Lachance’s second home run in as many games, Florida (31-17, 13-11) would go on to score the game’s final 11 runs. OU pitching surrendered a season-high seven home runs in the game and tied a season-high with five hit by pitches.  Sooner starting left-handed pitcher Cord Rager fanned seven in the game, his fourth appearance in 10 ... Read more - [Today in history for May 4](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-may-4/): Today in history for ay 4 featuring a look at historical events, births, and deaths. Significant Events Notable Births Notable Deaths On May 4, history has witnessed a variety of pivotal moments, from political milestones and labor movements to cultural achievements. The day is also marked by the births of notable figures in the arts and sciences, as well as the passing of influential leaders and thinkers. Support local news and grow your business at the same time. Advertise on Heavener.news and get your message in front of LeFlore County every single day. Flexible rates for businesses of all sizes — ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-5-4-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38 - [City of Poteau meeting agendas 5-4-2026](https://heavener.news/city-of-poteau-meeting-agendas-5-4-2026/): City of Poteau agendas for Monday’s meetings of the Poteau Industrial Authority, Poteau Public Works Authority and Poteau City Council meetings at 5:30 p.m. in Poteau’s City Hall, 111 Peters Street in Poteau. The agendas can be seen HERE. Support local news and grow your business at the same time. Advertise on Heavener.news and get your message in front of LeFlore County every single day. Flexible rates for businesses of all sizes — special discounts for non-profits. Email news@heavener.news for details. - [Toney named Special Olympics volunteer of the Year](https://heavener.news/toney-named-special-olympics-volunteer-of-the-year/): STILLWATER — Special Olympics Oklahoma has named Kodey Toney of Panama as its 2026 Volunteer of the Year, one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing outstanding dedication, selflessness, and service to athletes with intellectual disabilities. Each year, this prestigious award is presented to a volunteer who consistently exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to supporting Special Olympics athletes and advancing the mission of inclusion through sports. Toney was selected for demonstrating a high level of compassion, leadership, and unwavering support for athletes across Oklahoma. Earlier this year, Toney was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for Kiamichi Area 10 in March and ... Read more - [Calendar of events 5-3-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-3-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. City of Poteau meetings 5:30 High school soccer: Heavener at Claremore Sequoyah (playoffs) Tuesday High school softball:  Howe vs. Pocola in Class 4A state quarterfinal 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC High school softball: Class A state tournament-Whitesboro vs. Caney 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m. ... Read more - [Heavener has good performance at regionals](https://heavener.news/heavener-has-good-performance-at-regionals/): Heavener has a good day in the regional track meet at Stroud Saturday. Jerami Casteel finished first in the discus and is advancing to the state meet while Gracie Springfield jumped 17’5 in the long jump to win a regional championship and set a new school record. Springfield also qualified in the 110 hurdles, finishing second and setting a new personal record. The boys’ 4×800 team of Parker Brand, Geren Palmer, Mogan Altstatt and Jerrod Boss were fifth, hoping to qualify and Diego Cruz was eighth in the 3200. From Bokoshe to Whitesboro… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter ... Read more - [Wister man dies in wreck](https://heavener.news/wister-man-dies-in-wreck/): Wister man dies in wreck Saturday at approximately 11:50 a.m. when the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a Ford Escape driven by Elisa Maisclin, 52, of Heavener on Highway 112 about a half mile west of Bud French Road. Daniel R. Jennings of Wister was driving a Yamaha motorcycle east when the Escape struck him. Buddy Terry, 55, of Howe was driving a Nissan Frontier behind the motorcycle and debris from the wreck struck his vehicle. Neither Maisclin or Terry were injured. The accident was investigated by Trooper Tim Baker. - [OSU baseball secures series win over TCU](https://heavener.news/osu-baseball-secures-series-win-over-tcu/): OSU baseball secures series win as Oklahoma State clinched its fourth Big 12 Conference series of the season with a 9-2 win over TCU Saturday night at O’Brate Stadium. With the win, the Cowboys improved to 30-17 overall and 13-10 in Big 12 play, while TCU is now 29-17 and 13-10 in the league. First pitch for Sunday’s finale is set for 1 p.m. Four Pokes had multi-hit games, and Aidan Meola, Avery Ortiz and Garrett Shull each collected two RBIs. Ortiz and Shull both homered. Mario Pesca picked up the win in relief of starter Stormy Rhodes as he worked ... Read more - [OU falls in Game Two of series to Florida](https://heavener.news/ou-falls-in-game-two-of-series-to-florida/): OU falls to Florida as No. 15 Oklahoma dropped the second game of the baseball series to No. 25 Florida on Saturday by a final of 10-5. With the win, the Gators (30-17, 12-11) forced the series decider Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. CT.  Oklahoma (30-15, 12-11) jumped on top early with a two-run bottom of the first. After a pair of singles from Camden Johnson and Trey Gambill, Jaxon Willits drove them home on a two-run double to left center.  The Gators would respond with six runs across the next three innings to push the lead to 6-2 before OU ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 5-3-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-5-3-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Sunday. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 From Bokoshe to Whitesboro… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [Whitesboro to play Caney at state](https://heavener.news/whitesboro-to-play-caney-at-state/): Whitesboro to play Caney at the Class A slow pitch softball tournament at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Shawnee at Firelake. Tickets can be purchased HERE. The Lady Bulldogs enter the tournament with a 23-13 record and are ranked 13th in the class. Caney is 38-8 overall and ranked first in the class. The two teams played earlier in the season at the Soper Tournament on March 26 with Caney winning 12-2. Get even more. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about LeFlore County delivered straight to your inbox for free. Subscribe for free ... Read more - [Today in history for May 3](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-may-3/): Today in history with important events, notable births, and significant deaths. Important Events Notable Births Notable Deaths From Bokoshe to Whitesboro… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [LeFlore County sports scores for 5-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-5-2-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Saturday. Baseball College Southeast Arkansas State 6, CASC 3 High school N/A Softball None reported Soccer None reported To make a correction or addition EMAIL me. Get even more. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about LeFlore County delivered straight to your inbox for free. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily : HERE. - [Calling all LeFlore County photographers!](https://heavener.news/calling-all-leflore-county-photographers/): We just launched READER PHOTOS on Heavener.news — and we want to feature YOUR pictures! Snap a great shot of LeFlore County? Submit it and see it featured on our site with YOUR name and caption attached! We’re looking for:🌄 Scenery & nature⛈️ Weather shots⚾ Sports action🎉 Community events🦌 Wildlife📸 Anything that captures life in LeFlore County! Photos are reviewed within 24 hours. All you need to do is submit your photo, write a short caption, and tell us where it was taken. 👇 Submit your photo here:https://heavener.news/reader-photos/ Tag a friend who takes great photos! - [Kathleen Linville obituary](https://heavener.news/kathleen-linville-obituary/): Kathleen Linville of Heavener was born Sept. 21, 1962 in Santa Marie, California to James and Laurene (Edwards) Hilderbrand. She passed away on April 28, 2026 at her home in Heavener at the age of 63. A memorial service to celebrate Kathleen’s life is 2 p.m. Saturday at Heavener First Baptist Church in Heavener with Pastor Brock Hardin and Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Kathleen was a life-long resident of the area, a homemaker, and a member of the Heavener First Baptist Church. She married the love of ... Read more - [Donald “Little Donnie” Underwood obituary](https://heavener.news/donald-little-donnie-underwood-obituary/): Donald “Little Donnie” Underwood of Heavener was born Nov. 30, 1974 in Poteau to Donald Ray and Helen (Tolleson) Underwood and passed away on April 29, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 51. A memorial service to celebrate Little Donnie’s life is 4 p.m., Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Reverend Don Benefield officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Little Donnie was a life-long resident of the area and a 1994 graduate of Heavener High School. He worked as a panel operator for Bachoco. Little Donnie ... Read more - [Cowboy Baseball Wins Opener in Walk-Off Fashion](https://heavener.news/cowboy-baseball-wins-opener-in-walk-off-fashion/): STILLWATER – Kollin Ritchie’s home run with one out in the ninth inning lifted Oklahoma State to a 7-6 win over TCU in Friday’s series opener at O’Brate Stadium. With the victory, the Cowboys snapped TCU’s seven-game winning streak and improved to 29-17 overall and 12-10 in Big 12 play. The Horned Frogs are now 29-16 and 13-9 in the league. Ritchie’s walk-off homer was his third long ball of the contest, marking his second three-homer game of the season. He is the fifth Cowboy in program history to hit three or more round-trippers in a game multiple times in a career, joining Roy ... Read more - [Hogs use homer barrage to beat Rebs](https://heavener.news/hogs-use-homer-barrage-to-beat-rebs/): FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. – No. 22 Arkansas (31-16, 12-10 SEC) blasted four home runs and powered past No. 17 Ole Miss (31-16, 11-11 SEC), 12-2, in seven innings in Friday night’s series-opening win at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks, who have won five consecutive weekend series against the Rebels (2021-25), can clinch this weekend’s series with a win tomorrow or Sunday afternoon. Game two between Arkansas and Ole Miss gets underway at 2 p.m. Saturday, on SEC Network+ with Brett Dolan (play-by-play) and Troy Eklund (analyst) in the broadcast booth.  TJ Pompey’s go-ahead three-run blast in the bottom of the second kicked off ... Read more - [Today in history for 5-2-2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-5-2-2026/): Today in history, May 2, is marked by significant events ranging from the formation of Oklahoma Territory to the end of a decade-long global manhunt. Key Historical Events Notable Births Notable Deaths - [Calendar of events 5-2-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-2-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Saturday High school track: Heavener at regional track meet College baseball: CASC vs. SouthEast Arkansas in playoffs in Poteau Memorial service for Kathleen Linville Donald “Little Donnie” Underwood memorial service Benefit for Walker Lemay College baseball: CASC vs. SouthEast Arkansas in playoffs in Poteau Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. City of Poteau meetings 5:30 High school soccer: Heavener at Claremore Sequoyah (playoffs) Tuesday High school softball:  Howe vs. Pocola in Class 4A state quarterfinal 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Poteau ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 5-2-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-5-2-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 - [LeFlore County sports scores for 5-1-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-5-1-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Friday. Baseball College Southeast Arkansas State 7, CASC 6 High School Vian 12, Howe 3 Talihina 5, Wister 2 To make a correction or addition EMAIL me. From Cameron to Hodgen… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [Late-Inning rally propels Sooners to Game One win over Gators](https://heavener.news/late-inning-rally-propels-sooners-to-game-one-win-over-gators/): NORMAN — No. 15 Oklahoma rallied from a two-run deficit to take the first game of the series vs. No. 25 Florida, 4-3, Friday night at Kimrey Family Stadium.  Down 3-1 in the bottom of the eighth, the Sooners (30-14, 12-10 SEC) rattled off three runs courtesy of a Jaxon Willits two-run triple and Dasan Harris go-ahead RBI single.  Jackson Cleveland slammed the door in the ninth with the tying run on first to earn his seventh save of the season.  The game began as a pitchers’ duel between Florida’s Aidan King and OU’s combination of starter Kadyn Leon and first ... Read more - [Panama Public Schools lands $47,285 TSET grant for inclusive playground](https://heavener.news/panama-public-schools-lands-47285-tset-grant-for-inclusive-playground/): Panama Public Schools has been awarded a $47,285 Healthy Incentive Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to fund the development of an inclusive playground. The new facility is designed to serve students of all abilities and will include adaptive equipment specifically for students with physical and intellectual disabilities. TSET Healthy Incentive Grants provide funding for projects and equipment that promote wellness, improve access to physical activity and encourage tobacco-free living. The program is designed to reward school districts that adopt and implement policies promoting healthy lifestyles. Panama Public Schools qualified for the grant by strengthening district wellness and tobacco-free policies ... Read more - [Howe to play Pocola at state](https://heavener.news/howe-to-play-pocola-at-state/): Howe to play Pocola in the opening round of the Class 4A slow pitch softball state championship 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Shawnee at Firelake Ballpark. Buy your tickets HERE. The Lady Lions are 18-14 and regional champions while Pocola is 38-4 and ranked second in the class, but enters the tournament as a regional runner-up. The two teams have played twice this season with Pocola winning, 12-7, and 2-0. The winner of the game advances to the semifinals at 4 p.m. Tuesday against the Dale-Coalgate winner. Get seen. Advertise your business or service on Heavener,news. Email news@heavener.news for more information. Rates ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores from 4-30-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-from-4-30-2026/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Thursday. Baseball Cameron 15, Sterling 3 Howe 6, Hartshorne 2 Panama 4, Central 0 Pocola 7, Warner 6 (Extra innings) Poteau 8, Bristow 4 Verdigris 21, Poteau 2 Wister 13, Wellston 2 Wister 7, Talihina 2 To make a correction or addition, EMAIL me. Get even more. 🗞️ From local headlines to the week’s weather, get everything you need to know about the Heavener area delivered straight to your inbox for free. Subscribe for free and have the news delivered to your email daily : HERE. - [School districts brace to pay out of pocket for raises](https://heavener.news/school-districts-brace-to-pay-out-of-pocket-for-raises/): By: Nuria Martinez-Keel – April 29, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — A $2,000 teacher salary increase advancing through the Legislature has raised concerns among school district leaders of whether state funding will support its total cost. The Oklahoma House approved the teacher pay raise, outlined in Senate Bill 201, by a vote of 92-1 on Tuesday, more than a month after receiving the bill from the Senate. The legislation, which returns to the Senate for final review, would add $2,000 to the state-mandated minimum salaries for Oklahoma teachers and certified school employees.  Although lawmakers budgeted $100 million for the pay raise, some ... Read more - [Alexander named teacher of the year](https://heavener.news/alexander-named-teacher-of-the-year/): Aaron Alexander was named Heavener High School teacher of the year at an award assembly Friday. From Bokoshe to Big Cedar… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [LeFlore County sports scores from 4-29-2036](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-from-4-29-2036/): LeFlore County sports scoreboard for Wednesday. Baseball Cameron 2, Depew 0 Cameron 11, Sterling 2 Kingston 13, Heavener 1 Sperry 11, Heavener 1 Bristow 4, Poteau 1 Poteau 11, Cleveland 6 Silo 14, Spiro 0 Salina 12, Spiro 0 Talihina 11, Wellstone 0 Wister 12, Elmore City-Pernell 0 Talihina 2, Wister 0 Slow pitch softball Hartshorne 5, Pocola 4 Pocola 8, Warner 7 Apache 4, Talihina 1 Red Oak 12, Whitesboro 0 Whitesboro 5, Moss 4 Whitesboro 6, Soper 2 To make a correction or addition, EMAIL me. - [Unemployment rates up in February](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rates-up-in-february/): Unemployment rates rose in 76 of 77 Oklahoma counties in the February report from the Oklahoma employment Securities Commission. Love county had the highest unemployment rate at 7.0%. Carter county reported the second highest rate for the month period Dewey and Harman counties reported the lowest employment rates of 2.6% in February LeFlore County’s rate for the month was 4.9 percent, up from 3.9 percent the previous year. In January, the county’s rate was 5.0 percent while December’s rate was 4.5 percent. LeFlore County had a workforce of 19,677 for the month with 18,713 employed and 964 unemployed. That compared to ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-30-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-30-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Celebration of life service for Doris “Jeannie” Miller  High school softball: Cameron at regional tournament Heavener spring carnival and art show Heavener VFW bingo 6 Friday Jerry Daryl Angel funeral services High school baseball: Vian at Howe College baseball: CASC vs. SouthEast Arkansas in playoffs in Poteau Little Olympics at Costner Stadium Saturday High school track: Heavener at regional track meet College baseball: CASC vs. SouthEast Arkansas in playoffs in Poteau Benefit for Walker ... Read more - [Arkansas beats Northwestern State 5-2](https://heavener.news/arkansas-beats-northwestern-state-5-2/): Arkansas beats Northwsestern State to finish its midweek regular season schedule with a 5-2 victory over Northwestern State Wednesday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium, improving to 30-16 on the year and 10-2 in midweek games. The Hogs trailed early after Northwestern State scored twice in the top of the first inning, but the pitching staff shut down the Demons the rest of the way. Starter Tate McGuire worked two innings before the bullpen took over and combined for seven scoreless frames to close out the win. Colin Fisher led the relief corps with four innings of work and three strikeouts. Steele Eaves, ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-29-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-29-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Wednesday High school baseball: Heavener, Sperry, Wyandotte at Kingston. Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral service for Ronnie Covey Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Celebration of life service for Doris “Jeannie” Miller  High school softball: Cameron at regional tournament Heavener spring carnival and art show Heavener VFW bingo 6 Friday Jerry Daryl Angel funeral services High school baseball: Vian at Howe College baseball: CASC vs. SouthEast Arkansas in playoffs in Poteau Little Olympics at Costner Stadium Saturday High ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-28-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-28-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Slow pitch softball Baseball Howe 8, Wilburton 2 Howe 11, Preston 4 Howe 7, Latta 4 Dale 15, Panama 9 Coalgate 15, Panama 13 Caddo 11, Talihina 1 To make an addition or correction, email me. - [Jerry Daryl Angel services planned](https://heavener.news/jerry-daryl-angel-services-planned/): Jerry Daryl Angel, 87, of Poteau passed away on April 28, 2026, in Poteau. Funeral services are 11 a.m. on Friday at Evans Chapel in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in Oologah to Myrtle (Wilson) Angel and John Angel. Survivors are his wife, Gloria “Penny” Angel, of the home; his son, Kirk Angel; his daughter, Kristy Meeks, of Wister; granddaughters Kayla Angel (Jon Casity), Emily Morrison (Nate Morrison), and Karagin Angel; and his great-grandchildren ... Read more - [Severe thunderstorm threat Tuesday for LeFlore County — Weather Forecast April 28, 2026](https://heavener.news/severe-thunderstorm-threat-tuesday-for-leflore-county-weather-forecast-april-28-2026/): 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 a.m. with sunset at 8:01 p.m. Monday’s high reached 90 degrees with a low of 67 degrees. No rainfall was recorded Monday, leaving the April monthly total at 7.90 inches — well above the April average of 4.90 inches for LeFlore County. Average temperatures for April ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-28-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-28-2026/): 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. Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral service for Ronnie Covey Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Celebration of life service for Doris “Jeannie” Miller  High school softball: Cameron at regional tournament Heavener spring carnival and art show Heavener VFW bingo 6 Friday High school ... Read more - [Bombing anniversary and deputy laid to rest](https://heavener.news/bombing-anniversary-and-deputy-laid-to-rest/): 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 wellness check near Wister. Wister Police Chief William “Andy” Thompson was injured in the gunfire and is still recovering.   There was a lot to grieve, a lot to remember, a lot to be thankful for, too.  Each year that I’ve served in legislative office, I’ve made ... Read more - [LeFlore County Commissioner Minutes Monday, April 27, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-monday-april-27-2026/): 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 Jamie Oliver, seconded by Josh Blaylock. Motion carried, all voting yes. Purchase orders as presented were approved on a motion by Josh Blaylock, seconded by Mike Parker. Motion carried, all voting yes. The monthly fee report as presented by the LeFlore County Court Clerk was approved ... Read more - [CASC To host playoff series](https://heavener.news/casc-to-host-playoff-series/): 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 opening round as teams from opposite sides of Region 2 will meet in a playoff series. Carl Albert State College will host SouthEast Arkansas College in a best-of-three series on May 1 and 2 at Mark Pollard Field in Poteau. This first-round matchup will determine which ... Read more - [New law doubles elementary recess time](https://heavener.news/new-law-doubles-elementary-recess-time/): By: Nuria Martinez-Keel Minimum daily recess time is about to double in Oklahoma elementary schools. A newly enacted law will require 40 minutes of recess per day, up from 20 minutes, for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It will take effect for the 2026-27 school year. Children cheered from the state House gallery last week when lawmakers voted 86-1 in favor of the recess measure, Senate Bill 1481. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the bill into law on Wednesday. The law allows recess to be divided into two 20-minute periods, if districts choose to do so.  It also prohibits ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-27-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-27-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Monday. Baseball Pocola 14, Howe 11 Panama 8, Vian 0 Slow pitch softball None reported. Soccer Boys Inola 4, Heavener 2 Girls Inola 7, Heavener 1 To make an addition or correction, email me. 🌟 Stay Connected with LeFlore County! Get the latest local news, weather, community updates, and more — all in one place! Heavener.news is your go-to source for everything happening right here at home. 📰☀️ 👍 Like & Follow us so you never miss a story! 👉 https://www.facebook.com/Heavener.news/ - [Weather forecast for 4-27-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-4-27-2026/): Weather forecast for Monday is for partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms later in the day for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 89 degrees with a low of 64 degrees. Sunrise was 6:32 a.m. Sunset is 8 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 84 with a low of 72. No rain was record, leaving the monthly total at 7.90 inches, well above the April average rainfall of 4.90 inches. Average temperatures for April 27 are a high of 77 and low of 50. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [Cowboy baseball sweeps Texas Tech](https://heavener.news/cowboy-baseball-sweeps-texas-tech/): Cowboy baseball sweeps Texas Tech as Oklahoma State mashed four home runs, and Brennan Phillips had a career day on the mound as the Cowboys posted an 11-2 win and series sweep over Texas Tech Sunday at Rip Griffin Park. With the win, OSU improved to 28-16 overall and 11-10 in Big 12 play, while TTU fell to 22-22 and 6-15 in the league. Alex Conover continued his scorching hitting, going 4-for-6 with two doubles and a homer, while Garrett Shull, Sebastian Norman and Colin Brueggemann also homered for the Pokes. Phillips turned in a dominating performance to improve to 3-2. ... Read more - [Razorbacks fall to Missouri, 3-1](https://heavener.news/razorbacks-fall-to-missouri-3-1/): Razorbacks fall as a three-run home run from Missouri right fielder Sidney Forrester in the top of the fourth inning was the difference maker as the No. 6/9 Arkansas Razorbacks fell to Missouri, 3-1, in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Bogle Park. Arkansas took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning courtesy of an RBI double by Ella McDowell that scored Brinli Bain, who reached in the previous at-bat by doubling off the center field wall. Missouri then plated all three of its runs on Forrester’s shot to center field, which scored Stefania Abruscato and ... Read more - [Ronnie Lee Covey obituary](https://heavener.news/ronnie-lee-covey-obituary/): Ronnie Lee Covey, 61, of Poteau was born on April 1, 1965 in Calhoun to Carl Jimmy and Patsy Jane (Thompson) Covey and passed away at his home on April 25, 2026 in Poteau at the age of 61.  Ronnie’s funeral service to honor his life is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Panama Event Center with Pastor Tim Painter, Pastor Steve Hughes, and Pastor Anthony Jiminez officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau. Survivors are his wife of 28 years, Margaret (LaRosa) Covey, of the home; two ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-27-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-27-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Cameron at Tahlequah; Pocola at Howe High school softball: Howe at Tahlequah High school golf: Heavener at regional tournament 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 Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Celebration of life service for Doris “Jeannie” Miller  High school softball: Cameron ... Read more - [OU drops rubber match at Auburn](https://heavener.news/ou-drops-rubber-match-at-auburn/): OU drops rubber match at Auburn as No. 14 Oklahoma fell 14-4 in eight innings in the decisive game three Sunday at Auburn. Sooners fall at Auburn After OU (29-14, 11-10) scored the game’s first two runs in the first inning, the Tigers (30-13, 12-9) outscored the Sooners 14-2 the remainder of the game, including 10 straight from the second through sixth.  In the first, RBIs from Jaxon Willits and Camden Johnson put the Sooners on the board first.  The Tigers would go on to score runs in the second, third, fourth, sixth and eighth, including putting up crooked numbers in ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-27-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-25-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or CONTACT me. Upcoming Calendar of Events Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Cameron at Tahlequah; Pocola at Howe High school softball: Howe at Tahlequah High school golf: Heavener at regional tournament 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 Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Celebration of life service for ... Read more - [LeFlore County history for April 25, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-history-for-april-25-2026/): LeFlore County history for today. 📜 Today in Local History April 25, 1926: Exactly 100 years ago today, the Kansas City Southern Railway was reporting record freight tonnage passing through the Heavener rail yards. This era represented the “Golden Age” of the railroad in LeFlore County, as the expansion of the coal and timber industries turned the region into a vital artery for the American heartland. Many of the historic brick buildings seen in downtown Heavener today were constructed during this mid-1920s boom period. From Arkoma to Whitesboro… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 4-24-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-4-24-2026/): Weather forecast for Friday is for strong thunderstorms likely including damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 73 degrees with a low of 58 degrees. Sunrise was 6:35 a.m. Sunset is 7:58 p.m. See our live weather radar Thursday’s’s high was 77 with a low of 63. Only 0.04 inches of rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.51 inches. Average rainfall for April is 4.90 inches. Average temperatures for April 24 are a high of 76 and low of 49. Records for the ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-23-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-23-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@craigheavenerledger-com. Friday High school baseball: Heavener at Howe; High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Central at Poteau Saturday Roger D. Smith memorial Joe Capps memorial service High school baseball: Heavener at Beggs; High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Poteau vs. Charleston, Arkansas Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. High school baseball: Cameron at Tahlequah; Pocola at Howe High school softball: Howe at Tahlequah High school golf: Heavener at regional tournament Tuesday High school soccer: Heavener at Cossatot River, Arkansas;  High ... Read more - [Doris “Jeannie” Miller memorial](https://heavener.news/doris-jeannie-miller-memorial/): Doris “Jeannie” Miller passed away April 19, 2026, in Sallisaw at the age of 72. She was born on Nov.11, 1953, in Oildale, California to Jack and Stella (Payne) Powell. A celebration of life service is 2 p.m Thursday at the Flower Hill Pentecostal Church in Bokoshe. Survivors are her daughter, Stephanie Miller, of Sallisaw; her son, Michael Dennis Miller, of Texas, three sisters Wanda Wheat of Tulsa, Linda Unruh of Chouteau and Sharon Hall of Keys; two grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Stella (Payne) Powell, ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 4-24-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-4-24-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Friday. Get more with today’s newsletter:  https://heaveneronline.substack.com/p/heavenernews-newsletter-4-24-2026 - [Cameron trooper pleads guilty](https://heavener.news/cameron-trooper-pleads-guilty/): MUSKOGEE–The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Joshua Gabriel Blake, 31, of Cameron entered a guilty plea to an Information of one count of Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.  The Information alleged that on Jan. 28, 2025, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, Blake, while acting under color of law as an Oklahoma State Highway Patrol Trooper, and while using a dangerous weapon, kicked the victim in the head, thereby willfully depriving the victim of the right, secured and protected by the Constitution and laws ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-23-2026/): LeFlore County sports scors for Thursday. Baseball Battiest  12, Bokoshe 0* Battiest  12, Bokoshe 0* Talihina 7, Cameron 6 Beggs 13, Heavener 1 Beggs 12, Heavener 0 Panama 4, Howe 3 (extra innings) Braggs 13, Whitesboro 3* Wister 8, Wetumka 0 Slow pitch softball Panama 11, Okemah 1* Panama 10, Sequoyah-Tahlequah 5* Panama 10, Sequoyah-Tahlequah 2* Pocola 15, Spiro 0* Pocola 12, Spiro 2* Whitesboro 14, Gans 4 Whitesboro 8, Bennington 0* Whitesboro 11, Bennington 0* Soccer Boys Heavener 10, Tulsa KIPP 0 Girls Heavener 1, Tulsa KIPP 0 *District Tournaments To make an addition or correction, please text (918) 300-4273. ... Read more - [Heavener track has good outing at Broken Bow](https://heavener.news/heavener-track-has-good-outing-at-broken-bow/): Heavener track had another good outing at the Broken Bow track meet Thursday as Jerami Casteel won both the discus and shot put. Casteel had a 187’5”  throw in the discus, breaking his own school record and setting the best leading throw in the state. Parker Brand was third in the four, along with being part of the first place team in the 4×800. Geren Palmer was third in the 300 hurdles, received points for the 110 hurdle, was first in the 4×400 and 4×800. Morgan Altstatt was first in the 1600 and set a personal record, finishing first in the ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 4-23-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-4-23-2026/): Weather forecast for Thursday is for cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing later in the day with thunderstorms overnight for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 80 degrees with a low of 65 degrees. Sunrise was 6:36 a.m. Sunset is 7:57 p.m. See our live weather radar Wednesday’s high was 78 with a low of 63. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.47 inches. Average rainfall for April is 4.90 inches. Average temperatures for April 23 are a high of 76 and low of 49. Records for the date were a high ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 4-23-2026](https://heavener.news/dailty-bible-verse-4-23-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. Get a better reading experience with our daily newsletter. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 4-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-4-23-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Baseball Okay 5, Arkoma 4* Okay 14 Arkoma 1* Whitesboro 15, Oaks 1* Braggs 6, Whitesboro 5* Slow pitch softball Wilburton 6, Heavener 4* Howe 7, Heavener 1* Howe 6, Wilburton 3* Howe 5, Wilburton 1* *District tournaments To make a correction or addition, text us at (918) 300-4273. From Arkoma to Whitesboeo… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE / - [Calendar of events 4-22-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-22-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or text (918) 300-4273. Thursday Funeral service for Thomas “Walker” LeMay High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Howe at Panama High school soccer: Tulsa KIPP at Heavener High school golft: Heavener at Idabel Tournament Friday High school baseball: Heavener at Howe; High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Central at Poteau High school track: Heavener at Broken Bow meet  Little Olympics at Costner Stadium Saturday Roger D. Smith memorial Joe Capps memorial service High school baseball: Heavener at Beggs; High ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 4-22-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-4-22-2026/): Weather forecast for Wednesday is for mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 75 degrees with a low of 63 degrees. Sunrise was 6:38 a.m. Sunset is 7:56 p.m. See our live weather radar Tuesday’s high was 70 with a low of 56. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.47 inches. Average rainfall for April is 4.90 inches. Average temperatures for April 22 are a high of 76 and low of 49. Records for the date were a high of 93 in 1987 and a ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-21-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-21-2026-2/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or text (918) 300-4273. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Heavener, Wilburton softball district at Howe Minnie Sue Fisk funeral service Funeral service for Bonnie Maxine Saulsberry  Thursday Funeral service for Thomas “Walker” LeMay High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Howe at Panama High school soccer: Tulsa KIPP at Heavener High school golft: Heavener at Idabel Tournament Friday High school baseball: Heavener at Howe; High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Central at Poteau High school track: Heavener at ... Read more - [LeFlore County legals 4-22-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-4-22-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. This week’s legal report pdf - [Daily Bible verse for 4-22-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-4-22-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Wednesday. 🐺 From Heavener to Arkoma… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [Heavener superintendent honored](https://heavener.news/heavener-superintendent-honored/): The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) has announced that Edward Wilson of Heavener Public Schools as the 2026 OASA District #18 Superintendent of the Year. Wilson of will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on May 27-29, 2026. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators who: ● demonstrate successful experience in top level educational administration ● have a sound, dynamic and realistic philosophy of education ● can inspire and motivate people and give support and recognition for the contributions of others ● have a record which evidences continued professional and personal growth through appropriate ... Read more - [Thomas “Walker” LeMay obituary](https://heavener.news/thomas-walker-lemay-obituary/): Thomas “Walker” LeMay, 30, of Heavener was born on April 17, 1996 in Poteau to Eric Wayne LeMay and Angela (Fields) Heavener and passed away in the line of duty on April 19, 2026 in Wister. Walker’s funeral service to honor his life is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Heavener School Gymnasium with Brother Sam Dyer and Sheriff Rodney Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in the Muse Cemetery with honors by the Tulsa and OKC Police Honor Guard, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener. Walker was a 2014 graduate of Heavener High School. He was a ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-21-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-21-2026-2/): LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Baseball Roland 12, Heavener Battiest 8, Howe 6 Panama 11, Warner 0 Vian 6, Pocola 5 Tushka 6, Wister 4 Slow pitch softball Keota 8, Cameron 3* Keota 5, Cameron 1* Heavener 13, Spiro 0 Stigler 10, Poteau 4* Fort Gibson 2, Poteau 1* Talihina 6, Haworth 2* Wister 14, Haworth 0* Wister 8, Talihina 7* Talihina 8, Wister 1* Talihina 4, Wister 3* Hartshorne 8, Whitesboro 3 Soccer Boys Fort Gibson 7, Heavener 1 Poteau 6, Victory Christian 2 Girls Fort Gibson 10, Heavener 0 Victory Christian 3, Poteau 0 *District tournaments To make ... Read more - [Calendar of events 4-21-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-4-21-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. To submit an event email news@heavener.news me or text (918) 300-4273. Tuesday Bessie Louise (Hathcoat) Searles service  High school baseball: Heavener at Roland; Whitesboro at Braggs High school softball: Howe at Quinton; Cameron at Vian; Hartshorne, Poteau at Whiesboro; Wister at Spiro High school soccer: Heavener at Fort Gibson Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Minnie Sue Fisk funeral service Funeral service for Bonnie Maxine Saulsberry  Thursday High school baseball: Cameron at district tournament; Howe at Panama High school ... Read more - [Rep. Rick West recognizes Howe Lady Lions at State Capitol ](https://heavener.news/rep-rick-west-recognizes-howe-lady-lions-at-state-capitol/): Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, recognized the Howe Lady Lions basketball team at the State Capitol in celebration of their seventh state title.   After facing a loss to Kingfisher in the Bertha Teague Classic in December, the Howe Lady Lions pushed through the rest of the season and won their last 21 games, including the Leflore Country Championship, the District Championship, the Regional Championship and the Area Championship.   The Lady Lions then continued in victory in their first round match up, semi-final match up, and ultimately won their final game for the 2026 2A State Championship title.   The Howe Lady Lions were ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 4-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-4-20-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner met in a regular business meeting Monday with Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock, District 3 First Deputy Donnie Brown and County Clerk Kelli Ford. Absent: Chairman Jamie Oliver. The following action was taken by the board: Motion carried, all voting yes. Motion carried, all voting yes. (17.)     Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Donnie Brown to approve the following declarations of surplus of county owned inventory as submitted by the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department: Motion carried, all voting yes. (18.)     Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Donnie Brown to approve ... Read more - [Minnie Sue Fisk obituary](https://heavener.news/minnie-sue-fisk-obituary/): Minnie Sue Fisk, 75, of Howe, a beloved wife, mother, Mamaw, and friend to many, went to her heavenly home on April 20. She shared 60 years of marriage with her husband, Donald Fisk, and was devoted to her family and faith. Funeral services are 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial will follow at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in  Spiro. Sue was devoted to her loved ones and she never missed a moment that mattered. She was always present in her family’s lives, offering ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse for 4-21-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-4-21-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday, 🐺 From the Wolves to the Lions… Heavener.news covers the news and sports that matter to YOU. Sign up for our free daily update to get scoreboard results, local government news, and the daily Bible verse sent directly to you each morning. Subscribe for free: > HERE - [LeFlore County sports scores for 4-21-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-4-21-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Monday. Baseball McCurtain 6, Arkoma 5 Cameron 5, Muldrow 3 Roland 8, Heavener 4 Porum 5, Howe 0 Panama 9, Battiest 1 Pocola 9, Talihina 8 Broken Bow 6, Poteau 3 Broken Bow 11, Poteau 0 Beggs 15, Spiro 0 Beggs 14, Spiro 2 Wister 12, Canadian 0 Slow pitch softball Pocola 16, Cameron 1 Howe 11, Whitesboro 0 Howe 6, Antlers 3 LeFlore 11, Battiest 5* LeFlore 10, Battiest 2* Panama 12, Savanna 0 Muldrow 6, Spiro 2 Talihina 8, Keota 7 Antlers 10, Whitesboro 9 *District tournament games. To make a correction or addition, ... Read more - [Bonnie Maxine Saulsberry obituary](https://heavener.news/bonnie-maxine-saulsberry-obituary/): Bonnie Maxine Saulsberry, 87, of Spiro passed away on April 19, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral services are 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Reverend Sid Ree officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Bonnie was born on Oct. 9, 1938, in Keota to Mittie Lee (Davis) Shoopman and J.C. Shoopman. She married Joe Saulsberry on Feb. 18, 1955, in Greenwood, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents and ... Read more - [Daily Bible verse 4-20-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-4-20-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) - [MLB scores and standings](https://heavener.news/mlb-scores-and-standings/): MLB scores for Sunday and current standings. MLB Scores (Sunday, April 19, 2026) Wake up with Heavener.news. Your daily morning briefing on area news, sports, and community events. Free, fast, and straight to your inbox. [Get your free update HERE.) - [Thunder rout Suns in playoff opener](https://heavener.news/thunder-rout-suns-in-playoff-opener/): OKLAHOMA CITY – The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense in dominant fashion Sunday afternoon, dismantling the Phoenix Suns 119-84 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series at the Paycom Center. After a cold start following a week-long layoff, the top-seeded Thunder ignited in the first quarter. A turning point occurred early when Phoenix’s Dillon Brooks was called for a flagrant-one foul after hitting Chet Holmgren in the face. The incident sparked a 12-2 run for Oklahoma City, capped off by a spectacular three-quarter-court pass from Jaylin Williams to Holmgren, who drained a buzzer-beating ... Read more - [Weather forecast for 4-20-2026](https://heavener.news/weather-forecast-for-4-20-2026/): Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies and a beautiful day for LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 78 degrees with a low of 51 degrees. Sunrise was 6:40 a.m. Sunset is 7:54 p.m. See our live weather radar Sunday’s high was 74 with a low of 44. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 4.47 inches. Average rainfall for April is 4.90 inches. Average temperatures for April 20 are a high of 76 and low of 48. Records for the date were a high of 95 in 1987 and a low ... Read more - [LeFlore County weather forecast: June 2](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-june-2/): Unsettled, near-seasonal weather settles over LeFlore County this week, with rounds of showers and storms working in between stretches of sun. - [Andre Ming obituary](https://heavener.news/andre-ming-obituary/): Andre Ming, 74, of Poteau was born March 6, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Lonnie and Velta (Brown) Ming and went home to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on May 28, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [Emma Jean (Dodson) Williams obituary](https://heavener.news/emma-jean-dodson-williams-obituary/): Emma Jean (Dodson) Williams, 93, of Fanshawe was born March 12, 1933 in Coweta to Grover and Bessie Dodson and passed away on May 29, 2026. - [LeFlore County Forecast — Week of May 31](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-forecast-week-of-may-31/): Summer’s settling in across LeFlore County. We’re starting off sunny and warm, with temperatures already in the low 80s and highs today climbing into the mid-90s. Expect more of the same Monday — hot and mostly dry, topping out around 95, with only a slim chance of a passing shower. - [Darrell Eugene Beshears Sr. memorial](https://heavener.news/darrell-eugene-beshears-sr-memorial/): Darrell Eugene Beshears Sr., 73, of Cameron, died May 24, 2026, in Shawnee. - [Today’s forecast: Plenty of sun in LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/todays-forecast-plenty-of-sunshine/): It’s a beautiful finish to the week across LeFlore County. Friday brings plenty of sunshine and a warm afternoon high near 86, with light west winds around 5 mph — a great day to get outside before the heat builds over the weekend. - [Today in history: May 28](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-28/): Events that happened on May 28 throughout history. - [Emergency ballots available for June 16 election](https://heavener.news/emergency-ballots-available-for-june-16-election/): Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, June 1, and are unable to make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. - [Daily Bible verse: Proverbs 9:10](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-proverbs-910/): Today’s Bible verse — Proverbs 9:10 (NIV - [Thunder look to close out Spurs in Game 6 Thursday](https://heavener.news/thunder-look-to-close-out-spurs-in-game-6-thursday/): SAN ANTONIO — The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to close out the Western Conference Finals Thursday when they visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 6 at Frost Bank Center. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. on NBC. OKC leads the series 3-2. - [Robert Dean Percifield memorial](https://heavener.news/robert-dean-percifield-memorial/): Robert Dean Percifield, 76, of Grand Saline, Texas, passed away May 21, 2026, in Grand Saline, Texas. He was born July 22, 1949, in Monroe, to Minnie Clovis Clark Percifield and Harda Percifield. - [Garry M. Ivey memorial](https://heavener.news/garry-m-ivey-memorial/): Garry M. Ivey, 77, of Poteau, passed away May 25, 2026. He was born Aug. 15, 1948, in Whitesboro, to Mason and Winifred Ivey. - [Drier conditions return Thursday; pleasant weekend ahead for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/drier-conditions-return-thursday-pleasant-weekend-ahead-for-leflore-county/): After several days of rain, LeFlore County is in for a welcome improvement heading into the weekend. - [Today in history: May 27](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-27/): Here are notable events that took place on May 27 throughout history. - [Thunder bounce back with Game 5 win, take 3-2 series lead over Spurs](https://heavener.news/thunder-bounce-back-with-game-5-win-take-3-2-series-lead-over-spurs/): OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Alex Caruso added 22 as the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from Sunday’s blowout loss with a 127-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night at Paycom Center to take a 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. - [Rain likely today; drier conditions return Thursday](https://heavener.news/rain-likely-today-drier-conditions-return-thursday/): A wet midweek pattern is underway across LeFlore County with rain likely today before conditions improve heading into the weekend. - [Heavener to hold public hearing](https://heavener.news/heavener-to-hold-public-hearing/): NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - [Mississippi State ends Oklahoma's WCWS streak in Norman Super Regionalhow more](https://heavener.news/mississippi-state-ends-oklahomas-wcws-streak-in-norman-super-regionalhow-more/): NORMAN — Mississippi State (43-19) took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, shutting out Oklahoma (52-10) 6-0 Sunday in the Norman Super Regional finale to advance to the Women’s College World Series. - [Razorbacks fall to Georgia in SEC Tournament championship](https://heavener.news/razorbacks-fall-to-georgia-in-sec-tournament-championship/): HOOVER, Ala. — No. 12 Arkansas (39-20) fell 11-1 to No. 4 Georgia (46-12) in seven innings Sunday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the SEC Tournament championship game. The seventh-seeded Razorbacks were seeking their first SEC Tournament title since 2021. - [Today in history: May 25](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-25/): Here are notable events that took place on May 25 throughout history - [Daily Bible verse: Psalms 23:3](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-psalms-233/): Today’s Bible verse — Psalms 23:3 (NIV) - [Spurs even series with dominant Game 4 win over Thunder](https://heavener.news/spurs-even-series-with-win-over-thunder/): SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs dominated from wire to wire, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 Sunday night at Frost Bank Center to even the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. - [Enjoy Memorial Day — rain returns later this week for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/enjoy-memorial-day-rain-returns-later-this-week-for-leflore-county/): LeFlore County is in for a beautiful Memorial Day with dry conditions today before a wet pattern moves in midweek. - [Obituary for Amanda Fowler ](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-amanda-fowler/): With her family at her bedside, on the morning of May 22, 2026, at the age of 49 years and one month, Amanda Fowler was taken into God’s merciful arms. - [Helfrick's homer sends Razorbacks to SEC Tournament championship](https://heavener.news/helfricks-homer-sends-razorbacks-to-sec-tournament-championship/): HOOVER, Ala. — Ryder Helfrick’s go-ahead home run in the eighth inning powered No. 12 Arkansas (39-19) to a 2-1 win over No. 6 Auburn (38-19) Saturday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the SEC Tournament semifinals. - [Today in history: May 24](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-24/): 1775 — John Hancock becomes president of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. - [Daily Bible verse: Acts 4:31](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-acts-431/): oday’s Bible verse — Acts 4:31. - [Dry Memorial Day weekend ahead for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/dry-memorial-day-weekend-ahead-for-leflore-county/): Good news for Memorial Day weekend plans — LeFlore County is looking at two of its driest days of the stretch Sunday and Monday, with rain holding off until midweek. - [Heavy rain likely today; Memorial Day weekend forecast for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/heavy-rain-likely-today-memorial-day-weekend-forecast-for-leflore-county/): Rain is nearly certain across LeFlore County today, with a 98% chance of precipitation and a high near 77 degrees. Residents should plan for wet conditions throughout the day and avoid low-lying areas near creeks and drainage. - [LeFlore County events: week of 5-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-for-the-next-week-5-23-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. Event submission form - [Cowboys fall to Kansas in Big 12 Tournament semifinal](https://heavener.news/cowboys-fall-to-kansas-in-big-12-tournament-semifinal/): SURPRISE, Ariz. — Oklahoma State dropped a 9-2 decision to 13th-ranked Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday at Surprise Stadium. - [Daily Bible verse: Acts 1:8](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-acts-18/): Today’s Bible verse — Acts 1:8. - [Today in history: May 23](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-23/) - [Kozeal's five-RBI game leads Razorbacks past No. 5 Texas](https://heavener.news/kozeals-five-rbi-game-leads-razorbacks-past-no-5-texas/): HOOVER, Ala. — Camden Kozeal blasted two home runs and drove in five runs to lead No. 12 Arkansas (38-19) to an 8-1 win over No. 5 Texas (40-13) Friday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. - [Thunder bench erupts as OKC wins Game 3, takes series lead over Spurs](https://heavener.news/thunder-bench-erupts-as-okc-wins-game-3-takes-series-lead-over-spurs/): SAN ANTONIO — The Oklahoma City Thunder’s bench outscored San Antonio’s reserves 76-23 Friday night as OKC pulled away for a 123-108 win over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. - [Wet Memorial Day weekend ahead for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/wet-memorial-day-weekend-ahead-for-leflore-county/): Rain is likely across LeFlore County today and through much of the Memorial Day weekend, with the best chances for significant rainfall arriving Friday and again Sunday and Tuesday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events week of 5-22-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-5-22-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. - [Cowboys top UCF, advance to Big 12 Tournament semifinal](https://heavener.news/cowboys-top-ucf-advance-to-big-12-tournament-semifinal/): SURPRISE, Ariz. — A five-run eighth inning fueled Oklahoma State’s 12-6 win over UCF in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals Thursday at Surprise Stadium. - [Today in history: May 22](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-22/): Today in history for May 22, - [Daily Bible verse: Romans 10:14](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-romans-1014/): Today’s Bible verse — Romans 10:14. - [Heavener, Pocola students receive education scholarship](https://heavener.news/heavener-pocola-students-receive-education-scholarship/): Two LeFlore County students have been named recipients of the 2026 Erma Whittet & Lois Henderson Education Scholarship, which recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to careers in education. - [Corps of Engineers urges water safety as recreation season opens](https://heavener.news/corps-of-engineers-urges-water-safety-as-recreation-season-opens/): TULSA — As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. - [Daniel Joseph Lowrie memorial](https://heavener.news/daniel-joseph-lowrie-memorial/): Daniel Joseph Lowrie, 52, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away May 21, 2026, in Pocola. He was born Dec. 10, 1973, in Santa Rosa, California, to Emily (Marage) Lowrie and Dale Dowling Lowrie. - [Tommy Lee Harbour memorial](https://heavener.news/tommy-lee-harbour-memorial/): Tommy Lee Harbour, 80, of Pocola, passed away May 20, 2026, in Pocola. He was born Nov. 16, 1945, in McGehee, Arkansas, to Vera (Burns) Harbour and Frank Harbour. - [Charles Dwight Caughern, Sr. obituary](https://heavener.news/charles-dwight-caughern-sr-obituary/): Charles Dwight Caughern, Sr., 86, of Hodgen, was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Hodgen, to Columbus Christopher and Viola Francis (Doyle) Caughern and passed away May 16, 2026, in Muskogee. - [Stewart's two homers power Razorbacks past Vols](https://heavener.news/stewarts-two-homers-power-razorbacks-past-vols/): HOOVER, Ala. — Zack Stewart blasted a pair of home runs — his fourth and fifth in four consecutive games — and drove in three runs to power No. 12 Arkansas (37-19) past No. 23 Tennessee (38-19) 8-4 Wednesday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the second round of the SEC Tournament. - [Today in history: May 21](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-may-21/): Today in history for May 21 – humanitarian Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons founded the American Red Cross, an organization established to provide aid to victims of wars and natural disasters. - [Heavener Utilities Authority, Council meet Thursday](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-council-meet-thursday/): Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regularly scheduled business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B. - [Joseph Frank Stimac memorial](https://heavener.news/joseph-frank-stimac-memorial/): Joseph Frank Stimac, 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born June 23, 1946, in Monroe, to Mattie (Thomas) Stimac and Anthony Stimac. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 5-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-5-19-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County. - [Historic weapons will be preserved per new state law](https://heavener.news/historic-weapons-will-be-preserved-per-new-state-law/): By Rep. RICK WEST My House Bill 1185 got signed into law last week. This will prohibit law enforcement agencies from destroying weapons considered to have historic military value. The weapons are instead to be donated to local units of veterans’ organizations where they can be used for honor guard salutes at veterans’ funerals or other memorial ceremonies. - [Commissioners approve $8.4 million bond for Pocola schools](https://heavener.news/commissioners-approve-8-4-million-bond-for-pocola-schools/): The LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday at the courthouse in Poteau with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice Chairman Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Last week to request absentee ballots](https://heavener.news/last-week-to-request-absentee-ballots/): The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. June 1. - [Daily Bible verse: Ephesians 2:8-9](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-ephesians-28-9/): Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. - [Wembanyama lifts Spurs past Thunder in Game 1](https://heavener.news/wembanyama-lifts-spurs-past-thunder-in-game-1/): OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama put on one of the most remarkable performances in NBA playoff history Monday night, posting 41 points and 24 rebounds in 49 minutes to lift the San Antonio Spurs past the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. The Thunder entered the series unbeaten in the playoffs, having swept Phoenix and the Lakers in the first two rounds. But they had no answer for Wembanyama, who dominated from the opening tip and refused to let the Spurs lose even when the Thunder made their late ... Read more - [Strong storms possible today; wet week ahead for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/strong-storms-possible-today-wet-week-ahead-for-leflore-county/): LeFlore County is facing a potentially active weather week, with the best chances for significant rainfall arriving today and continuing through Wednesday. - [Oklahoma City Thunder host Spurs tonight](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-city-thunder-host-spurs-tonight/): Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs open the Western Conference Finals tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Paycom Center, a matchup many expected when the playoffs began. - [LeFlore County events: week of May 18, 2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-18-2026/): LeFlore County events for the week of May 18, including county commissioner meeting, funeral services and club meetings - [LeFlore County commissioners' agenda May 18, 2026](https://heavener.news/notice-and-agenda-of-regular-meeting/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting Monday at 9 a.m. in the office of the Board of County Commissioners at the courthouse in Poteau. - [Wister woman injured in motorcycle wreck](https://heavener.news/wister-woman-injured-in-motorcycle-wreck/): A Wister woman was injured Saturday when the motorcycle she was riding failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle at Highway 31 and Twilight Road in LeFlore County. - [Daily Bible verse 1 Peter 3:15](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-1-peter-315/): Daily Bible verse for Monday. - [Blast from the past 5-17-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-5-17-2026/): Blast from the past for Sunday. - [LeFlore County weather forecast: May 17-21, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-may-17-21-2026/): Cloudy skies and the chance of rain will define the week ahead for LeFlore County, with the best chances for significant rainfall arriving midweek. - [Oklahoma State closes regular season with series win](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-state-closes-regular-season-with-series-win/): Oklahoma State closes regular season with a series-clinching 7-5 victory over Arizona Saturday at O’Brate Stadium. - [Oklahoma split Saturday games with Vol](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-split-saturday-games-with-vol/): Oklahoma split the final two games of its series against Tennessee at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday. - [Razorbacks clinch series at Kentucky in wild finale](https://heavener.news/razorbacks-clinch-series-at-kentucky-in-wild-finale/): LEXINGTON, Ky. — No. 12 Arkansas (36-19, 17-13 SEC) let an 11-run lead slip away before outslugging Kentucky (31-20, 14-17 SEC) with a pair of ninth-inning home runs to secure a 16-12 series-clinching win Saturday at Kentucky Proud Park. - [Diana Sue (Burger) Crims memorial](https://heavener.news/diana-sue-burger-crims-memorial/): Diana Sue (Burger) Crims, 66, of Talihina, passed away May 15, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born Nov. 14, 1959, in Galesburg, to Ruthie Mae (Potter) Burger and Francis Burger. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 5-17-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-17-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. - [Heavener High School graduation 5-16-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-high-school-graduation-5-16-2026/): Heavener High School graduation from Saturday. /Get our free daily email update! - [Linda Mae Cothran obituary](https://heavener.news/linda-mae-cothran-obituary/): Linda Mae Cothran of Howe was born on Aug. 4, 1947 in Checotah to Henry Perry and Butha Lorene (Coley) Morton and went home to be with her Savior on May 14, 2026 in Howe at the age of 78. - [Cowboys even series with Arizona](https://heavener.news/cowboys-even-series-with-arizona/): Oklahoma State cruised to a 13-1 run-rule baseball win over Arizona in seven innings Friday night at O’Brate Stadium as the 21st-ranked Cowboys evened the series with the Wildcats. With the win, the Cowboys improved to 35-19 overall and 17-12 in Big 12 play, while UA fell to 19-33 and 9-20 in the league. Saturday’s rubber game and regular season finale is set for a 12 p.m. start. OSU exploded for 13 runs on a season-high 17 hits, with Cowboys going yard and five Pokes achieving multi-hit games. Alex Conover, Colin Brueggemann and Garrett Shull each accomplished both, as the group ... Read more - [Razorbacks withstand Wildcats](https://heavener.news/razorbacks-withstand-wildcats/): LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Gabe Gaeckle, Steele Eaves and Ethan McElvain combined for a season high-tying 16 strikeouts to pitch No. 12 Arkansas (35-19, 16-13 SEC) past Kentucky (31-19, 14-16 SEC) in a 5-4 win Friday at Kentucky Proud Park. With the win, the Razorbacks evened the series up at one apiece as well as clinched their ninth consecutive winning season in SEC play (2017-26). Arkansas and Kentucky square off in the weekend series’ rubber game and regular season finale at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, on SEC Network+ with Dick Gabriel (play-by-play) and Doug Flynn (analyst) on the call. The Hogs ... Read more - [Lois Mae Smedley memorial](https://heavener.news/lois-mae-smedley-memorial/): Lois Mae Smedley, 87, of Poteau, passed away May 14, 2026, in Poteau. She was born Nov. 24, 1938, in Lovings, to Early Blufford Churchill and Willie (Cline) Churchill. - [Jearld Glenn Ferguson memorial](https://heavener.news/jearld-glenn-ferguson-memorial/): Jearld Glenn Ferguson, 64, of Cameron, passed away May 9, 2026, in Cameron. He was born April 16, 1962, in Kern County, California, to Doris (Carpenter) Ferguson and Wilbert Jackson Ferguson. A graveside service is 10 a.m. Friday at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron with Dennis Bohannon officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors include his daughter Samantha Cauley of Lonoke, Arkansas; son, Alex Ferguson of Cameron; granddaughters Anna Brown and Wynter Cauley; grandsons, Hudson Robinson, Jayce Ferguson, and Gavin Ferguson; brother-in-law, Shawn Sullivan; sister-in-law, Tambra Sullivan; nieces, Steffani Osborne, Alesha Sullivan, and ... Read more - [Calendar of events 5-16-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-16-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Saturday Memorial service for Arlis Kale Bruesch  Heavener High School, eighth grade graduation Sunday Celebration of life for Jace Goff  Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 Heavener City Council, HUA meet Friday Event submission form Support your local news  - [2026 Poteau High School graduation](https://heavener.news/2026-poteau-high-school-graduation/): 2026 Poteau High School graduation. 🌟 Stay Connected with LeFlore County! Get the latest local news, weather, community updates, and more — all in one place! Heavener.news is your go-to source for everything happening right here at home. 📰☀️ 👍 Like & Follow us so you never miss a story! 👉 https://www.facebook.com/Heavener.news/ - [Celebration of life for Jace Goff set](https://heavener.news/celebration-of-life-for-jace-goff-set/): A celebration of life for Jace Goff is set for 6 p.m. Sunday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola with Brad Kuhl officiating and burial to follow. Survivors include his fiancée, Jezebel Gabriel; son, Liam Goff, of the home; mother, Tanya Cooper, and stepfather, Mark Lemkelde, of Poteau; father, Courtney Goff, and stepmother, Karen Goff, of Fort Smith, Arkansas; brothers Kade Cooper, Colton Goff and Jody Faldon; grandparents Marilyn Hudspeth, Jody and Janet Cooper, and Toy and Debbie Goff; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, other loved ones and friends. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at The ... Read more - [Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast](https://heavener.news/power-start-the-day-with-a-balanced-breakfast/): By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER – Starting the day with a balanced breakfast is a great way to fuel the body for a busy schedule. While some people carefully plan healthy lunches anddinners, breakfast is often given little thought and eaten on the go, even though it is the most important meal of the day. After a night of fasting, the human body needs proper refueling to restore energy levels and jumpstart metabolism, said NilaPradhananga, OklahomaState University Extension food and nutrition security specialist. “Research shows that eating a balanced breakfast is linked to lower stress and mood improvement,” she said. “A balanced breakfast ... Read more - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-2/): Weather Forecast — Le Flore County 5-15-2026 Issued by the National Weather Service, Tulsa office. Overview Warm, mostly sunny conditions to start the period with highs in the low-to-mid 80s and overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. South winds prevail, gusting to 25 mph at times. A weak disturbance brings a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and overnight. A more active pattern arrives Monday and Tuesday with showers and thunderstorms likely (50–80% chance) as a stronger system moves through. See our live weather radar Day-by-Day Forecast Today (Thu, May 15). Mostly sunny, with a ... Read more - [Calendar of events 5-15-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-15-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 Friday LeFlore County Historical Society golf tournament Celebration of life service for Wayne Autry Malone: Funeral services for Daniel Curtis Henderson Sr. Saturday Memorial service for Arlis Kale Bruesch  Heavener High School, eighth grade graduation Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Event submission form Get more with today’s newsletter - [Oklahoma’s education overhaul](https://heavener.news/oklahomas-education-overhaul/): By Jennifer Palmer Decisions made at 23rd and Lincoln brought a cascade of changes to Coyle Public Schools, about 40 miles north.  This year, students in Coyle attended class in person Monday through Thursday, and studied online every Friday until spring break, when Fridays became part of the weekend. Teachers still met at school for professional development and collaboration on some Fridays. Student athletes attended games and track meets without missing lessons.  Ninety-three percent of the families surveyed supported the schedule, Superintendent Colby Cagle said. But to comply with new laws from the state legislature, Coyle schools’ calendar for next year ... Read more - [Arlis Kale Bruesch obituary-heavener.news](https://heavener.news/arlis-kale-bruesch-obituary-heavener-news/): Arlis Kale Bruesch of Sapulpa was born July 23, 2004 in Talihina to Arlo Bruesch and Jayla (Roberts) Hill and passed away May 10, 2026 at his home in Sapulpa at the age of 21. A memorial service to honor Arlis’ life is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Survivors are his father Arlo Bruesch and significant other April Rogers of Poteau; his mother, Jayla Hill of Talihina; his step-father, Brock Hill, of Antlers; his significant other, Alexis Skoda, ... Read more - [Calendar of events 5-14-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-14-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Fundraiser for Lemay and Thompson family Funeral service for Bobby “Bob” Winford Harris  Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 Friday LeFlore County Historical Society golf tournament Celebration of life service for Wayne Autry Malone: Funeral services for Daniel Curtis Henderson Sr. Saturday Heavener High School, eighth grade graduation Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Event submission form Support your ... Read more - [LeFlore County history for 5-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-history-for-5-13-2026/): LeFlore County history for May 13. LeFlore County & Heavener Milestones Support your local news  - [Fundraiser planned for LeMay, Thompson](https://heavener.news/fundraiser-planned-for-lemay-thompson/): FundraiserFundraiser planned for LeMay, Thompson family. - [LeFlore County legals 5-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-5-13-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. Mortgages Legals 1 Legals 2 Legals 3 Support your local news  - [Q832 will ask state voters to decide minimum wage](https://heavener.news/q832-will-ask-state-voters-to-decide-minimum-wage/): By Rep. RICK WEST  State Question 832 will be on the June 16 statewide primary ballot.   It will ask state voters whether or not to increase the state minimum wage. It was brought to the ballot by the initiative petition process and not through the Legislature.   A yes vote would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $12 per hour beginning in 2027 and to $15 per hour by 2029.   Beginning in 2030 and continuing indefinitely, the minimum wage would automatically increase annually based on the increase in the cost of living, if any, as measured by the ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 5-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-5-11-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was taken by the board: Motion carried, all voting yes. Motion carried, all voting yes. (18.)     Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve the following declarations of surplus of county owned inventory as submitted by the LeFlore County Commissioner District 2: Motion carried, all voting yes. (19.)     Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Mike Parker to approve the following resolutions for disposing ... Read more - [Bobby “Bob” Winford Harris obituary](https://heavener.news/bobby-bob-winford-harris-obituary/): Bobby “Bob” Winford Harris of Heavener was born Aug, 1, 1941 in Heavener  to Ulous Bea and Susie (Cox) Harris and passed away May 11, 2026 surrounded by family at his home in Heavener at the age of 84. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. View Baptist Church in the Glendale community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale community, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. Bob was a longtime resident of the area. He was a dedicated member of Mt. View Baptist Church and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda 5-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-5-11-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for a regular business meeting for 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse at Poteau. AGENDA:                                                                                                 - [Calendar of events 5-11-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-5-11-2026/): Calendar of events for the next week for LeFlore County and the area. Submit an event HERE or email news@heavener.news. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Graveside service for Darlene (Fox) Humphrey School boards meet 6 p.m. Tuesday Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC Winfred Estes funeral service Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 Friday LeFlore County Historical Society golf tournament Saturday Heavener High School, eighth grade graduation Event submission form Get more with today’s newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y9tu6p63 - [Two Bokoshe men hurt in accident](https://heavener.news/two-bokoshe-men-hurt-in-accident/): Two Bokoshe men were injured in an auto accident at 7:11 p.m. Sunday on Highway 31 near Carter’s Lake Road. Jerry L. Sides, 78, struck the back of a vehicle driven by Rayburn L. Patterson, 49, causing both vehicles to depart the roadway to the right where Sides’ vehicle rolled multiple times. Sides was not wearing a seatbelt while Patterson did have his seatbelt on. Both men were injured according to the accident report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The accident was investigated by Trooper Brian Scamardo. Get more with today’s newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y9tu6p63 - [Poteau School Board to meet 5-11-2026](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-to-meet-5-11-2026/): Poteau School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Poteau Public Schools Administrative office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. The agenda can be seen HERE. The meeting can be viewed below: https://www.youtube.com/@poteauhighschool5401/featured Get more with today’s newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y9tu6p63 - [Heavener School Board to meet 5-11-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-to-meet-5-11-2026/): Heavener School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Heavener. The agenda can be seen HERE. Get more with today’s newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y9tu6p63 - [Poteau man, passenger die in wreck](https://heavener.news/poteau-man-passenger-die-in-wreck/): Poteau man, passenger die in automobile accident Saturday at 6: 52 p.m. on Morgan Hill and 360th Street in LeFlore County. Jace D. Goff, 21, died along with a passenger, Florentino Ramirez, 22, of Poteau when the vehicle Goff was driving east failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a vehicle driven by Anthony T. Andrews, 53, of Howe. Andrews was injured in the accident however, the severity was not listed in the accident report by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Seatbelts were in use by all. The accident was investigated by Trooper Brian Scamardo. - [Heavener's Jerami Casteel does it again at state](https://heavener.news/heaveners-jerami-casteel-does-it-again-at-state/):   Heavener’s Jerami Casteel completed the sweep in throwing events at the Class 3A state track meet Saturday, winning the shot put after winning the discus one day earlier. - [Darlene (Fox) Humphrey obituary](https://heavener.news/darlene-fox-humphrey-obituary/): Darlene (Fox) Humphrey of the Haw Creek community was born Sept. 7, 1937, in the Stapp-Zoe community in Hodgen to Edward and Hattie (Norton) Fox. She passed away May 8, 2026, at her home in the Haw Creek Community. She was 88. - [See today's newsletter](https://heavener.news/see-todays-newsletter/): Get even more news, sports, obits and more on today’s newsletter HERE. - [Daniel Ray Jennings obituary](https://heavener.news/daniel-ray-jennings-obituary/): Daniel Ray Jennings of Wister was born Aug. 21, 1974 in Irving, Texas to David Ray Jennings and Robin Annette (Easttom) Lynch and passed away May 2, 2026 in Cameron, at the age of 51. A celebration of life to honor Daniel’s life will be from 2 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the River Valley Event Center in Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau. Daniel was a longtime resident of the area. He was a proud retired Captain in the United States Army, exemplifying dedication and service throughout his military career. Daniel had a passion for the outdoors, often ... Read more - [LeFlore County sports scores 5-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-5-6-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores for Thursday. - [OU Wins National Championship](https://heavener.news/ou-wins-national-championship/): OMAHA, Neb.  — Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 Monday night to win the program’s third national championship and first since 1994. The Sooners scored in five straight innings and tacked on four more runs in the eighth inning. - [Did you know for 6-22-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know-for-6-22-2026/): Did you know if a feature we run daily on the history of LeFlore County, its people, places and events. - [Blast from the past 6-22-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-6-22-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-22-2026. Blast from the past is a daily feature where we post a picture from LeFlore County’s history. - [Today in history for June 22, 2026](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-for-june-22/): June 22 stands as a deeply pivotal date in global history, marked by staggering military conflicts, foundational legislative shifts, and major milestones in science and pop culture. - [Daily Bible verse for 6-22-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-6-22-2026/): Today’s Bible verse is Matthew 6:33. We publish a new verse each day for our readers. - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Monday, June 22, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-monday-june-22-2026/): ⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 11 a.m. today for all of eastern Oklahoma, including LeFlore County. Damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph, large hail up to 1 inch in diameter, and a couple of tornadoes are possible through mid-morning. Residents should monitor conditions closely and have a way to receive warnings. - [Sooners drop Game 2; Decisive CWS Final set for Monday](https://heavener.news/sooners-drop-game-2-decisive-cws-final-set-for-monday/): The Oklahoma baseball team scored two runs in the first inning but dropped the second game of the 2026 NCAA College World Series Championship Series to No. 5 North Carolina 6-2 Sunday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-22-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-22-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners meet Monday at 9 a.m., plus Lions Club, Rotary, blood drive, Kiwanis, VFW bingo and a chamber golf tournament this week. - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 6-22-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-6-22-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners will meet in a regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the Board of County Commissioners. - [Three injured after UTV rollover near Bokoshe](https://heavener.news/three-injured-after-utv-rollover-near-bokoshe/): A 14-year-old Bokoshe girl was driving a UTV that rolled over on Middle Johnny Road Friday afternoon, injuring three of her four passengers, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol accident report. - [Blast from the past for 6-21-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-21-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-21-2026. Blast from the past is a feature we run daily, posting an image from LeFlore County’s past. - [Did you know for 6-21-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know-for-6-21-2026/): Did you know is a new feature on LeFlore County we post daily. - [Daily Bible verse for June 21, 2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-june-21/): Daily Bible verse for June 21, 2026. - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Sunday, June 21, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-sunday-june-21-2026/): A Heat Advisory remains in effect for LeFlore County today as rain chances climb sharply heading into the workweek. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-21-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-21-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. - [Sooners top Tar Heels in Game 1 of CWS Finals](https://heavener.news/sooners-top-tar-heels-in-game-1-of-cws-finals/): By soonersports.com Junior catcher Deiten Lachance homered twice to lead the Oklahoma baseball team to a 9-3 win over No. 5 North Carolina in the first game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series finals Saturday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field. - [Pocola man sentenced for lewd molestation](https://heavener.news/pocola-man-sentenced-for-lewd-molestation/): Pocola man sentenced June 10 to life without parole, following a jury trial earlier this month on charges that he molested a 13-year-old girl in May 2023. - [2026 Panama football schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-panama-football-schedule/): 2026 Panama football schedule with the Razorbacks opening the season Aug. 28 at home against Stigler. - [Daily Bible verse for 6-20-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-6-20-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Saturday is a daily feature we run as a service to our customers. - [Gann, Kevin West ask Oklahoma Supreme Court to end 'muzzling' of utility customers](https://heavener.news/gann-kevin-west-ask-oklahoma-supreme-court-to-end-muzzling-of-utility-customers/): A day after winning reelection to his House seat, Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, filed an appeal of another Oklahoma Corporation Commission ruling to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He was joined by Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore. - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Saturday, June 20, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-saturday-june-20-2026/): A warm, mostly dry weekend is ahead for LeFlore County before rain chances climb again early next week. - [2026 Talihina football schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-talihina-football-schedule/): 2026 Talihina football schedule with the season starting Aug. 27 at McAlester JV. - [First National Bank announces new name, look](https://heavener.news/first-national-bank-announces-new-name-look/): First National Bank announced an upcoming name and brand change effective Aug. 1. Starting in late July, clients will see the name Monument Bank integrated across the bank. - [LeFlore County blast from the past 6-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-blast-from-the-past-6-20-2026/): LeFlore County blast from the past is a daily feature where we highlight the history of the county with an image from the past. - [Did you know for 6-20-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know/): Did you know is a daily feature on the area’s history, dating back before Oklahoma became a state. - [LeFlore County calendar of events for 6-19-2026](https://heavener.news/calendar-of-events-for-6-19-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events 6-19-2026. Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. - [Blast from the past for 6-19-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-19-2026/): Blast from the past for Friday is a photo from LeFlore County’s past. If you have a history on our past and would like to submit it, email it to news@heavener.news. - [Did you know? 6-19-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know-6-19-2026/): Did you know is a feature we run daily on LeFlore County history facts and figures. - [Daily Bible verse for 6-19-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-6-19-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Friday is 2 Corinthians 3:17 - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Friday, June 19, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-friday-june-19-2026/): A cooler, wetter pattern moves into LeFlore County to close out the week, with a hot weekend rebound expected before another round of rain arrives early next week. - [Today in History — June 18](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-june-18/): June 18 has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in world history, from the fall of an emperor to a giant leap for women in space. - [Heavener Utilities Authority, Council to meet 6-18-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-utilities-authority-council-to-meet-6-18-2026/): The Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Ave. B in Heavener. - [Oklahoma fishing report for June 18, 2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-latest-updates-and-insights-for-june-18-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week. - [Sooners Championship Series bound after dispatching Georgia](https://heavener.news/sooners-championship-series-bound-after-dispatching-georgia/): OMAHA, Neb.  — The Oklahoma bats belted five home runs and Nick Wesloski was the latest Sooner freshman to deal in the starting role as the Sooners (41-22) defeated Georgia (53-14), 11-4, Wednesday, June 17 to advance to the College World Series Championship Series.  - [Tammy Darlene Morrison obituary](https://heavener.news/tammy-darlene-morrison-obituary/): Tammy Darlene Morrison, 66, of Howe was born on Sept. 1, 1959 in Bates, Arkansas to Marlow and Lois (Brown) Sanders and passed away on June 15, 2026 in Howe. - [Oklahoma market report 6-17-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-6-17-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week. - [SQ 832 fails; West, Oliver win in Tuesday's Primary Election](https://heavener.news/sq-832-fails-west-oliver-win-easily-in-tuesday-primary/): State Question 832, a proposal to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029, failed Tuesday in the primary election. - [LeFlore County legals 6-16-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-6-16-2026/): LeFlore County legals for this week. - [Obituary for Aris "Al" Loranze Conrad](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-aris-al-loranze-conrad/): Funeral services for Aris “Al” Loranze Conrad, 90, of Marlow, are 1 p.m. on Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [LeFlore County Commissioners Approve Workers' Comp Renewal, Solid Waste Appointments at June 15 Meeting](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-approve-workers-comp-renewal-solid-waste-appointments-at-june-15-meeting/): The LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday, June 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice Chairman Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Today in history: June 16](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-june-16/): June 16 has been marked by landmark legal decisions, political milestones and moments that shaped American and world history. - [Patsy Gayle Walker memorial](https://heavener.news/patsy-gayle-walker-memorial/): Patsy Gayle Walker, 71, of Poteau, passed away June 15, 2026, in Heavener. - [See what’s on the ballot ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections](https://heavener.news/see-whats-on-the-ballot-ahead-of-tuesdays-primary-elections/): By: Courtney Bell Oklahoma voters go to the polls Tuesday to pick favorites for elected offices and determine the fate of a proposal to hike the minimum wage. - [More recess is a smart move](https://heavener.news/show-more/): By Rep. Rick West One of the bills that is now state law will double the amount of recess time for students in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade. - [Sooners stay perfect in CWS with win over Georgia](https://heavener.news/sooners-stay-perfect-in-cws/): By: John Rohde for SoonerSports.com OMAHA, Neb. — A pair of flourishing freshman pitchers have helped push Oklahoma (40-22) to a 2-0 start at the College World Series. - [Daily video update 6-15-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-video-update-6-15-2026/): To help sponsor the video, please email news@heavener.news. - [LeFlore County commissioners meet Monday with full agenda](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-monday/): The LeFlore County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a regular business meeting for 9 a.m. Monday, June 15, at the office of the Board of County Commissioners. Items on the agenda include: A solid waste request form for LeFlore County tabled from a previous meeting, involving the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Environmental Development Board, will be up for possible action. Commissioners will review and possibly approve the 2026 return of resale and minutes as submitted by LeFlore County Treasurer April Caughern for a resale held June 8. The board will consider resolutions regarding election board reimbursement for precinct poll books, postage, overtime ... Read more - [Tony Wayne Lee memorial](https://heavener.news/tony-wayne-lee-memorial/): Tony Wayne Lee, 66, of Poteau, passed away June 8, 2026, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1960, in Midland, Texas, to Don Howard and Judy Ann (Angel) Lee. A celebration of life is 2 p.m. Monday at The Cedars, 520 Dewey Ave., Poteau. Ronnie Deal will officiate. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, also at The Cedars. Survivors are his sons, Chris Lee of Panama and Tyler Lee and wife Brittney of Hackett, Arkansas; his daughter, Kim Lee of Wister; his brother, Tim Lee of Poteau; his sisters, Tracy Berry and husband Joe of Wister and Teresa ... Read more - [Jason Daniel Sheldon memorial](https://heavener.news/jason-daniel-sheldon-memorial/): Jason Daniel Sheldon, 61, of Cameron, passed away June 10, 2026, at his home. - [Tips for June 16 primary](https://heavener.news/tips-for-june-16-primary/): Voters head to the polls Tuesday for the June 16 primary election and special state question election. All voters will also have nonpartisan and local elections on the ballot. - [June fishing tip: An easy fix for line memory](https://heavener.news/june-fishing-tip-an-easy-fix-for-line-memory/): Ever open the bail and watch your line spring off the reel like a slinky, or spend quality fishing time dealing with twists, loops and tangles? - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast: Weekend Storm Risks and a Welcome Cooldown](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-weekend-storm-risks-and-a-welcome-cooldown/): A heavily charged, humid air mass is gripping southeast Oklahoma. While we will see a mix of clouds, sun, and high moisture over the next 48 hours, a stronger weather system is tracking toward LeFlore County—including Poteau, Heavener, and the surrounding areas—bringing high storm probabilities by Saturday followed by a great break from the summer heat early next week. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-12-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-12-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. - [Paul Michael Walker obituary](https://heavener.news/paul-michael-walker-obituary/): It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Michael Walker, a loving husband, daddy, papaw, brother, uncle, and friend. He left us peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. - [Glenda Diane Curley memorial](https://heavener.news/glenda-diane-curley-memorial/): Glenda Diane Curley, 68, passed away June 6, 2026, in Tulsa and was born on Jan. 14, 1958 in Talihina to Annie Lee MciItosh Carter. A service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Talihina, with interment to follow at New City Cemetery in Talihina. Services are entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service. Curley was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Lee McIntosh Carter; husband, David Lee Curley; son, Todd Raymond Curley; and brothers Bobby John Carter and Edward Lee Carter. She is survived by sons Brian Curley and wife Krista of McAlester, and Heath Curley and wife ... Read more - [Diana Lynne Lugo-Caldwell memorial](https://heavener.news/diana-lynne-lugo-caldwell-memorial/): Diana Lynne Lugo-Caldwell, 62, of Heavener, passed away June 7, 2026. - [Hogs’ kickoff windows set](https://heavener.news/hogs-kickoff-windows-set/): FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Kickoff windows for Arkansas’ final eight football games of the 2026 season have been set along with kickoff time for the Razorbacks’ home games vs. Tulsa.  - [Boots & Badges blood drive planned for Heavener](https://heavener.news/boots-badges-blood-drive-planned-for-heavener/): Support local first responders and help save lives by donating blood at the Heavener Boots & Badges Blood Drive hosted by Our Blood Institute (OBI). - [Oklahoma fishing report 6-11-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-6-10-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast: Severe Storm Threats and High Humidity This Week](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-severe-storm-threats-and-high-humidity-this-week/): Very warm temperatures and heavy humidity are gripping southeast Oklahoma. However, big changes are on the horizon for LeFlore County, including Poteau, Heavener, and the surrounding areas, as a cold front moves in to bring a significant threat of severe weather followed by a much-needed weekend cooldown. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-11-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. - [High Heat Dominates LeFlore County Ahead of Late-Week Storm Risks](https://heavener.news/high-heat-dominates-leflore-county-ahead-of-late-week-storm-risks/): LeFlore County is locked into a summer weather pattern featuring soaring temperatures, heavy humidity, and high sun exposure before a strong cold front introduces sharp thunderstorm risks by the weekend. - [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance launches 2026 Coats for Kids drive](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-farm-bureau-insurance-launches-2026-coats-for-kids-drive/): Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance has launched its Coats for Kids initiative for the second year, with agents across all 77 Oklahoma counties again working alongside communities to make sure no child faces the winter cold unprotected. - [Army Corps of Engineers to waive day-use fees June 16 for its birthday](https://heavener.news/army-corps-of-engineers-to-waive-day-use-fees-june-16-for-its-birthday/): TULSA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide June 16 in observance of its birthday. - [OSU Extension experts offer information on New World screwworm](https://heavener.news/osu-extension-experts-offer-information-on-new-world-screwworm/): By Dean Ruhl The United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of New World screwworm in the United States this past week.  - [Two old Heavener Wolves to release album 25 years in the making](https://heavener.news/two-old-heavener-wolves-to-release-album-25-years-in-the-making/): Shon Aguero and Marcus Blair have been best friends since seventh grade. They grew up in Heavener, went to school here, and somewhere along the way decided they were going to make music together. - [Request an emergency ballot for the June 16 election](https://heavener.news/request-an-emergency-ballot-for-the-june-16-election/): Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. June 1 and are unable to make it to the polls for the June 16 election still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. - [LeFlore County calendar 6-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-6-10-2026/): Here are the events happening in LeFlore County this week. - [Oklahoma market report for 6-9-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-6-9-2026/): Oklahoma market report for 6-9-2026, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. - [Election Day reminders and tips](https://heavener.news/election-day-reminders-and-tips-2/): Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the primary and for Town of Arkoma special election. LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time. - [New laws](https://heavener.news/new-laws/): By Rep. RICK WEST  Now that the legislative session is over, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the legislation that will now become law.   - [Oklahoma crushes Kansas to advance to CWS](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-crushes-kansas-to-advance-to-cws/): By soonersports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – For the 12th time in program history and the second time in the last five years, Oklahoma baseball is going to the College World Series. The Sooners completed a 13-2 win over No. 15-seed Kansas Monday afternoon to sweep the NCAA Lawrence Super Regional. The Sooners (38-22) will play in the College World Series for the second time under ninth-year head coach Skip Johnson and first since they finished as national runner-up in 2022. “It was a special win today,” Johnson said. “We beat a really good baseball team. (Kansas head coach) Dan Fitzgerald is a very good coach, ... Read more - [Aven Alvin Easton memorial](https://heavener.news/aven-alvin-easton-memorial/): Aven Alvin Easton, 69, of Poteau, passed away June 5, 2026. - [High heat dominates LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/high-heat-dominates-leflore-county/): LeFlore County is locked into a summer weather pattern featuring soaring temperatures, heavy humidity, and high UV indexes before a strong cold front introduces high-percentage thunderstorm risks by the weekend. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-9-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of upcoming events for the week of 6-9-2026. Event submission form Tuesday Graveside service for Nina (Mosley) Cauthen  Poteau Evening Lions Club meets 6 p.m. CASC Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC Heavener VFW bingo 6 p.m. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. See the current calendar. Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more: Our newsletter - [LeFlore County commissioners to meet 6-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-to-meet-6-8-2025/): The Board of County Commissioners, LeFlore County, Oklahoma, has scheduled a regular business meeting for Monday at 9 a.m. in the office of the Board of County Commissioners. - [Daily Bible verse for 6-8-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-6-8-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Monday is Matthew 5:9. - [LeFlore County calendar 6-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-6-8-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events for this week. - [LeFlore County weather forecast: hot week ahead, best storm chance Monday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-hot-week-ahead-best-storm-chance-monday/): The LeFlore County weather forecast calls for summer heat to settle in this week, with the best chance of storms on Monday before conditions turn mostly hot and dry, according to the National Weather Service. - [Sooners-Jayhawks Game 2 suspended until Monday](https://heavener.news/sooners-jayhawks-game-2-suspended-until-monday/): LAWRENCE, Kan. – With Oklahoma Baseball leading 8-1 in the bottom of the third inning of its NCAA Super Regional game at No. 15-seed Kansas on Sunday evening, the game was halted due to lightning in the area and will be resumed on Monday at noon CT. The conclusion of the contest will air on ESPN2. - [Rager gem, homers power Sooners past Jayhawks](https://heavener.news/rager-gem-homers-power-sooners-past-jayhawks/): LAWRENCE, Kan. – Powered by home runs from Dayton Tockey, Camden Johnson and Trey Gambill and a gem by Cord Rager, the Oklahoma baseball team defeated No. 15-seed Kansas 8-1 Saturday evening in Game 1 of the Lawrence Super Regional at Hoglund Ballpark. - [Edward (Eddie) Owen Martin memorial](https://heavener.news/edward-eddie-owen-martin-memorial/): Edward (Eddie) Owen Martin, 63, of Wister, passed away June 5, 2026. - [LeFlore County weather forecast: wet Sunday, then a hot, dry workweek](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-wet-sunday-then-a-hot-dry-workweek/): The LeFlore County weather forecast calls for one more wet day before a hot, dry stretch settles in for the workweek, according to the National Weather Service. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-7-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-7-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 6-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-6-6-2026/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Saturday and the next week. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-6-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County this week. - [Nina (Mosley) Cauthen memorial](https://heavener.news/nina-mosley-cauthen-memorial/): Nina (Mosley) Cauthen, 96, of Monroe, passed away June 4, 2026, at her home. - [Daily video update for 6-5-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-video-update-for-6-5-2026/) - [Insurance Department’s public hearing could give homeowners a voice](https://heavener.news/insurance-departments-public-hearing-could-give-homeowners-a-voice/): By J.C. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready was against it at first, then for it.   - [2026 Heavener fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-heavener-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2026 Heavener fast pitch softball schedule. - [Joseph Kilpatrick memorial](https://heavener.news/joseph-kilpatrick-memorial/): Joseph Kilpatrick, 78, passed away June 2, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [LeFlore County weather forecast: rainy weekend, warmer Monday](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-rainy-weekend-warmer-monday/): The LeFlore County weather forecast calls for a wet, unsettled weekend before warmer and drier weather moves in early next week, according to the National Weather Service. - [LeFlore County Quilt Show returns Friday and Saturday in Poteau](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-quilt-show-returns-friday-and-saturday-in-poteau/): POTEAU — The 2026 Annual LeFlore County Quilt Show will be held Friday and Saturday at Southside Baptist Church, 509 Holson Avenue in Poteau. - [LeFlore County unemployment rises in April](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-unemployment-rises-in-april/): LeFlore County’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.2 percent in April, up from 3.0 percent a year earlier, as joblessness rose statewide, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. - [Euphia Gay Johnson memorial](https://heavener.news/euphia-gay-johnson-memorial/): Euphia Gay Johnson, 91, of Poteau, passed away June 3, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [Wister Lake fishing report 6-3-2026](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-6-3-2026/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 6-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-6-4-2026/): An unsettled, slightly cooler pattern holds over LeFlore County through the weekend, with daily chances for showers and storms mixed in with breaks of sun. - [Heavener City Council agenda 6-4-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-6-4-2026/): Heavener City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget along with a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Commission at 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [Passenger injured in LeFlore County crash](https://heavener.news/passenger-injured-in-leflore-county-crash/): A passenger was injured Monday afternoon when a pickup attempting to pass a tractor collided with it on Old Highway 112 in LeFlore County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. - [Arnold Ray Archey memorial](https://heavener.news/arnold-ray-archey-memorial/): Arnold Ray Archey, 87, of Shady Point, passed away on May 29, 2026. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Sunday, July 12, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-sunday-july-12-2026/): A weekend storm system continues moving through southeast Oklahoma today, bringing scattered showers and a marginal risk of severe storms this afternoon, before a genuine cooldown finally arrives to break the recent heat. - [2026 Spiro football schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-spiro-football-schedule/): 2026 Spiro football schedule opens Aug. 28 at home against Westville as the Bulldogs make the move up to Class 2A-I this season, a district which includes county rival Heavener and defending Class 3A state champion Lincoln Christian. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-11-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings and more. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Saturday, July 11, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-saturday-july-11-2026/): A marginal risk of severe storms is in place this afternoon and evening for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, with pockets of damaging winds up to 70 mph the main threat, along with the potential for marginally severe hail. - [2026 Heavener fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-heavener-fast-pitch-softball-schedule-2/): 2026 Heavener fast pitch softball schedule. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Friday, July 10, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-friday-july-10-2026/): A heat advisory remains in effect for LeFlore County today from 1 to 8 p.m., with heat index values up to 101 degrees expected across southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. This follows Thursday’s advisory, when heat index values climbed as high as 109 degrees across eastern Oklahoma. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-10-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings  and more. - [LeFlore County court filings 7-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-court-filings-7-9-2026/): LeFlore County District Court filed 65 new cases the week of June 29-July 3, including money judgments from Midland Credit Management, Jefferson Capital Systems and several local title loan companies, six protective orders, four divorces, and three marriage licenses. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-9-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-9-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings  and more. - [Republican Party to receive top position on General Election ballot](https://heavener.news/republican-party-to-receive-top-position-on-general-election-ballot/): A public drawing was held Wednesday by Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Ziriax to determine the ballot order for political parties and independent candidates for the Nov. 3 General Election. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room G3, in Oklahoma City. The results of the drawing and the order of political parties are as follows: Recognized political party candidates appear on the ballot in lot order. Independent candidates are placed on the ballot in lot order following the candidates of recognized political parties. The General Election is Nov. ... Read more - [Cecil “C-Bo” Griffith obituary](https://heavener.news/cecil-c-bo-griffith-obituary/): A memorial service for Cecil “C-Bo” Griffith is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, in the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, 112 North Main Street in Spiro.  - [Sharon Kay Simmons memorial](https://heavener.news/sharon-kay-simmons-memorial/): Sharon Kay Simmons, 82, of Poteau, passed away Sunday. She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Heavener, to Estle and Pluma (Fortner) Allison. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Reichert Cemetery in Reichert, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Cledith Allison; her brothers, Donald Allison and Marvin Allison; her brother-in-law, Mark Simmons; her granddaughter, Bailey Simmons; and her dearest friend, Betty Plumlee. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Simmons, of the home; ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 7-9-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-7-9-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week covering conditions, lake levels, temperatures and more. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-8-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings  and more. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Wednesday, July 8, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-wednesday-july-8-2026/): The heat returns in earnest today and builds through the coming week, with low storm chances possible each afternoon across southeast Oklahoma. - [LeFlore County commissioners certify election results](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-certify-election-results/): LeFlore County commissioners met Monday for their regular business meeting, taking action on a full agenda that included certifying election results, vacating a plat, and approving three fiber optic installation permits. - [Margie Irene Taylor obituary](https://heavener.news/margie-irene-taylor-obituary/): Margie Irene Taylor, 78, of the Haw Creek community, passed from this world when God called her to her Heavenly home on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She has longed for that home for some time. - [Feeder cattle prices trend higher again across Oklahoma this week](https://heavener.news/feeder-cattle-prices-trend-higher-again-across-oklahoma-this-week/): Feeder cattle prices moved higher across Oklahoma stockyards again this week, with steers over 800 pounds up 5.00 to 15.00 and calves seeing some of the strongest gains. Demand remained strong following a favorable Cattle on Feed report, while widespread rainfall continued to bring welcome moisture to pastures across much of the state. Here’s a look at this week’s numbers from across Oklahoma. - [Freedom Tour to make stop in Poteau](https://heavener.news/freedom-tour-to-make-stop-in-poteau/): LeFlore County and cities across the country celebrated the spirit of America’s 250th on July 4th. Freedom Trucks channel that same spirit of American pride into the hands and hearts of American families, no matter what corner of the country they call home, and continue the journey throughout the year. - [Happy birthday, America](https://heavener.news/happy-birthday-america/): By Rep. Rick West July 4 was celebrated with a lot of fanfare this year, as it was also the nation’s 250th birthday. I love this nation. I try never to take for granted the liberty we enjoy. Working in state government, I get a glimpse of how hard it must have been for our nation’s founders to come to agreement on documents such as the Declaration of Independence and, later, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. - [Regina Elaine Duvall memorial](https://heavener.news/regina-elaine-duvall-memorial/): Regina Elaine Duvall was born Jan. 28, 1958, in Poteau, to Lee Miles Duvall and Doris Elaine (Wooten) Duvall. She passed away July 3, 2026. - [Rose Antoinette Rice memorial](https://heavener.news/rose-antoinette-rice-memorial/): Rose Antoinette Rice, 87, of Poteau, has passed away. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-6-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July, including meetings,  and more. - [LeFlore County Weather: Sunny skies and rising heat ahead](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-sunny-skies-and-rising-heat-ahead/): The extended dry stretch is settling back into the area this week, bringing plenty of sunshine and climbing summer temperatures across LeFlore County. - [Poteau city meeting agendas for 7-6-2026](https://heavener.news/poteau-city-meeting-agendas-for-7-6-2026/): The Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works and City Council will meet in regular business meetings starting 5:30 p.m. Monday in Poteau’s City Hall at 111 Peters Street in Poteau. - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda 7-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-4-6-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for Monday’s regular business meeting at 9 a.m. in the office of the Board of County Commissioners. - [Today in history: July 6](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-july-6/): From pioneering achievements in medicine and international diplomacy to the founding of iconic American political traditions, July 6 has served as a major launching pad for historic shifts. Closer to home, it marks a significant anniversary for one of our region’s most vital historic resources. - [Daily Bible verse: Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-kindness-to-the-poor-is-a-loan-to-the-lord/): Daily Bible verse for 7-6-2026 is Proverbs 19:17. “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” — Proverbs 19:17 - [OU football opener changed](https://heavener.news/ou-football-opener-changed/): University of Oklahoma Vice President and Director of Athletics Roger Denny and OU Head Football Coach Brent Venables announced that OU’s 2026 season-opening football game against UTEP in Norman has been moved to Sept. 4, one day earlier than originally scheduled. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-4-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in the Heavener and LeFlore County calendar for July, including meetings, July 4 celebrations  and more. - [June brings historic winds and uneven drought relief](https://heavener.news/june-brings-historic-winds-and-uneven-drought-relief/): By Gary McManus, OCS Mesonet June’s severe weather story wasn’t about tornadoes. It was about straight-line winds. A powerful derecho and several other intense storm systems combined to produce six of the Oklahoma Mesonet’s top 50 all-time wind gusts in a single month — the most of any month since the network began in January 1994. Three of those gusts topped 100 mph. - [Daily Bible Verse: Freedom means serving others in love](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-freedom-means-serving-others-in-love/): Daily Bible verse for July 4 featuring Galatians 5:13. “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” — Galatians 5:13. - [Today in history: July 4](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-july-4/): There is no more iconic date on the American calendar than July 4. While it is universally recognized as the birthday of the United States, this date has also borne witness to monumental historical coincidences, deep regional milestones, and the passings of the nation’s absolute architectural and political giants. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Saturday, July 4, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-saturday-july-4-2026/): A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. today for Independence Day, with heat index values expected to climb as high as 107 degrees across areas along and north of I-40 in eastern Oklahoma, which includes LeFlore County. - [Nelson William Feliciano obituary](https://heavener.news/nelson-william-feliciano-obituary/): Nelson William Feliciano of Talihina was born Nov. 27, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, to Isidro and Nilsa Brunilda (Villanueva) Feliciano. He passed away June 27, 2026, in Tulsa at the age of 71. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-3-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-3-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County in July, including meetings, July 4 celebrations  and more. Event submission form Thursday Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC CNB customer appreciation day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service for Andres E. Najar  Heavener VFW bingo 6 p.m. Heavener City Council 6 p.m. Heavener City Hall Friday James Lewis Neff Jr. funeral service Ignite the island Poteau cruise night Saturday Happy 4th of July LeFlore County Historical Society bingo party Freedom House Fellowship fourth of July fish fry 6 p.m. Independence Day celebration downtown Poteau Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. ... Read more - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Friday, July 3, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-friday-july-3-2026/): Hot and humid weather continues across LeFlore County heading into the July 4th weekend, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible in the terrain areas of far eastern Oklahoma over the next few days. - [CASC freezes tuition and fees again](https://heavener.news/casc-freezes-tuition-and-fees-again/): POTEAU — Carl Albert State College will not increase tuition or mandatory fees for the third consecutive year, maintaining its status as the overall most affordable community college in Oklahoma when factoring in total mandatory costs. - [James Lewis Neff Jr. obituary](https://heavener.news/james-lewis-neff-jr-obituary/): James Lewis Neff Jr. of Poteau was born Nov. 14, 1949, in Poteau to James Lewis Neff Sr. and Syble (Johnson) Neff. He passed away June 21, 2026, in Heavener at the age of 76. - [Oklahoma fishing report for 7-2-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-7-2-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for the week of 7-2-2026 with fishing conditions around the state. - [Blast from the past: Farmers haul cotton through historic downtown Heavener](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-farmers-haul-cotton-through-historic-downtown-heavener/): Today’s Blast from the Past takes us back to Heavener sometime after 1910, when local farmers hauled their cotton harvest through the heart of downtown. The historic Bliss Building stands in the background of the photo, a familiar Heavener landmark from the era. Also visible is the old R.L. Walker building, once located on the corner of East First Street and East Avenue D — a structure that no longer stands today. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Thursday, July 2, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-thursday-july-2-2026/): Hot and humid weather continues across LeFlore County today and will persist right through the July 4th weekend, with a Heat Advisory in effect for parts of the region as heat index values climb. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-2-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, July 4 celebrations  and more. - [Heavener City Council agenda for 7-2-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-for-7-2-2026/): Heavener City Council will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Heavener City Hall, 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [Hall About Sports for 7-2-2026](https://heavener.news/hall-about-sports-for-7-2-2026/): By Craig Hall Good morning! - [Andres E. Najar obituary](https://heavener.news/andres-e-najar-obituary/): Funeral services for Andres E. Najar, 81, of Spiro, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Alex Najar and Pamela King officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Wednesday, July 1, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-wednesday-july-1-2026/): Hot and dry conditions continue across LeFlore County today, but relief may finally be on the way for the July 4th weekend. - [Today in history — July 1](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-july-1/): July 1 has carried enormous weight throughout history — it’s the day the deadliest battle of the Civil War began, a turning point for Oklahoma’s borders, and the day portable music changed forever. 🏛️ Local & Regional History In 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court settled the Poteau River border dispute. In the case Oklahoma v. Arkansas, the nation’s highest court legally cemented a unique geographic quirk along the Poteau River. The dispute traced back to 19th-century tribal treaties that inadvertently left a small, isolated 57-acre tract of land tucked right up against Fort Smith. Cut off by a loop of the ... Read more - [Oklahoma AG, PSO reach deal to slash proposed utility rate hike](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-ag-pso-reach-deal-to-slash-proposed-utility-rate-hike/): Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement agreement Tuesday with Public Service Company of Oklahoma that slashes a proposed residential electric rate hike from 15 percent to 1 percent. - [Feeder cattle prices trend higher across Oklahoma this week](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-july-1-2026/): Oklahoma market report for July 1. Feeder cattle prices moved higher across Oklahoma stockyards this week, with strong demand and improving pasture conditions supporting the market. Here’s a look at this week’s numbers from across the state. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-1-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-1-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, July 4 celebrations  and more. - [HALL ABOUT SPORTS: JULY 1, 2026](https://heavener.news/hall-about-sports-july-1-2026/): Local & Regional: Enjoying the Dead Period on the Water It remains completely quiet on the high school sports front across Oklahoma. We are right in the middle of the mandatory OSSAA Summer Dead Period, which runs through July 5. With all area gymnasiums and athletic facilities locked down, local coaches and student-athletes from Heavener, Poteau, and surrounding LeFlore County towns are taking a well-earned breather. - [Today in History: Key June 30 Events, Births & Deaths](https://heavener.news/thttps-heavener-news-today-in-history-key-june-30-events-births-deaths-oday-in-history-key-june-30-events-births-deaths/): On This Day in 1890: Wister and Gilmore Post Offices Established On this date in local history, regional communication took a massive leap forward as Indian Territory began to rapidly expand. On June 30, 1890, the United States officially established the first post offices for the communities of Wister and Gilmore. - [DAILY BIBLE VERSE: JUNE 30, 2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-june-30-2026/): Daily Bible verse for June 30, 2-26. “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” — Luke 6:28 The Context of Luke 6:28 In this passage from the Gospel of Luke, Jesus delivers some of His most challenging moral teachings during the Sermon on the Plain. He calls on His followers to radically shift how they interact with difficult people, opponents, and those who cause them harm. - [Gov. Stitt Meets With Officers, Family Members of Those Involved in Firefight](https://heavener.news/gov-stitt-meets-with-officers-family-members-of-those-involved-in-firefight/): By Rep. Rick West Gov. Kevin Stitt came to Poteau last week to deliver citations to several law enforcement officers who were involved in an ambush attack in Wister back in April. Many of their family members also attended the private ceremony, getting to meet one-on-one with the governor. - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Tuesday, June 30, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-tuesday-june-30-2026/): Hot and dry conditions continue across LeFlore County to start the week, with a slight chance of rain creeping in by the Fourth of July weekend. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-30-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-30-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, July 4 celebrations  and more. - [Sooners move opener; Hartenstein Re-Signs With Thunder](https://heavener.news/sooners-move-opener-hartenstein-re-signs-with-thunder/): Hall about sports Isaiah Hartenstein is finalizing a three-year, $75 million deal to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team confirmed this week. Oklahoma City also exercised its 2026-27 contract option on guard Lu Dort, locking in another piece of its roster heading into the offseason. - [Blast from the Past for 6-30-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-30-2026/): Today’s Blast from the Past features a photograph of the Bliss Building, located on the corner of East First Street and East Ave. D in downtown Heavener. - [Blast from the past for 6-29-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-29-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-29-2026. Blast from the past is a feature we run on historic photographs from Heavener and LeFlore County. To submit a photograph, email to news@heavener.news. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Monday, June 29, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-monday-june-29-2026/): A hot, sunny week is ahead for LeFlore County with no rain relief in sight until at least the holiday weekend. Current conditions at Heavener show clear skies and 80 degrees as of early morning, with south winds at 11 mph and gusts up to 33 mph already. - [Hall about sports 6-29-2026](https://heavener.news/hall-about-sports-6-29-2026/): Good morning and welcome to Hall about sports for June 29, 2029, where we bring you the latest sports news locally, in the area and nationally. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-29-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-29-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, July 4 celebrations  and more. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Saturday, June 27, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-saturday-june-27-2026/): A mostly sunny and warm Saturday is in store for LeFlore County, with a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms lingering through mid-morning before skies clear. High near 92 degrees with south winds 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy and warm, with a low around 78. - [Hall about sports 6-27-2026](https://heavener.news/hall-about-sports-6-27-2026/): Hall about sports June 27, 2026 Good morning, sports fans! Welcome to today’s edition of Hall about sports, keeping you connected to everything from the local Oklahoma gridiron circuit to the major national headlines, including a full wrap-up of yesterday’s Major League action and the FIFA World Cup. OSSAA Summer “Dead Period” Begins Today It is officially quiet on the high school sports front across the state. The mandatory OSSAA Summer Dead Period kicks off today, June 27, and runs through July 5. For the next nine days, all member school athletic facilities are completely closed, and coaches are barred from ... Read more - [Crappie limit changes, new hunting rules now in effect](https://heavener.news/crappie-limit-changes-new-hunting-rules-now-in-effect/): Hunters and anglers should be aware of several new rules affecting fishing and hunting in Oklahoma, some of which are effective immediately. - [Army Corps waives day-use fees at lakes July 3-5 for America's 250th](https://heavener.news/army-corps-waives-day-use-fees-at-lakes-july-3-5-for-americas-250th/): TULSA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District will waive day-use fees at its recreation areas July 3-5 in observance of America’s 250th birthday. - [Blast from the past for 6-27-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-27-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-27-2026. Blast from the past is a daily feature we run posting an old image of people, places and events in Heavener and LeFlore County. - [TODAY IN HISTORY — JUNE 27](https://heavener.news/today-in-history-june-27/): Today in history for June 27. The date has left its mark on history in some remarkable ways, from declarations of independence to milestones in science, sports, and the arts. - [Doris Ann Goins memorial](https://heavener.news/doris-ann-goins-memorial/): Graveside services for Doris Ann Yeats Goins, 91, of Tulsa, are 2 p.m. Tuesday,at Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband and son. - [Fireworks could light up Oklahoma skies again](https://heavener.news/fireworks-could-light-up-oklahoma-skies-again/): By Barbara Hoberock Oklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY – Christopher Burney fondly remembers a childhood with large July 4 cookouts and fireworks displays that went into the early morning hours. The self described “fireworks enthusiast” from Okmulgee was the instigator for Senate Bill 1948 that allows retailers to sell fireworks year-round and allows the sale of bottle rockets for the first time since 1981. The measure, dubbed the Rocket’s Red Glare Act, passed both chambers and became effective in May with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature. Burney, an IT security analyst, said the firework displays in his family had gotten smaller, but after ... Read more - [Heat wave building for Heavener and LeFlore County through the week](https://heavener.news/heat-wave-building-for-heavener-and-leflore-county-through-the-week/): Heavener and LeFlore County are heading into a prolonged heat wave with temperatures climbing toward the upper 90s by early next week and virtually no rain in the weather forecast. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-26-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, Chamber golf tournament and more. - [Did you know for 6-26-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know-for-6-26-2026/): Did you know for 6-26-2026 is a feature we run daily on the people, places, and events from the history of Heavener and LeFlore County. - [Blast from the past for 6-26-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-26-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-26-2026. Blast from the past is a feature we run daily, featuring a picture from Heavener or LeFlore County’s past. To submit a picture, email news@heavener.news. - [Thanks to all for your help](https://heavener.news/thanks-to-all-for-your-help/): By Craig HallHall about it I want to thank everyone who responded to my column about the back pain I have been dealing with. - [Vickey Ann Miller obituary](https://heavener.news/vickey-ann-miller-obituary/): Vickey Ann Miller of Summerfield passed away June 20, 2026, in Tahlequah at the age of 75. - [Thomas Lee Tomblinson obituary](https://heavener.news/thomas-lee-tomblinson-obituary/): Thomas Lee Tomblinson, 66, of Heavener was born Sept. 3, 1959 in Monterey, California to Everett Lee Tomblinson and Wanda Joyce (McDaniel) McIntyre and passed away June 23, 2026 in Poteau. - [Heat building for LeFlore County with mid-90s ahead](https://heavener.news/heat-building-for-leflore-county-with-mid-90s-ahead/): Heavener and LeFlore County are in for a prolonged stretch of summer heat over the next several days, with highs climbing from the upper 80s this week toward the mid-90s heading into next week. - [Drummond files new lawsuit against State Farm](https://heavener.news/drummond-files-new-lawsuit-against-state-farm/): Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Wednesday, alleging the insurer engaged in a coordinated scheme to wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate hail and wind damage claims submitted by Oklahoma homeowners. The new lawsuit follows yesterday’s Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, which determined that the State’s claims must be pursued in a separate action. Filed in Cleveland County District Court, the lawsuit alleges State Farm implemented an internal program known as the “Hail Focus Initiative” that was designed to reduce roof replacement approvals and minimize claim payments to policyholders across Oklahoma. According to ... Read more - [Oklahoma fishing report 6-25-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-6-25-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for 6-25-2026. The fishing report is compliments of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-25-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-25-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, a blood drive, Chamber golf tournament and more. - [Patricia Ann Ogden memorial](https://heavener.news/patricia-ann-ogden-memorial/): Funeral services for Patricia Ann Ogden, 80, are 10 a.m. Friday at Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Pocola with Dr. William Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. - [Help Heavener.news cover your community better](https://heavener.news/help-heavener-news-cover-your-community-better/): Help Heavener.news and our newsletter cover your community better — we want a correspondent in every LeFlore County community. - [Remember when for 6-25-2026](https://heavener.news/remember-when-for-6-25-2026/): Remember when for 6-25-2026. Remember when is a feature we post daily with an old photograph from Heavener or LeFlore County. If you have an old photo to submit, email it to news@heavener.news. - [Too much weight on my back?](https://heavener.news/too-much-weight-on-my-back/): By CRAIG HALL Hall about it I don’t whine often and don’t believe in it — unless, of course, it’s justified. But I need your thoughts, opinions and suggestions. During the last part of the school year, it got to the point that I could not walk very far or stand for any length of time. After consulting with my medical staff at Mercy, it was determined an MRI was necessary to find out what ailed the Craigman’s aging back — it does date back 63 years, despite my youthful appearance. The MRI showed stenosis of my L4 and L5 vertebrae, ... Read more - [Funeral services for Rose Mary Jeffery set](https://heavener.news/funeral-services-for-rose-mary-jeffery-set/): Funeral services for Rose Mary Jeffery, 56 of Jacksonville, Florida, are 2 p.m. Friday at Lighthouse at the Crossroads Church in Spiro with Reverend Howard Jeffery officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. - [Did you know for 6-24-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know-for-6-24-2026/): Did you know for 6-24-2026. Did you know is a feature we run daily for our readers on the history of Heavener and LeFlore County. Jack Cruthrids of Heavener was one of the 2,403 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Dec. 7, 1941. An additional 1,178 people were injured in the surprise attack. Several Heavener residents survived the attack. Their names are on a sign on Highway 59 running through Heavener. News, daily weather, sports, obituaries, and local history — all free in your inbox every morning. Join readers across LeFlore County who start their day ... Read more - [Blast from the past for 6-24-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-24-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-24-2026 is a daily feature where we post a picture from Heavener and LeFlore County’s past. If you have a picture to contribute, please email news@heavener.news. - [Oklahoma market report for 6-24-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-6-24-2026/): Oklahoma market report for Heavener.news this week. - [Wet Wednesday ahead for Heavener, LeFlore County before heat returns](https://heavener.news/wet-wednesday-ahead-for-heavener-leflore-county-before-heat-returns/): Heavener and LeFlore County can expect a rainy Wednesday with temperatures staying mild before a significant warm-up moves in for the weekend in the weather forecast. - [Who we are](https://heavener.news/who-we-are/): Your LeFlore County News Source Since 2009 Heavener.news is LeFlore County’s locally owned digital news source, serving the Heavener, Poteau, Spiro, Talihina, Panama, Wister, and surrounding communities since 2009. We cover breaking news, local government, school sports, obituaries, community events, and everything in between. We publish daily because LeFlore County deserves a watchdog. This is our community, these are our neighbors, and the stories we tell matter to the people who call southeastern Oklahoma home. Subscribe to the LeFlore County Journal, our free newsletter, and never miss what’s happening in your community. Want even more? Get our daily email update. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-24-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, a blood drive, Chamber golf tournament and more for heavener.news. - [Charles Floyd Scoggins obituary](https://heavener.news/charles-floyd-scoggins-obituary/): Charles Floyd Scoggins, 89, of the Reichert community in Heavener was born May 19, 1937 in Wilburton to George Washington “Dewey” and Elizabeth (Chapman) Scoggins and passed away June 19, 2026 at his home in the Reichert community. - [Positive meeting with tax director](https://heavener.news/positive-meeting-with-tax-director/): By Rep. Rick West  I had a great meeting last week with Doug Linehan, the executive director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission.  I requested the meeting to address concerns from constituents about unanswered or unreturned calls by the commission and rudeness experienced when callers did get through.   Linehan, who took his post in 2022, took my list of complaints, gathered over the past year or more, and said he would personally deal with them. I believe he’s a man of his word.   One complaint was from a constituent who got his tax return on a debit card but said ... Read more - [Did you know for 6-23-2026](https://heavener.news/did-you-know-for-6-23-2026/): Did you know for 6-23-2026 is a feature we run daily on a subject from the history of LeFlore County. - [Blast from the past for 6-23-2026](https://heavener.news/blast-from-the-past-for-6-23-2026/): Blast from the past for 6-23-2026. Blast from the past is a feature we run daily on the people, places and events in LeFlore County. If you have a photograph to submit, please email news@heavener.news. - [Elizabeth Ann Prall memorial](https://heavener.news/elizabeth-ann-prall-memorial/): Elizabeth Ann Prall, 78, of Pocola, passed away June 21, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [LeFlore County Weather Forecast — Tuesday, June 23, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-tuesday-june-23-2026/): Partly cloudy skies greet LeFlore County this morning with temperatures around 71 degrees. Rain chances return later today, but the bigger weather story this week is a wet Wednesday followed by a warm-up heading into the weekend. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 6-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-6-23-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in LeFlore County the next week, including meetings, a blood drive, Chamber golf tournament and more. - [Drucille June (Vance) Morton obituary](https://heavener.news/drucille-june-vance-morton-obituary/): Funeral services for Drucille June (Vance) Morton, 88, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, are 10 a.m. on Thursday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Brother Gary James officiating. Burial follows at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Martha Ann Scott obituary](https://heavener.news/martha-ann-scott-obituary/): Martha Ann (Shelton) Scott, 69, of Heavener was born on Dec. 20, 1956 in Poteau to Gene and Lena (Byrd) Shelton and went to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2026 at her home in Heavener surrounded by her family. - [Poteau council, trustees to meet Monday for regular sessions](https://heavener.news/poteau-council-trustees-to-meet-monday-for-regular-sessions/): Poteau‘s city council and two of its public trusts will hold their regularly scheduled meetings Monday evening at Poteau City Hall, 111 Peters St., with a full slate of business including a resolution for economic development, personnel changes and several property hazard cases. - [Area calendar of events 8-3-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-3-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for today including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County football games of the week](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-football-games-of-the-week/): LeFlore County football games of the week during the 2026 season. - [Dangerous heat builds through the week](https://heavener.news/dangerous-heat-builds-through-the-week/): Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas are in for a stretch of intense summer heat, with sunny skies and highs climbing from the mid-90s Monday to a scorching 100 degrees by Wednesday and holding there into the weekend. Heat index values are expected to push past 100 — and possibly past 105 by midweek — making this a stretch where residents should take real precautions: stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and check on elderly neighbors and pets. The only real break in the pattern comes Friday, when a system moving through drops highs into the upper 80s and ... Read more - [LeFlore County commissioners set Aug. 3 agenda](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-set-aug-3-agenda/): The LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a regular business meeting for Monday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. in the office of the board of county commissioners. - [Joseph Sherman Stacy obituary](https://heavener.news/joseph-sherman-stacy-obituary/): Joseph Sherman Stacy, 64, of Hodgen was born on Sept. 30, 1961 in Poteau to James Odis “OB” and Icie (Lloyd) Stacy and passed away on Aug. 1, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. - [Area calendar of events 8-2-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-2-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for today including fundraisers and events. - [Cooler weekend gives way to building heat by midweek](https://heavener.news/cooler-weekend-gives-way-to-building-heat-by-midweek/): A brief break from the recent heat continues through Sunday, but temperatures climb fast starting Monday, with highs pushing toward 99 degrees by Wednesday. - [Joey Dwain Karl memorial](https://heavener.news/joey-dwain-karl-memorial/): Joey Dwain Karl, 75, of Pocola passed away on July 31, 2026 and was born on September 12, 1950, at his family home in Pocola, to Harlow and Juanita Karl. - [Virginia "Gin" Mae Spangler memorial](https://heavener.news/virginia-gin-mae-spangler-memorial/): Virginia “Gin” Mae Spangler, 77, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away July 31, 2026, in Fort Smith. - [Cooler, drier stretch settles settles over area](https://heavener.news/cooler-drier-stretch-settles-settles-over-area/): A comfortable, drier stretch has settled over southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas Saturday after Friday’s extreme heat warning, with highs falling into the upper 80s to low 90s and lower humidity. The relief holds through the weekend before temperatures climb back into the upper 90s and low 100s by the middle of next week. - [Area calendar of events 8-1-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-1-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Wade Arlin Sanders obituary](https://heavener.news/wade-arlin-sanders-obituary/): Wade Arlin Sanders, 85, of Heavener was born to Eli and Becky (Jones) Sanders in Bates, Arkansas. He went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2026 while surrounded by his family at his home. - [Darrin Ray Milligan memorial](https://heavener.news/darrin-ray-milligan-memorial/): Darrin Ray Milligan, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Waldron. - [Voter registration deadline is 7-31-2026](https://heavener.news/voter-registration-deadline-is-7-31-2026/): The deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration for the Aug. 25 Election is Friday. While a number of runoff primaries will take place on August 25 – all voters are eligible to vote on two state questions which will appear on the ballot. Some voters may also have nonpartisan elections to decide. - [Jimmy Dale Frazier Sr. memorial](https://heavener.news/jimmy-dale-frazier-sr-memorial/): Celebration of life for Superintendent Jimmy Dale Frazier Sr., 71, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is noon Aug. 8 at Victory Worship Center in Spiro. Burial is 11 a.m. Monday, August 10, at National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. - [Wister Lake fishing good for crappie and catfish](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-good-for-crappie-and-catfish/): Fishing remains steady at Wister Lake heading into August, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. As of late July, the lake’s elevation was normal and stable with a water temperature of 91 degrees and stained conditions. Largemouth bass are fair on plastic baits and worms around brush structure, while channel catfish are good on grasshoppers around flats and crappie are good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, according to the report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in LeFlore County. - [OU, OSU, Tulsa and Arkansas set 2026 football schedules](https://heavener.news/ou-osu-tulsa-and-arkansas-set-2026-football-schedules/): Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Tulsa and Arkansas have all released their 2026 football schedules, setting up a season that includes several in-state and regional matchups. Oklahoma opens Sept. 4 at home against UTEP in a Friday night kickoff, while Oklahoma State and Tulsa square off in Tulsa on Sept. 5 to begin their seasons. Arkansas hosts North Alabama the same day. Tulsa and Arkansas also meet later in the schedule, facing off Sept. 26 in Fayetteville. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-30-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-30-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Unemployment rises in all 77 Oklahoma counties over the year in June](https://heavener.news/unemployment-rises-in-all-77-oklahoma-counties-over-the-year-in-june/): Unemployment rates climbed year-over-year in all 77 Oklahoma counties in June, according to state labor data. Hughes County posted the state’s highest county unemployment rate at 7.1 percent, followed by Love County with the second-highest rate for the month. Dewey County reported the lowest rate in the state at 2.8 percent, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. - [Heat holds through Friday in LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/heat-holds-through-friday-in-leflore-county/): A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday for LeFlore County, with heat index values expected to reach up to 109 degrees. Hot, mostly dry conditions continue through Friday before a slightly cooler, drier stretch settles in for the weekend and into next week. - [Hot, unsettled stretch continues in LeFlore County before weekend relief](https://heavener.news/hot-unsettled-stretch-continues-in-leflore-county-before-weekend-relief/): Hot and unsettled conditions continue across LeFlore County into the weekend, with a stretch of drier, slightly cooler air arriving behind it. An extreme heat warning is in effect from noon through 8 p.m. Wednesday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-29-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-29-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings, games and more. - [Tommy Wayne Lowe obituary](https://heavener.news/tommy-wayne-lowe-obituary/): Tommy Wayne Lowe, 64, of Heavener was born Oct. 13, 1961 in Poteau to Luther Glen and Helen Imagene (Branscum) Lowe and passed away on July 24, 2026. - [Sandra Yvonne Davis memorial](https://heavener.news/sandra-yvonne-davis-memorial/): Sandra Yvonne Davis, 75, of Owasso, passed away July 26, 2026. - [Extreme heat slows Oklahoma cattle sales](https://heavener.news/extreme-heat-slows-oklahoma-cattle-sales/): Triple-digit temperatures kept cattle receipts light at sale barns across Oklahoma this week, according to the July 28 Oklahoma Market Report from the state Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. - [LeFlore County real estate filings, July 20-23](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-real-property-filings-july-20-23/): The following are real property filings from the LeFlore County Clerk’s office for July 20-23. Filings are a matter of public record. - [LeFlore County District Court criminal filings, July 20-24](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-district-court-criminal-filings-july-20-24/): The following are criminal filings from LeFlore County District Court for July 20-24. Filings represent the initiation of a legal action only and are not a finding of guilt by the court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Felonies • CF-2026-00187 — Kenneth Allen Richard Unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute (oxycodone and alprazolam), a class C2 felony Possession of firearm after former felony conviction, felony (two counts) Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor See this week’s civil filings • CF-2026-00188 — Hank John Galetka Domestic abuse-assault and battery, 2nd or subsequent offense, felony Possession of ... Read more - [LeFlore County District Court civil filings, July 20-24](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-district-court-civil-filings-july-20-24/): The following are civil filings from LeFlore County District Court for July 20-24. Filings represent the initiation of a legal action only and are not a finding of fault or liability by the court. - [State questions on Aug. 25 ballot](https://heavener.news/state-questions-on-aug-25-ballot/): By Rep. RICK WEST  State Questions 844 and 846 are scheduled to be on the Aug. 25 primary runoff ballot.   - [Deadline approaching to request absentee ballots](https://heavener.news/deadline-approaching-to-request-absentee-ballots/): The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail for the Aug. 25 election is approaching. Applications must be received by the LeFlore County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Aug. 10. - [Panama softball scrimmage schedule](https://heavener.news/panama-softball-scrimmage-schedule/): Panama softball scrimmage starts Monday and continues Aug. 4 with most of the LeFlore County teams scheduled to compete. - [Audra Lynn (Clubb) Farrar obituary](https://heavener.news/audra-lynn-clubb-farrar-obituary/): Audra Lynn (Clubb) Farrar entered the presence of her Savior on July 23, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born Sept. 9, 1976, in Poteau. Although life led her to spend several years living in St. Louis, Missouri, and San Antonio, Heavener was always home. It was there that she was raised, built lifelong friendships, and developed the values that shaped the remarkable woman she became. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-27-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-27-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings, games and more. - [LeFlore County remains in dangerous summer heat](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-remains-in-dangerous-summer-heat/): LeFlore County remains locked in a stretch of dangerous summer heat to start the week, with a heat advisory in effect Monday and little relief expected before midweek. - [Notice and agenda of regular meeting 7-27-2026](https://heavener.news/notice-and-agenda-of-regular-meeting-7-27-2026/): The Board of County Commissioners, LeFlore County, has scheduled a regular business meeting for Monday at 9 a.m. in the office of the Board of County Commissioners. - [2026 Howe fall baseball schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-howe-fall-baseball-schedule/): 2026 Howe fall baseball schedule begins Aug. 10 with an opener against Smithville and Cameron with the regular season concluding Sept. 28. - [Heavener angler J.T. Ray’s team wins $50,000](https://heavener.news/heavener-angler-j-t-rays-team-wins-50000/): Anglers J.T. Ray of Heavener, Coia Sneed, and Jeff Sittner took home the $50,000 grand prize at the Mississippi River Monsters Megabucs Pro Series fishing tournament Sunday, with a total catch weighing 175.90 pounds. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-26-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week, including meetings and more. Find out what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County. - [LeFlore County weather: extreme heat continues before midweek storm chances rise](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-extreme-heat-continues-before-midweek-storm-chances-rise/): LeFlore County remains locked in a stretch of triple-digit heat through midweek, with the best chance for rain arriving Thursday. - [2026 Heavener cross country schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-heavener-cross-country-schedule/): 2026 Heavener cross country schedule opens Aug. 28 with the cross country meet at Carl Albert State College in Poteau and concludes in October. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-25-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-25-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next months including meetings, games and more. - [Hot, dry stretch continues for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/hot-dry-stretch-continues-for-leflore-county/): LeFlore County is in for an extended run of triple-digit heat with only a slim chance of rain relief before conditions ease slightly by midweek. - [Dolphis Fout memorial](https://heavener.news/dolphis-fout-memorial/): Dolphis Fout, 89, passed away July 22, 2026, in Spiro. - [Bedlam basketball doubleheader set for Paycom Center](https://heavener.news/bedlam-basketball-doubleheader-set-for-paycom-center/): A new old tradition continues Dec. 12, when the Oklahoma State men’s and women’s basketball teams take on Oklahoma in a Bedlam doubleheader at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. - [Brecheen votes against debt spending](https://heavener.news/brecheen-votes-against-debt-spending/): By Congressman JOSH BRECHEEN On Wednesday, I voted “no” on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. While I support providing for a robust national defense, I could not in good conscience vote for this legislation as it authorizes a $263.4 billion (29.6 percent) increase over the authorized level for the previous fiscal year. Looking to history, we know that once a level of spending is authorized, appropriators will rarely provide less funding than the maximum allowed. Furthermore, departmental funding baselines almost never decrease over time. - [School openings listed for LeFlore County schools](https://heavener.news/school-openings-listed-for-leflore-county-schools/): School openings for LeFlore County schools with Whitesboro opening first and Shady Point the last. - [William David Andrew Cochran memorial](https://heavener.news/william-david-andrew-cochran-memorial/): William David Andrew Cochran passed away July 21, 2026, in Locust Grove, at the age of 78. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-24-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings and more. - [Dangerous heat grips LeFlore County into next week](https://heavener.news/dangerous-heat-grips-leflore-county-into-next-week/): Today (Friday, July 24): High near 90 and a low around 76. A 20 percent chance of rain. - [9-year-old Shady Point boy drowns in LeFlore County pond](https://heavener.news/9-year-old-shady-point-boy-drowns-in-leflore-county-pond/): A 9-year-old Shady Point boy drowned Tuesday in a private pond north of Spiro, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. - [Teresa Naconne “Nikki” (Naylor) Bayne obituary](https://heavener.news/teresa-naconne-nikki-naylor-bayne-obituary/): Teresa Naconne “Nikki” (Naylor) Bayne of Afton was born on July 17, 1964 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Jack Caughern “JC” and Lynda Sue (Richardson) Naylor and passed away suddenly on July 22, 2026 in Tulsa at the age of 62. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-23-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County calendar for the next week, including meetings and more. - [Dangerous heat continues across LeFlore County into next week](https://heavener.news/dangerous-heat-continues-across-leflore-county-into-next-week/): Dangerous high temperatures continue for Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week. - [Wister Lake fishing report 7-22-2026](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-7-22-2026/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week featuring conditions, report, lake level and more. - [Laura, Wallace Franklin obituaries](https://heavener.news/laura-wallace-franklin-obituaries/): Laura Ruth Franklin Laura Ruth Franklin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Oct. 29, 2022, in Texas at the age of 90. - [2026 Poteau fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-poteau-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2026 Poteau fast pitch softball schedule starts Aug. 11 with a game at Red Oak. The Lady Pirates’ home opener is Aug. 17 against Muldrow. - [Iris Austin Weatherford obituary](https://heavener.news/iris-austin-weatherford-obituary/): Iris Austin Weatherford, 91, of Broken Arrow (formerly of Poteau) died July 16, 2026 in Broken Arrow and was born June 13, 1935 in Poteau to Doc and Allie Austin. The family moved to Howe in 1937. Iris graduated from Howe High School and moved back to Poteau in 1957, where she lived until 2010. - [Eddie Bohanan July column](https://heavener.news/eddie-bohanan-july-column/): Halito (Hello), First, I would like to say what a pleasure it is to introduce myself to you all. - [Feeder cattle prices slide at Oklahoma auctions this week](https://heavener.news/feeder-cattle-prices-slide-at-oklahoma-auctions-this-week/): Oklahoma market report Feeder cattle prices trended lower at most Oklahoma auction barns this week, with steers and heifers down 10 to 25 dollars across several sale barns, while wheat prices ticked up slightly and statewide drought conditions eased to 64.3 percent of the state. - [LeFlore County commissioners approve fire department transfers, bridge bundle for five-year plan](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-approve-fire-department-transfers-bridge-bundle-for-five-year-plan/): The LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners approved a lease purchase for a Howe Fire Department truck, transferred receiving officer duties for Summerfield Fire Department, and added 12 bridges to the county’s five-year plan during a regular meeting Monday. - [County roads and bridges plan updated](https://heavener.news/county-roads-and-bridges-plan-updated/): By Rep. Rick West  The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved the county improvements for roads and bridges (CIRB) plan for fiscal years 2027 to 2030. The updated five-year plan includes nearly $950 million in scheduled upgrades to 808 miles of roads and 238 bridges that are maintained by the counties rather than by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.   - [2026 LeFlore fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-leflore-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2026 LeFlore fast pitch softball season starts Aug. 10 with a road game at Buffalo Valley. The Lady Savages home opener is Aug. 17 vs. Indianola. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-20-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings and more. - [Dangerous heat builds toward triple digits in LeFlore County this week](https://heavener.news/dangerous-heat-builds-toward-triple-digits-in-leflore-county-this-week/): LeFlore County residents should prepare for an extended stretch of increasingly dangerous summer heat over the next several days, with temperatures climbing steadily toward the century mark by midweek before easing slightly heading into the weekend. Today: Expect a high near 98 degrees with mostly clear, dry skies and no rain in the forecast — a sharp jump from Sunday’s high. See our live weather radar Tuesday: This looks to be the hottest day of the stretch, with a high near 101 degrees and no rain in the forecast. With triple-digit heat and full sun, this is the day to take ... Read more - [2026 Cameron fast pitch softball schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-cameron-fast-pitch-softball-schedule/): 2026 Cameron fast pitch softball schedule is out. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-18-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-18-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings and more. - [Triple-digit heat coming to LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/triple-digit-heat-coming-to-leflore-county/): Saturday’s weather forecast is for a high near 94 degrees for Heavener and LeFlore County, with a 15 percent chance of rain — a step up from Friday’s high near 93. - [Honduran national sentenced to 27 months in bank fraud case](https://heavener.news/honduran-national-sentenced-to-27-months-in-bank-fraud-case/): An illegal alien from Honduras has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that involved the Poteau Police Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced. - [19-year-old dead after Old Indian Highway crash](https://heavener.news/19-year-old-dead-after-old-indian-highway-crash/): A 19-year-old Broken Bow man died Thursday morning after the vehicle he was riding in left the road and struck a tree on Old Indian Highway, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. - [Congressman Brecheen: Budget resolution, birthright citizenship, SAVE America Act](https://heavener.news/congressman-brecheen-budget-resolution-birthright-citizenship-save-america-act/): The following is a column from U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen. Heavener.news does not necessarily agree or disagree with this column. It is published as a service to our readers. Brecheen advances budget resolution through House Budget Committee On Thursday, I voted to advance the budget resolution for fiscal year 2027 as the best option to ensure the SAVE America Act will be passed in full, not just in part. While there were elements in the package many of us sought spending offsets for — still seeking to be accomplished in another measure — this package is designed with the U.S. Senate ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-17-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week including meetings and more. - [Heat climbs toward high 90s for LeFlore County into next week](https://heavener.news/heat-climbs-toward-high-90s-for-leflore-county-into-next-week/): Friday’s weather forecast is for a high near 90 degrees for Heavener and LeFlore County, with a 25 percent chance of rain — similar to Thursday’s high near 90. - [Geraldine Duncan memorial](https://heavener.news/geraldine-duncan-memorial/): Geraldine Duncan memorial Services for Geraldine Duncan, 77, of Wister, are 10 a.m. Friday at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial follows in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister. The family greets friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at The Cedars on Dewey, 520 Dewey Ave. in Poteau. - [Heat builds through the weekend for LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/heat-builds-through-the-weekend-for-leflore-county/): 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](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-16-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings  services and more. - [Geneve Louise Arter obituary](https://heavener.news/geneve-louise-arter-obituary/): 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](https://heavener.news/richard-tracy-memorial/): 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](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-wister-crappie-biting-well-statewide-conditions-mixed/): 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. - [Kitler, Rhodes Jr., Smith set to join Silverfield at SEC Media Days](https://heavener.news/kitler-rhodes-jr-smith-set-to-join-silverfield-at-sec-media-days/): Talking season kicks off for the Southeastern Conference on Monday at SEC Media Days at the JW Marriott in Tampa, Florida, with the Arkansas Razorbacks taking their turn July 23. Offensive lineman Caden Kitler, defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. and running back Sutton Smith will accompany first-year head coach Ryan Silverfield. Rhodes Jr. enters the 2026 season as one of the top defensive linemen in the SEC, earning preseason all-league praise from Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. The North Little Rock, Arkansas, native is coming off a breakout junior season in 2025, tallying 44 total tackles with a team-leading 15.5 tackles ... Read more - [Rain chances high for LeFlore County Wednesday](https://heavener.news/rain-chances-high-wednesday/): Wednesday will bring the best rain chances of the week to LeFlore County, with an 88 percent chance of precipitation and a high near 83 degrees — a notable break from Tuesday’s 91-degree high. - [July 31 is deadline to register for LeFlore County runoff](https://heavener.news/july-31-is-deadline-to-register-for-leflore-county-runoff/): July 31 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary, LeFlore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said. - [Cattle prices stay red hot at McAlester auction, statewide market report shows](https://heavener.news/cattle-prices-stay-red-hot-at-mcalester-auction-statewide-market-report-shows/): Cattle prices stayed strong at McAlester Livestock Auction this week, with steer calves under 500 pounds jumping 20 dollars or more and heifer calves climbing as much as 9 dollars, as Oklahoma’s feeder cattle market continued a red-hot run that has pushed prices up 20 to 40 dollars over the past three weeks, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s weekly market report. - [LeFlore County court filings for the week of July 6-10](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-court-filings-for-the-week-of-july-6-10/): LeFlore County District Court filed 131 new cases the week of July 6-10, according to the county clerk’s office, including two felony charges, 12 marriage licenses, 16 protective orders, and a range of civil, small claims and traffic filings. Here’s a look at this week’s court activity. Mortgages Estates  Criminal, traffic filings Civil, Family, small claims Never miss one of our stories. Subscribe free to our daily newsletter and get the news delivered straight to your inbox.      - [Commissioners sell five surplus vehicles for $2,000 each](https://heavener.news/commissioners-sell-five-surplus-vehicles-for-2000-each/): LeFlore County commissioners met Monday for their regular business meeting, approving the sale of five surplus vehicles to District 2 and pushing back the effective date on a Solid Waste trust indenture update. - [Sheriff's office to get $250,000 grant](https://heavener.news/sheriffs-office-to-get-250000-grant/): By Rep. RICK WEST  LeFlore County Sheriff Rodney Derryberry got some good news last week. His office will receive $250,000 to spend on operations, including training, technology, equipment, capital improvements and more.   - [Deadline to request absentee ballot for Aug. 25 election approaches](https://heavener.news/deadline-to-request-absentee-ballot-for-aug-25-election-approaches/): Voters in LeFlore County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said. - [Oklahoma agencies warn stores over sale of illegal kratom products](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-agencies-warn-stores-over-sale-of-illegal-kratom-products/): The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) are warning Oklahoma stores that they could face enforcement action from OSDH for selling dangerous and intoxicating products prohibited under state law. - [Lois Francis Smith memorial](https://heavener.news/lois-francis-smith-memorial/): Lois Francis Smith, 96, of Spiro was born on Nov. 11, 1929, in Latham to John R. Barnes and Virgil (Brown) Barnes. She passed away on July 12, 2026, in Spiro. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-13-2026/): Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings  and more. - [LeFlore County weather forecast — Monday, July 13, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-monday-july-13-2026/): A boundary left behind by early morning storms is set to focus new thunderstorm development this afternoon across far southeast Oklahoma, with a marginal risk for severe weather and damaging winds as the primary threat. Beyond today, a genuine mid-week cooldown is on the way before heat builds back in by the weekend. - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda for 7-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-for-7-13-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for regular business meeting 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the courthouse.    - [Poteau School Board agenda for 7-13-2026](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-for-7-13-2026/): Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Poteau Public Schools’ Administration office at 3003 N. Broadway in Poteau. - [Howe School Board agenda 7-13-2026](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-agenda-7-13-2026/): Howe School Board agenda for Monday’s regular business meeting. - [Heavener School Board agenda 7-13-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-agenda-7-13-2026/): Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second St. in Heavener. - [2026 LeFlore County composite football schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-leflore-county-composite-football-schedule/): LeFlore County football 2026 LeFlore County composite football schedule for Arkoma, Heavener, Panama, Pocola, Poteau, Spiro and Talihina which starts Aug. 27 with Heavener visiting Pocola in a game between the two county teams. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 7-12-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-7-12-2026/): LeFlore County calendar and what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for July including meetings  and more. - [Touring Oklahoma](https://heavener.news/touring-oklahoma/): Hall about it By Craig Hall For summer, this has been a busy week for the Hall contingent. - [Heat wave continues through end of August](https://heavener.news/heat-wave-continues-through-end-of-august/): It is going to be another scorcher Monday with a high of 102 degrees, a low of 73 and only a slight chance of rain as we prepare to leave August and move into September. - [Jesse Sutmiller wins Week 0 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/jesse-sutmiller-wins-week-0-pick-em-contest/): Jesse Sutmiller won the Week 0 Heavener.news pick-em contest in a tiebreaker with three other pickers. - [Week 1 pick-em is open](https://heavener.news/week-1-pick-em-is-open/): The Heavener.news Week 1 football pick-em is now open for all our readers. - [Week 0 scores and Week 1 schedules](https://heavener.news/week-0-scores-and-week-1-schedules/): Week 0 football scores and Week 1 schedules for districts involving LeFlore County teams Poteau, Heavener, Spiro, Panama, Pocola and Talihina. The original version of this story did not show Pocola playing in Week 1. It has been corrected. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-29-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-29-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week. - [Hot temperatures continue for 8-29-2026](https://heavener.news/hot-temperatures-continue-for-8-29-2026/): Today’s forecast It’s like a broken record, but we will have hot skies and little chance of rain Saturday for Heavener and LeFlore County. - [LeFlore County sports scores for 8-28-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scores-for-8-28-2026/): LeFlore County sports scores from football, fast pitch softball and fall baseball games played Friday. - [2026 Oklahoma Week 0 football games](https://heavener.news/2026-oklahoma-week-0-football-games/): 2026 Week 0 football games involving county teams and games of interest involving district or area teams are in bold. - [Final three LeFlore County football teams kick off Friday](https://heavener.news/final-three-leflore-county-football-teams-kick-off-friday/): After three LeFlore County football teams (Heavener, Pocola, and Talihina) kicked off the season Thursday, the remaining three area schools (Panama, Poteau, and Spiro) take the field Friday night. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-27-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-27-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week. - [Carna A. “Butch” Woolbright obituary](https://heavener.news/carna-a-butch-woolbright-obituary/): Carna A. “Butch” Woolbright was born on Oct. 9, 1942 at Summerfield to Carl and Verna (Evans) Woolbright and passed from this life in Heavener on Aug. 25, 2026 at the age of 83. - [Oklahoma fishing report for Aug. 26, 2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-8-26-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Wildlife Department. - [2026 football season kicks off Thursday for county teams](https://heavener.news/2026-football-season-kicks-off-thursday/): The 2026 football season kicks off for LeFlore County teams Thursday in Week 0 games. - [Poteau 7th and 8th grade students for August](https://heavener.news/poteau-7th-and-8th-grade-students-for-august/): Poteau has announced its seventh- and eighth-grade Students of the Month for August. Eighth grade Name: Addison Mead Parents: Robert and Misty Mead Electives: S.T.E.M., Choir, library aide Her favorite school memory is: “Going on academic trips with my friends and getting pizza after.” Name: Huck Callaway Parents: Mandy and Brent Callaway His favorite school memory is: “My favorite school memory is traveling to sports games.” Seventh grade Name: Brooklyn White Parents: Scotty and Sarah White Electives: Intro to media, PE Her favorite school memory: “When I judged the dance off at the community pep rally.” Name: Graiden Morgan Parents: Kendall ... Read more - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-26-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-26-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-26-2026/): LeFlore County will have another hot day Wednesday, after some early morning showers. - [Drought deepens, cattle prices slip in latest Oklahoma market report](https://heavener.news/drought-deepens-cattle-prices-slip-in-latest-oklahoma-market-report/): Drought continues tightening its grip on Oklahoma’s agriculture markets, with the entire state now experiencing some level of dry conditions and severe drought expanding to 62.21 percent of Oklahoma this week, up from 53 percent a week ago, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s weekly market report. - [Heavener wins at Keys, 13-0](https://heavener.news/heavener-sweeps-games-at-keys-tuesday-13-0-and-10-0/): Heavener improved to 10-1 overall with a district wins Tuesday at Keys, 13-0. - [Howe bond proposal passes](https://heavener.news/howe-bond-proposal-passes/): Howe Public Schools passed a $685,000 bond to keep work moving on the district’s new high school building — its second attempt at bond funding this year after a larger request failed in April. - [LeFlore County court filings for Aug. 17-21](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-court-filings-for-aug-17-21/): LeFlore County District Court recorded dozens of new filings during the week of Aug. 17-21, 2026, including civil suits, criminal charges, four estate filings and mortgage transactions, - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-25-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-25-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Water for firefighters](https://heavener.news/water-for-firefighters/): By Rep. RICK WEST  I delivered 65 cases of water to all the fire departments in my district last week, a way to show my appreciation for all of the firefighters who have been out in the extreme heat fighting multiple fires. - [Commissioners extend burn ban in LeFlore County](https://heavener.news/commissioners-extend-burn-ban-in-leflore-county/): The LeFlore County commissioners, pursuant to the authority granted to the Board by Section 16-26.B of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes, do hereby proclaim that extreme fire danger exists in LeFlore County. - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 8-24-2026                                 ](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-8-24-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes for 8-24-2026 regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Service planned for Jane Ann Spangler-Peters](https://heavener.news/service-planned-for-jane-ann-spangler-peters/): A celebration of life service for Jane Ann Spangler-Peters, 66, of Poteau, is 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Rev. Taylor Pollard officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. - [State Election Board offers tips ahead of Tuesday's runoff election](https://heavener.news/state-election-board-offers-tips-ahead-of-tuesdays-runoff-election/): Oklahoma voters head to the polls Tuesday for the Aug. 25 runoff primary election and state question elections, and the State Election Board is offering voters some reminders ahead of time. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-25-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-25-2026/): LeFlore County will have another hot day Tuesday as there is a heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m., after we had cooler temperatures and rain on Monday. - [Lady Wolves shut out Spiro, again](https://heavener.news/lady-wolves-shut-out-spiro-again/): Heavener’s Kristy Shadwick struck out 17 batters and only allowed three hits in the Lady Wolves’ 10-0 win over Spiro Monday. - [Poteau woman arrested after husband found dead](https://heavener.news/poteau-woman-arrested-after-husband-found-dead/): A Poteau woman has been arrested on a first-degree murder complaint after her husband was found dead early Sunday, according to a news release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-24-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Howe School to close Monday after unsubstantiated threat](https://heavener.news/howe-school-to-close-monday-after-unsubstantiated-threat/): Howe Public School will be closed Monday after the district was made aware of an unsubstantiated threat involving the school, according to a statement from school administration. - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda for 8-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-for-8-24-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for the regular meeting Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the Board of County Commissioners. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for 8-24-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-8-24-2026/): LeFlore County will have mostly clear skies and slightly cooler temperatures for Heavener and LeFlore County on Monday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-23-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 8-23-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-8-23-2026/): Good morning and here is the Heavener.news weather forecast for  Sunday in LeFlore County. - [2026 Week 0 football pick-em is open](https://heavener.news/2026-week-0-football-pick-em-is-open/): The 2026 Heavener.news Week 0 football pick-em contest is now open. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-22-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-22-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Choctaw Nation donates to Town of Pocola’s Community Center](https://heavener.news/choctaw-nation-donates-to-town-of-pocolas-community-center/): The Choctaw Nation Development Fund donated $148,500 to the Town of Pocola to complete dirt work and install a parking lot at the new Pocola Community Center. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-21-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-21-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Heavener girls blank Spiro in district play](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-blank-spiro-in-district-play/): Heavener girls rebounded from their first loss of the season Tuesday, to defeat Spiro, 12-0, in a fast pitch softball game Thursday. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-20-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-20-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County court filings for Aug. 10-14](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-court-filings-for-aug-10-14/): LeFlore County District Court recorded dozens of new filings during the week of Aug. 10-14, 2026, including civil suits, criminal charges, an estate filing and mortgage transactions. - [HUA, council agendas for 8-20-2026 meetings](https://heavener.news/hua-council-agendas-for-8-20-2026-meetings/): HUA, city council agendas for Thursday’s regularly scheduled business meetings at 6 p.m. in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener. - [Oklahoma fishing report for 8-19-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-8-19-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. - [Heavener to host football scrimmage](https://heavener.news/heavener-to-host-football-scrimmage/): Heavener’s football scrimmage Friday night has been moved from Muldrow to Heavener’s Harvey Stadium. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-19-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Betty Howard McKinney Roberts obituary](https://heavener.news/betty-howard-mckinney-roberts-obituary/): Funeral service for Betty Howard McKinney Roberts, 95, of Barling, Arkansas, is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Brother Johnny Holderfield and Bob Pryor officiating. Burial follows at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Lesley Dale Dugan obituary](https://heavener.news/lesley-dale-dugan-obituary/): Celebration of life services for Lesley Dale Dugan, 72, of Spiro, are pending and will be announced at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. - [Fact-Checking the Oklahoma state superintendent runoff debate](https://heavener.news/fact-checking-the-oklahoma-state-superintendent-runoff-debate/): By Oklahoma Watch Republican state superintendent candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor faced off in a debate Monday evening televised on News 9 in Oklahoma City and News on 6 in Tulsa. The candidates had different takes on topics ranging from what’s needed to improve student results in reading, private school vouchers and the role of religion in public schools. - [Early voting begins Thursday for Aug. 25 election](https://heavener.news/early-voting-begins-thursday-for-aug-25-election/): In-person absentee voting, also known as early voting, for the Aug. 25 runoff primary election and state question elections begins Thursday. Early voting locations will be open Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - [Oklahoma market report 8-18-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-8-18-2026/): Oklahoma market report for Aug. 18: Feeder cattle and calves dropped sharply amid triple-digit heat and lighter buyer demand, while slaughter cows and bulls held mostly steady to slightly higher across state auctions. For ongoing agriculture updates, market trends are published weekly by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. - [LeFlore County schedule and scoreboard for Sept. 4, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-schedule-for-9-4-2026/): LeFlore County sports schedule for Friday and Thursday’s scores for fast pitch softball and fall baseball. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-18-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-18-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in LeFlore County for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes from 8-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-from-8-17-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from the regular business meeting held on Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding along with Vice-Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Election day reminders and tips for Aug. 25](https://heavener.news/election-day-reminders-and-tips-for-aug-25/): Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 25, for the Runoff Primary. LeFlore County Election Board Secretary, Kayla Rees, offers these tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time. - [OSBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Panama](https://heavener.news/osbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-panama/): According to a press release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation requested the OSBI to investigate an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 16. - [Constitutions for eighth graders](https://heavener.news/constitutions-for-eighth-graders/): By Rep. Rick West I spent a few days last week visiting schools in House District 3 passing out copies of the U.S. Constitution for every eighth-grade student. I visited schools in Arkoma, Cameron, Heavener, Hodgen, Howe, Monroe, Panama, Pocola, Poteau, Shady Point, Spiro and Wister. - [Oklahoma market report for 8-11-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-8-11-2026/): Oklahoma market report for 8-11-2026 has been released by the Oklahoma Department of agriculture. - [Theresa Gail Spencer memorial](https://heavener.news/theresa-gail-spencer-memorial/): Theresa Gail Spencer, 78, of Tahlequah, passed away Aug. 16, 2026, in Tulsa. - [LeFlore County scoreboard, schedule 8-18-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-schedule-8-18-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for fast pitch softball and fall baseball games from Monday and Tuesday’s schedule. - [Area calendar of events 8-17-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-17-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County weather: Heat advisory in effect again](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-heat-advisory-in-effect-again/): ⚠️ Heat Advisory — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for all of LeFlore County, in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illness, especially for anyone working outdoors or not acclimated to the heat. - [LeFlore County commissioner agenda 8-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-8-17-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for the regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the Board of County Commissioners in the county courthouse in Poteau. - [Obituary for Mildred Ann Stanley](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-mildred-ann-stanley/): A celebration of life for Mildred Ann Stanley, 69, of Spiro, is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, at Lighthouse at the Crossroads in Spiro, with Reverend Billy Young officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. - [Betty Lou Cooper memorial service planned](https://heavener.news/betty-lou-cooper-memorial-service-planned/): Betty Lou Cooper, 86, of Poteau passed away Aug. 15, 2026, in Sulphur. - [LeFlore County sports schedule 8-17-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-schedule-8-17-2026/): LeFlore County sports schedule for Monday featuring fast pitch softball and fall baseball. - [Polk County man sentenced to 149 years for eluding officers](https://heavener.news/polk-county-man-sentenced-to-149-years-for-eluding-officers/): Polk County, Arkansas, man formally sentenced Aug. 4, 2026, to 149 years imprisonment following a jury trial earlier this month on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed pursuit on July 16, 2023. - [State Questions 844 and 846 are wrong for Oklahoma](https://heavener.news/state-questions-844-and-846-are-wrong-for-oklahoma/): By STEVE GLINSKI This guest column was submitted by Steve Glinski, a candidate for the House of Representatives, District 3, as part of Heavener.news’ public service coverage of the 2026 election. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Heavener.news. Publication does not constitute an endorsement. On Aug. 25, Oklahomans will vote on two very impactful state questions. - [Viola Margie Mae Connelly memorial](https://heavener.news/viola-margie-mae-connelly-memorial/): Viola Margie Mae (Smith) Connelly, 93, of Pocola, passed away on August 13, 2026. - [Heavener girls win LeFlore tournament](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-win-leflore-tournament/): Heavener girls complete an undefeated first week of the 2026 fast pitch softball season with a 14-0 win over McCurtain in the championship game of the LeFlore tournament on Saturday. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 8-16-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-8-16-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for fast pitch softball and fall baseball games played Saturday involving county teams. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for the week ahead](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-the-week-ahead/): A heat advisory is in effect for LeFlore County through 8 p.m. Sunday as dangerously hot conditions continue, with highs climbing well into triple digits by midweek and little to no rain chance through the period. - [Area calendar of events 8-15-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-15-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Daily Bible verse 8-15-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-8-15-2026/): Today’s Bible verse for Saturday is James 5:8. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 8-14-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-8-14-2025/): LeFlore County fast pitch softball and fall baseball games played Friday along with games scheduled for Saturday. - [I'm back, seriouslyCraig Hall](https://heavener.news/im-back-seriouslycraig-hall/): I am back in the groove this morning, one week after having back surgery last Monday. - [Area calendar of events 8-8-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-8-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [Southeastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas brace for scorching stretch with little rain relief in sight](https://heavener.news/southeastern-oklahoma-western-arkansas-brace-for-scorching-stretch-with-little-rain-relief-in-sight/): Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas are settling into a hot, mostly dry pattern heading into the middle of August, with highs climbing into the upper 90s and eventually crossing the 100-degree mark by midweek. Rain chances stay low throughout the stretch, and residents should prepare for extended heat advisory conditions as the week progresses. - [Muldrow softball festival schedule](https://heavener.news/muldrow-softball-festival-schedule/): Muldrow softball festival schedule for Aug. 14 and 15, which features Panama playing both days. - [Oklahoma revenues maintain steady growth](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-revenues-maintain-steady-growth/): State Treasurer Todd Russ released the July 2026 State Tax Revenue Report, showing total monthly revenue of $1.5 billion, a 2.6 percent increase from July 2025. Over the last 12 months, Oklahoma revenues totaled $17.95 billion, up $977.5 million, or 5.8 percent year-over-year, underscoring continued resilience in the state’s diversified revenue base. - [Muskogee man pleads guilty to second-degree murder](https://heavener.news/muskogee-man-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder/): The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Robert William Rainford, age 51, of Muskogee, entered a guilty plea to one count of Second-Degree Murder in Indian Country, punishable by imprisonment for a period of any term of years and up to life, and a $250,000 fine. - [Today in history for Aug. 8](https://heavener.news/today-in-history/): August 8 — Historical Events, Notable Births & Deaths - [Daily Bible verse for 8-8-2026](https://heavener.news/daily-bible-verse-for-8-8-2026/): Daily Bible verse for Aug. 8, 2026 is Mark 11:24. - [Councilman Eddie Bohanan’s August column](https://heavener.news/councilman-eddie-bohanans-august-column/):  Halito, I hope everyone had a fun and safe Fourth of July. The day was beautiful, and it helped make the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary truly memorable. - [LeFlore County sports schedule for August](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-schedule-for-august/): LeFlore County sports schedule for August for football, fast pitch softball, cross country and fall baseball. If your team’s schedule is not included, email it to news@heavener.news. - [Jimmy “Chigger” Carol Naylor obituary](https://heavener.news/jimmy-chigger-carol-naylor-obituary/): Jimmy “Chigger” Carol Naylor, 74, of Heavener was born on Aug. 5, 1953 in Heavener to Buster and Dulca (Haynes) Naylor and passed away on Aug. 6, 2026 at his home in Heavener. - [Janis G. McGaugh of Waldron memorial](https://heavener.news/janis-g-mcgaugh-of-waldron-memorial/): Janis G. McGaugh, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on Aug. 6, 2026 and was born March 7, 1937, in Scott County, Arkansas, to Timothy and Audrey (Jones) Goodwin. - [Area calendar of events 8-6-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-6-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for today, including meetings, services and more. - [Extended heat wave holds through next week](https://heavener.news/extended-heat-wave-holds-through-next-week/): Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas remain locked in a stretch of dangerous summer heat, with highs holding near or above 100 degrees through the middle of next week. The only real relief comes Friday, when a system drops temperatures into the low 90s and brings the best rain chance of the stretch, before the heat rebuilds and climbs even higher into the following week. - [Jimmie Alton Billings obituary](https://heavener.news/jimmie-alton-billings-obituary/): Jimmie Alton Billings, 87, of Wister was born Nov. 16, 1938 in Long Beach, California to James and Ruth (Hardy) Billings and passed away in Sallisaw at the Oklahoma Veterans Home on Aug. 3, 2026. - [Oklahoma fishing report for 8-5-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-8-5-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for Aug. 5, 2026 covering lake fishing conditions, temperatures and levels, courtesy of the Oklahoma Wildlife Department. - [Agenda for Heavener City Council 8-6-2026](https://heavener.news/agenda-for-heavener-city-council-8-6-2026/): Agenda for Heavener City Council regular business meeting for Thursday at 6 p.m. in Heavener‘s City Hall, at 103 East Ave. B in Heavener. - [2026 Arkoma football schedule](https://heavener.news/2026-arkoma-football-schedule/): 2026 Arkoma football schedule begins with a home game against Elmore City-Pernell with the regular season concluding Nov. 6 with Keota. - [Extreme heat wave grips area through next week](https://heavener.news/extreme-heat-wave-grips-area-through-next-week/): Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas are locked into a dangerous, extended heat wave, with highs holding near or above 100 degrees through the middle of next week — broken only by a Friday system that drops temperatures into the low 90s and brings the best rain chance of the stretch.  - [Area calendar of events 8-5-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-5-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County legal filings 8-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legal-filings-8-4-2026/): LeFlore County District Court filings from July 27-31, 2026, along with mortgage instruments filed with the county during the same period. Defendants named in criminal filings are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. - [Great meeting with tax director](https://heavener.news/great-meeting-with-tax-director/): By Rep. Rick West We had a great meeting last week with Doug Linehan, the executive director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. We had 28 attendees. He spent more than an hour speaking and answering questions from individuals about their taxes and returns and from tax preparers. He explained where the agency was when he took the job as director, where they are now and where he hopes to go in the future. - [Area calendar of events 8-4-2026](https://heavener.news/area-calendar-of-events-8-4-2026/): Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more. - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes 8-3-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-8-3-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from Monday’s meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [OSU’s Mestemaker, Hawkins on Maxwell Award Watch list ](https://heavener.news/osus-mestemaker-hawkins-on-maxwell-award-watch-list/): Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and running back Caleb Hawkins are on the watch list for the 2026 Maxwell Award, announced Monday by the Maxwell Football Club.  - [LeFlore County sports today — Sept. 23, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-today-for-9-23-2026/): LeFlore County sports today for Wednesday with today’s schedule and Tuesday’s scores. - [Record Diesel Surge and Worsening Drought Squeeze Oklahoma Producers as Cattle Demand Holds Steady](https://heavener.news/record-diesel-surge-and-worsening-drought-squeeze-oklahoma-producers-as-cattle-demand-holds-steady/): A historic spike in farm diesel fuel alongside deepening drought conditions across the state is tightening margins for producers, even as cattle markets held firm demand through mid-September. According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry market report released Tuesday, farm diesel surged 72 cents over the past two weeks to an average of $5.44 per gallon—surpassing the previous record set in 2022—while severe-to-exceptional drought now grips more than 85 percent of the state, spurring heavy demand for supplemental feed and hay while cash wheat bids eased slightly across regional elevators. See this week’s Oklahoma Market Report. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-22-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-22-2026/): Here’s what’s happening around LeFlore County this week, including community events, government meetings, school activities, sports and more.  - [Fall arrives with cooler temperatures](https://heavener.news/fall-arrives-with-cooler-temperatures/): Fall arrives Tuesday with cooler temperatures expected with a high of only 88 degrees forecast for LeFlore County. - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes — Sept. 21, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-sept-21-2026/): The LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Heavener boys win Wister cross country meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-win-wister-meet/): Heavener boys won first place in the Wister cross country meet Monday, led by meet champion, Morgan Altstatt. - [Sutmiller, Waymire tie in Heavener.news Week 3 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/sutmiller-waymire-tie-in-week-3-pick-em-contest/): Jesse Sutmiller and Cindy Waymire tied for first in Week 3, with both going 8-0. - [Week 4 pick-em is open](https://heavener.news/week-4-pick-em-is-open/): The Heavener.news/Monument Bank Week 4 football pick-em is now open for all our readers. - [Today in LeFlore County History: Sept. 21](https://heavener.news/today-in-leflore-county-history-for-sept-21/): A look at people, places and events connected to Sept. 21 in LeFlore County history. - [What's happening in LeFlore County Monday, Sept. 21](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-sept-21-2026/): Here’s what’s happening around LeFlore County today, including community events, government meetings, school activities, sports and more. Have an event to add? Submit it to the Heavener.news area calendar. - [Slight break in heat Monday](https://heavener.news/slight-break-in-heat-monday/): 🌡️ High: 93°🌙 Low: 66°☁️ Partly Cloudy🌧️ Rain: 0% It might not be quite the break we were hoping for, but temperatures are forecast to drop Monday, the last day of summer, and remain cooler through Friday. Hopefully, the hottest September any of us have experienced is finally coming to an end. - [LeFlore County Commissioner Agenda — 9-21-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-9-21-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for the regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the Board of County Commissioners. - [Melvin Dean McKay obituary](https://heavener.news/melvin-dean-mckay-obituary/): Melvin Dean McKay of Heavener was born Oct. 2, 1945 in Heavener to Joe and Grace (Dehart) McKay and passed away on Sept. 19, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Heavener at the age of 80. - [Eastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas could face periods of above-normal rainfall if El Niño persists](https://heavener.news/eastern-oklahoma-western-arkansas-could-face-periods-of-above-normal-rainfall-if-el-nino-persists/): By Wayne Adams, Climate Scientist Eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas could face an increased potential for periods of heavy rainfall during 2027 if the current El Niño remains influential into the spring. The developing climate pattern is already unusually strong. As of September 2026, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center indicates that El Niño is strengthening, with a high probability of becoming a very strong event during fall and winter 2026–27. - [2026 Week 3 scores and schedules](https://heavener.news/2026-week-3-scores-and-schedules/): 2026 Week 3 scores and Week 4 schedules for football teams in districts with LeFlore County teams Heavener, Panama, Pocola, Poteau, Spiro and Talihina. - [Some relief expected to arrive Monday](https://heavener.news/some-relief-expected-to-arrive-monday/): We will have one more brutally hot day for LeFlore County on Sunday with a high of 97 degrees expected and a low of 70. - [Evie “Eva” Corene Janway obituary](https://heavener.news/evie-eva-corene-janway-obituary/): Evie “Eva” Corene Janway, 91, of Hodgen was born Jan. 11, 1935 in the Forrester community in Heavener to Benton and Charity (Scroggins) Woodral and passed away at her home on Sept. 17, 2026 in Hodgen. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 9-19-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-9-19-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday in football, fast pitch softball and baseball. - [2026 Week 3 Oklahoma high school football scores](https://heavener.news/2026-week-3-oklahoma-high-school-football-scores/): 2026 Week 3 Oklahoma high school football scores. Area games of interest are in bold. - [Charles E. Griffith of Wister memorial](https://heavener.news/charles-e-griffith-of-wister-memorial/): Charles E. Griffith, 93, of Wister passed away on Sept. 16, 2026, in Wister and was born on Jan. 8, 1933, in Shady Point to Jewell (Davidson) Griffith and Jesse Griffith. - [Grego, West concerned over mental health resignation letters](https://heavener.news/grego-west-concerned-over-mental-health-resignation-letters/): OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, and Rick West, R-Heavener, on Thursday sent letters to the governor and Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Commissioner Joshua Anderson expressing concern over a fill-in-the-blank resignation email state employees said they received from the department. - [Pocola wins fourth straight fast pitch LCT](https://heavener.news/pocola-wins-fourth-straight-fast-pitch-lct/): Pocola reigned supreme again in the 2026 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament, shutting out Panama, 10-0, in the championship game. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 9-18-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-9-18-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for football, fast pitch softball and fall baseball with Friday’s schedule and Thursday’s scores. - [Illegal alien pleads guilty to unlawful reentry](https://heavener.news/illegal-alien-pleads-guilty-to-unlawful-reentry/): MUSKOGEE–The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Francisco Martinez-Infante, a/k/a Raymundo Infante-Ochoa, age 43, a Mexican national unlawfully present in Spiro, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a removed alien, punishable by a term of imprisonment of not more than 20 years and a fine of not more than $250,000. - [Oklahoma fishing report for 9-17-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-9-17-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. - [Storms possible Thursday evening](https://heavener.news/storms-possible-thursday-evening/): Mostly clear skies and another hot day for Thursday in LeFlore County with a high of 99 degrees expected. The low is forecast to be 72. - [LCT champion to be crowned Thursday](https://heavener.news/lct-champion-to-be-crowned-thursday/): POTEAU–The LeFlore County Tournament champion for fast pitch softball is scheduled to be crowned Thursday at the PARC. - [HUA, City Council agendas for 9-17-2026](https://heavener.news/hua-city-council-agendas-for-9-17-2026/): Heavener Utilities Authority and city council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue Bin Heavener. - [Feeder cattle prices climb across Oklahoma auctions](https://heavener.news/feeder-cattle-prices-climb-across-oklahoma-auctions/): Feeder steer and heifer prices pushed higher at auction barns across Oklahoma this week, with Tulsa Livestock reporting steers up 15 to 20 dollars and Apache Livestock and the Oklahoma National Stockyards posting similar gains, even as the state’s drought deepened — the Oklahoma Mesonet now shows more than 40 percent of Oklahoma in extreme drought and hay producers scrambling to keep up with demand. - [Pocola advances to LCT championship game](https://heavener.news/pocola-advances-to-lct-championship-game/): Pocola advances to the LeFlore County Tournament fast pitch softball championship game by defeating Panama, 11-6, Tuesday evening. - [LeFlore County scoreboard 9-15-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-9-15-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for Tuesday’s games including fast pitch softball and fall baseball. - [Water is Life](https://heavener.news/water-is-life/): By Rep. RICK WEST  As vice chair of the House Agriculture Committee, I attended an interim study last week on the subject of water. Turns out this wasn’t just about any water. It targeted Southeast Oklahoma water. Those who live in the western part of the state want it. - [LeFlore County legal filings for 9-14-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legal-filings-for-9-14-2026/): LeFlore County legal filings for estates, criminal and civil for the week of 9-14-2026. - [LeFlore County schedule 9-15-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-schedule-9-15-2026/): LeFlore County schedule for 9-15-2026 for fast pitch softball and fall baseball. - [Top seeds advance in 2026 LCT fast pitch](https://heavener.news/top-seeds-advance-in-2026-lct-fast-pitch/): By CRAIG HALL Top seeds advance in the winners bracket of the 2026 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament after Monday’s first day in scorching hot temperatures at the PARC in Poteau. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-13-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-13-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for today. - [2026 fast pitch softball LCT starts Monday](https://heavener.news/2026-fast-pitch-softball-lct-starts-monday/): 2026 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament starts Monday and is scheduled to wrap up Thursday, weather permitting. - [Truck driver killed in Highway 59 crash near Hodgen](https://heavener.news/truck-driver-killed-in-highway-59-crash-near-hodgen/): A semi-truck driver was killed late Saturday when his truck ran off U.S. Highway 59 and overturned south of Hodgen, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol report. - [Fall 2026 through spring 2027 severe weather climate outlook](https://heavener.news/fall-2026-through-spring-2027-severe-weather-climate-outlook/): By WAYNE ADAMS Climate scientist As we move through fall 2026 and look ahead toward winter and spring 2027, severe weather will remain something to watch across Heavener and LeFlore County. Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are all possible during this period. While spring remains the traditional focus for severe weather in eastern Oklahoma, strong storm systems can also produce severe thunderstorms during the fall and winter months. - [Howe school board agenda 9-14-2026](https://heavener.news/howe-school-board-agenda-9-14-2026/): Howe school board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Howe Administration Building at 21444 E. North Railroad Street in Howe. - [Poteau school board agenda 9-14-2026](https://heavener.news/poteau-school-board-agenda-9-14-2026/): Poteau school board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Poteau Public Schools Administration Building at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau. - [Heavener school board to meet 9-14-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-school-board-to-meet-9-14-2026/): Heavener school board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center Room 103 at 500 West Second Street in Heavener. - [Jesse Sutmiller wins Week 2 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/jesse-sutmiller-wins-week-2-pick-em-contest/): Jesse Sutmiller won the Week 2 Heavener.news/Monument Bank pick-em contest. - [Week 3 pick-em is open](https://heavener.news/week-3-pick-em-is-open/): The Heavener.news/Monument Bank Week 3 football pick-em is now open for all our readers. - [Heat continues for Sept. 13, 2026](https://heavener.news/heat-continues-for-sept-13-2026/): Heat continues Sunday in Heavener and LeFlore County with a high of 100 degrees with another chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. The low will be 75 degrees. - [2026 district football standings after Week 2](https://heavener.news/2026-district-football-standings-after-week-2/): 2026 football scores for Week 2 and schedules for Week 3 for teams in districts with LeFlore County teams. - [Heavener offense gets rolling in win over Panama](https://heavener.news/heavener-offense-gets-rolling-in-win-over-panama/): Heavener spotted Panama an early 7-0 lead before scoring 48 straight points to defeat the Razorbacks, 48-7, in the Wolves’ home opener Friday. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 9-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-9-11-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for football, fast pitch softball and fall baseball games played Friday. - [2026 Oklahoma Week 2 football scores](https://heavener.news/2026-oklahoma-week-2-football-scores/): 2026 Oklahoma Week 2 football scores for this week. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-11-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County today. - [LeFlore County sports scoreboard for 9-11-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-scoreboard-for-9-11-2026/): LeFlore County sports schedule for football, fast pitch softball and fall baseball for Friday and Thursday’s scores for county teams, sponsored by D. Colby Addison, Attorney at Law. - [Talihina, Mansfield game kicks off Week 2](https://heavener.news/talihina-mansfield-game-kicks-off-week-2/): Another big week of high school football action again Friday in Week 2 games as all six LeFlore County teams are in action, the last non-district game for several schools. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-10-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County today. - [Wister Lake fishing report 9-9-2026](https://heavener.news/wister-lake-fishing-report-9-9-2026/): Wister Lake fishing report for this week with conditions, temperatures and how the fish are biting. - [LeFlore County sports schedule 9-10-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-schedule-9-10-2026/): LeFlore County sports schedule for Thursday for county teams in fast pitch softball. - [Obituary for Randy Allen Frizzell](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-randy-allen-frizzell/): Randy Allen Frizzell of Clayton (formerly of Heavener) was born Dec. 3, 1965 in Poteau to Johnny Lee and Linda Sue (Mead) Frizzell and passed away on Sept. 7, 2026 surrounded by family at his home in Clayton at the age of 60.  - [Heavener girls complete sweep of Roland](https://heavener.news/heavener-girls-complete-sweep-of-roland/): Heavener girls moved into third place in District 3A-6 with a 3-1 win over Roland Tuesday. - [Record highs expected again Wednesday](https://heavener.news/record-highs-expected-again-wednesday/): Record highs expected again in the weather forecast for Heavener and LeFlore County for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. - [LeFlore County legals for 9-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-legals-for-9-8-2026/): LeFlore County legal filings for civil, criminal, mortgages and estates for this week. - [LeFlore County commissioner minutes from meeting on 9-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-minutes-from-meeting-on-9-8-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner minutes from the regular business meeting held Tuesday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock, County Clerk Kelli Ford and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. - [Meeting with ODVA director](https://heavener.news/meeting-with-odva-director/): By Rep. RICK WEST  I toured the Sallisaw Veterans Center last week with James Bynum, the executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s a spacious, beautiful facility with large private rooms and bathrooms, wide hallways and nice amenities. - [Services planned for Jimmie Lee Graves](https://heavener.news/services-planned-for-jimmie-lee-graves/): Jimmie Lee Graves, 91, of Poteau passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 7, 2026 and was born on Dec. 24, 1934, in Poteau to James Wilbur Graves and Pebble Odell (Jackson) Graves. Jimmie was their only child. Funeral services are 2 p.m. on Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He graduated from Poteau High School in 1953, where he served as the football manager during Sherman Floyd’s coaching term. Following graduation, he continued his ... Read more - [Oklahoma market report for 9-9-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-for-9-9-2026/): Oklahoma market report for this week shows cattle conditions and prices, and more. - [Heavener’s 2026–27 winter outlook](https://heavener.news/heaveners-2026-27-winter-outlook/): By WAYNE ADAMS Climate Scientist Residents of Heavener should prepare for periods of cold weather and the possibility of snow and ice during the upcoming 2026–27 winter season. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 9-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-9-8-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Tuesday in fast pitch softball and fall baseball. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-8-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for today.. Tuesday  High school cross country: Heavener at Acorn, Arkansas meet High school softball: Heavener at Roland; Howe at Panama; Cameron, Quinton at Whitesboro; LeFlore at Battiest; Pocola at Broken Bow. High school baseball: Howe at Clayton; Oktaha at Cameron Poteau Evening Lions Club meets 6 p.m. CASC See today’s newsletter for the calendar over the next week. Don’t let social media companies decide what or when you should read a post. Sign up for our free daily newsletter and never miss a story on local news, ... Read more - [LeFlore County Commissioner Agenda 9-8-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-9-8-2026/): LeFlore County commissioner agenda for Tuesday’s regular business meeting at the board of county commissioners located at the county courthouse in Poteau. - [Karen Sue (Anderson) Steed obituary](https://heavener.news/karen-sue-anderson-steed-obituary/): Karen Sue (Anderson) Steed of Tulsa (formerly of Heavener) was born Feb. 13, 1947 in Heavener to Ralph and Reba Doris (Upchurch) Anderson and passed away on Sept. 4, 2026 in Sperry at the age of 79.  - [Poteau city meetings set for Sept. 8](https://heavener.news/poteau-city-meetings-set-for-sept-8/): Poteau city meetings for the Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works and City Council are 5:30 p.m. at Poteau’s City Hall at 103 Peters in Poteau. - [Record-breaking day forecast for Sept. 8](https://heavener.news/record-breaking-day-forecast-for-sept-8/): Clear skies and extremely hot temperatures again Tuesday in LeFlore County with another record high temperature for the date expected as the high is forecast to be 104, breaking the previous record of 100 in 1972. - [LeFlore County sports schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-sports-schedule-for-tuesday-sept-8-2026/): LeFlore County sports schedule for Tuesday in cross country, fast pitch softball and fall baseball. - [LeFlore County weather forecast for Sept. 7, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-for-sept-7-2026/): LeFlore County weather forecast for Labor Day could feature a new record high for the day as the forecast calls for a high of 100, topping the previous record high of 99 for the date set in 1983. The record low for Sept. 7 was a brisk 45, set in 1976. - [Chamberlain wins Week 1 pick-em contest](https://heavener.news/chamberlain-wins-week-1-pick-em-contest/): Travis Chamberlain won the Week 1 Heavener.news pick-em contest in a tiebreaker with four other pickers. - [Week 2 pick-em is open](https://heavener.news/week-2-pick-em-is-open/): The Heavener.news Week 2 football pick-em is now open for all our readers. - [Heavener boys win Wilburton meet](https://heavener.news/heavener-boys-win-wilburton-meet/): Heavener boys finished first at the Wilburton cross country meet Saturday. - [LeFlore County weather forecast 9-6-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-weather-forecast-9-6-2026/) - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-5-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-5-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for today. - [CJay Preston Mattox obituary](https://heavener.news/cjay-preston-mattox-obituary/): CJay Preston Mattox of Poteau was born Dec. 18, 2008 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Charley Jefferson and Heather Nicole Mattox and passed away Sept. 3, 2026 in Poteau at the age of 17. - [LeFlore County scoreboard for 9-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-scoreboard-for-9-4-2026/): LeFlore County scoreboard for football and fast pitch softball games played Friday. - [Oklahoma 2026 Week 1 high school football scores](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-2026-week-1-high-school-football-scores/): Oklahoma 2026 Week 1 high school football scores. - [Heavener elementary rise and shine for August 2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-elementary-rise-and-shine-for-august-2026/): Heavener elementary rise and shine program for August, honoring students of the month from pre-k to fifth grade. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-4-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-4-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for today. - [2026 Week 1 games kick off Friday](https://heavener.news/2026-week-1-games-kick-off-friday/): 2026 Week 1 football games for LeFlore County kicks off Friday with all teams in action aside from Talihina, which has a bye this week. - [Heavener city council agenda 9-3-2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-city-council-agenda-9-3-2026/): Heavener city council agenda for Thursday’s regular business meeting of the Heavener city council that starts at 6 p.m. in Heavener City Hall, 103 East Ave. B in Heavener. - [Brian Thomas Doyle obituary](https://heavener.news/brian-thomas-doyle-obituary/): Brian Thomas Doyle, 55, of Heavener was born on May 25, 1971 in Poteau to Jimmy Leon Doyle and Bonnie Kaye (Watts) McElhany and passed away on Aug. 31, 2026 in Louisville, Georgia. - [Oklahoma market report: Drought, heat squeeze livestock producers](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-market-report-cattle-prices-under-pressure/): Persistent late-summer heat and intensifying drought conditions continue to impact livestock and agriculture markets across Oklahoma, according to the latest market report released by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. - [District 3 can have a fresh start this election](https://heavener.news/district-3-can-have-a-fresh-start-this-election/): By Steve Glinski Democratic candidate for House District 3 The November 3rd general election is set, and Oklahoma is officially on the ballot. And for the first time since 2020, District 3 is on the ballot. - [Oklahoma fishing report for 9-2-2026](https://heavener.news/oklahoma-fishing-report-for-9-2-2026/): Oklahoma fishing report for this week, featuring conditions, water temperatures, what is biting and more, courtesy of the Oklahoma Wildlife Department. Caught a big fish? Show us your recent catch and we will feature it in next week’s fishing report. Submit your fish form. - [Seeds released for 2026 fast pitch softball LCT](https://heavener.news/seeds-released-for-2026-fast-pitch-softball-lct/): Panama was given the top seed for the fast pitch softball tournament, which starts Sept. 14 and concludes Sept. 17. - [Heavener Wolf Pups' schedule for 2026](https://heavener.news/heavener-wolf-pups-schedule-for-2026/): Heavener Wolf Pups’ football schedule for 2026. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 9-2-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-9-2-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week. - [One dead, two injured in Highway 259 crash](https://heavener.news/one-dead-two-injured-in-highway-259-crash/): A Honobia woman died and two passengers were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 259 at Zafra Road near Octavia, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. - [Relentless heat, scant rainfall send drought surging statewide](https://heavener.news/relentless-heat-scant-rainfall-send-drought-surging-statewide/): By GARY McMANUS/OCS Mesonet Oklahoma baked beneath a relentless sun during the third-warmest and fifth-driest August on record. Vegetation withered and turned yellow, ponds dried up, lake levels fell and wildfires flared across the state. By month’s end, drought covered all of Oklahoma—more than double its coverage just four weeks earlier—as flash drought ran amok. - [Anita Raquel Garrett memorial](https://heavener.news/anita-raquel-garrett-memorial/): Anita Raquel Garrett, 81, of Poteau, passed away on Aug. 30, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born on Nov. 8, 1944, in Tacloban, Philippines, to Benigna (Raquel) Pulache and Christino Pulache. - [LeFlore County commissioners’ agenda 8-31-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioners-agenda-8-31-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners’ agenda for Monday’s regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Vice- Chair Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk Kelli Ford. - [Obituary for Patricia Dawn Tomblinson](https://heavener.news/obituary-for-patricia-dawn-tomblinson/): Patrica Dawn Tomblinson of Heavener was born May 27, 1973 in Poteau to Jerry Don, Sr. and Patricia Carol (Cripps) Davis and passed away Aug. 27, 2026 in Heavener at the age of 53. - [911 dispatchers recognized for exceptional job                                             ](https://heavener.news/911-dispatchers-recognized-for-exceptional-job/): By Rep. RICK WEST  Last week, I presented citations to Candice Hamilton and Tori Lopez. Both are LeFlore County 911 Center dispatchers who answered the call April 19 from Wister Police Chief William “Andy” Thompson after he was shot in an ambush. - [Deborah Dee Barkley memorial](https://heavener.news/deborah-dee-barkley-memorial/): Deborah Dee Barkley, 72, of Panama passed away on Aug. 24, 2026. - [LeFlore County calendar of events 8-31-2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-calendar-of-events-8-31-2026/): LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week. - [LeFlore County commissioners' agenda for Aug. 31, 2026](https://heavener.news/leflore-county-commissioner-agenda-for-aug-31-2026/): LeFlore County commissioners’ agenda for the regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of county commissioners in the county courthouse. ## Pages - [Submit your news](https://heavener.news/submit-your-news/): Submit a news, sports or other flyer or photo with our submit your news form below. 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