# Heavener.news


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- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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) ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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                      ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... Read more
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- [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. ... Read more
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- [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.
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- [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.
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- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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.   ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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, ... Read more
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- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... Read more
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- [Daily video update 5-3-2025](https://heavener.news/daily-video-update-5-3-2025/)
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- [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.
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- [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.
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- [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 ... Read more
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- [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, ... Read more
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- [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.
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- [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.
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- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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.      ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 – ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 & ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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) ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... Read 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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. Rerum minus veniam labore recusandae molestias. Quia minus cumque quas sunt hic. ... Read more
- [Organizing Your Home: Tips for Creating Sancity](https://heavener.news/organizing-your-home-tips-for-creating-sancity-2-2/): Voluptatem accusantium tempore voluptatem illo. Ea suscipit asperiores et velit voluptatibus. Molestias natus est non cum nulla aut. Et eum temporibus provident et id. Eos porro quis consequuntur ut nisi doloremque.
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- [Exploring New Mediums to Improve Your Artistic Skills](https://heavener.news/exploring-new-mediums-to-expand-your-artistic-skills-and-vision-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. ... Read more
- [Exploring New Mediums to Improve Your Artistic Skills](https://heavener.news/exploring-new-mediums-to-expand-your-artistic-skills-and-vision/): 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. ... Read more
- [The Coolest Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed in Life](https://heavener.news/the-coolest-gadgets-you-didnt-know-you-needed-in-life-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 ... Read more
- [The Coolest Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed in Life](https://heavener.news/the-coolest-gadgets-you-didnt-know-you-needed-in-life/): 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 ... Read more
- [New Smartphone Feature Could Change Way We Use Devices](https://heavener.news/new-smartphone-feature-could-change-way-we-use-devices-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. ... Read more
- [New Smartphone Feature Could Change Way We Use Devices](https://heavener.news/new-smartphone-feature-could-change-way-we-use-devices/): 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
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- ['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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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) ... 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) ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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*                  ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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.” ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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                                       ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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’ ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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: ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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.
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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.   ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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.
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 – ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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; ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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: ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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) ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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; ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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.   ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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                                                                      ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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) ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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.
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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        ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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” ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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: ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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.  ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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: ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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; ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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) ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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: ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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] ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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, ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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! ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
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- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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’ ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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! ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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:                                                                                                     ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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                             ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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* ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 📩 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... Read 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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   ... 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   ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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, ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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.  ... 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. ... 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: ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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: ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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* ... Read more
- [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” ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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  ... 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 ... 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: ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
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- [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 ... 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: ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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) ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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, ... 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.
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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: 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 — ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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.
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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) ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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.
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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, ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. 
- [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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... 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 ... Read more
- [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. ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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 ... Read more
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.

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