Ricky Don Darneal, 68, of Pocola passed away Oct. 5, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born July 16, 1957, in Panama to Francis Charlene Butler and Edward Darneal. A Celebration of Life is 10 a.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jarrod Ridenour officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery … Read more
By TERRY JOE WILES Wow! There’s a lot of live music and festivals this week — all family friendly, too! They’re all just a short drive across the Arkansas state line. According to “The Farmers Almanac,” the temperatures will be from 60 to 85 degrees and no rain. SUPPORT LOCAL, LIVE MUSIC The best pick, … Read more
Jennifer Wright came out on top of the week 5 pick-em contest, her second straight weekly win and also moved into first place overall. And she had to be a perfect 10-0 to pull it off, edging Drew Brock, who finished, 9-1. In the overall race, Wright is now 48-10, one game up on Brock. … Read more
Week 6 Heavener.news pick-em football contest is now open. It’s free and simple to play. Plus, everybody is encouraged to take part. All you have to do is mark down which school you think will win and then email craighall@myyahoo.com by 5 p.m. Thursday. We crown a weekly and overall winner once all the LeFlore … Read more
Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Celebration of life service for Michelle Racine Brown Tuesday Heavener … Read more
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