Pocola moves one step closer to the fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament after Tuesday’s action. Pocola is one game away from another championship after defeating Poteau, 7-2, Tuesday in the winners bracket finals. Pocola’s opponent in the first championship game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Panama will be decided earlier. In the opening game … Read more
Wanda Lee (Branscum) Claiborn, 91, passed away at her home in Wister Sept. 6, 2025 and was born May 23, 1934 in Fanshawe to Charlie and Pearl Branscum. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ellis Chapel in Wister with Charlie Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Wister City Cemetery. Surviving family members are her … 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. Tuesday Cross country: Heavener at Acorn, Arkansas meet High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament High school baseball: … Read more
Weather forecast for Tuesday is for another nice day with clear skies and around average temperatures for Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 86 degrees with a low of 60. Sunrise was 6:57 a.m. Sunset is 7:33 p.m. Monday’s high was 81 with a low of 54. No rain was … Read more
LeFlore County commissioner minutes from a regular business meeting Monday at the courthouse in Poteau with with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were 1st Deputy Mike Parker for District 1, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: Vice- Chair Vallard Campbell and County Clerk Kelli Ford. The following action was … Read more
