Today in history for May 21 – humanitarian Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons founded the American Red Cross, an organization established to provide aid to victims of wars and natural disasters.
Heavener Utilities Authority, Council meet Thursday
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
Joseph Frank Stimac, 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born June 23, 1946, in Monroe, to Mattie (Thomas) Stimac and Anthony Stimac.
Historic weapons will be preserved per new state law
By Rep. RICK WEST
My House Bill 1185 got signed into law last week. This will prohibit law enforcement agencies from destroying weapons considered to have historic military value. The weapons are instead to be donated to local units of veterans’ organizations where they can be used for honor guard salutes at veterans’ funerals or other memorial ceremonies.