Larry P. Herrington, of Poteau—known by many as “Hoss”—passed away on March 27, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 80. He was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Modesto, California, to Raymond and Ruby (Collins) Herrington. Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Vicki Herrington, of the home; his children Brandon Herrington and … Read more
Today in History: April 1. April 1, 2026 – Happy April Fools’ Day! While many of us enjoy a light-hearted prank or two, this date has also marked some of the most significant – and sometimes solemn – moments in world history. Major Historical Events on This Day Other notable April 1 moments include the … 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 know of an event coming up, please CONTACT me. Wednesday Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC Funeral service for Carroll Wayne Covey Thursday High school baseball: Heavener at … Read more
LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday. Baseball Arkoma 7, McCurtain 2 Stigler 12, Heavener 1 Talihina 10, Panama 2 Checotah 12, Spiro 0 Slow pitch softball Cameron 9, Poteau 4 Cameron 11, Spiro 3 Heavener 13, McCurtain 9 Pocola 12, Howe 7 LeFlore at Haileyville (no score reported) Panama 13, Wister 6 Poteau 12, Spiro … Read more
Mary Janette Barnes, 77, of Spiro passed away on March 28, 2026, in Spiro. She was born on December 26, 1948, in Spiro to Hazel (McCage) Skelton and James Walter “Buck” Skelton. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at New … Read more
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