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 celebration of life service is 1 p.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in…
Read MoreBlues 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 LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC There are two categories — solo/duet and band…
Read MoreLeFlore 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 Kelli Ford. Absent: Vice-Chair Vallard…
Read MoreJennifer 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, Arkansas at the age of 41. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of…
Read MoreDaily 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 you think might be interested.
Read MoreYour Free Calendar of Events 9-15-2025
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 non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT us. Upcoming Calendar of…
Read MoreYour 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 be 93 degrees with a low of 67. Sunrise was 7:01 a.m. Sunset is 7:24 p.m.…
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