Hunters advised to watch out for snakes
Temperatures have remained warm this fall, meaning many snakes may still be active as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take to the field. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation cautions that the chances of an encounter rise with increasing…
Read MoreLeFlore County commissioner minutes for 10-20-2025
LeFlore County commissioner minutes for the regular business meeting held Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Interim Member Mike Parker, Member Josh Blaylock and County Clerk 1st Deputy Jedd Kirby. Absent: County Clerk Kelli…
Read MoreDaily Bible verse for 10-21-2025
Daily Bible verse for Tuesday. When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 Text NEWS to (855) 819-8824 to get our free daily quick-read story update sent straight to your phone. Msg &…
Read MoreA healthy fear of AI-generated music
By TERRY JOE WILES I am going to be straight up. I have a healthy fear of “AI” — Artificial Intelligence! Here’s first-hand experience of AI’s mistake on transcribed medical records — Mr. Wiles is a 72 year old female! However, it…
Read MoreTalihina remains county scoring leaders
Talihina remains the leading offensive and defensive scoring football team in LeFlore County. The undefeated Golden Tigers average 51.5 points per game on offense, edging Pocola, which averages 47.7 points per game. On defense, Talihina allows only 8.0…
Read MoreCalendar of events for Oct. 20, 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 me. Monday LeFlore County…
Read MoreWeather forecast for 10-20-2025
Weather forecast for Monday is for mostly clear skies and warner temperatures in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area. The high is forecast to be 83 degrees with a low of 50. Sunrise was 7:28 a.m. Sunset is 6:37 p.m. See our live weather…
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