Birth rates, school choice contribute to falling enrollment
By Jennifer Palmer Public school enrollment statewide declined by more than 10,000 students this year, the largest dip since the pandemic, mirroring national trends, new data shows. Oklahoma schools reported a total of 686,718 students for the…
Read MoreOklahoma market report 1-27-2026
Oklahoma market report for this week, sponsored by Rep. Rick West. Oklahoma market report PDF Subscribe to our free newsletter and get more. https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/ Get our daily email update!
Read MoreArkansas wins at OU
Final Stats NORMAN. – A back-and-forth second half went down to the final minute-and-a-half with #15/16 Arkansas pulling out an 83-79 victory over Oklahoma at the Sooners’ Lloyd Noble Center Tuesday night. Razorback rookies Daius Acuff Jr. (21 points…
Read MoreFuneral service for Michael Ray Teague set
Funeral service for Michael Ray Teague, 77 of Conway, Arkansas (formerly of Poteau) is 2 p.m. on Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Pastor Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Milton Cemetery, under the direction of Evans &…
Read MoreCalendar of events for Jan. 26, 2026
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. Monday LeFlore County commissioners meet…
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