A brief break from the recent heat continues through Sunday, but temperatures climb fast starting Monday, with highs pushing toward 99 degrees by Wednesday.
Virginia “Gin” Mae Spangler memorial
Virginia “Gin” Mae Spangler, 77, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away July 31, 2026, in Fort Smith.
Cooler, drier stretch settles settles over area
A comfortable, drier stretch has settled over southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas Saturday after Friday’s extreme heat warning, with highs falling into the upper 80s to low 90s and lower humidity. The relief holds through the weekend before temperatures climb back into the upper 90s and low 100s by the middle of next week.
Area calendar of events 8-1-2026
Area calendar of events with what’s happening in southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas for the next week including meetings, services and more.