James Lewis Neff Jr. of Poteau was born Nov. 14, 1949, in Poteau to James Lewis Neff Sr. and Syble (Johnson) Neff. He passed away June 21, 2026, in Heavener at the age of 76.
Blast from the past: Farmers haul cotton through historic downtown Heavener
Today’s Blast from the Past takes us back to Heavener sometime after 1910, when local farmers hauled their cotton harvest through the heart of downtown. The historic Bliss Building stands in the background of the photo, a familiar Heavener landmark from the era. Also visible is the old R.L. Walker building, once located on the corner of East First Street and East Avenue D — a structure that no longer stands today.
LeFlore County weather forecast — Thursday, July 2, 2026
Hot and humid weather continues across LeFlore County today and will persist right through the July 4th weekend, with a Heat Advisory in effect for parts of the region as heat index values climb.
LeFlore County calendar of events 7-2-2026
Here’s what’s happening in Heavener and LeFlore County over the next week, including meetings, July 4 celebrations and more.