Today in history for Feb. 7. Top Historical Events on February 7 Notable Births on February 7 Notable Deaths on February 7 February 7 has seen a mix of cultural milestones (like the Beatles’ arrival and Dickens’ birth), political shifts (Romanov dynasty start), and technological achievements (untethered spacewalk). Let me know if you’d like more … Read more
James “Joe” Niblett, 77, of Cameron passed away Feb. 6, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Cameron to Lela (Potter) Niblett and Jess James Niblett. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction … Read more
LeFlore County basketball scores from Friday. Basketball Boys Broken Bow 71, Howe 58 Cameron 70, Red Oak 28 Hartshorne 61, Pocola 51 Stigler 65, Heavener 63 Keys 64, Panama 55 Wister 56, Spiro 51 Talihina 38, Wilburton 31 Whitesboro 61, Moyers 21 Girls Howe 50, Broken Bow 40 Red Oak 85, Cameron 11 Poteau 48, … Read more
LeFlore County basketball scores from Thursday. Basketball Boys Clayton 37, LeFlore 34 Vian 56, Talihina 42 Girls LeFlore 36, Clayton 15 Talihina 53, Vian 13 To make an addition or correction, please email news@heavener.news. See all of the area basketball scores on today’s newsletter. Subscribe HERE and never miss out.
MUSKOGEE–The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that James Paul Cripps, 28, of Sallisaw entered a guilty plea to one count of Attempted Robbery in Indian Country, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The Indictment alleged that on Oct. 28, 2025, Cripps attempted to … Read more
