James Jarrett Bunch III, 80, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Jarrett and Norma Jean Bevel Bunch Jr. The celebration of life services are 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in … Read more
Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: January 25. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 35°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around docks, points, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad … Read more
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Austin James Johnson of Cameron was found guilty of one county of manslaughter in the death by Tara Strozier of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Johnson had previously entered a plea of guilty in the case and is sentenced to life in prison under the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Three men were arrested in … Read more
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 state’s annual October 1 count, a 1.5% decrease compared to last school year, according to Oklahoma Department of … Read more
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!