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Daily Bible verse
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8
Did you know?
In 1908 Oklahoma made it illegal to eat snakes.
Blast from the past
East First Street in Heavener sometime around 1910. The large building on the right is First National Bank. This was originally a black and white image colorized by AI.
Weather
LeFlore County weather forecast
LeFlore County is under a threat for strong thunderstorms Monday, with unsettled weather expected to continue through much of the week.
Today, strong thunderstorms are possible, with the potential for flash flooding, hail and localized damaging wind gusts. Highs will reach the low 80s. Tonight, a heavy thunderstorm is expected in the evening, with fog possible late. Lows drop to near 63.
Tuesday brings more of the same — mostly cloudy skies with showers likely in the morning and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. There is a 70 percent chance of rain. Overnight into Wednesday morning, rain chances remain at 90 percent with showers and possible thunderstorms continuing.
Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms, highs again in the mid-70s and a 70 percent rain chance. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Residents should monitor the National Weather Service for any watches or warnings and be alert for flash flooding through the week.
Check back at Heavener.news for updates.
News
LeFlore County commissioners to meet Monday
The LeFlore County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a regular business meeting for 9 a.m. Monday, June 15, at the office of the Board of County Commissioners.
Items on the agenda include:
A solid waste request form for LeFlore County tabled from a previous meeting, involving the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Environmental Development Board, will be up for possible action.
Commissioners will review and possibly approve the 2026 return of resale and minutes as submitted by LeFlore County Treasurer April Caughern for a resale held June 8.
The board will consider resolutions regarding election board reimbursement for precinct poll books, postage, overtime compensation and Social Security overtime hours for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Other business includes possible approval of a resolution to not advertise for fuel bids due to price volatility and instead take quotes per department as needed through June 30, 2027; renewal of all LeFlore County lease contracts for fiscal year 2026-2027; and approval of requisitioning and receiving officers for all county departments including rural fire departments.
Commissioners will consider appointing Tommy Robinson and re-appointing Luke Fitzgerald to the LeFlore County Public Health Management Authority solid waste board for three-year and two-year terms, respectively.
The board will review a workers' compensation insurance renewal quote from ACCO-SIF for fiscal year 2026-2027, along with IT support and service agreements for the LeFlore County Assessor's Office.
A $75,000 grant approval from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for an unpaved road project on County Road E 1320 in Commissioner Highway District 2 will be considered.
Also on the agenda are surplus declarations and disposal resolutions for five 2021 Asus computers and an RCA television from the LeFlore County Election Board, and a 2019 Ford truck from the LeFlore County Assessor's Office.
Commissioners will open and possibly award bids for publication of commissioners proceedings and paid claims, as well as six-month county highway materials through Dec. 31, 2026.
Two flood plain development permit applications will also be considered — one from Summit Utilities/AOG for construction on Old Highway 112 in District 2, and one from CoxCom LLC for construction on Nobles Road in District 3.
Sports
CWS bracket
OU to play top-ranked Georgia
OMAHA, Neb. – Oklahoma (39-22) continues its stay in Omaha on Monday in the winners’ bracket vs. No. 3 seed Georgia (52-12) at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN with Karl Ravech, Kyle Peterson, Chris Burke and Kris Budden on the call.
All games can be heard on the radio via The REF 99.3 FM/1400 AM and 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma and on The Varsity Network app with Toby Rowland and Carly Murray on the call.
The Sooners advanced to the winners’ bracket with a dominant 9-0 win Saturday in the opener vs. No. 7 seed Alabama. Freshman starting left-handed pitcher Cord Rager was exceptional, going seven innings of three-hit ball while striking out eight on just 88 pitches.
OU is making its 12th CWS appearance in program history and second in the last five years this week in Omaha, Neb., at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Misc.
LeFlore County calendar
Here's what's happening in LeFlore County this week..
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
Tuesday
City of Heavener public meeting
Poteau Evening Lions Club meets 6 p.m. CASC
Wednesday
Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC
Thursday
Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC
Heavener VFW bingo 6 p.m.
HUA, City Council meet 6 p.m.
LeFlore County Republicans meet 6 p.m. at Patrick Lynch Library
Saturday
Night golf at Choctaw Country ClubSee the upcoming calendar
Today in history
June 15 stands as one of the most consequential dates in the timeline of human history. From foundational shifts in global democracy and military leadership to eccentric medical milestones and the silencing of legendary voices, this date has shaped the world in unexpected ways.
Major Historical Milestone: The Birth of Rule of Law
On June 15, 1215, a tense gathering took place in a muddy English meadow called Runnymede. Surrounded by rebellious nobles, an unpopular King John was forced to attach his royal seal to the Magna Carta (the "Great Charter"). Driven by a dispute over heavy taxes and abuse of power, this peace treaty introduced a revolutionary concept: even the king was subject to the law. It laid the early groundwork for modern constitutional governance and civil liberties across the globe.
A Timeline of June 15
First Documented Human Blood Transfusion
1667
Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys, a physician to French King Louis XIV, successfully transfused a small amount of sheep's blood into a feverish 15-year-old boy. Amazingly, the teenager survived the highly experimental (and incredibly risky) procedure.
George Washington Appointed Commander-in-Chief
1775
The Continental Congress unanimously selected George Washington to lead the newly formed Continental Army. He officially took command of the revolutionary forces just as the American War of Independence was escalating.
Arlington National Cemetery Established
1864
During the height of the American Civil War, U.S. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton signed an order officially setting aside 200 acres of the confiscated estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to create a military burial ground.
First Moving Pictures Captured
1878
Photographer Eadweard Muybridge set up a row of 12 trip-wire cameras to capture a galloping horse. The resulting sequence of high-speed photos proved for the first time that all four of a horse's hooves leave the ground at once, effectively birthing the concept of motion pictures.
Eruption of Mount Pinatubo
1991
In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo underwent a cataclysmic eruption, marking the second-largest volcanic event of the 20th century. The massive cloud of ash and sulfur dioxide injected into the atmosphere caused global temperatures to temporarily drop by roughly 0.5 °C (0.9 °F).
Notable Births
June 15 has been an incredibly fertile day for legendary artists, musicians, and screen icons:
Lisa del Giocondo (1479): The Italian noblewoman who sat for Leonardo da Vinci and became immortalized as the face of the Mona Lisa.
Edvard Grieg (1843): Celebrated Norwegian Romantic-era composer and pianist, best known for his Peer Gynt suite (which includes "In the Hall of the Mountain King").
Waylon Jennings (1937): Powerhouse American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of the rugged "Outlaw Country" movement.
Harry Nilsson (1941): Grammy-winning pop-rock vocalist who achieved massive commercial success with hits like "Without You" and "Everybody's Talkin'".
Ice Cube (1969): Born O'Shea Jackson, the highly influential rapper, songwriter, and actor who helped define West Coast hip-hop.
Courteney Cox (1964) & Neil Patrick Harris (1973): Two massive forces in American television, famous for their respective decade-defining roles as Monica Geller on Friends and Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother.
Notable Deaths
The world also said goodbye to some deeply influential historical figures on this day:
James K. Polk (1849): The 11th President of the United States, who died of cholera just three months after his single term in office ended.
Ella Fitzgerald (1996): The "First Lady of Song". Over a career spanning six decades, the iconic jazz vocalist won 14 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums, leaving behind an unmatched vocal legacy.
Casey Kasem (2014): The beloved American disc jockey and radio icon who hosted the iconic countdown show American Top 40 for decades.
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