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A hot, humid and stormy stretch is ahead for LeFlore County through the coming week.

Wednesday will be partly sunny and humid with a high near 93 degrees, with breezy conditions developing in the afternoon. A strong thunderstorm is possible late tonight, with an overnight low of 73.

Thursday brings the best chance for significant storms. Showers and a heavier thunderstorm are likely during the day, with a 95 percent chance of rain and a high of 94. Thunderstorms continue into Thursday night with a low of 70.

Friday will be somewhat cooler with a high of 86, but a stray thunderstorm remains possible with a 55 percent rain chance. Expect a humid night with increasing clouds and a low of 69.

Saturday stays hot at 86 with afternoon thunderstorms likely — a 65 percent chance — and a mostly cloudy, warm and humid night with a low of 77.

Sunday brings a high of 94 with another round of thunderstorms possible, including strong storms in the evening. A low of 73 is expected overnight.

M..E. Livermore began publication of the Herald, a weekly newspaper from Howe. The first issue was two pages, printed on the back of wrapping paper from Emery Mercantile, Co.

State Question 832, a proposal to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029, failed Tuesday in the primary election.

The measure would have increased the minimum wage from $7.25 in phases — to $12 in 2027, $13.50 in 2028 and $15 in 2029 — and tied future increases to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index. Statewide, 348,900 voters (56 percent) voted no while 281,100 (44.6 percent) voted yes. In LeFlore County, nearly 67 percent voted against it while 33 percent supported it.

In local primary races, Rep. Rick West and LeFlore County District 3 Commissioner Jamie Oliver both won by comfortable margins.

West, a Republican representing District 3, defeated Dalton Staley 2,752-678, capturing 80.23 percent of the vote. He will face Democrat Steve Glinski in the general election Nov. 3.

Oliver turned back a challenge from former state Rep. James Lockhart, winning 950-488, or 66.2 percent to 33.8 percent, to secure re-election.

The District 1 commissioner race heads to a runoff. Mike Parker, who won a special election in November, led with 603 votes (45.86 percent), but fell short of a majority. David Honeycutt finished second with 274 votes (20.84 percent), edging James Brown at 252 votes (19.16 percent). Carroll Rogers had 186 votes (14.14 percent). Since no Democrat filed for the seat, Parker and Honeycutt will meet in a runoff Aug. 25.

In the Republican gubernatorial primary, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei advanced to a runoff. Drummond led with 105,493 votes (26.25 percent), followed closely by Mazzei at 104,282 (25.94 percent). Chip Keating finished third with 74,224 votes (18.47 percent), followed by Jake Merrick at 58,227 (14.49 percent), Charles McCall at 47,413 (11.8 percent), Leisa Mitchell Haynes at 4,112 (1.02 percent), Jennifer Domenico at 3,787 (0.94 percent), Kenneth Sturgill at 2,920 (0.73 percent) and Callup Anthony Taylor at 1,482 (0.37 percent).

On the Democratic side, House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson won the gubernatorial nomination easily, taking 128,900 votes (74.92 percent) over Connie Johnson at 38,327 (22.28 percent) and Arya at 4,812 (2.8 percent).

Unofficial election results are available at results.okelections.gov.

OMAHA, Neb. – Oklahoma (40-22) meets Georgia (53-13) in the CWS semifinals at 6 p.m. Wednesday 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 have started 2-0 in Omaha with impressive victories over No. 7 seed Alabama (9-0, Saturday) and third-seeded Georgia (4-3, Monday). OU is seeking its second CWS finals appearance in the last five years and fourth championship showing all-time (1951, ’94, 2022). 

OU has been led by a pair of freshman pitchers, Cord Rager and Xander Mercurius, to the semis with Rager going seven innings of three-hit ball while striking out eight vs. Alabama, and Mercurius shutting down the UGA offense, hurling 7.1 innings of three-run ball with a career-high nine strikeouts. 

The Sooners are playing in the CWS semis for the second time in five years and fifth time in program history (1951, ’75, ’94, 2022). 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. Oklahoma is seeking its third national title, winning titles in 1951 and 1994. 

En route to the CWS semifinals, Oklahoma has gone through the ACC regular season and tournament champ (Georgia Tech), the Big 12 regular season and tournament champ (Kansas) and the SEC regular season and tournament champ (Georgia). 

For updates and more information on Oklahoma baseball, follow the Sooners on Twitter and Instagram (@OU_Baseball) and like Oklahoma Baseball on Facebook. 

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Broadcast: ESPN (https://www.espn.com/watch/)

Radio: SportsTalk1400 AM/99.3 The REF (KREF.com), 107.7 The Franchise (thefranchiseok.com), SiriusXM channel 84

Live Stats: OU.statb.us

OU Baseball Home Page: https://soonersports.com/sports/baseball

Here's what's happening in LeFlore County this week..

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Wednesday

Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC

Funeral service for Tammy Darlene Morrison: https://wp.me/pgmbVO-30e

Patsy Gayle Walker memorial

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

Friday

Funeral services for Aris "Al" Loranze Conrad 

Saturday

Night golf at Choctaw Country ClubSee the upcoming calendar

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Sunday

Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day cookout at Heavener First Assembly of God

Monday

LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.

Tuesday

Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC

This week’s Oklahoma market report.

June 17 has marked some of the most pivotal moments in American and world history, from a Revolutionary War battle that galvanized a nation to a break-in that brought down a presidency.

On this date in 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill took place near Boston during the Revolutionary War. The battle, which actually occurred mostly on Breed's Hill, was a costly victory for the British, who suffered heavy losses while dislodging the American rebels. The phrase "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" is attributed to the battle. Military Machine

In 1856, the Republican Party opened its first national convention in Philadelphia. timeanddate

In 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard a French ship, disassembled in 214 crates. It would be dedicated the following year. Military Machine

In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, departing from Newfoundland and arriving in Wales. Military Machine

In 1940, the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fell under Soviet occupation while the world's attention was focused on Germany's invasion of France. Military Machine

In 1944, Iceland became an independent republic. The date was chosen to honor the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of Iceland's 19th-century independence movement. Military Machine

In 1972, the arrest of five White House operatives attempting to wiretap the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex set off the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Military Machine

Notable Birthdays

Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was born June 17, 1882. He created "The Rite of Spring" and revolutionized 20th-century classical music. Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, known for his mind-bending optical illusion works, was born on this date in 1898. Egyptian diplomat Mohamed ElBaradei, who shared the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, was born June 17, 1942. Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow was born in 1943. Rapper Kendrick Lamar was born June 17, 1987. HISTORY

Notable Deaths

In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved chief consort of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, died after giving birth to their 14th child. Her death inspired Shah Jahan to commission the Taj Mahal as her tomb. In 1775, American patriot and physician Joseph Warren was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Tammy Darlene Morrison, 66, of Howe was born on Sept. 1, 1959 in Bates, Arkansas to Marlow and Lois (Brown) Sanders and passed away on June 15, 2026 in Howe. 

Funeral service to honor Tammy’s life is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Reverend Charlie Scott officiating.  Burial will follow in Howe Cemetery, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. 

Tammy was a longtime resident of the area and a CHR Community Health Representative for the Choctaw Nation. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Tammy was very proud of her Choctaw heritage. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Survivors are her companion, Chares Ritchie, of the home; three sons Michael Morrison of Poteau, Justin Morrison of Wister, and John Morrison of Heavener; one daughter, Jennifer Green, of Howe; two sisters Mary Bolin of Greenwood, Arkansas and Bonnie Bolin of Rock Island; four brothers Jerry Sanders of Stilwell, John Sanders of Tulsa, Ricky Sanders of Duncan, and Randy Sanders of Howe; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and dear friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Marlow and Lois (Brown) Sanders; her husband, Tommy Morrison; one daughter, Penny Lynch; two brothers Scotty and Larry Sanders; one sister, Connie Benson; and a grandson, Kobe Ryburn. 

Pallbearers are Dustin Osborne, Zack Osborne, Tyler Morrison, Connor Morrison, Jimmy Dodd, and Michael Hammers. 

Viewing is from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. 

To sign Tammy’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com. 

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