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Romans 8:18

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Heavener and LeFlore County can expect a rainy Wednesday with temperatures staying mild before a significant warm-up moves in for the weekend.

A 76 percent chance of rain Wednesday will keep highs near 75 degrees — well below normal for late June. Residents should plan for wet conditions through much of the day.

The rain clears heading into Thursday, but so does the cooldown. Highs will jump to near 90 Thursday with a 25 percent chance of showers, then reach the upper 80s Friday before topping out near 93 degrees Saturday under mostly dry conditions.

Overnight lows have been staying in the low 70s with high humidity, making for muggy conditions even after dark.

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June 24 has been the date of some notable moments in world history. Here's a look at what happened on this date, along with notable births and deaths.

On this date in history

In 1374, residents of Aachen, Germany began dancing uncontrollably in the streets in what became known as the "dancing plague" — one of history's strangest cases of mass hysteria, with people dancing for days until they collapsed from exhaustion.

In 1497, explorer John Cabot landed in North America, claiming the land for England. The Italian-born explorer, sailing under the English flag, came ashore in what is now Newfoundland — the first European exploration of North America since the Vikings.

In 1948, the Soviet Union began its blockade of West Berlin, cutting off all road, rail and water access to the city. The move triggered the Berlin Airlift, in which Allied aircraft flew supplies into the city for more than a year.

In 1983, astronaut Sally Ride landed after completing her historic mission as the first American woman in space, returning aboard the space shuttle Challenger after a six-day mission.

In 2021, the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium collapsed in Surfside, Florida, near Miami, killing 98 people in one of the deadliest structural failures in United States history.

Notable births

Notable deaths

Funeral services for Rose Mary Jeffery, 56 of Jacksonville, Florida, is 2 p.m. Friday at Lighthouse at the Crossroads Church in Spiro with Reverend Howard Jeffery officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.

Rose Mary was born Aug. 3, 1969 in Port Richey, Florida to Millie Burton (Patrick) and Leslie Patrick. She passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Rose Mary was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a friend to many. She married the love of her life, Joseph Levy “Joe” Jeffery, on Aug. 15, 2002 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and together they shared a life built on love, commitment, and family.

Those who knew Rose Mary will remember her for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and the joy she brought into the lives of others. She was a woman of remarkable strength and resilience, facing life’s challenges with courage, grace, and determination. Her ability to keep moving forward, to love deeply, and to find happiness in the moments that mattered most was an inspiration to those around her.

Rose Mary had a passion for shopping, crafting, and creating special memories with the people she loved.  She considered her family the greatest blessing of her life and lived for the moments spent with them.

Rose Mary’s loving memory will be cherished by her husband, Joe, of the home; her son Reese Jeffery and wife Chanel; granddaughter, Summer Raynn, of Jacksonville, Florida; Joe’s children and grandchildren whom she loved as her own: Joseph Jeffery, Willie Jeffery and Sinda, Christina Jeffery, Evy and Justin Morse, Eden and Otis Stewart; grandchildren Elijah, Dakota, Amelia, Sebastian, Ricky, Jagger, Moses, Carmen, Ella, Claire, Sophie; her sister,  Leslie Keene, of Cullman, Alabama; her cousin, Patience Reese; numerous other dear relatives; and many treasured friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Pallbearers are Reese Jeffery, Ricky Cooper, Jagger Cooper, Sebastian Jeffery, Bow Joles, Tom Steele, and Elijah Jeffery.  

A private family viewing is Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. A closed casket wake service will follow from 6 to 8 p.m.

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