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LeFlore County weather forecast — Monday, June 29, 2026

A hot, sunny week is ahead for LeFlore County with no rain relief in sight until at least the holiday weekend. Current conditions at Heavener show clear skies and 80 degrees as of early morning, with south winds at 11 mph and gusts up to 33 mph already.

Today, Monday, June 29 — Sunny and hot. High near 97. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts possible. Tonight stays warm with a low around 79.

Tuesday, June 30 — Sunny and hot. High near 97. South winds continuing with gusts up to 25 mph. No rain chance.

Wednesday, July 1 — More of the same. Sunny, with a high near 97. Dry south wind persists. Low around 79.

Thursday, July 2 — Sunny and hot with a slight 20 percent rain chance late in the day. High near 98. This is the best opportunity for any relief heading into the long holiday weekend, but don't count on it.

July 4th weekend outlook — Hot and mostly dry conditions are expected through Independence Day. With temperatures hovering near 97 to 98 degrees and high humidity, heat index values will push well above 100 degrees during peak afternoon hours. If you're planning to attend any outdoor July 4th celebrations, drink plenty of water, find shade during the afternoon, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.

Stay cool out there. Check back daily for updated forecasts.

Good morning and welcome to Hall about sports for June 29, 2029, where we bring you the latest sports news locally, in the area and nationally.

LOCAL

Fishing remains the top local sports story in LeFlore County this weekend. As noted in Saturday's coverage, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a new daily crappie limit of 20 fish at Lake Eufaula, effective immediately. If you've been out on the water this weekend, send your catch photos to [email protected].

Area

On the football front, the Sooners' 2027 recruiting class now stands at 26 commits after four-star athlete Bode Sparrow pledged to Oklahoma on Friday. Quarterback John Mateer heads into his second year as the Sooners' starter as fall camp approaches. LegacyRanker

Arkansas won its 11th men's track and field national title — the Razorbacks' first in several years — with Oklahoma's Ralford Mullings winning back-to-back discus titles in the process. Ranker

NATIONAL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a tear. They outscored the San Diego Padres 19-5 over the weekend, winning both games of the series to stay atop the National League West at 54-30, the best record in baseball.

Boston swept the Yankees at home, winning Saturday 4-1 and Sunday 5-4, putting more pressure on New York in the AL East.

The Chicago Cubs took two of three from Milwaukee, keeping pace in the NL Central race.

FIFA WORLD CUP

The 2026 World Cup group stage continued through the weekend with several notable results:

Belgium routed New Zealand 5-1. Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 to stay on track. England beat Panama 2-0. Congo DR upset Uzbekistan 3-1. Algeria and Austria played to a wild 3-3 draw. Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday.

Today's matches: Brazil vs. Japan kicks off at noon CDT, with Germany vs. Paraguay at 3:30 p.m. and Netherlands vs. Morocco at 8 p.m.

MLB SCORES — SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Pirates 9, Reds 4 | Nationals 6, Orioles 4 | Rangers 3, Blue Jays 2 | Astros 7, Tigers 5 | Guardians 6, Mariners 5 | Rays 5, Diamondbacks 1 | Phillies 5, Mets 4 | Royals 5, White Sox 4 | Cubs 4, Brewers 3 | Twins 3, Rockies 2 | Cardinals 2, Marlins 1 | Angels 4, Athletics 1 | Giants 3, Braves 2 | Dodgers 4, Padres 2 | Red Sox 5, Yankees 4

TODAY'S MLB SCHEDULE (Monday, June 29)

White Sox at Orioles, 5:35 p.m. | Pirates at Phillies, 5:40 p.m. | Tigers at Yankees, 6:05 p.m. | Mets at Blue Jays, 6:07 p.m. | Nationals at Red Sox, 6:10 p.m. | Rangers at Guardians, 6:10 p.m. | Reds at Brewers, 6:40 p.m. | Padres at Cubs, 7:05 p.m. | Twins at Astros, 7:10 p.m. | Marlins at Rockies, 7:40 p.m. | Dodgers at Athletics, 8:40 p.m. | Giants at Diamondbacks, 8:40 p.m. | Angels at Mariners, 8:40 p.m.

Good morning and welcome to Hall about sports for June 29, 2026, where we bring you the latest sports news locally, in the area and nationally.

LOCAL

Fishing remains the top local sports story in LeFlore County this weekend. As noted in Saturday's coverage, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a new daily crappie limit of 20 fish at Lake Eufaula, effective immediately. If you've been out on the water this weekend, send your catch photos to [email protected].

Area

On the football front, the Sooners' 2027 recruiting class now stands at 26 commits after four-star athlete Bode Sparrow pledged to Oklahoma on Friday. Quarterback John Mateer heads into his second year as the Sooners' starter as fall camp approaches.

Arkansas won its 11th men's track and field national title — the Razorbacks' first in several years — with Oklahoma's Ralford Mullings winning back-to-back discus titles in the process.

NATIONAL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a tear. They outscored the San Diego Padres 19-5 over the weekend, winning both games of the series to stay atop the National League West at 54-30, the best record in baseball.

Boston swept the Yankees at home, winning Saturday 4-1 and Sunday 5-4, putting more pressure on New York in the AL East.

The Chicago Cubs took two of three from Milwaukee, keeping pace in the NL Central race.

FIFA WORLD CUP

The 2026 World Cup group stage continued through the weekend with several notable results:

Belgium routed New Zealand 5-1. Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 to stay on track. England beat Panama 2-0. Congo DR upset Uzbekistan 3-1. Algeria and Austria played to a wild 3-3 draw. Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday.

Today's matches: Brazil vs. Japan kicks off at noon CDT, with Germany vs. Paraguay at 3:30 p.m. and Netherlands vs. Morocco at 8 p.m.

MLB SCORES — SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Pirates 9, Reds 4 | Nationals 6, Orioles 4 | Rangers 3, Blue Jays 2 | Astros 7, Tigers 5 | Guardians 6, Mariners 5 | Rays 5, Diamondbacks 1 | Phillies 5, Mets 4 | Royals 5, White Sox 4 | Cubs 4, Brewers 3 | Twins 3, Rockies 2 | Cardinals 2, Marlins 1 | Angels 4, Athletics 1 | Giants 3, Braves 2 | Dodgers 4, Padres 2 | Red Sox 5, Yankees 4

TODAY'S MLB SCHEDULE (Monday, June 29)

White Sox at Orioles, 5:35 p.m. | Pirates at Phillies, 5:40 p.m. | Tigers at Yankees, 6:05 p.m. | Mets at Blue Jays, 6:07 p.m. | Nationals at Red Sox, 6:10 p.m. | Rangers at Guardians, 6:10 p.m. | Reds at Brewers, 6:40 p.m. | Padres at Cubs, 7:05 p.m. | Twins at Astros, 7:10 p.m. | Marlins at Rockies, 7:40 p.m. | Dodgers at Athletics, 8:40 p.m. | Giants at Diamondbacks, 8:40 p.m. | Angels at Mariners, 8:40 p.m.

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June 29 is a date that gave the world Shakespeare's Globe Theatre — and then took it away. It's also the day the iPhone arrived, a day cosmonauts perished in space, and the birthday of one of literature's most beloved figures.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY

In 1613, during a performance of William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, a theatrical cannon misfired and sparks caught the thatched roof of the legendary Globe Theatre in London. Within an hour, the iconic wooden structure — where many of Shakespeare's greatest plays had debuted — burned completely to the ground. Everyone escaped unharmed. National Weather Service

In 1927, the Bird of Paradise, a U.S. Army Air Corps Fokker tri-motor, completed the first transpacific flight from the mainland United States to Hawaii. heavener

In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating the Interstate Highway System and transforming how Americans travel, commute and do business. heavener

In 1952, the first Miss Universe pageant was held, with Armi Kuusela of Finland winning the inaugural title. heavener

In 1971, the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 11 had successfully docked with the Salyut 1 space station, and its three cosmonauts — Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev — had spent a record-breaking 22 days in space. However, during re-entry, a ventilation valve accidentally opened and the capsule depressurized in the vacuum of space. All three men perished — the only human beings to have died in space above the Karman line. National Weather Service

In 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Furman v. Georgia that capital punishment, as it was then being applied at the state and federal level, was unconstitutional. Weather Underground

In 1974, Russian ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defected to Canada from the Soviet Union while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Toronto, citing artistic reasons. He later settled in the United States. heavener

In 1995, Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir, marking a new era of cooperation between the former Cold War adversaries and creating the largest man-made Earth satellite in history at that time. heavener

In 2007, Apple Inc. launched the first-generation iPhone, revolutionizing the smartphone industry. The device combined a mobile phone, an iPod, and an internet communicator, setting new standards for technology. weather

In 2009, Bernie Madoff received a sentence of 150 years in prison for operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history. weather

NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900) — The French writer and aviator best known as the author of The Little Prince, one of the most translated and beloved books in literary history. National Weather Service

Harmon Killebrew (1936) — One of baseball's most feared power hitters, the Hall of Fame slugger spent the bulk of his career with the Minnesota Twins and finished with 573 career home runs.

Gary Busey (1944) — The actor known for his intense performances in The Buddy Holly Story, Lethal Weapon and Point Break turns 82 today.

Richard Lewis (1947) — The neurotic, self-deprecating stand-up comedian and actor best known for his long run on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm was born on this date.

Nicole Scherzinger (1978) — The singer, dancer and actress who rose to fame as lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls turns 48 today.

NOTABLE DEATHS

Jayne Mansfield (1967) — The actress was killed when the car in which she was riding struck the rear of a trailer truck. She was 34. Weather Underground

Rosemary Clooney (2002) — The beloved singer and actress, aunt of George Clooney, died at age 74. Known for her warm contralto voice, she was one of the most popular entertainers of the 1950s and a star of the classic film White Christmas.

Katharine Hepburn (2003) — One of the most fiercely independent and talented actresses in Hollywood history passed away at age 96. She remains the only performer in history to win four Academy Awards for Best Actress.

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