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LeFlore County weather forecast
A marginal risk of severe storms is in place this afternoon and evening for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, with pockets of damaging winds up to 70 mph the main threat, along with the potential for marginally severe hail.
LeFlore County calendar of events
Here's what's happening in Heavener and LeFlore County for the next week.
Saturday
Blood drive at Reynolds Center honoring Officer Lemay
Sunday
Heavener FBC Bible School
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
School board meetings
Tuesday
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. at Heavener City Hall
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