LCJ newsletter 9-12-2024
Daily Bible verse
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.
James 5:13
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Commissioners’ minutes 9-9-2024
The LeFlore County commissioners met in a regular business meeting Monday with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also present were Vice-Chair Vallard Campbell, Member Josh Blaylock, and County Clerk, Kelli Ford.
The following action was taken by the board:
(1.) Chairman Jamie Oliver called meeting to order.
(2.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Vallard Campbell to approve the minutes of regular meeting held September 3, 2024. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(3.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve purchase orders as presented. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(4.) Bonds: None presented.
(5.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Vallard Campbell to approve monthly fee report as presented by the LeFlore County Election Board, and is on file in the office of the County Clerk. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(6.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve transfer of appropriations as follows.
· Arkoma Fire $60,000 from maintenance & operations account to equipment account.
· Spiro Fire $975 from lease & rental account to maintenance & operations account.
· Murry Spur Fire $2,902 from lease & rental account to maintenance & operations account.
(7.) Blanket purchase orders: None presented.
(8.) New business: None presented.
(9.) Contract labor/service agreements, annual contracts: None presented.
(10.) Burn ban: No discussion.
(11.) Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Vallard Campbell to approve resolution allowing County Treasurer to reinvest surplus of County Health Department funds for the month of September, 2024. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(12.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve resolution regarding change in Receiving Officers from LeJuana Tennyson to Ray Pollard concerning all Octavia Fire Department accounts, and change from Jeff Simpson to Tammie Solomon concerning all Fort Coffee Fire Department Accounts. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(13.) Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Vallard Campbell to approve resolution and bid notice advertising to accept sealed bids regarding the purchase of a 1 ton service truck to benefit LeFlore County Commissioner Highway Department District 2. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(14.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Vallard Campbell to approve Treasurer’s Monthly Report of Officers for the month of August, 2024. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(15.) Motion was made by Josh Blaylock and seconded by Jamie Oliver to approve resolution and bid notice advertising to accept sealed bids regarding the purchase of a commercial cab fire pumper truck to benefit Summerfield Fire Department. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(16.) Motion was made by Vallard Campbell and seconded by Jamie Oliver to approve programming resolution regarding CBRI project number 24-CBRI-D1-RD-P098. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(17.) Met with Under God’s Care representatives and had discussion regarding request for ARPA funding aid for the purpose of tagging and securing insurance for new vehicles, also for purchasing food product. Under God’s Care is to return with quotes from the Department of Motor Vehicles and insurance companies prior to final decision from the Board of County Commissioners. Discussion only.
(18.) Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to award bid regarding the purchase of a brush truck to benefit Bokoshe Fire Department to SOS Fire Equipment in the amount of $69,650 and financing through First National Bank with monthly payments at $1,346.49. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
(19.) Motion was made by Vallard Campbell and seconded by Jamie Oliver to reject all bids regarding the sale of County property of various items to benefit LeFlore County Commissioner Highway Department District 1. Motion was approved, all voting yes.
Poteau stays alive in LCT
TALIHINA—Poteau, which stayed alive with a pair of wins Wednesday, plays Howe for the right to advance to Thursday’s championship game with Pocola.
The Poteau and Howe game starts at 5 p.m. with the winner advancing to the championship game at 7 p.m. If Pocola wins that game, the Lady Indians win the 2024 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament.
However, if the Howe and Poteau wins the 7 p.m. game, the “if” game will be played at 8:45 p.m. to crown this year’s champion.
Wednesday’s games were all in the losers bracket. Poteau defeated Panama, 3-0; while Whitesboro edged Wister, 3-2, The Lady Pirates then outscored Whitesboro, 9-4; to stay in contention for their second straight championship.
Pocola enters the championship game undefeated with an 18-0 record. Howe is 11-9 and Poteau is 11-8.
Pocola won both its games Tuesday to advance to the championship game of the 2024 fast pitch softball LeFlore County Tournament.
Pocola, now 18-0, on the season, opened with a 6-0 win over Panama before the Lady Indians advanced with a 12-2 win over Howe in the winners bracket finals. Earlier, Howe handed Whitesboro its second loss of the season, both to the Lady Lions, with a 7-3 victory, setting up the showdown with Pocola.
In Pocola’s win over Howe, Alyssa Parker got the win pitching, going four innings and allowing three hits and the two runs, one earned, with seven strikeouts and no walks.
She also had a big game at the plate, hitting two home runs while going 2-2 with two RBI and two runs, Kylie Merritt also homered and was 2-3 with two RBI and two runs scored, Kyleigh Combs went 2-3 with two RBI and a run, Riley Jerrell tripled and had a 1-3 outing with two RBI and two runs while Letty Pargo doubled and was 1-1 with a RBI.
Kobi Krebbs started for Howe and went 1.2 innings, giving up eight hits and nine runs with two walks. She was relieved by Karley Duvall, who also pitched 1.2 innings, allowing three hits and three runs with four walks.
Kaydence Delt doubled and went 1-2 with a RBI and a run.
Finals in the losers bracket Tuesday were LeFlore 16, Ark/Cam 4; Poteau 12, Heavener 0; Poteau 9, Spiro 5; Wister 11, Talihina 1; and Wister 9, LeFlore 1.
County teams face challenges Friday
This will be a big week for LeFlore County football with two games featuring matchups of LeFlore County teams.
Panama visits Heavener and Spiro hosts Pocola after LeFlore County football teams went 4-0 in Friday’s games.
Heavener opened with a 23-14 win at Central, Poteau bounced back from last week’s loss at Booneville, Arkansas to defeat McAlester and former Coach Forrest Mazey, 16-14, Talihina downed Porter in its home opener, 44-25, and Arkoma pounded Canadian, 48-8, on the road.
Panama defeated Spiro, 40-21, Thursday night and Pocola had a bye.
Heavener, 1-0, hosts Panama, also 1-0, in the Wolves’ home opener at Harvey Stadium in the renewal of one of the county’s longest series.
Poteau handed interim Coach Mike Odom his first win to even the Pirates’ record at 1-1. The Pirates host Tulsa NOAH.
Landed Griffith threw for four touchdowns for Talihina, now 2-0, and ran for another while Cy Ammons caught three scoring passes. Talihina has a bye next week before playing Broken Bow’s junior varsity the following week.
Arkoma also improved to 2-0 with the easy win over Canadian. The Mustangs have their home opener against Maud.
Pocola, 1-0, travels to 0-1 Spiro in the final game of next week.
Heavener breaks through against Central
By CRAIG HALL
Heavener used a powerful running attack and made its one completed pass pay off in a big way as the Wolves defeated Central, 23-14, Friday night in the openers for both teams.
The Wolves, coming off their best season since 2004 and first playoff berth since 2011, handed Central its first regular-season loss in two years and snapped a four-game losing streak against the Tigers.
Heavener, 1-0, returns home for its home opener against Panama next week while Central, 0-1, visits Warner.
Trailing 6-3 at the half, Heavener took the lead for good on the first play of the second half on a 45-year scoring run by Jaxon Armstrong.
Armstrong added a 6-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to build the advantage to 16-3.
Central scored on the first play of the fourth quarter on a 5-yard run. The 2-point conversion was good, cutting Heavener’s lead to 16-14.
Heavener iced the game with 5:59 remaining in the final quarter. The Wolves completed their first pass of the night, and it was a big one as quarterback Alex Armstrong hit tight end Spencer Clubb on a 14-yard pass.
While Central had trouble moving the ball on the ground, the Tigers made up for it through the air as Braxin Goodson threw for 130 yards on 18-34 passing with one interception by Heavener freshman Kason Free, who was injured late in the contest.
But Heavener’s running attack pretty much controlled the game. The Wolves rushed for 319 yards on 54 carries, led by Carson Payne, who took advantage of his first start in the backfield by rushing for 144 yards on 20 carries. Armstrong added 107 yards on 12 carries and Hagan Ritter rushed for 60 yards on 12 carries.
Earlier in the game, Heavener’s Fernando Villanueva kicked a 23-yard field goal to give the Wolves a 3-0 lead with a minute left in the second quarter. The Wolves stripped the ball on the kickoff, but then threw an interception that was returned deep in Heavener territory. The Tigers scored on a 6-yard pass with 12.9 seconds left in the half from Goodson to Joe Brooks to take their only lead of the game, 6-3, as the PAT failed.
Panama opens with win, 40-21
Panama cruised to a 40-21 win over Spiro in the season openers for both teams Thursday night in a rivalry between two schools separated by only a few miles.
Panama, 1-0, visits Heavener to battle another LeFlore County team next week. Spiro, 0-1, also hosts another county team as Pocola comes down highway 9.
The Razorbacks only led 22-21 at the half before taking control of the game in the third quarter. Panama eventually scored 18 points in the second half while holding the Bulldogs scoreless.
Bedlam returns in basketball
The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University announced Wednesday their men's basketball programs will square off in an interconference matchup on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas is the official sponsor of Bedlam and all future contests between OU and OSU in 2024-25.
"The people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas are dedicated to supporting our state, including the continuation of the historic rivalry games between two of our most cherished universities," said OERB Executive Director Mindy Stitt. "We are proud to leverage the collective strength of Oklahoma's largest industry to support OU and OSU and continue our commitment to education."
The Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas industry is investing in the state and local communities at record levels, contributing more than $2.9 billion in total taxes and more than $800 million directly to education last year. Oil and natural gas remains the largest industry in Oklahoma, playing a significant role in employment, household earnings and state GDP. The industry's mission is to empower unlimited opportunities for all Oklahomans by providing funding for education, investing in communities and restoring land.
"Our storied rivalry now enters a new chapter and we — along with all of Sooner Nation — are ready to begin," said OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione. "It's especially exciting to launch one of our marquee program's Bedlam matchup in the Paycom Center. I know our fans will come out in droves to support our athletes. Our sincerest thanks to the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas for serving as our premier partner to bring this competition to fans across our state."
While Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have been in competition for more than 100 years, the all-sports Bedlam Series did not come into existence until the 1999-2000 academic year.
"OSU fans take great pride in the success we've had in the Bedlam rivalry," said OSU Athletic Director Chad Weiberg. "Although we know Bedlam will look different moving forward, we are excited for this game in the Paycom Center and are grateful for the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas for their support of the series."
Oklahoma men's basketball season ticket holders and OU students will receive an email with information related to purchasing tickets.
This exclusive sponsorship will enhance the visibility and excitement of the rivalry across men's and women's sports, fostering a renewed sense of anticipation and engagement among fans. The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board will receive rights to Bedlam Series, University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University intellectual property, participate in season-long fan engagement opportunities, receive exposure through TV and radio broadcasts, as well as in-venue signage, and will be featured in storytelling social media content, among other assets.
Sooner Sports Properties and Cowboy Sports Properties, the locally based teams of Learfield — the media and technology company powering college sports — are the exclusive multimedia rights holders for University of Oklahoma Athletics and Oklahoma State University Athletics, respectively, and handle all sponsorships and in-venue signage and advertising on behalf of the Sooners and Cowboys.
Oklahoma fishing report
This week’s Oklahoma fishing report, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.
NORTHEAST
Fort Gibson: September 9. Elevation is 1.5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 80°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, spoons, topwater lures, and worms around coves, docks, and shorelines. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on crankbaits, hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, spoons, and topwater lures below the dam, channels, main lake, and points. Blue and channel catfish good on chicken liver, shad, sunfish, and tube jigs below the dam, coves, main lake, and points. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.
Grand: September 8. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 81°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, PowerBait, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, coves, creek channels, flats, inlet, points, riprap, river mouth, and rocks. Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, crawfish, cut bait, and live shad below the dam, channels, dam, discharge, flats, inlet, main lake, points, riprap, river channel, river mouth, and rocks. White bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, small lures, spoons, and tube jigs around channels, discharge, main lake, points, river channel, river mouth, sandbar, and tailwater. Report submitted by J. Adair, game warden stationed in Ottawa County.
Greenleaf: September 8. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and clear. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and slabs around brush structure, creek channels, and docks. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, flukes, plastic baits, sassy shad, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around docks, main lake, shallows, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, minnows, and worms around coves, creek channels, docks, and shorelines. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
Kaw: September 9. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on buzz baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around brush structure, points, riprap, rocks, and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, live shad, and shad around flats and main lake. Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass good on jigs, live bait, live shad, shad, spoons, and tube jigs below the dam, main lake, and points. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.
Keystone: September 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure, coves, creek channels, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait and live shad around main lake and river mouth. Bluegill sunfish good on minnows around docks. Report submitted by Bailey Johnson, game warden stationed in Creek County.
Lower Illinois River: September 7. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and clear. Rainbow trout on caddis flies, crickets, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, PowerBait, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Comments: Current river flow 250 CFS. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.
Tenkiller: September 8. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, docks, points, and shorelines. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish around channels, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Cody Youngblood, game warden stationed in Cherokee County.
Webbers Falls: September 8. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 81°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, channels, coves, main lake, and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, shad, and worms around coves, creek channels, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on jigs, minnows, and small lures around brush structure and coves. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
NORTHWEST
Canton: September 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 76°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass good on live shad around main lake. Channel catfish fair on cut bait and live shad around main lake. Report submitted by Blake Pearson, game warden stationed in Kingfisher County.
SOUTHEAST
Blue River: September 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 77°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, lipless baits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, rocks, shallows, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around brush structure, channels, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.
Broken Bow: September 9. Elevation is 9 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 88°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, in-line spinnerbaits, spinnerbaits, and spoons around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Crappie on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Eufaula: September 6. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 81°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, and worms around channels, creek channels, docks, main lake, and points. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, docks, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, hot dogs, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish around channels, river channel, and river mouth. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.
Konawa: September 8. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around main lake, points, river mouth, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around coves, inlet, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around coves, inlet, riprap, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
Lower Mountain Fork River: September 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on PowerBait, tube jigs, and worms below the dam, creek channels, and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
McGee Creek: September 6. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 82°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on buzz baits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, minnows, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, dam, docks, points, rocks, shorelines, and standing timber. Crappie slow on minnows, small lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, main lake, points, and standing timber. White bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around dam, main lake, and points. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Pine Creek: September 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 81°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and topwater lures around coves, creek channels, and points. Crappie good on jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and worms around creek channels. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Robert S. Kerr: September 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass fair on bill baits, jigs, lipless baits, plastic baits, and rogues around brush structure, coves, points, riprap, river channel, and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, live bait, live shad, shad, and stinkbait around channels, creek channels, flats, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, creek channels, flats, river channel, and river mouth. Report submitted by Allen Couch, game warden stationed in Haskell County.
Sardis: September 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 90°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish, and worms around channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie good on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Texoma: September 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass fair on live shad around channels, flats, points, and river channel. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, punch bait, and stinkbait around channels, coves, points, and river channel. Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, points, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper have been better this week than they have been. They are being caught on live shad. Catfish are biting near baited holes or cleaning stations on punch bait and cut bait. Crappie are being caught on minnows and jigs. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Bryan County.
Wister: September 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on jigs and plastic baits around brush structure, main lake, and river channel. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around main lake and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.
Heavener boys win big at CASC meet
POTEAU—Heavener’s cross country boys almost accomplished perfection in the Carl Albert State College meet Friday morning.
The Wolves finished with 16 points, only one point off perfection and easily won the meet.
Senior Seth Lynch was the meet champion and freshman Diego Sanchez placed second. Other Heavener runners receiving medals were Jerred Boss, Morgan Altstott, Isaac Cook, Parker Brand and Geren Palmer.
The Lady Wolves were third, led by Chloe McMahan. Allison Palmer, Jenna Scroggins and Gracie Springfield also medaled.
The junior high boys were third, led by Slayde Cockburn, Ethan Anderson and Justin Boss. The junior high girls were led by Mirian Luna-Sanchez and Yadira Diaz.
Former Heavener runners Steven Cruz won the college division and Lindsey Wortham was college runner-up.
The weather
Cloudy with periods of rain Thursday morning in LeFlore County and the area.
The high is forecast to be 77 degrees with a low of 61.
Sunrise was 6:59 a.m. Sunset is 7:28 p.m.
Average temperatures for Sept. 12 are a high of 86 and low of 59.
Records for the date were a high of 100 in 1980. The record low was 49 in 1981.
Wednesday’s high was 84 with a low of 66. A total of .32 inches of rain was recorded, bringing the monthly total to 0.59. Average rainfall for September is 5.30 inches.
The calendar
LeFlore County calendar for the next week. If you are a non-profit, school or church, submit an event. This is a free service for non-profits and and churches so let us know if something is going on. CONTACT us.
Thursday
Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon
Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North
High school softball: LeFlore County Tournament; Cameron at Central Sallisaw
High school baseball: McCurtain at Howe
Friday
Funeral service for Debbie Davis
High school softball: Smithville at Heavener.
High school baseball: Howe/New Lima at Whitesboro
High school football: Panama at Heavener; Tulsa NOAH at Poteau; Pocola at Spiro; Maud at Arkoma
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
High school softball: Heavener/Gans at Spiro; Cameron at Keota; Pocola at Howe; Panama at Savanna; Poteau at Muldrow; Talihina at Porter; Red Oak at Whitesboro; Wister at Kiowa
High school baseball: Haworth at Howe
Tuesday
High school softball: Heavener at Clayton; Gans at Cameron; Howe at Hartshorne; McCurtain at LeFlore; Spiro at Eufaula; Panama at Smithville; Atoka at Talihina; Stuart at Wister
Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC
Wednesday
Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC
Oklahoma market report
Today in history
1940
Lascaux cave paintings discovered
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Art, Literature and Film History
1846
Poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning elope
1944
Singer-songwriter Barry White is born
1972
Hopalong Cassidy rides off into his last sunset
2004
First season of “Entourage”—a TV show about life in Hollywood—comes to an end
Black History
1974
Violence erupts in Boston over desegregation busing
1992
Mae Jemison becomes first Black woman in space
European History
1953
Nikita Khrushchev announced as the Soviet Union's new leader
Inventions & Science
1993
New floating bridge opens in Seattle; I-90 stretches from coast to coast
Natural Disasters & Environment
1988
Hurricane Gilbert slams Jamaica
Sports
1951
Sugar Ray Robinson wins back belt
1995
Harlem Globetrotters’ 8,829-game winning streak snapped
U.S. Government and Politics
2009
Tea Party protest draws thousands to Washington, D.C.
U.S. Presidents
1953
John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island
World War II
1942
Obituary for Troy Jackson
Private family services for Troy Dean Jackson, 70 of Wister is at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau.
Troy was born May 30, 1954 in Ventura, California to Silba Geneva (Faulkner) Jackson and Troy Leon Jackson and passed away Sept. 6, 2024 in Wister.
Dean recently retired from the US Postal Service where he worked for over 45 years, he enjoyed talking to and helping anyone, he enjoyed joking with his family and friends, working on his models, and talking about UFO's and time travel. He also enjoyed riding his bikes and walking along the California beaches. Dean was loved by all that knew him and will missed by everyone.
Survivors include his sister, Brinda Loyd; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Silba Jackson; nephew, Rudy Jackson; and great niece, Kasey Jackson.
You may leave an online message at www.gracemanorfh.com.
Debbie Davis
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Davis of Mena, Arkansas was born Jan. 16, 1954 in Flint, Michigan to Hank and Gertrude (Hannon) Ripley and passed away Sept. 9, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 70.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at the Big Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Lynn Phillips and Reverend Philip Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackfork Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Debbie was a one-of-a-kind, life of the party that never met a stranger. She was a hard worker. Debbie enjoyed all things outdoors, but mainly her animals and beloved horses. She was a jack of all trades and never found a dull moment. Debbie was a strong and an active member in her community and church at Big Creek Baptist Church, always lending a helping hand.
Debbie had a compassion for people. She always made time to help anyone in need. Debbie had an undeniable, unwavering love for her husband Joe Davis, who she created a lifetime of her fondest memories with for the last 40 years. She whole-heartedly enjoyed every moment with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. But, most importantly Debbie was a steadfast believer in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She devoted her life to fulfilling His will and His love radiated out of her to anyone and everyone. Debbie’s life story is a picture perfect testimony of His love that she enjoyed sharing with everyone. Every ounce of her will be missed dearly and her memories will be remembered till the end of time.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Davis, of the home; one daughter, Sharon Smith, of Howe; one son Leonard Joe Davis and wife Donna of Coppers Cove, Texas; three sisters Brenda McGraw of Michigan, Teresa Coleman of Michigan and Tracy Silverburg of Michigan; one sister-in-law Dorothy Murry and companion Doug Cecil of Carthage, Texas; her granddaughter that she raised Hannah Williams and husband Gus and daughter Sabrina Williams of Blackfork, Arkansas; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hank and Gertrude Ripley; one daughter, Sabrina Streeter; and two brothers Kenny and Leonard Ripley.
Pallbearers are Gus Williams, Case Haynes, Mark Compton, Rick West, Mark Dedmon and Clay Phillips.
Debbie will lie in state from 9 a.m. until noon Friday at the funeral home.
To sign Debbie’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Tooter Brewer
Funeral service for Larry "Tooter" Mack Brewer, 63, of Pocola was Tuesday at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Pastor Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial followed at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola.
He was born Jan. 14, 1961 in Tahlequah to Anna (Johnson) Brewer and Mack Brewer and passed away Sept. 4, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Survivors include his mother, Anna Needham; stepsister, Chrissy Whittaker; brothers John David Brewer, and Boone Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Brewer; wife, Norma Brewer; stepfather, Bobby Needham; and brother, George Needham.
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Wayne Plummer
Wayne Plummer, 90, passed away Sept. 4, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Oct. 15, 1933, near Waldron, Arkansas, to Glen and Mamie Plummer.
Funeral services were Saturday at Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau, with Phil McGehee officiating. Interment is at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Janice; a daughter and son-in-law Jane Ann and Collin Andrus; a son and daughter-in-law Bart and Angela Plummer; brothers Don Plummer and Darrell Plummer; and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim; and grandson, J.C. Andrus.
Pallbearers were family members. Honorary pallbearer was Mike Sullivan.
