LCJ newsletter 6-15-2025
Sunday's newsletter
Daily Bible verse
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
News briefs
A massive search was stretching into its second day for a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her suburban Minneapolis home, an act Gov. Tim Walz called “a politically motivated assassination.” Authorities said the suspect also shot and wounded a second lawmaker and was trying to flee the area. See the story HERE.
Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran’s nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled. See the story HERE.
The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against a counterpoint of protests around the country by those who decried the U.S. leader as a dictator and would-be king. See the whole story HERE.
The Trump administration directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the impact of aggressive enforcement, an official said Saturday. See the story HERE.
Arkansas loses CWS opener
Arkansas loses lose CWS opener as Gabe Gaeckle struck out a career-high 10 batters over a career-long six innings of relief work, but the Razorbacks (48-14) could not overcome an early deficit and was handed a 4-1 loss against LSU (49-15) Saturday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha in their College World Series opener.
The Tigers jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Gaeckle entered in relief of starter Zach Root with the bases loaded in the second inning. The right-hander induced an inning-ending groundout and would go on to tally 10 strikeouts while allowing only one run on three hits in his superb relief effort.
Reese Robinett swatted a solo shot, his third home run of the season, to lead off the bottom of the sixth, cutting Arkansas’ deficit to 3-1. It was the Razorbacks’ only run of the night, however, as Tiger ace Kade Anderson fired seven innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts.
Arkansas was limited to just four hits, including singles by Wehiwa Aloy, Cam Kozeal and Charles Davalan, and a pair of walks. Kozeal, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, led off the eighth with his single and advanced to second on a wild pitch, but the offense was unable to capitalize.
Up next, Arkansas will play Murray State (44-16) in an elimination game at 1 p.m. Monday on ESPN.
Sports briefs
Brad Marchand is making more highlights for his new team, Sam Bennett is piling up the goals again and the Florida Panthers are on the verge of hoisting the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row. See the story HERE.
The closest Sam Burns has come to a major championship is sharing a house with a close friend who already has three of them. He has been inspired by Scottie Scheffler the last few years. The next step is to join him as a major champion.
Burns held steady after missing a short par putt late Saturday in the U.S. Open, responding with a beautiful pitch for a tap-in birdie and two scary putts down the hill from inside 60 feet to save par on the 18th hole at rain-soaked Oakmont for a 1-under 69. See the story HERE.
More rain, storms likely Sunday
Area weather forecast for Sunday calls for more thunderstorms with the possibility of strong winds and hail through the day and scattered thunderstorms during the night for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas.
The high is forecast to be 82 degrees with a low of 68.
Sunrise was 6:04 a.m. Sunset is 8:34 p.m.
Saturday’s high was 87 with a low of 67. A total of .60 inches of rain was recorded, bringing the monthly total to 5.88 inches. Average rainfall for June is 3.90 inches.
Average temperatures for June 15 are a high of 89 and low of 62. Records for the date were a high of 96 in 1974 and a low of 51 in 1983.
Last year on June 15, the high was 95 with a low of 72.
Area calendar of events
Area calendar of events for the next week in LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email news@heavener.news.
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
Tuesday
Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC
Wednesday
Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC
Heavener Boots and Badges community challenge blood drive
Thursday
Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon
Heavener City Council and HUA meet 6 p.m.
Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North
Friday
Poteau Chamber of Classic golf tournament
Saturday
Summer solstice at Spiro Mounds
Carolyn Sue Pratt funeral service
Today in history
1215
King John puts his seal on Magna Carta
Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal seal on Magna Carta, or “the Great Charter,” on June 15, 1215. The document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the... read more
19th Century
1846
U.S.-Canadian border established west of the Rocky Mountains
American Revolution
1775
Congress votes to have George Washington lead the Continental Army
1776
Delaware declares independence
Arts & Entertainment
1300
Dante is named prior of Florence
Civil War
1863
President Lincoln calls for new militia from Mid-Atlantic states
1864
Crime
2005
Police search Van der Sloot home in Holloway disappearance
Early 20th Century U.S.
1904
Riverboat fire leaves more than 1,000 dead
Exploration
1910
Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova expedition begins
Landmarks
2012
Nik Wallenda walks across Niagara Falls on tightrope
U.S. Presidents
1974
“All the President’s Men” published, detailing the Watergate scandal
Vietnam War
1964
President Johnson decides against asking Congress for authority to wage war
World War I
1917
U.S. Congress passes Espionage Act
World War II
1943
SS Colonel Paul Blobel launches effort to cover up Nazi atrocities
1944
American bombers deluge Budapest—with leaflets
Carolyn Sue Pratt obituary
Carolyn Sue Pratt, 77 of Talihina passed away June 10, 2025 in Talihina and was born in Modesto, California on Aug. 14, 1947 to Arthemus (Robison) and Murl Langston.
Services are Saturday at 10 a.m. at Valley Christian Church in Talihina with David Little officiating. Interment will follow at New City Cemetery in Talihina, under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service.
Survivors are her husband, David Pratt, of Talihina; daughters Michelle Miller and husband Nick of Sacramento, California, Tressa Meeks and husband, Ralph of Roswell, New Mexico, Dana Oldknow and husband James of Sacramento, California, Athena Heaton and husband Raymond of Talihina; son Steven Twigg and wife Christy of Vancouver, Washington; brother, Gary Langston; step daughter, Annette Peacock of Lovington, New Mexico; step-sons William David Pratt Jr. and wife Mary of Hobbs, New Mexico, Ronald Pratt and wife Michelle of San Angelo, Texas, Michael Pratt and wife Tonya of Talihina; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in passing by her parents Murl and Arthemus Langston.
Pallbearers are Steven Twigg, Ralph Meeks, Moose Placencia, Raymond Heaton and Rayden Heaton.