The untitled podcast for 1-6-2025

Minutes from LeFlore County commissioner meeting Monday in a regular business meeting with Chairman Jamie Oliver presiding. Also, present were Member Mike Parker, 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 Mike Parker to approve the minutes of regular meeting held December 29, 2025.  Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(3.)            Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve purchase orders as presented. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(4.)            Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve monthly fee reports as presented by the LeFlore County Health Department, Solid Waste, and County Clerk. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(5.)            Transfer of Appropriations: None presented. 

(6.)            Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Jamie Oliver to approve blanket purchase orders as presented and are on file in the Office of the County Clerk. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(7.)            New Business: None discussed. 

(8.)            Contract Labor/ Service Agreements, Annual Contracts: None presented. 

(9.)            Burn Ban: Not needed at this time. No discussion. 

(10.)         Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to approve resolution determining maximum monthly highway expenditures for January 2026. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(11.)         Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Josh Blaylock to approve Treasurer’s Monthly Report of Officers for the month of December 2025. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(12.)         After vote by the Board of County Commissioners, motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Jamie Oliver to appoint Jamie Oliver as Chairman and Mike Parker as Vice – Chairman to the Board of County Commissioners of LeFlore County, Oklahoma. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(13.)         Motion was made by Mike Parker and seconded by Jamie Oliver to award bid regarding the purchase of a 2026 Chevy 2500 truck to Williams Chrysler Dodge Jeep in the amount of $51,709 to benefit LeFlore County Commissioner District 1. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(14.)     Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to enter into Executive Session as allowed by 25 O.S., Section 307(B)(4) to discuss with counsel all aspects of pending litigation in Jimmy D. Pierce v. Board of County Commissioners of LeFlore County, State of Oklahoma; LeFlore County Treasurer’s Office; State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Case No. 25-CV-395-GLJ, filed in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, on the advice of and at the request of counsel. Counsel appeared telephonically. Motion carried, all voting yes.

             A. Executive Session pursuant to 25 O.S., Section 307(B)(4) discussion took place with counsel regarding all aspects of pending litigation in Jimmy D. Pierce v. Board of County Commissioners of LeFlore County, State of Oklahoma; LeFlore County Treasurer’s Office; State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Case No. 25-CV-395-GLJ, filed in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, on the advice of and at the request of counsel. Counsel appeared telephonically. 

            B. Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session. Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(15.)     No action taken related to pending litigation in Jimmy D. Pierce v. Board of County Commissioners of LeFlore County, State of Oklahoma; LeFlore County Treasurer’s Office; State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Case No. 25-CV-395-GLJ, filed in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, with counsel. Counsel appeared telephonically. 

(16.)     Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Mike Parker to enter into Executive Session to confer with the District Attorney regarding possible litigation, pursuant to 25 O.S., Section 307(B)(4). Motion carried, all voting yes. 

(17.)     Statement was made my Jamie Oliver to exit Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:11 A.M. 

Motion was made by Jamie Oliver and seconded by Josh Blaylock to adjourn. Motion was approved all voting yes, Oliver-yes, Parker-yes, Blaylock-yes.

LeFlore County sports scores from Monday

Basketball

Boys

Pocola 67, Wilburton 23

Wister at Talihina (no score reported)

Girls

Wilburton 66, Pocola 28

Talihina 62, Wister 25

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Arkansas’ Acuff Earns National Player of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE – Coming off an impressive game in a win over #19 Tennessee, Razorback Darius Acuff Jr. was named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men’s College Basketball Player of the Week, the NCAA March Madness National Freshman of the Week, Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week, and, for the fourth straight time, the SEC Freshman of the Week. 

Acuff is just the fifth player in SEC history to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors four consecutive times. The other four were also coached by John Calipari, including John Wall 2009-10, Nerlens Noel 2012-13, Devin Booker 2014-15, and TyTy Washington 2021-22. 

For the week, Acuff averaged 23 points and five assists while shooting 57.1% from the field, including 46.2% from 3-point, in wins over James Madison and Tennessee. 

Acuff started the week with a 17-point, six-assist performance versus James Madison. He led Arkansas to a 48-28 halftime cushion with 12 points (5-of-9 FG) and five assists in the period. 

Versus Tennessee, Acuff scored a career-high 29 points (9-of-16 FG • 8-of-9 FT) and made two clutch 3-pointers late in the second half. 

In the first half versus the Vols, he scored 10 points, but 9 of the 10 were critical points. After Tennessee opened the game on a 7-0 run, Acuff scored Arkansas’s first 7 points to make the score 9-7 in UT’s favor. He also gave Arkansas a one-point lead at the break with his pull-up jumper with two seconds left. 

In the second half, Acuff scored 19 points (5-of-8 FG • 2-of-3 3PT • 7-of-7 FT). Specifically, with Arkansas down two (53-51 with 12 minutes to play), Acuff scored 16 of the Hogs’ final 35 points, including a 3-pointer with 3:49 left and Arkansas clinging to a 2-point lead as the shot clock was running out, as well as a 3-pointer with 2:09 left to cap an 8-0 run that put the Hogs up 11. 

In six games versus top 25 opponents this season, Acuff is averaging 21.2 pts and 6.7 assists, as compared to his 17.9 ppg and 5.5 assists versus eight non-ranked opponents. 

Also, Acuff is 1-of-3 players in the NCAA to average at least 19 points, shoot at least 50% from the field and shoot at least 40% from 3-point. He is the only player in the NCAA to meet that criteria while also averaging over 5.5 assists. 

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Near-record highs return to area

Weather forecast for day Tuesday is for areas of dense fog early with near-record high temperatures expected for LeFlore County and the area.

The high is forecast to be 70 degrees with a low of 40 degrees.

Sunrise was 7:26 a.m. Sunset is 5:22 p.m.

See our live weather radar

Monday’s high was 65 with a low of 47. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.10 inches. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches.

Average temperatures for Jan. 6 are a high of 51 and low of 23. Records for the date were a high of 72 in 1978 and a low of 5 in 1971.

Last year on Jan. 6, the high was 35 with a low of 18.

Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you know of an event coming up,, please CONTACT me.

Tuesday

Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC

High school basketball: Heavener at Sallisaw; Howe at Hartshorne; Haileyville at LeFlore; Spiro vs. Ozark, Arkansas.

Wednesday

Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC

Thursday

Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC

Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m.

Heavener VFW bingo 6:30

High school basketball: Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister at Rock Island Conference; Pocola girls at Hulbert Tournament; Spiro at Warner Tournament; Talihina at Tushka Tournament

Friday

High school basketball: Heavener at Hartshorne; Hanna at Bokoshe; Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister at Rock Island Conference; Pocola girls at Hulbert Tournament.

Saturday

High school basketball: Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister at Rock Island Conference; Pocola girls at Hulbert Tournament.

Monday

LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.

High school basketball: Quinton at Howe

Area school boards meet

Significant Events That Happened on January 6 Throughout History

January 6 is a date marked by numerous significant events across world history. From important political milestones and cultural moments to scientific achievements and memorable births and deaths, this day offers a rich tapestry of historical significance.

·       Epiphany Celebration: In many Christian traditions, January 6 is celebrated as Epiphany, commemorating the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men) to the baby Jesus and marking the end of the Christmas season.

·       1838 – Samuel Morse Demonstrates the Telegraph: Samuel Morse, the American inventor, publicly demonstrated the telegraph for the first time, revolutionizing long-distance communication.

·       1912 – New Mexico Becomes a State: New Mexico was admitted as the 47th U.S. state, expanding the United States further into the Southwest.

·       1941 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers Four Freedoms Speech: President Roosevelt outlined four fundamental freedoms everyone in the world ought to enjoy, shaping the vision for postwar peace and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

·       2021 – U.S. Capitol Attack: Supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., disrupting the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.

·       Joan of Arc (1412): The legendary French heroine and Catholic saint was born around this date.

·       Carl Sandburg (1878): Renowned American poet, writer, and historian.

·       Syd Barrett (1946): English musician and founding member of the rock band Pink Floyd.

·       Theodore Roosevelt (1919): The 26th President of the United States, known for his progressive policies and leadership.

·       Rudolf Nureyev (1993): Celebrated Russian ballet dancer and choreographer.

·       In Spain and Latin America, January 6 is known as "El Día de los Reyes" (Three Kings’ Day), celebrated with parades and gifts, especially for children.

·       The Eastern Orthodox Church observes Christmas Eve on this date, following the Julian calendar.

 OKLAHOMA CITY – Registration is now open for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. This competition offers high school students across the state the opportunity to earn money for college. More than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available. 

Each year, students in grades 9 through 12 compete in the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition, which tests their knowledge of Oklahoma's history, geography, and its people. The competition consists of a one-hour, online exam administered in March. Students compete against other high schoolers in their county. The top scorers in each county are awarded either a cash scholarship or a tuition grant to an accredited Oklahoma college or university. At least 10 scholarships are available in every county. In 2025, 130 students received scholarships.

Students must pre-register for the competition on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame website by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27. Information about competition requirements, available scholarships, and how to prepare for the test can also be found on the website. The testing window will be open from March 6 to March 22. 

Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the Scholarship Awards Assembly on Wednesday, April 22 at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. More information about the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition can be found online at OklahomaHOF.com under the Scholarships & Awards section. Questions should be directed to Gini Moore Campbell at 405.523.3202 or [email protected].