Blast from the past
Heavener Elementary students from 1930-1931.
Talihina man injured in wreck
Talihina man injured in wreck Wednesday approximately 4:55 p.m. on Flag Lake Road, half of a mile south of Highway 63.
Clinton R. Robinson, 79, of Talihina was driving north when his vehicle departed the road to the left, he overcorrected to the right, crossed the roadway, departed the road, drove through the ditch around 105 feet before overturning and striking an electric pole. The vehicle continued 10 feet past the pole before coming to a stop on the driver’s side.
He was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident and was not wearing a seatbelt. The extent of his injuries were not published in the report by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
The accident was investigated by Trooper Michael Scantling.
Updated LCT brackets
Whitesboro’s Cason James drives toward the basket in Thursday’s game against Watts. Photograph by David Seeley/Sequoyah County Times
LeFlore County sports scores
LeFlore County sports scores from Thursday.
Basketball
Boys
Cameron 68, Gans 21
Liberty 52, Poteau 45 (OT)
Warner 60, Spiro 36
Talihina 72, Tushka JV 34
Whitesboro 76, Watts 24
Girls
Wister 70, Cameron 48
Gans 30, LeFlore 18
Panama 79, Kinta 2
Grove 39, Pocola 19
Poteau 54, Woodland 30
Spiro 40, Eufaula JV 17
Talihina 45, Calera 23
Whitesboro 67, Braggs 5
Friday’s games
Heavener at Hartshorne; Hanna at Bokoshe; Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister at Rock Island Conference; Pocola girls at Hulbert Tournament; Poteau at Hominy Tournament.
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LeFlore County Weather: Cooler Temperatures Return After Record-Breaking Thursday
POTEAU – After a record-shattering Thursday, residents in LeFlore County can expect a return to seasonal reality. Cooler temperatures are arriving this Friday, bringing a dip in the mercury and a mix of clouds to the area.
Friday’s Forecast: What to Expect
Today’s weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a noticeable cooling trend. While Thursday felt more like spring, Friday will bring a high of 65°F and a chilly overnight low of 39°F.
Sunrise: 7:26 a.m.
Sunset: 5:25 p.m.
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Record-Breaking Heat in January
Thursday, January 8, made local history. The high reached 74°F, officially setting a new record high for the date. This surpassed the previous record of 71°F, which had held steady since 1984.
While the daytime was warm, the area did see some moisture. A total of .09 inches of rain was recorded Thursday, bringing the total January rainfall to .19 inches. This is still well below the January average of 3.10 inches for the region.
Historical Context: How Today Compares
Weather in LeFlore County is known for its volatility. Here is how today’s forecast stacks up against historical data for January 9:
Category | Temperature / Stat | Year |
Today's High (Forecast) | 65°F | 2026 |
Average High | 51°F | N/A |
Record High | 65°F | 1975 |
Average Low | 23°F | N/A |
Record Low | -12°F | 1970 |
Last Year's High | 30°F | 2025 |
Interestingly, today's forecasted high of 65°F mirrors the standing record set back in 1975, showing just how unusual this warm start to the year has been.
LeFlore County Calendar of Events: Jan. 9–15, 2026
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Friday, Jan. 9
Funeral Service for James Alvin Burton: [Insert Time/Location if known]
Funeral Service for Dawn Renee Culberson: [Insert Time/Location if known]
High School Basketball:
Heavener at Hartshorne
Hanna at Bokoshe
Rock Island Conference: Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister
Hulbert Tournament: Pocola (Girls)
Saturday, Jan. 10
Celebration of Life for Billy Howard Cullers: [Insert Time/Location if known]
High School Basketball:
Rock Island Conference: Cameron, LeFlore, Panama, Whitesboro, Wister
Hulbert Tournament: Pocola (Girls)
Monday, Jan. 12
LeFlore County Commissioners Meeting: 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse.
Area School Board Meetings: Various local school districts meet this evening.
High School Basketball: Quinton at Howe.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Graveside Services for Avis Pilcher: [Insert Time/Location if known]
Poteau Evening Lions Club Meeting: 6:00 p.m. at Carl Albert State College (CASC).
High School Basketball:
Heavener at Talihina
Howe at Westville
Cameron at Arkoma
LeFlore at Red Oak
Stigler at Pocola
Checotah at Poteau
Smithville at Whitesboro
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Poteau Rotary Club Meeting: 12:00 p.m. at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center (EOMC).
Thursday, Jan. 15
Poteau Kiwanis Club Meeting: 12:00 p.m. at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center (EOMC).
Heavener City Council & HUA Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
LeFlore County Republicans Meeting: 6:00 p.m. at the Patrick Lynch Public Library.
Heavener VFW Bingo: 6:30 p.m.
High School Basketball:
Heavener at Vian
LeFlore at Gans
Poteau at Panama
Battiest at Talihina
Former President Richard Nixon was born on this date in 1913.
Today in History for January 9
· 1788: Connecticut became the fifth state to join the United States.
· 1793: Jean-Pierre Blanchard conducted the first successful balloon flight in the United States, taking off from Philadelphia.
· 1861: Mississippi seceded from the Union, becoming the second state to do so during the American Civil War.
· 1903: The invention of the windshield wiper was patented by Mary Anderson.
· 1960: Construction began on the Aswan High Dam in Egypt.
· 2007: Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone at the Macworld conference in San Francisco.
Notable Births on January 9
· 1913: Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States, was born.
· 1982: Catherine, Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton), was born.
· 1941: Joan Baez, acclaimed American folk singer and activist, was born.
Notable Deaths on January 9
· 1873: Napoleon III, the last Emperor of France, passed away.
· 1995: Peter Cook, English satirist and comedian, died.
· 2018: Jerry Van Dyke, American actor and comedian, passed away.
