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LeFlore County commissioner agenda
LeFlore County commissioner agenda for Monday’s regular business meeting at 9 a.m. in the office of the board of county commissioners.
AGENDA:
* CALL TO ORDER.
* MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S).
3. * PURCHASE ORDERS/PAYROLL (SEE ATTACHED LIST TO BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT).
4. * MONTHLY FEE REPORTS.
5. * TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS.
6. * BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS.
7. * NEW BUSINESS.
8. * CONTRACT LABOR/SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ANNUAL CONTRACTS.
9. * BURN BAN.
10. REVIEW AND POSSIBLY APPROVE THE NOTICE OF LEASE RENEWAL AS SUBMITTED BY THE LEFLORE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.
11. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A COLLABORATIVE OPIOID ABATEMENT PROJECT WITH HASKELL COUNTY TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TREATMENT, RECOVERY, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
12. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE RESOLUTION ALLOWING COUNTY TREASURER TO REINVEST SURPLUS OF COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FUNDS FOR APRIL 2026.
13. OPEN AND POSSIBLY AWARD BID REGARDING REMODEL CONSTRUCTION ON OCTAVIA FIRE DEPARTMENT’S TRUCK / EQUIPMENT GARAGE TO BENEFIT THE OCTAVIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
14. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION CHANGING THE FUND NAME OF THE HIGHWAY USE TAX ACCOUNT TO USE – ST, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHART OF ACCOUNTS.
15. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE USE-ST FUND BY CHANGING ACCOUNTS FROM PERSONAL SERVICES (1A) TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (M&O), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHART OF ACCOUNTS, AND REAFFIRMING THAT NO FUND TRANSFERS SHALL BE PERMITTED.
16. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE RESOLUTION TO RENAME FUND CURRENTLY TITLED KEDDO-REAPS WITH FUND NUMBER 1432 TO RURAL ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN AND TO CHANGE THE FUND NUMBER TO 1425, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHART OF ACCOUNTS.
17. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NUMBER 330202684 AS SUBMITTED BY COXCOM, LLC REGARDING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED IN LEFLORE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3, SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 25 EAST.
18. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NUMBER 330202683 AS SUBMITTED BY COXCOM, LLC REGARDING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED IN LEFLORE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 25 EAST.
19. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE PROGRAMMING RESOLUTION FOR PROJECT NUMBERS 26-CBRI-D2-RD-P093 (BARNES LOOP ROAD) AND 26-CBRI-D2-RD-P094 (MIDWAY ROAD) FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON EACH PROJECT LOCATED IN LEFLORE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2.
20. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE BID NOTICE AND RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT SEALED BIDS FOR THE PURCHSE OF A PUMPER TRUCK TO BENEFIT BOKOSHE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
21. ADJOURN.
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Arkansas suffers home sweep
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A late power surge by No. 4 Arkansas (19-10, 4-5 SEC) was not enough to pull past Florida (23-6, 6-3 SEC) in a 7-6 loss Sunday at Baum-Walker Stadium as the Hogs were swept at home for the first time since 2016.
The Gators pounded the Razorback pitching staff for seven runs on 17 hits, including a pair of homers. Florida broke a 1-1 tie in the top of third with two runs and never looked back, holding off Arkansas on its way to the series-sweeping win.
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Calendar of events
Calendar of events for today 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.
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
High school golf: Heavener tournament at Wolf Ridge
High school baseball: Heavener at Stigler; Vian at Cameron; Howe at Pocola’ Poteau at Commerce
High school softball: Spiro at Heavener; Howe at Wilburton; Cameron at Keota; Quinton, McCurtain at Whitesboro
Today in history
Today is Monday, March 30, 2026. It is the 89th day of the year, and there are 276 days left in 2026.
March 30 is a day of monumental land deals, medical breakthroughs, and cultural milestones—ranging from the purchase of the largest U.S. state to the birth of one of history’s most tormented artistic geniuses.
## Major Historical Events
1867: The Purchase of Alaska – U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward reached an agreement with Russia to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million (roughly two cents per acre). At the time, critics mocked it as "Seward's Folly," though the discovery of gold and oil later proved it to be one of the greatest bargains in history.
1981: Assassination Attempt on Ronald Reagan – President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in the chest by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. Reagan famously joked to his surgeons, "I hope you are all Republicans," and made a full recovery.
1842: First Use of Anesthesia – American surgeon Dr. Crawford Long used ether as an anesthetic for the first time during an operation to remove a tumor from a patient's neck. This revolutionized medicine by allowing for painless surgery.
1964: Jeopardy! Debuts – The iconic game show created by Merv Griffin premiered on NBC. Hosted originally by Art Fleming and later by Alex Trebek, it has become one of the most popular programs in television history.
1870: The 15th Amendment – This landmark amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect, guaranteeing that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
1979: Three Mile Island Incident – One of the most serious accidents in U.S. commercial nuclear power history occurred when the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania experienced a partial meltdown.
## Notable Births
Vincent van Gogh (1853) – The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose works, like The Starry Night, became world-famous after his death.
Eric Clapton (1945) – The legendary British rock and blues guitarist, often called "Slowhand," turns 81 today.
Celine Dion (1968) – The powerhouse Canadian singer known for "My Heart Will Go On" turns 58 today.
Warren Beatty (1937) – The Academy Award-winning actor and director of Heaven Can Wait and Reds turns 89 today.
Tracy Chapman (1964) – The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind the hit "Fast Car" turns 62 today.
Norah Jones (1979) – The multi-Grammy-winning jazz and pop singer turns 47 today.
MC Hammer (1962) – The rapper who defined the early '90s with "U Can't Touch This" turns 64 today.
## Notable Deaths
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (2002) – The beloved matriarch of the British Royal Family passed away in her sleep at the age of 101.
James Cagney (1986) – The legendary American film star known for his "tough guy" roles in movies like The Public Enemy and White Heat.
Bill Withers (2020) – The soulful singer-songwriter of "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine" passed away at age 81.
Dr. Henry C. Lee (2026) – The world-renowned forensic scientist who worked on the O.J. Simpson and JonBenét Ramsey cases passed away recently at age 87.
Alex Duong (2026) – The comedian and Blue Bloods actor passed away at age 42 after a public battle with cancer.
## Today in Oklahoma History
1822: Florida Territory Created – While not directly Oklahoma, the creation of the Florida Territory on this day was a precursor to the Indian Removal Act, which later led to the forced relocation of the Five Civilized Tribes to Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma).
