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LeFlore County legals for this week.

Mortgages

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HUA, City Council agendas for Thursday’s regular business meetings starting at 6 p.m. at Heavener’s City Hall, 103 East Avenue B in Heavener

HUA AGENDA

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Andrew Scott Lucas, 39, of Keota entered a guilty plea to one count of Possession of Certain Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The Indictment alleged that beginning on Nov. 15, 2023, and continuing until Oct. 11, 2024, Lucas knowingly possessed and accessed with intent to view one or more matters containing visual depictions of one or more minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, including the visual depictions of prepubescent minors and minors who had not attained the age of 12.

The charge arose from an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Gerald L. Jackson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.

A U.S. District Court Judge will determine the sentence to be imposed after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Lucas will remain in the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending sentencing.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah McAmis, Morgan Muzljakovich, and Richard J. Lorenz represented the United States.

District, regional brackets for county teams.

Boys

Class 4A Area III

Class 3A Area III

Class 2A Area III

Class A Area IV

Class BI Area III

Class BI Area IV

Girls

Class 4A Area III

Class 3A Area III

Class 2A Area III

Class A Area IV

Class BI Area III

Class BI Area IV

See all the basketball brackets for Oklahoma HERE.

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2-17-2026

Basketball

Boys

Cameron 60, Strother 47

Allen 61, Talihina 49

Davenport 62, Whitesboro 52

Girls

Allen 62, Talihina 45

Whitesboro 34, Davenport 16

2-16-2026

Basketball

Boys

Muldrow 67, Heavener 41A

Poteau 64, Panama 41

Spiro at Checotah (no score reported)

Girls

Muldrow 42, Heavener 41

Panama 59, Poteau 46

Spiro 54, Checotah 37

2-14-2026

Basketball

Boys

Allen 95, Arkoma 30*

Pocola 54, Idabel 40

Talihina 73, Gore 47*

Rock Creek 57, Wister 47*

Girls

Allen 85, Arkoma 20*

Pocola at Idabel (no score reported)

Talihina 56, Gore 26*

Rock Creek 64, Wister 25*

2-13-2026

Watch the Heavener and Hartshorne game HERE.

Basketball

Boys

Cameron 85, Red Oak 34*

Hartshorne 64, Heavener 54

Howe 59, Panama 47

Broken Bow 73, Pocola 58

Stilwell 49, Poteau 44

Westille 79, Spiro 52

Whiesboro 73, Haileyville 54*

Girls

Red Oak 86, Cameron 16*

Hartshorne 56, Heavener 28

Howe 48, Panama 35

Broken Bow 75, Pocola 33

Poteau 57, Stilwell 52

Westville 64, Spiro 57

Whitesboro 74, Haileyville 13*

*District games

2-12-2026

LeFlore County sports scores for Thursday.

Basketball

Boys

McCurtain 57, Bokoshe 36*

Pocola 76, Heavener 55

Howe 59, Panama 47

Gans 39, LeFlore 37*

Sallisaw 64, Poteau 56

Spiro 43, Wilburton 36

Girls

Graham-Dustin 43, Bokoshe 37*

Heavener 60, Pocola 38

Howe 48, Panama 35

Sallisaw 40, Poteau 35

Spiro at Wilburton (no score reported)

*District games

STILLWATER (AP) — Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half, sparking No. 8 Kansas to an 81-69 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night.

Peterson, a guard who is expected to be among the first picks in the NBA draft later this year, had shot 13 for 36 from the field combined in his previous three games. He made 7 of 12 field goals against the Cowboys, including 6 of 10 3-pointers.

See the story HERE.

After cutting an 18-point deficit to six with 6:18 remaining, the Oklahoma men’s basketball team was outscored 21-4 the rest of the way in an 89-66 loss at Tennessee on Wednesday night at Food City Center.The Sooners (13-13, 3-10 SEC) saw their two-game winning streak halted and fell to 1-6 in league road games. The Volunteers (19-7, 9-5) won for the seventh time in eight outings and improved to 14-1 at home.A team that averaged just 10.0 turnovers per game entering the contest, Oklahoma committed 15 — its third most of the season — to Tennessee’s seven and was outscored 31-7 off those miscues. The Vols registered 10 steals, including a career-high eight from Ja’Kobi Gillespie.UT outshot the Sooners 52% to 46% and outscored them 17-7 in second-chance points and 46-18 in the paint.OU guard Nijel Pack was OU’s bright spot offensively, racking up 20 points on 7-for-9 field goal and 4-for-5 3-point shooting. He also made both of his free throw attempts in registering his seventh 20-point outing of the season. Over the last seven games, the guard is averaging 18.9 points on 52% 3-point shooting (27 for 52).Tae Davis was 5 for 10 from the field and scored 12 points and Derrion Reid hit six of eight free throw attempts en route to 10 points. Reid also pulled down a team-high six rebounds.Jadon Jones led OU’s bench charge with nine points, his most second most in SEC play, while Dayton Forsythe contributed seven and Kuol Atak three.The Sooners shot a healthy 52% from the field in the first half but trailed 45-36 at intermission after getting outscored 18-2 off turnovers.The Volunteers scored the first eight points of the second half to go up 53-36 only to see Oklahoma respond with a 9-0 run shortly thereafter. Forsythe was the catalyst, converting a traditional 3-point play and hitting two additional free throws, and Jones nailed his second long ball of the night from the left wing to cut the margin to 56-47.After UT scored the next five points to push its advantage back to 14, Pack hit back-to-back treys to cap a 16-7 OU spurt and make it a 68-62 game with 6:18 to go. But the Sooners went scoreless on their next five trips and Tennessee’s 11-0 run sealed it.With OU starting center Mohamed Wague fouling out in 10 minutes of action, freshman Kai Rogers saw his most playing time of the season. Rogers registered one rebound and two blocked shots in his 16:51 of work. OU’s leading scorer entering the day, junior guard Xavier Brown tallied just five points to mark his second straight single-digit outing. He had scored at least 13 points in 14 of the previous 15 games before the last two contests.Tennessee’s Nate Ament led all scorers with 29 points.The Sooners are back at Lloyd Noble Center on Saturday for the first of two straight home games when they take on Texas A&M (18-8, 8-5 SEC) at 7:30 p.m. CT. OU will host a 2015-16 Final Four reunion and raise national player of the year Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey. The game will be televised by SEC Network.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Darius Acuff Jr. was sensational on Wednesday night inside Coleman Coliseum despite No. 20 Arkansas dropping a double overtime thriller at No. 25 Alabama.

Acuff Jr. was the best player on the floor in scoring 49 points to establish the most points scored in a single game by an Arkansas freshman, the most points in a Southeastern Conference game by a Razorback and fell just two points shy of Rotnei Clarke’s program record 51 points set in 2009 vs. Alcorn State. Acuff Jr. also broke Scotty Thurman’s single-season freshman scoring record, soaring past Thurman’s mark of 540 set in 1992-93. Acuff’s 49 points broke Todd Day’s scoring record in an SEC game from 1992 when he dropped 43 points on LSU at Baton Rouge.

Acuff Jr. set the tone early with 22 points in the first half and carried the Hogs into overtime when he sank his sixth 3-pointer of the night to match the Crimson Tide at 95-95. Arkansas was first to the century mark with a five-point spurt to start overtime with a DJ Wagner 3-pointer and a Billy Richmond jumper. Alabama, however, scored the next seven points to take the lead. A pair of free throws from Acuff Jr. gave the Razorbacks a brief lead with over a minute to go but Alabama knotted it with a pair of free throws.

With 1:31 remaining n the second overtime, Acuff Jr. sank three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer to give the Hogs a slim, one-point lead. Two more Bama free throws and a 3-pointer from Houston Mallette provided the dagger with under a minute left. Malique Ewin’s dunk attempt off a rebound of an Acuff Jr. missed runner bounced off the back iron as time expired.

Arkansas took a 10-point lead into the half with a 57-47 lead after shooting 60.5% but the Tide answered in the second half by shooting 76.5% and missing just five shots (16-of-21).

Three Hogs found double digits, led by Acuff’s historic night. The freshman filled the stat sheet with five rebounds and five assists with just one turnover while playing all 50 minutes. Meleek Thomas poured in 24 points fuled by 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range to go with six rebounds and Billy Richmond added 20 points and six rebounds.

Alabama was led by Labaron Philon’s 35 points and seven assists. Aiden Sherrell had 26 points and 13 rebounds while Amari Allen had 19 points and 11 rebounds. Aden Holloway was 5-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 at the line in scoring 15 points.

The Razorbacks return home for a pair of games. First, on Saturday (Feb. 21), Arkansas hosts Missouri. Tipoff is set for 3 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on ESPN. Then, on Wednesday (Feb. 25), Arkansas hosts Texas A&M. Tipoff is set for 8 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on ESPN2.

NORTHEAST

Grand: February 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs and crankbaits around brush structure, docks, and points. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait around docks, main lake. Paddlefish good snagging around main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Keystone: February 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 52°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure and rocks. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois River: February 13. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 46°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Comments: Check daily water generation from dam. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: February 10. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 42°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, dough bait, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, and worms around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

Broken Bow: February 17. Elevation is 7 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 51°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, flukes, plastic baits, and spoons around brush structure, main lake, points, river channel, and standing timber. Crappie good on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, points, and river mouth. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Hugo: February 13. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 44°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around creek channels, points, river channel, and river mouth. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and live bait below the dam, main lake, and river channel. Crappie slow on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, points, shorelines, and standing timber. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: February 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around discharge, inlet, and river channel. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver and cut bait around discharge, inlet, riprap, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

McGee Creek: February 13. Elevation is 9 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 48°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass excellent on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and jigs around brush structure, main lake, points, riprap, rocks, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, shrimp, and stinkbait around creek channels, docks, main lake, and riprap. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Sardis: February 13. Elevation is 0.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, channels, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, shad, sunfish, and worms around brush structure, channels, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: February 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass fair on flukes, live shad, and sassy shad below the dam, channels, main lake, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, punch bait, and stinkbait below the dam, channels, coves, docks, main lake, points, and river mouth. Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, and points. Comments: Fishing this week has been okay. Striper are biting well below the dam on live shad and umbrella rigs. They are being caught on live shad, dead sticking and trolling sassy shad on the main lake. Catfish are biting on live shad near ledges and mouth of the river. Crappie are biting on minnows around docks with brush piles. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

Wister: February 13. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 54°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on jigs and spinnerbaits around brush structure and creek channels. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.

By CRAIG HALL

Muldrow girls’ Coach Jana Armer has won a lot of games in her 26 years of guiding the Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team.

In Monday’s game at Heavener, she reached a milestone few coaches reach.

Sophomore Kilah Ellinberg hit the game-winning free throw with 6.2 seconds left to give the Lady Bulldogs a 42-41 win and Armer her 500th victory coaching Muldrow.

Muldrow’s boys completed the sweep of the two games with a 67-41 win in the nightcap of the season finales for both schools on Heavener’s senior night.

Heavener visits Spiro in a Class 3A district tournament Friday while Muldrow hosts another LeFlore County team, Poteau, in a 4A district tournament Saturday.

Girls

Ellinberg was fouled with the game tied at 41 with the 6.2 seconds remaining. She missed the first free throw before waiting out a time out and swishing the second shot to give Muldrow a win in a game that was tight from the second quarter on.

Heavener took a 41-37 lead with 3:21 left after a pair of baskets by Mia Billings and one by Lanie Faulkenberry.

The Lady Wolves had the lead and the ball out of bounds with 50 seconds left, but turned the ball over due to a five-second violation.

Ellinberg hit a layup with 38 seconds remaining to tie the score before Heavener failed to answer, setting the stage for Muldrow to complete the comeback.

Muldrow jumped out a 14-7 lead in the first quarter before Heavener responded with a 13-7 run in the second quarter to narrow the deficit to a point at the half.

The second half was tight with the largest margin four points. Muldrow won the game at the free throw line, hitting 14-20 while Heavener was 7-11.

Muldrow improves to 14-8 while Heavener is 11-13 despite having only one senior, Taylee Baker, and starting two freshmen, a sophomore and junior along with Baker.

Billings led Heavener with 12 points and Tori Hill scored 11. Kayla Ellinberg led Muldrow with 12 points, Kilah Ellingberg and Leni Cox both had 11.

Muldrow 42, Heavener 41

MHS 14 7 14 7—42

HHS 7 13 15 6—41

Muldrow—Hardin 2 2-4 2 6; Kilah Ellingberg 3 4-6 3 11; Fields 1 0-0 1 2; Dean 0 0-0 2 0; Prewett 0 0-0 0 2 0; Kayla Ellingberg 4 4-4 5 12; Cox 3 4-6 0 11. TOTALS 13 14-20 15 42.

Heavener—Baker 1 1-2 1 3; Rogers 3 0-0 5 7; Hill 3 2-2 2 11; Faulkenberry 2 1-2 4 5; Cartwright 1 1-2 4 3; Billings 5 2-3 3 12. TOTALS: 15 7-11 19 41.

Boys

Unlike the earlier game, this one had no suspense as Muldrow was simply too big, athletic and experienced and the Bulldogs grabbed control early and never allowed Heavener back in the game.

The Bulldogs jumped ahead 20-11 at the end of the first quarter and the Wolves could never threaten Muldrow on a night where Heavener honored its two seniors, Spencer Clubb and Brandon Sanchez.

Muldrow put the game away in the second quarter by outscoring Heavener 18-6 to build a 38-17 lead at the half.

Muldrow, ranked 19th in 4A, finishes the regular season with a 15-7 record. Heavener ends the regular season at 7-16 going into Friday’s game at Spiro.

Heavener was led by Ryland Roberts with 16 points and Brecken Barnes added 10. Jesse Klinc led the Bulldogs with 31 points and Teaguan Collins added 12.

Muldrow 67, Heavener 41

MHS 20 18 22 7--67

HHS 11 6 15 9—41

Muldrow—Collins 7 3-4 0 18; Turpin 0 0-0 2 0; Kilinc 13 2-3 1 31; Mascey 1 0-0 2 2; Palmer 1 0-0 1 3; Wilson 1 0-0 1 3; Wilson 1 0-0 0 3; Israel 1 0-0 0 2; Sanders 0 0-2 1 0; Pyeatt 0 0-0 1 0; Sevenstar 4 0-0 1 8. TOTALS: 28 5-9 12 67.

Heavener—B. Sanchez 0 0-0 2 0; Clubb 1 0-0 3 2; Palmer 2 0-0 3 4; West 0 1-2 1 1; Crase 0 0-0 1 0; Standifer 2 0-0 0 6; Roberts 5 4-4 1 16; Barnes 4 1-2 2 10. TOTALS 14 6-8 13 41.

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.

Thursday

Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC

Heavener VFW bingo 6

HUA and city council meet 6 p.m.

High school basketball: Regional tournaments for Class A and B schools; Coalgate at Panama, Wilburton at Pocola, Porter at Howe district tournaments.

Friday

High school basketball: Heavener at Spiro (3A district); Regional tournaments for Class A and B schools

Saturday

Mary Elizabeth Morris funeral service

Daddy/daughter dance at Heavener School

Regional tournaments for Class A and B schools; Poteau at Muldrow Class 4A district tournament.

Sunday

Celebration of life service for Kristopher W. Currens

Monday

LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.

Tuesday

High school basketball: winner’s bracket regionals for 2A, 3A and 4A schools

Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC

Wednesday

Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC

Weather forecast for Thursday is for partly cloudy skies and the return of cold temperatures tonight for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas.

The high is forecast to be 77 degrees with a low of 35 degrees.

Sunrise was 6:50 a.m. Sunset is 6:05 p.m.

See our live weather radar

Wednesday’s high was 79 with a low of 52. No rain was received, leaving the monthly total at 2.97 inches. Average rainfall for February is 2.90 inches.

Average temperatures for Feb. 19 are a high of 56 and low of 27. Records for the date were a high of 81 in 1986 and a low of -2 in 1978.

By Rep. RICK WEST

The second week of the legislative session proved as busy as the first, with dozens of bills being heard in House policy committees and Appropriations and Budget subcommittees.

I passed my House Bill 2963 in the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee. This bill would remove the requirement that homeschoolers or students attending a non-accredited school receive a 22 on the ACT in order to qualify for the Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship. This is not a requirement for students in traditional public schools. and frankly its discriminatory. If a college accepts these students, and they otherwise would qualify for this scholarship, we shouldn’t place an additional barrier in their path.

House Bill 2964 passed the Public Health Committee. This is a constituent request from a gentleman who went to obtain his medical records and found he was being charged for each page and each X-Ray. He talked to the hospital and realized state statute says a patient shall be charged. This would change that to may.

House Bill 3431, would ensure that foreign adversaries could not only own land in the state of Oklahoma, but they would not be able to own rare earth or critical mineral rights either. This bill passed the State Powers Committee.

A reminder that bills have to pass both policy and oversight committees before the majority floor leader’s team decides if they will be heard on the House floor. These bills still have a long way to go in the legislative process.

I also had a page in my Capitol office for the week. Gavyn Muncrief is a junior at Pocola High School. He’s the son of Zac and Adrian Muncrief. Gavyn serves on his school’s Student Council and says one of his proudest achievements was helping to overturn a vote to remove the school’s library. After high school, he hopes to attend Sacred Heart University to major in public policy and Catholic studies. He said he eventually would like to become a U.S. Senator. I wish him all the best.

On a final note, I wanted to share an update I recently received from Anthony Echelle with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation regarding a few projects in our area.

On U.S. Highway 59, from State Highway 9 to Sunset Corners, the Transportation Commission on Feb. 2, awarded the final contract to complete the five-lane surfacing to Duit Construction Company for just over $33 million. Construction is scheduled to begin later this spring and take around a year to complete. This is combined with the recently completed $21 million grading and bridge project. The total construction costs for the 5.7-mile highway widening will be around $54 million.

On State Highway 112 over the Poteau River, two new bridges will be constructed at a cost of $18 million. One bridge will be westbound, the other eastbound. The project also will extend the four-lane highway about 1.5 miles to connect with the new bridges. This work is around 25 percent complete and should be completed in mid-2027.

Remember to listen to my Capitol update on the radio at 7:35 a.m. every Thursday on KPRV.

As always, if I can help you with anything, please call my Capitol office at (405) 557-7413 or email me at [email protected].

Rick West serves District 3 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes part of LeFlore County.

1847

Donner Party rescued from the Sierra Nevada Mountains

On February 19, 1847, the first rescuers reach surviving members of the Donner Party, a group of California-bound emigrants stranded by snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the summer of 1846, in the midst of a Western-bound fever sweeping the United States, 89 people—including 31 members of the... read more

American Revolution

1777

Congress overlooks Benedict Arnold for promotion

Arts & Entertainment

1878

Thomas Edison patents the phonograph

1963

“The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan is published

1992

John Singleton, 24, becomes first Black director nominated for an Oscar

Asian American & Pacific Islander History

1942

FDR orders Japanese Americans into internment camps

Cold War

1981

United States calls situation in El Salvador “a communist plot”

Early U.S.

1807

Aaron Burr arrested for alleged treason

Inventions & Science

1473

Polish astronomer Copernicus is born

Sports

2010

Tiger Woods apologizes for extramarital affairs

Vietnam War

1970

Chicago Seven acquitted of conspiracy charges

World War II

1945

U.S. Marines invade Iwo Jima

Bass Pro Shops is looking to hire more than 150 full-time and part-time outfitters across all departments for the new store in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The retailer will host a hiring event at Freedom Farms March 4 and March 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friendly individuals who want to share their passion for the outdoors are encouraged to apply in advance by visiting basspro.com/careers and selecting the Fort Smith location. After applying online, applicants should attend the hiring event, where on-site interviews will be conducted.

WHEN: March 4 and 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Freedom Farms300 Akkineni CirBarling, AR 72923MORE INFO:Bass Pro Shops is recognized for providing genuine, friendly expert service. For the fourth consecutive year in 2025, Bass Pro Shops has been recognized as the leading outdoor retailer on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Retailers” list. Additionally, the company was named one of “America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2025” by Newsweek.

Team member benefits include:

Oklahoma market report for this week

Oklahoma market report for this week can be seen HERE.

Mary Elizabeth Morris was born on Feb. 4, 1934 in Wister to Eula (Evans) Hall and Richard Hall and passed away on Feb. 14, 2026, at the age of 92 in Wister.

Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Gus Calvo officiating. Burial will follow at Maxey Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Survivors are a son, Darrell, of the home; grandson, Brett Morris of Wister; granddaughter, Audrey Drennan, of Denver, Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Morris; son, Gordon Morris; daughter Elizabeth Morris; sisters Melba Wadsworth and Elaine Matts.

You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.

Dora Lee Thompson, 89, was born on June 25, 1936, in Reichert

Survivors are her children Scott Thompson and wife Sheri of Bates, Arkansas, and Eric Thompson and wife Nonie of Waldron, Arkansas; stepson Earl Wayne Thompson and wife Barbara of Bates; stepdaughters Pam Payne and husband Lewis of Waldron, and Karen Parish and husband Russell of Mansfield, Arkansas; grandchildren: Rusty (Amber) Craig, Clint Scott, Justin Thompson, Brooke (John) Batchelor, Hali (Kyle) Baker, Hannah (Eli) Scantling, Laramie (Karley) Thompson, Catherine Thompson, Jennifer (Zach) Lynch, Kerri (Ben Blake) Thompson, Sada (Jeremy) Wilson, Jon (Becky) Clopton, Chelsey Gryner, Colton (Kacey) Clopton, Daniel Gillenwater, Josh Gillenwater, Kimberly (Matthew) Nichols and July Parish; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samson and Edith White; husband, Earl D. Thompson; daughters Billie Scott and Randa Savage; brothers R.O. White and Pete White; sisters Lois Burton and Dorothy Fry; and great grandchildren Josiah Batchelor and Reese Scantling.

A celebration of life was Wednesday at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.

Harold Winford Ray of the Haw Creek community was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Heavener to Philemon and Elva (Lord) Ray. He went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 12, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 75.

Funeral service was Monday at the Big Creek Baptist Church in Heavener with Brother Philip Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Ray Family Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Harold was a long-time resident of the area and mechanic on small engines. He attended Heavener High School and was a member of Haw Creek Fire Department. Harold loved fishing, hunting, westerns, and spending time with his family. He loved to be in the outdoors. Harold will be greatly missed.

Survivors are his wife, Christina Ray, of the home; three daughters Leslie Terry and husband Joseph of Wister, Zaliah Ray of the home and Carla Ray of the home; two sons Calvin Smith and wife Jackie of Howe, and Philemon Ray and wife Ashley of the Haw Creek community; special daughters-in-law Diana Ross and Lorisa Pearl; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one on the way; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and friends whom loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gayla White; one son, Carl Smith; two sisters Maxine Luce and Gayla Heflin; two brothers D.L. Ray and Eddie Ray; and one granddaughter, Kassandra Thurman.

Pallbearers are Darrel Smith, Harold Smith, Carl Ray, D.L. Ray, JR, Joseph Terry and Martin Ray.

Viewing is from 1 until 6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until noon Monday at the funeral home.

The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

To sign Harold’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.