Mortgages

Legals 1

Legals II

Legals III

LeFlore County basketball schedule for Thursday.

Area basketball games

Boys:

Class 4A Area III regional

Poteau vs. Idabel at Broken Bow 7:30 p.m

Class 3A area III

Spiro vs. Beggs 7:30 p.m. at Beggs

Class 2A Area III

Panama vs. Warner 7:30 p.m. at Warner

Class A Area IV

Talihina vs. Rock Creek 2:30 p.m. at Wilburton

Class A Area IV

Cameron vs. Wesleyan Christian 2:30 p.m. at Cleveland

Girls.

Class 4A Area III

Poteau vs. Idabel 6 p.m. at Broken Bow

Class 3A Area III

Heavener vs. Beggs 6 p.m. at Beggs

Class 2A Regional Area III

Pocola vs. Ketchum 6 p.m. at Chouteau

Class A Area IV

Talihina vs. Rock Creek 1 p.m. at Wilburton

Class BI Area III: Whitesboro vs. Welch 1 p.m. at Prague

2-21-2026

LeFlore County scoreboard for Saturday.

Basketball

Regionals

Boys

Stuart 83, Cameron 42

Talihina 61, Gore 50

Roff 61, Whitesboro 47

Girls

Talihina 57, Wright City 29

Kiowa 48, Whitesboro 25

Districts

Boys

Muldrow 60, Poteau 44

Girls

Muldrow 51, Poteau 39

2-20-2026

LeFlore County scoreboard for Friday.

Regionals

Boys

Talihina 50, Quinton 43

Whitesboro 68, Kiowa 43

Girls

Indianola 53, LeFlore 25

Talihina 61, Dewar 34

Canadian 42, Wister 24

Districts

Boys

Heavener 58, Spiro 53

Girls

Spiro 45, Heavener 27

To make an addition or correction, please email [email protected].

2-19-2026

LeFlore County scoreboard for Thursday.

Regionals

Boys

Gore 61, Arkoma 36

Porum 55, Wister 50

Girls

Gore 25, Arkoma 19

LeFlore 41, Arkoma 34

Wister 53, Liberty 19

Districts

Boys

Howe 82, Porter 64

Coalgate 51, Panama 41

Pocola 83, Wilburton 36

Girls

Howe 70, Porter 31

Panama 61, Coalgate 37

Wilburton 61, Pocola 50

Oklahoma fishing report for this week, furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.

NORTHEAST

Grand: February 22. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 46°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs and crankbaits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Paddlefish good snagging around main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Greenleaf: February 21. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 44°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, jerk baits, minnows, and plastic baits around brush structure, channels, and points. Crappie good on jigs, minnows, and slabs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Kaw: February 23. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 40°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Paddlefish excellent snagging below the dam and river channel. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, goldfish, shad, and sunfish below the dam, main lake, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around riprap and standing timber. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: February 23. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 36°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure and rocks. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait around main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois River: February 20. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 57°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, and worms below the dam, flats, shallows, and shorelines. Comments: Check USACE websites for water generation from dam. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

Webbers Falls: February 21. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 44°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and hair jigs below the dam, main lake, river channel, and standing timber. Saugeye fair on flukes, jigs, plastic baits, and sassy shad around creek channels, riprap, rocks, and shallows. Largemouth bass on Alabama rigs, bill baits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure, channels, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: February 23. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 47°F and stained. (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, 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.

Eufaula: February 20. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 37°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, and jerk baits around channels, points, and rocks. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, hot dogs, and stinkbait below the dam, channels, discharge, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.

Hugo: February 20. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 54°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on bill baits, buzz baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around creek channels, points, riprap, and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, main lake, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, live bait, and plastic baits around river channel, spillway, and tailwater. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: February 22. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around discharge, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver and cut bait around discharge, inlet, riprap, and rocks. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

McGee Creek: February 20. Elevation is 8 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 49°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass excellent on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, and jigs around brush structure, points, riprap, rocks, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live bait, shad, shrimp, and sunfish around creek channels, main lake, and riprap. White bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and small lures around dam, main lake, and points. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Sardis: February 20. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 47°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and worms around brush structure, main lake, 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 22. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 54°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass fair on flukes, live shad, and sassy shad around channels, flats, points, and river channel. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, live shad, punch bait, and stinkbait around channels, coves, points, and river mouth. Crappie fair on caddis flies, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, channels, coves, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been okay. Striper are being caught below the dam on live shad and in the main lake on live shad, trolling sassy shad and some dead sticking. Catfish are being caught on live and cut bait near river channels and ledges near the river mouth. Crappie are biting on jigs and minnows near docks with brush. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

Wister: February 20. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 53°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure and 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.

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A red-hot second half helped No. 20/17 Arkansas hold off Texas A&M, 99-84, inside Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday night.

For the fourth-straight game, Billy Richmond III scored at least 20 points, finishing with 23, while Darius Acuff Jr. shook off a bad first half (1-of-10 FG) to finish with 22 points, his ninth-straight game with 20-plus points, and seven assists. He scored 17 of the team’s final 36 points, including 11 of the team’s 16 from 9:01 to 4:40 to turn a 5-point Razorback lead into a 13-point advantage.

A frenetic pace was established from the tip with the two teams flying up and down the court in the first half, combining for 65 total points. The Razorbacks held a 37-28 lead thanks to forcing 13 turnovers despite shooting just 36.1% and just 2-for-12 (16.7%) from 3-point range.

The pace picked up even more in the second half with the two teams combining for 118 points. With the Aggies pressing, Arkansas was able to run and finished with 30 fastbreak points and scored 52 points in the paint. It was the second-most fastbreak points by the Hogs versus an SEC opponent this season. Also, the 62 second-half points were a record for Arkansas versus an SEC opponent in a regular-season game. (HogStats.com)

Acuff, the reigning AP Player of the Week, turned it on in the second half. He caught fire down the stretch scoring 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help the Hogs put the Aggies away. Acuff was not the only Razorback to catch fire in the second half as the home team saw 13 straight shots find the bottom of the net to shoot a blistering 69% from the field.

Arkansas ended the game shooting 50.8% from the field despite going 4-of-17 from 3-point range. Texas A&M shot 52.6% from the field for the game, marking the second-straight game a Razorback opponent shot over 50% and lost.

Malique Ewin added 18 points and nine boards with Meleek Thomas chipping in 13 points. Trevon Brazile collected eight rebounds to go with his 13 points.

Zach Clemence paced the Aggies with 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting.

Arkansas will head to Florida to face the #7 Gators on Saturday (Feb. 28). Tipoff in Gainesville is set for 8:30 pm (ET)/7:30 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on ESPN. Also, ESPN’s Gameday will be in Gainesville for its Saturday morning show. The Razorbacks return home to host Texas on Wednesday (Mar. 4) for the program’s home finale. Tipoff versus the Longhorns is set for 6 p.m.

NORMAN – No. 13 Oklahoma walked off previously unbeaten Arizona State 4-3 Wednesday evening at Kimrey Family Stadium.

Jaxon Willits hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth, bringing home pinch runner Kyle Branch after Deiten Lachance tied the game with a double. Camden Johnson got the rally started with a leadoff triple before Lachance doubled him home to tie the game.

It was Willits’ second career walk-off hit and first since his freshman season.

After the Sun Devils (8-1) struck early with a three-spot in the first inning, the Oklahoma (8-1) pitching staff did not allow another run the rest of the game. The OU offense put up single runs in the second and third before the two runs in the ninth to walk the game off. Junior Brendan Brock hit his second home run of the season in the bottom of the second while Johnson ripped an RBI single to center in the third.

Senior Jackson Cleveland (W, 1-0) got the win in relief, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Fellow relievers Kadyn Leon (3.0 IP) and Jason Bodin (2.2) kept the Sun Devils at bay, allowing no runs on a combined three hits throughout the middle innings with Leon striking out a pair to Bodin’s four K’s. OU starter Gavyn Jones went two innings and surrendered three runs on two hits and three walks to go with three strikeouts.

The Sooners split the midweek series with ASU after the Sun Devils’ 15-3 (7) win on Tuesday.

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. – James DeCremer, Steele Eaves and Parker Coiled combined for 13 strikeouts and a one-hit shutout in sixth-ranked Arkansas’ (7-2) 1-0 win against Arkansas State (6-3) Wednesday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium.

Wednesday’s one-hit shutout marked the Razorbacks’ second in three games after Colin Fisher fired an eight-inning complete-game one-hit shutout in Arkansas’ 11-0 series-sweeping win in the weekend finale against Xavier on Feb. 22.

Before this year, the last time Arkansas threw two one-hitters in a season was 2024, when the Razorback pitching staff combined for a one-hit shutout against Missouri on March 16 before doing so again against Arkansas State on April 2.

Kuhio Aloy’s one-out RBI single in the bottom half of the first inning was the only run the Hogs would need all game. DeCremer, an Oregon State transfer, struck out three over 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing A-State’s lone hit in his start.

In relief of DeCremer, Eaves fired a career-long 2.2 scoreless innings with a career-high four strikeouts to earn his team-leading third win of the year. Coil closed out the final 2.2 innings, racking up a career-high six strikeouts to nab the save.

Offensively, Maika Niu (2-for-4) and Reese Robinett (2-for-3, BB) each turned in multiple hit games. Nolan Souza, meanwhile, drew a pair of walks and stole two bases in Wednesday afternoon’s win at Baum-Walker Stadium.

Arkansas’ 18-game homestand rolls on with a series against UT Arlington. First pitch between the Hogs, winners of 33 consecutive non-conference regular season series at home, and Mavericks is 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, on SEC Network+.

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2012

Florida teen Trayvon Martin is shot and killed

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1813

Robert R. Livingston, a.k.a. “The Chancellor,” dies

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1938

National Dollar Stores Strike of 1938 begins in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Early 20th Century U.S.

1929

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1990

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Thurman Lee Butch Sumpter Sr., 80, of Fanshawe passed away Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Butch was born Jan. 28, 1946 in Fanshawe, the son of Thurman and Mamie (Thornburg) Sumpter. He was raised in Fanshawe and graduated from Fanshawe High School in 1963.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Pastor Brad Corcoran officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumpter Family Cemetery in Red Oak, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener.

In June of 1966, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Faye Luman. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work, sharing many cherished years together until her passing.

Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard before beginning his career as a logger, a profession he dedicated himself to for many years. He was respected for his strong work ethic, strength, and steady presence.

He found great joy in the outdoors. He enjoyed shooting guns and bows, working cattle, and spending time in fellowship at church. He was a faithful member at Whitesboro Assembly of God. Above all, he treasured time spent with his children and granddaughter. He was especially looking forward to becoming a great-grandfather. His humor, quick wit, and memorable one-liners will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors are his son Lee Sumpter and wife Alicia of Fanshawe; his daughter Samantha Earls and husband Terry of Wister; his granddaughter Breanna Sumpter Ellis and husband Creighton of Poteau; his brother Terry Sumpter and wife Debbie of Fanshawe; his sister Rita Baldwin and husband John of Wister; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Sumpter; his parents Thurman and Mamie Sumpter; his brothers Ellis and Ronnie Sumpter; and his sister, Barbara Corcoran.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Carrington Village and Hospice for their care and support for Butch and the family. It’s all greatly appreciated.

Viewing is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday with family visiting with friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Joe Sumpter, Clint Sumpter, Aaron Sumpter, Creighton Ellis, Travis Sumpter and Joe Bill Maggard.

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

Bobby Ray Phillips of Hodgen was born Sept. 11,1934 in Wagoner to Henry and Iva (Gable) Phillips and passed away Feb. 18, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 91.

A memorial service to honor Bobby’s life is March 14 at 2 p.m.m. Saturday at Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Lynch officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau. “LeFlore County’s First and Only Onsite Crematory”

Bobby was a life-long resident of the area and was a machinist for American Airlines. He was a member of the Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church, a former firefighter for Hodgen Volunteer Fire Department, Single Action Shooting Society, and a LeFlore County honorary deputy. He loved hunting, trapping, fishing, and working on the homestead. Bobby also loved to spend time with his family. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Survivors are two sons Bobby Phillips and wife Jennifer, and Ricky Phillips and wife Patti; one sister, Darlene Main; one brother, David Phillips; three grandchildren Kyle Phillips, Jason Phillips, and Abigail Phillips; one great-grandchild, Chevelle Phillips; two step-daughters Connie Stinebuck and Jerry Johnson; two cousins Clifford Montoro, Bill Hickman and wife Lois-Jean; nmerous other loved ones and friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Henry Phillips and Iva Phillips Horner; his first wife, Margurette Phillips; and his second wife, Shirley Phillips.

To sign Bobby’s guestbook, go to www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.

Thad “Bockey” Martin, 93, of Wister passed away on Feb.22, 2026, in Tulsa.

Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Poteau United Methodist Church in Poteau with Susan Whitley officiating.

Burial will follow at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Wister to Lucille (Wileman) Martin and Willie Kyle Martin.

He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he worked as a telegraph operator.

Survivors include his daughter Peggy Adams and husband Johnie; daughter/granddaghter Sarah Colwell and husband Scottie; grandchildren Matthew Haynes and wife Jana, Luke Adams and wife Teasha, Nathan Haynes, Suerene Freeman and husband Jamie, and Della Adams and husband Tiago Espirito Santo; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and loved ones..

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia Sue Martin; his daughter, Della Haynes; his sisters Billye Caudell, Ina Ruth Vaughn and Claryene Rowzee; and his brother, Robert Martin.

Pallbearers are Greg Free, Johnnie Paul Free, Mike Young, Bud Morgan, Tiago Espirito Santo, Stanley Caudell, Scottie Colwell and Lane Dyer.

Viewing and visitation are Wednesday from 9 am – 7 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.evansandmillerfuneralhom.com.

Charles “Chuck” Lillis passed away Feb. 21, 2026, in Bokoshe at the age of 74 and was born July 19, 1951, in Pauls Valley to Leo and Elizabeth (Jordan) Madewell.

A celebration of life visitation iwas Wednesday at The Cedars on Dewey.

Survivors are his love, Polly, of the home; three sons Michael John Lillis of Oklahoma City, Franklin Ray Lillis of California and Shawn Lindsy of Arkoma; two daughters Sheila Denise Lillis of Mena, Arkansas and Kristi Smith and husband Stanley of Gore; two sisters Pearl Goyett of Colorado and Donna Jean Hopkins of California; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sherry Madewell; and one brother, Paul Madewell.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com

Paul Edward Pierce, 73, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, in Pocola and was born on Aug. 20, 1952, in Orlando, Florida to parents Edward and Una Mae (Purdy) Pierce.

The celebration of life services and burial will be held privately by his family at Greenhill Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mitzi, of the home; his son James Pierce and wife Kelly of Cameron; his granddaughter Katie Fenby and husband Nick of Bonanza, Arkansas; his great grandchildren Anson, Zoie and Decker, his mother, Una Mae Pierce, of Cameron; his siblings Daniel Pierce and wife Sincha of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Raymond Pierce of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Carol Hartley and husband Tom of Panama, Nora Farmer and husband Eric of Atlanta, Georgia, and Laura Seeler of Cameron; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Goodin, of Greenwood, Arkansas, and his sister-in-law Becky Love and husband Nick of Bonanza, Arkansas, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Edward Pierce; and his father-in-law, Roy Goodin.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com.

Barbara Tunney, 81, passed away Feb. 14, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Aug. 8, 1944 in Ada to Loyd and Viola (Pettigrew) Garrett.

Surviving family members are her son, Paul Garrett, of Ada; her daughters Debra of California, Kathy of California and Barbara Solano of Poteau; her grandchildren Khloe Rae, Gracelyn Soriana, Ledger and Emily Ann; and many other relatives, loved ones and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Loyd and Viola (Pettigrew) Garrett.Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com