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Heavener School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Heavener.

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Poteau School Board to meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Poteau Public Schools Administration office at 3003 North Broadway in Poteau.

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Heavener and Spiro will meet in the basketball districts for the time this season in a Class 3A Area III tournament se for Spiro.

Spiro’s girls have won both meetings in fairly close fashion while the boys have split their two games.

Game II

Class 3A Area III pdf

See the brackets for all the 3A areas HERE.

Class 2A basketball districts have been set for LeFlore County teams Howe, Panama and Pocola.

Class 2A Area III assignments pdf

See the 2A areas for all of Oklahoma HERE.

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Satchel Paige nominated to Baseball Hall of Fame

On February 9, 1971, pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige becomes the first Negro League veteran to be nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame. In August of that year, Paige, a pitching legend known for his fastball, showmanship and the longevity of his playing career, which spanned five decades, was... read more

Ryan James Moore of Heavener was born May 20, 2002 in Nocona, Texas to Derek Lyn, Sr. and Melissa Rose (Leezy) Moore and passed away Feb. 5, 2026 in Idabel at the age 23.

Ryan’s funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Surviving family members are his wife, Bryleigh Grayce Moore, of Heavener; his sons

Stetson Jude Moore and Stoney James Moore of Heavener; his parents Derek Lyn Moore SR and Melissa Rose Moore (Leezy) of Heavener; his brothers Derek Lyn Moore II of Heavener, David Alexander Moore and longtime partner Jessa Young of Heavener; his sisters Anastasia Nicole Moore, Annabelle Rose Moore and Alyssa Victoria Moore, all of Heavener; his grandparents (P-Grandmother) Peggy Moore of Texas, (M-Grandmother) Susan Murray of Texas and (M-Grandfather) James Leezy of Texas; his uncles and aunts (P) Peggy & Jesse Burk of Texas, (P) Barbara & Jason Reeves of Texas, (P) Matthew SR and Sharon Moore of Oklahoma, (M) Amanda Moore of Heavener, (M) Tamara and Matt Burlison of Oklahoma, (M) Daniel and Julia Blanton of Oklahoma, (M) Matthew & Chastina Murray of Texas; his parents-in-law Duwayne JR and Cami Schiffner of Heavener; his sister in-law Christian Schiffner and longtime partner Braxton Sullivan of Poteau; his grandparents in-law Duwayne SR and Shirley Schiffner of Monroe, Debbie and Jim Tiffee of Poteau; his aunt in-law, Wendy Schiffner, of Heavener; his cousins Dillon, Marshall and Abby (longtime partner, Caleb Crisler) Moore of Heavener, Jonathan Moore and wife Lexy, of Durant, Monica, Matthew II, Tyler, Preston, and Emily Moore of Oklahoma, Paul Davidson and wife Kayleigh of Texas, Aubry, Amanda, Avery, and Matti Burlison of Oklahoma, Eric, Emily and Serena Blanton of Oklahoma, Zane Murray of Texas; his nieces and nephews Cooper and Lynly Moore, Conrad Sullivan, and another nephew on the way Colten Crisler; numerous other family members and special friends

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Danny Lee Moore, Sr. and paternal uncle, Danny Lee Moore, II.

Ryan was larger than life, a bright light in the world of everyone who knew him. He was a fierce protector of the people he loved and would give the shirt off his back (literally) to anyone in need, even a stranger. If he loved you, he told you, and he meant it. He also found great joy in pestering the people he loved and went to great lengths to make people laugh.

He was known to dive deep into conspiracy theories and had a wealth of knowledge about just about anything.

He was extremely competitive, almost always turning the simplest things into a competition.

Card games were always intense when Ryan was involved; there were always cheating accusations when he didn’t win.

He loved to be outside, especially on the water or around a fire with his brothers. He loved music and loved to sing loudly, confident he could be an American Idol winner. He lived his life in the same way, loudly and with confidence. He was unapologetically himself, quick-witted, and had the best sense of humor.

He adored his wife, Bryleigh, which was apparent to anyone who watched them together. The Lord brought them together in a time when He knew they needed each other. After their first

time together, they spent every spare second after that with one another. She and their boys were the most important things in his world. He loved to wrestle their boys, especially right before bedtime, then wondered why they didn’t want to sleep. When their daddy was home, he was the one to put the boys to bed because mom just couldn’t do the trick when dad was around. When they were all home together, you could find them piled together on the couch.

Bryleigh and Ryan loved to go bowling (he won every time!), going to dinner, and watching movies at home (where he claimed he always picked the best movies).

Ryan lived boldly, loved deeply, and showed up fully for the people who mattered most to him.

Above all else, he adored his wife, Bryleigh, and took immense pride in the family they built

together. Being her husband and the boys’ dad was the greatest joy of his life, and that love was

evident in everything he did. His laughter, confidence, and larger-than-life presence filled their

home and will forever be woven into the memories they carry forward.

While his absence leaves a space that can never truly be filled, his life was rich with purpose

and love. The impact he made is not measured by time, but by the devotion he showed to his

family and the countless lives he touched along the way. We take comfort in knowing that the

same Lord who brought Ryan and Bryleigh together now holds him close, and that his legacy

lives on through his boys, the stories shared, and the deep love he leaves behind.

Pallbearers are Derek Moore Sr., Derek Moore II, David Moore, Dillon Moore, Jonathan Moore, and Paul Davidson.

Honorary pallbearers are Duwayne Schiffner, Matthew Moore Sr., Marshall Moore, Matthew Moore II, Tyler Moore and Preston Moore.

Viewing for Ryan is from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener.

To view Ryan’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com

James (Gene) Shackelford, 78, of Cameron passed away February 7, 2026, in Huntington, Arkansas.

He was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Summerfield to Covina (Blake) Shackelford and Harmon Eugene Shackelford.

A memorial service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jarnagin; daughters Lynn Perryman of Cameron, and Michelle Julstead and husband Karl of Cameron; sons Cody Shackelford and wife Melissa of Lavaca, Arkansas, and Clayton Shackelford and wife Tracey of Cameron; daughter-in-law, Debbie Shackelford; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers Dennis Shackelford and Dwayne Shackelford; and sisters, Lucendia Stamper and husband Rick, and Scottie Shackelford.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilma Darlene Shackelford; his son, James Lee Shackelford; his son-in-law, Robert Perryman; and his brother, Leonard Shackelford.

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