Daily Bible verse
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:18
Voter registration deadline for approaches
Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 18 special election for the County Commissioner District 1, Leflore County Election Board Secretary Kayla Rees said.
Rees said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 1/2 years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote.
Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight Friday. Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted, but will not be processed until after the Nov. 18 election. Applications may also be submitted to any motor vehicle agency that is also an official voter registration agency by the submission deadline.
Applicants will be notified in writing when their application has been processed. Approved voters will receive a Voter Identification Card in the mail. Some may receive a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application was not approved. Rees said those who do not receive a response within 30 days of submitting their application should contact the County Election Board office immediately.
The Leflore County Election Board reminds voters that applications must be approved by the County Election Board Secretary in order to vote.
Registered voters who have moved to Leflore County from a different county or state will need to complete a new Voter Registration Application in order to be eligible for elections in Leflore County. If you have moved within the county and need to update your address, you may make changes online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or complete a Voter Registration Application.
Voter Registration Applications can be downloaded from the State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections. You may also complete a form at your County Election Board. Most post offices, tag agencies, and public libraries have applications available upon request.
The Leflore County Election Board is located at 103 North Church Street in Poteau and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions, call the Election Board at (918) 647-3701 or email [email protected].
Nice fall weather expected Wednesday
Weather forecast for Wednesday is for another nice fall day in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area.
The high is forecast to be 81 degrees with a low of 48.
Sunrise was 7:30 a.m. Sunset is 6:34 p.m.
Tuesday’s high was 77 with a low of 42. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.85 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches.
Average temperatures for Oct. 22 are a high of 73 and low of 43. Records for the date were a high of 87 in 1978 and a low of 29 in 1982.
Last year on Oct. 22, the high was 89 with a low of 60.
Oklahoma market report
Oklahoma market report for this week sponsored by Rep. Rick West.
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1962
JFK’s address on Cuban Missile Crisis shocks the nation
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Floyd Wayne Howard Sr. service planned
Floyd Wayne Howard Sr., 74, of Pocola passed away Oct. 20, 2025 in Roland and was born April 20, 1951, in Pocola to Hazel (Jones) Howard and Fielder Howard.
A memorial service to celebrate his life is 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Pocola with Denver Bowen and Virgil Cantrell officiating. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Survivors are his wife, Mary Howard; daughter Taylor Howard and husband Josh Durham; sons Floyd Wayne Howard II and wife Carissa, David Howard and wife Taja, and Adam Howard; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his sister, Patsy Sebo; and brothers Jimmy John Howard and wife Linda, Ricky Howard and wife Barbara, Larry Howard and wife Billie Ann, Charlie Howard and wife Carol, and James Howard and wife Donna.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fielder Howard and Hazel (Jones) Howard; siblings Franklin “Buddy” Howard, William “Billy” Howard and Carolyn “Susie” Howard.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.