Jury convicts Wister man of murder as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Friday Kendall Lee Forrester, 35, of Wister was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of First Degree Murder in Indian Country, one count of Use, Carry, Brandish and Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, and one count of Causing the Death of a Person in the Course of a Violation of Title 18 United States Code Section 924(c).
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Ludwig recognized as Veteran of the Week
OKLAHOMA CITY – Wanda Ludwig of Poteau was recognized as Veteran of the Week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday by Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener. Ludwig served as … Read more
Poteau bond proposition fails
A bond election for Poteau Public Schools failed in Tuesday’s election as 670 people (60.4) percent were against the proposal while 439 voters (39.5 percent) voted for the proposition. The … Read more
Unemployment rate drops in December
Unemployment rates dropped in December from the previous year in 55 counties, rose in 12 and were the same in 10, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
Adrean announces candidacy
Dear Heavener residents,
I am excited to announce that I am running for Mayor of Heavener, and I humbly ask for your vote in the upcoming election in April.