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Trump meets Syria’s new president

By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Donald Trump met with Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa, going face-to-face with the onetime insurgent leader in the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.

The White House said Trump agreed to “say hello” to al-Sharaa before the U.S. leader wrapped up his stay in Saudi Arabia and headed to Qatar, where Trump is to be honored with a state visit. His Mideast tour also will take him to the United Arab Emirates.

See the whole story HERE.

House works into the night

By  LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax breaks tallying more than $5 trillion — but also sizable reductions in Medicaid health care, food stamps and green energy strategies to fight climate change — faced sharp debate as House lawmakers slogged through marathon overnight hearings on Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.”

Tensions rose and emotions flared as the hours dragged on into early Wednesday morning. House Republicans are working to push President Donald Trump’s signature legislative package through a gauntlet of committees and mounting opposition from Democrats, advocacy groups and even some wary Republicans themselves.

Read the whole story HERE.

Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is indicted

By  TODD RICHMOND

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a Wisconsin judge Tuesday on charges she helped a man in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration authorities looking to arrest him as he appeared before her in a local domestic abuse case.

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest and ensuing indictment has escalated a clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and local authorities over the Republican’s sweeping immigration crackdown. Democrats have accused the Trump administration of trying to make a national example of Dugan to chill judicial opposition to the crackdown.

See the whole story HERE.

Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May

By  JUAN A. LOZANO

HOUSTON (AP) — Sweltering heat more commonly seen in the throes of summer than in the spring was making an unwelcome visit this week to a large portion of the U.S. – from the Dakotas to Texas and other parts of the South – and putting millions of Americans on alert for potentially dangerous temperatures.

In Austin, forecasters warned that the early heat wave could break a century-old record for May of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).

See the whole story HERE.

Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

By  STAN CHOE

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose Tuesday following an encouraging report that showed inflation unexpectedly slowed across the country last month.

The S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, coming off an even bigger gain to start the week after the United States and China announced a 90-day pause in their trade war to allow for negotiations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 269 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 1.6% as AI and other tech stocks led the way.

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Heavener soccer players honored

Heavener’s soccer boys received numerous honors this season. Pictured, left to right, Parker Brand (All-District Honorable Mention), Seth Lynch (All-District Defender and All-State Honorable Mention), Fernando Villanueva (All-District Defender and All-State Honorable Mention), Michael Montoya (All-District Honorable Mention), Julian Sanchez (All-District Midfielder), Andres Romero (All-District Honorable Mention), Chris Vasquez (All-District Midfielder and All-State Defender), Zaid Rodriguez (All-District Midfielder and All-State Midfielder), Brandon Sanchez (All-District Forward)

Heavener’s girls were also recognized for their play: Jennifer Martinez (All-District Honorable Mention), Bianca Lira (All-District Defender and All-State Honorable Mention), Danica Noahubi (All-District Honorable Mention), Valeria Sanchez (All-District Honorable Mention), Taylee Baker (All-District Honorable Mention).

Thunder beat Nuggets 112-105 and take 3-2 lead

By  CLIFF BRUNT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 112-105 on Tuesday night to go up 3-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Oklahoma City overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver’s Nikola Jokic. The Thunder can clinch the series on Thursday in Denver.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 23 field goals and bounced back from a slow start to lead six players in double figures.

See the whole story HERE.

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson

By  RONALD BLUM

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by gambling scandals.

Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor baseball’s career hits leader with Pete Rose Night.

See the whole story HERE.

ESPN to debut new streaming service

NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take on a familiar name — ESPN — and launch in September at an initial price of $29.99 per month.

The service will enable consumers to view all of ESPN’s various networks, including ones devoted to the SEC, Big 10 and ACC college leagues, as well as content from the current ESPN+ streaming service, which will be folded in to the new product.

See the whole story HERE.

Today’s crossword

Record high expected Wednesday

Record high temperatures are expected Wednesday as the first big heat wave of the spring arrives for Heavener, LeFlore County and southeastern Oklahoma.

The high is forecast to be 93 degrees, breaking the previous high of 89 for May 14 set in1984, along with a low of 75.

Sunrise was 6:15 a.m. Sunset is 8:14 p.m.

Tuesday’s high was 89 with a low of 70. No rain was recording, leaving the monthly total for May at 2.49 inches. Average rainfall for the month is 6.20 inches.

Average temperatures for May 14 are a high of 81 and low of 54. The record low was 32 in 1971.

Last year on May 14, the high was 78 with a low of 52.

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LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email [email protected].

Wednesday

Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC

Thursday

Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon Western Sizzlin

Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council meet 6 p.m.

Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North

Friday

 Funeral services for Janie Elizabeth Smith

Saturday

Cardboard boat races

MT VIEW CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS and the annual clean-up day 

Heavener eighth grade graduation 2 p.m.

Heavener High School graduation 8 p.m.

Monday

LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.

Memorial service for Betty Faye Pennington

Tuesday

Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC

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Today in history

Memorial service for Betty Faye Pennington

Memorial service for Betty Faye Pennington, 74, of Spiro is 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at the United States National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with Reverend Eddie Blankenship officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.

Betty was born Oct. 6, 1950, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Flossie Lee (Bartlett) Patterson and Buford Clay Patterson and passed away May 9, 2025, in Spiro.

On March 11, 1966, she married the love of her life, Robert Pennington, in Hugo. They shared many years together until his passing on July 21, 2018.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her sons, Mitchell and Mac; her brothers, Lloyd Ray and Charles; and her sister, Christine.

She loved traveling the road with her husband and found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with her grandchildren, baking, enjoying visits to the coffee shop, exploring yard sales, and attending church. Betty had a special green thumb and was especially proud of her flourishing elephant ear plants.

She is survived by her daughters Mindy Barnes and husband Allan, Trina Aldrich and Tereasa Hill; her brother, Randal Patterson; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

Honorary pallbearers are LaHonda Newman, Tereasa Hill, Aubrey Edwards and Bronx Perry.

Messages of condolence may be left online at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.

Funeral services for Janie Elizabeth Smith set

Funeral services for Janie Elizabeth Smith, 81, of Booneville, Arkansas, is 11 a.m. Friday, , at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Reverend LeRoy Orr officiating.

Burial will follow at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Janie was born Dec. 13, 1943, to Jewel (Stephens) Shockley and Henry Shockley and passed away peacefully May 12, 2025, in Booneville, Arkansas.

She retired from the Bokoshe School cafeteria, where she was known for her warm smile and kind spirit. Janie enjoyed a simple and fulfilling life—spending time fishing with Earl, solving Sudoku puzzles, and reading. She loved painting and crocheting with her close friends Wanda Norris and Hazel Pollock—affectionately known as her “partners in crime.” Her greatest joy, however, came from being “Grammy” to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She adored each one and cherished the time she spent playing and laughing with them.

Janie married the love of her life, James Earl Smith Nov. 7, 1964, in Panama. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2024. Janie was also preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Doyle Shockley and James Shockley; and her great-granddaughter, Cambrie Smith.

Janie is survived by her daughter Beth Roberson and husband Mike; grandchildren Brent Hutcherson and wife Sierra, Laci Smith and husband Kody, Kyle Roberson and wife Jodie, and Kenny Roberson and wife Nikoletta; great-grandchildren Brooke Hutcherson, Carter Smith, Taylee Wooten, Delilah Roberson, Heidi Roberson, Oliviana Roberson, Lainey Smith, Rustin Hutcherson, Tucker Hutcherson, Luke Roberson, Hunter Roberson, Remi Roberson and Riley Smith; brother, Ed Shockley; sisters Mary Bourne, Sarah Sockey and Etta Gipson; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Pallbearers are Brent Hutcherson, Kyle Roberson, Stacy Bourne, Kody Smith, Bill Lafferty and Charlie Burton. Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Roberson, Tracy Bourne, James Casey, Garry Smith and Greg Norris.

Visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with family present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Messages of condolence may be left online at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.