The McAlester Board of Education met Friday morning in a special session to discuss the employment of now-former MHS Head Football Coach Forrest Mazey and whether to accept his resignation. After a 30-minute executive session, the board reconvened and announced it had accepted Mazey's resignation. Here is the statement...

A festive Christmas celebration will light up downtown McAlester on Choctaw tonight, offering something for everyone. The evening will feature free photos with Santa inside the OKLA Theater, where a holiday scene has been set up for families to capture special memories. Guests can also enjoy roasting s'mores by the fir...

The All Saints Episcopal Church USDA Food Distribution will proceed as planned today, Dec. 19, 2024, but the route has been updated to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone. This change was made out of an abundance of caution to avoid blocking streets and driveways and to improve overall traffic flow. They a...

A Cleveland County man was executed Thursday morning, Dec. 19th, for the 2006 kidnapping and killing of 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin. Kevin Ray Underwood was executed by lethal injection on what was his 45th birthday. Underwood's time of death was declared at 10:14 a.m. According to media witnesses, Underwood gave a te...

Oklahoma Works will host a career event on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1414 E. Wade Watts Ave. in McAlester. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with hiring professionals and explore a range of job openings. Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared for intervie...