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McAlester Man Charged In Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
A McAlester man is facing a felony charge after an investigation into allegations involving a minor. Monte Lee Swearingen, 44, and a registered sex offender, is charged in Pittsburg County District Court with lewd or indecent acts with a child under 16. According to a probable cause affidavit, deputies were called Marc...
17h ago
McAlester Teacher Charged In Student Assault Case
A McAlester teacher has been charged following an investigation into an incident involving a student at a local elementary school. Anna Thompson, 48, is charged in Pittsburg County District Court with misdemeanor assault and battery on a student. According to a probable cause affidavit, campus police were contacted Apr...
May 04, 2026
Helipad Construction Beginning Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, May 5, traffic on Dr. Willa A. Strong Boulevard between Polk Avenue and Van Buren Avenue will be reduced to one lane during regular business hours. This temporary lane closure is to accommodate construction of a new helipad, including truck traffic and equipment entering and exiting the work zone. Wh...
May 01, 2026
