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Arkansas Man Accused of Kidnapping, Meth Trafficking After Traffic Stop Near McAlester
An Arkansas man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say a kidnapping investigation led to the discovery of methamphetamine, firearms and other evidence during a traffic stop near McAlester. Leon Charles Hendry, 55, of Shirley, Arkansas, is charged in Pittsburg County District Court with kidnapping and t...
15h ago
Oklahoma Executes Raymond Eugene Johnson For 2007 Tulsa Double Killing
Raymond Eugene Johnson was executed Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester for the 2007 killings of his former girlfriend and her infant daughter in Tulsa. Johnson, 52, was pronounced dead at 10:12 a.m. after receiving a lethal injection, according to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Th...
18h ago
City Council Discusses Budget, Infrastructure Priorities at Tuesday Meeting
The McAlester City Council reviewed the city's proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, regional healthcare updates and ongoing development activity during Tuesday's meeting. City officials presented a preliminary budget focused on maintaining services, infrastructure improvements and long-term financial stability. The pro...
May 13, 2026
