City councilors voted to approve and adopt ordinances for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district along George Nigh Expressway. The action outlines the anticipated parameters of the TIF agreement. City Attorney John T. Hammons said the approval means the council will forgo $10 million in tax collections in exchange fo...

Early voting for several local elections in Pittsburg County is now underway. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the Pittsburg County Election Board. "You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all electio...

On March 19, agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the McAlester Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in McAlester, leading to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, and suspected drugs. The warrant targeted a residence believed to be the ...

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton said he loved seeing a project between the tribe and ELW Global showcased Wednesday at Lake Talawanda in McAlester come to fruition. "I love it when we start making projects like this," Batton said. "Choctaw made. American made. That is what we're trying to do here."...

Mayor Justin Few signed a proclamation at Tuesday's City Council meeting declaring April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in McAlester. The proclamation aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion, understanding, and acceptance for individuals with autism. It also highlights the city's commitment to supp...