McAlester’s April City Manager’s report from Dave Andren highlights ongoing progress on significant construction projects and indicates increasing business interest throughout the city.
Key updates include nearing completion of the new airport terminal, with final inspection expected by mid-June and a dedication ceremony tentatively set for July 11. Construction continues on Amazon’s “Last Mile” facility, and the Amazon Distribution Center has officially broken ground.
Project Lazarus may soon be publicly announced, and talks continue with Atoka on a joint power generation facility. Meanwhile, the Mid-McAlester TIF #2 developer is working on design and permitting, and Krebs Brewery has requested early exercise of its lease option to buy.
New businesses, including Popeyes, HTeaO, 7Brew Coffee, and Jersey Mike’s are developing sites, while RaceTrac Fuels explores expanding into the area. Infrastructure improvements are ongoing, and downtown business owners are pushing for a “Railway District” to boost tourism.