With a winter storm expected to hit McAlester, All Saints Episcopal Church will open its doors as a warming shelter starting at noon Thursday, Jan. 9, and continuing through 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. The shelter will welcome both people and pets, providing a safe space during the severe weather. Mother Janie Koch of A...

McAlester's 37th Annual Pittsburg County Holiday Commission Celebration will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17-18. This year's theme, "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy in the Spirit of Non-Violence 365," aligns with the national observance. The ev...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning for parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. The watch, which includes Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian counties in Arkansas, as well as Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha counties i...

As temperatures continue to drop, McAlester residents are being reminded of the importance of winterizing their plumbing to prevent pipes from freezing. Frozen pipes are a major concern during cold spells, as they can burst and lead to costly water damage. One of the most effective ways to prevent freezing pipes is to ...

The City of McAlester held a ceremony Wednesday to dedicate a portion of Kiowa Avenue in honor of the late James Beaty, a longtime journalist who served nearly 40 years at the McAlester News-Capital. The McAlester City Council approved an ordinance that renames the section of Kiowa Avenue between Second and Third Stree...