Bowen ready to take reigns at Pittsburg
New Pittsburg baseball coach Justin Bowen has big expectations in his first year.
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Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended
DWSRF projects discussed at McAlester Council
McAlester City Council discussed multiple Drinking Water State Revolving Fund projects at Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting.
GREGO: CREOKS awarded state contract
It was announced recently that CREOKS Health Services will take over the operation of the Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center in McAlester. This is a shift from state agency
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Greeks hope the mountain
9 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions
Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 60 others. Kyiv
Teamwork common theme at softball, volleyball practices
The 2026-27 sports season inched closer Wednesday as McAlester softball and volleyball hosted their first practices.
Duke still stinging from not getting selected to College Football Playoff after winning ACC title
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee congratulated Duke on winning the 2025 ACC championship and believes they should have made the College Football Playoff over Sun Belt champion James Madison. Lashlee praises
OKLAHOMA VOICE: U.S. House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide in a bipartisan move that pushes the country one step closer to ending the long-contested ritual
Community invited to this week’s Movies in the Park
The City of McAlester and McAlester Tourism are inviting families to enjoy another evening of free outdoor entertainment as the Movies in the Park series continues this week at Arvest
CREOKS to host town hall Tuesday
CREOKS Health Services will host a town hall to address any questions or concerns people have about the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic contract it has been awarded.
China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries. Speaking at a conference in Shan...
Republican senator says Blanche must meet Epstein's accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol. The drug cleared Thursday can lower dangerous cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been
Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother
Federal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving
CREOKS Health Services receives CCMHC contract for Southeast Oklahoma
A contract awarded to CREOKS Health Services in McAlester will task the organization with overseeing areas throughout Southeast Oklahoma.
Mullen Park ribbon cutting postponed to September
Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 89F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
REVIEW: David Ramirez at Spaceship Earth
The Dancing Rabbit Music Festival hosted a Spotlight Series show at Spaceship Earth Tuesday, July 14, featuring Austin, Texas, singer-songwriter David Ramirez.
8 OU baseball players selected in MLB Draft
It took a few rounds and a day’s wait to hear a Sooner get their name called this weekend.
Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
U.S. Coast Guard crews have suspended their search for three people missing after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island. The search was suspended late Wednesday. One
EOSC recognized for 15 years of membership with McAlester Defense Support Association
WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College was recently recognized for its 15-year membership with the McAlester Defense Support Association during the organization’s meeting held at Pete’s Place in Kr...
Spain holds off Kylian Mbappé and France to earn a spot in Sunday's World Cup final, in photos
Spain held off Kylian Mbappé and France 2-0 to earn a spot in Sunday
On track for October: McAlester Public Library renovations continue
The McAlester Public Library renovations are on track to wrap up and open the space to the public once again in October 2026.
Convicted murderer: 'It's time for me to pay for what I did'
A death row inmate convicted for killing his common-law wife in 2003 went before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Tuesday and said he neither wanted nor deserved clemency.