McALESTER — Former Senator Gene Stipe died at 85. According to Brumley-Mills, funeral arrangements for Stipe are pending with them at this time.
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McALESTER — Former Senator Gene Stipe died at 85. According to Brumley-Mills, funeral arrangements for Stipe are pending with them at this time.
More on this story to follow in the print and smart editions...
As of 11 :30 a.m., Flooding closes highways in Pittsburg and Atoka Coun
More thunderstorms are expected to hit McAlester Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service website
Heavy rain has flooded several Pittsburg County roads but as of 8:45 a.m. most are open, officials say.
“We haven’t closed any yet but it could happen any time,” said Kevin Smith, District Two commissioner.
There are numerous places for Pittsburg County citizens to donate items for the victims in Moore who are suffering from damages caused by recent storms and a large destructive tornado.
Did you receive a tornado warning alert on your phone last night? If the answer is "no," you may need to register to receive area-alerts on your phone.
McAlester Police Chief Jim Lyles and Trent Myers, director of Pittsburg County/McAlester Office of Emergency Management, both ask area-residents to drive safely.
There are currently 38 customers experiencing power outages in the McAlester area as of 10:30 a.m., according to Frank Phillips, Community Affairs Manager of Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
The National Weather Service warns drivers to not drive the areas where water covers the road at unknown depths.
Pittsburd County is under Flash Flood Warning and more storms are predicted in the McAlester area.