McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK Features

Local singer ready to go national

2012-02-11T23:35:38-06:00

Singer Joanie Brooks has a song in her heart — and she’s ready to share it with the nation.

Viral video: Grizzly bear cub, wolf cub play together

2012-02-10T00:09:57-06:00

It’s like something out of a children's book: A bear cub meets a wolf cub and they become the best of friends. Even though they are different species and ferocious predators, the unlikely couple stays pals for life.

Globetrotters stop into McAlester for World Championship game

2012-02-07T00:33:53-06:00

On Monday, the Harlem Globetrotters chose McAlester as a stop on their World Championship Tour.

McAlester soldier saw 511 days of combat in World War II

2012-02-04T16:49:34-06:00

Andrew “Andy” Jackson Crittenden got to see Europe as a young man — along with his fellow GI’s who fought their way across Italy, France and Germany in some of World War II’s fiercest battles.

VIDEO: NFL Experience a hit with Super Bowl fans

2012-02-03T15:48:20-06:00

The NFL's interactive theme park pre-sold more than 65,000 tickets for Super Bowl week and has become the destination of choice for visitors to Indianapolis.

VIDEO: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction

2012-02-02T14:26:25-06:00

More than 18,000 people descended on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney for the annual Groundhog Day celebration.

O’Neal celebrates 80th birthday

2012-01-25T11:52:46-06:00

On Jan. 15, Gracie (Bullard) O’Neal, of McAlester, celebrated her 80th birthday with her family and friends at the Masonic Lodge on North Main Street.

Coughing? Sneezing? How to know if you're too sick to work

2012-01-21T12:09:47-06:00

You know this feeling -- you're getting sick. Do you tough it out and head to work? Or stay home and spare your co-workers from your germs?

Viral video: Groom surprises bride with Justin Bieber dance

2012-01-18T18:11:40-06:00

The choreographed wedding dance is a staple of a healthy viral video diet, right up there with cute kittens and babies laughing at everyday sounds. Still, it's hard not to smile when you watch one as well-executed as this groom's Justin Bieber tribute to his new bride.

Stone: Coach of future Supreme Court justices

2012-01-17T22:04:21-06:00

A McAlester resident with a legendary reputation for coaching teams and individuals to track and field championships saw his young charges break records on the athletic field many times.