McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK Local News

Stigler woman arrested for breaking and entering, drinking tea

2012-02-14T06:42:00-06:00

A Stigler woman has been arrested for breaking and entering into two homes on Yellow Rock Road in the Longtown area of Eufaula.

JBCC escapee recover by OHP

2012-02-13T21:54:15-06:00

On Monday, an inmate from Jackie Brannon Correctional Complex escaped and was later captured in Shawnee by Oklahoma Highway Patrol, according to Pittsburg County Sheriff Joel Kerns.
David W. McAlpin, 24, standing at 5 foot 9 inches and weighing 170 pounds, was found to be missing at JBCC’s evening inmate count.

McAl. woman accused of burglarizing home; sprays homeowner with mace

2012-02-13T14:46:24-06:00

A McAlester woman is accused of breaking and entering into a home and spraying the homeowner with mace.

Council to look again at releasing $700,000 to McAlester Public Schools

2012-02-12T15:39:18-06:00

City councilors are expected to take a look at a proposed memorandum of understanding between the city and McAlester Public Schools that could send $700,000 into the school coffers.

McAAP appoints director engineering, public works

2012-02-12T15:08:22-06:00

Steven W. Cox, of McAlester, has been named director of engineering and public works at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, according to a Wednesday press release from McAAP.

PITTSBURG COUNTY DISTRICT COURT LOGS

2012-02-12T03:51:39-06:00

The following felony and misdemeanor cases were decided in Pittsburg County District Court Feb. 1 - 6.

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.

School elections set Tuesday in McAlester and other school districts

2012-02-11T21:24:27-06:00

School elections are set for Tuesday in four school districts in Pittsburg County, with the county election board also assisting with a race in neighboring Pushmataha County.

Pride honors volunteers

2012-02-11T17:57:50-06:00

Pride in McAlester held its third annual volunteer banquet at the Whistle Stop Bistro in Northtown on Thursday night

Parents and DHS: What are your rights?

2012-02-11T14:49:43-06:00

When an investigator from Child Protective Services from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services comes to the door, most parents don’t know what their rights are. That’s according to some McAlester residents who have recently dealt with CPS.