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March 20, 2010

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JBCC escapee recover by OHP
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.

February 13, 2012
McAl. woman accused of burglarizing home; sprays homeowner with mace
A McAlester woman is accused of breaking and entering into a home and spraying the homeowner with mace.

February 13, 2012 1 Photo
Council to look again at releasing $700,000 to McAlester Public Schools
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.

February 12, 2012
McAAP appoints director engineering, public works
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.

February 12, 2012 1 Photo
PITTSBURG COUNTY DISTRICT COURT LOGS
The following felony and misdemeanor cases were decided in Pittsburg County District Court Feb. 1 - 6.

February 12, 2012
Local singer ready to go national
Singer Joanie Brooks has a song in her heart — and she’s ready to share it with the nation.

February 11, 2012 2 Photos
School elections set Tuesday in McAlester and other school districts
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.

February 11, 2012 4 Photos
Pride honors volunteers
Pride in McAlester held its third annual volunteer banquet at the Whistle Stop Bistro in Northtown on Thursday night

February 11, 2012 1 Photo
Parents and DHS: What are your rights?
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.

February 11, 2012 2 Photos
McAlester New-Capital's junior reporters tell all
Globe-trotting, from McAlester to Japan

On Feb. 6, I had the pleasure of meeting two of the Harlem Globetrotters. Handles, who is 6’ 1,” wasn’t very tall compared to Stretch, who is 7’ 2”. ...

Living the dream

On Monday, the Harlem Globetrotters came to McAlester to play some basketball. Before the game, I had the honor to interview center “Stretch” Middleton and guard “Handles” Franklin. ...

February 10, 2012 6 Photos 1 Story
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