On Thursdaythe Good Samaritan Outreach Shelter for Men was featured in a documentary by the First United Methodist Church in McAlester. Pictured from left is Thursday. Pictured from left is Chris Symes  associate pastor of the First Methodist Church, Stephen LeFlore shelter director and Bill Derichsweiler shelter treasurer.

February 9, 2012 1 Photo

A McAlester man who was recently involved with a local meth lab explosion pleaded guilty Friday in Pittsburg County District Court.

February 9, 2012 4 Photos

Something new is in store for McAlester — a  meeting to bring together many of the major organizations in the city.

February 8, 2012

McAlester’s Make a Difference Day project was recently selected as a finalist for this year’s “Encore,” award, which was just renamed the “All-Star Award.”

February 8, 2012

The men and women of All Saints’ Episcopal Church are hand-crafting goodies and gifts for the community to purchase for a loved one this Valentine’s Day.

February 7, 2012 3 Photos

Dustin Rowe believes he’s taking the road less traveled — at least among the current slate of Republican Second District Congressional candidates.

February 7, 2012

A couple that was staying at a local hotel have been arrested and charged with child abuse.

February 7, 2012 2 Photos

The Oklahoma State Penitentiary recently released the names of their 2011 employees of the year.

February 7, 2012 4 Photos

A Eufaula housekeeper has been accused of stealing checks from a home in Longtown and forging them to buy groceries, gas and pay an electric bill.

February 7, 2012 1 Photo

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information about the deaths of two men in Pittsburg County more than a year ago.

February 7, 2012