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  • Proposed resettlement of Syrians ‘act of deranged insanity’

    Editor:
    My question to the public is: are we going to stand by and let this happen?

    June 13, 2013

  • NCAA shouldn’t ban Adderall

    University of Oklahoma ace pitcher Jonathan Gray doesn't deserve the criticism he's faced since failing a a pre-MLB draft drug test. He tested positive for Adderall, a drug whose abuse is so widespread at colleges nationwide that the NCAA should drop it from their list of banned substances.

    June 7, 2013

  • weather.jpg MJ’S LIST OF THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE ON THE MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL FACEBOOK PAGE:

    June 1, 2013 1 Photo 1 Story

  • LaDell Emmons Earthquake preparation is like other emergencies

    Most Oklahomans know what to do in case of severe weather or when a tornado is bearing down on them. But, residents might be less sure what do when earthquakes hit. While it might sound a little strange to use Oklahoma and earthquake in the same sentence, the state has experienced multiple tremors in the past two years alone.

    May 29, 2013 1 Photo

  • Bill Williams Eufaula Classic crossed the line

    Aggression cross the line into violence Saturday at the 29th annual Lake Eufaula All-Star Classic, but who's to blame?

    May 21, 2013 3 Photos

  • 4-26-ROAD-PANEL-MARKED.jpg Want better roads? Vote 'yes'

    McAlester’s roads are a mess. There’s no question about that. But it’s up to voters Tuesday to fix the problem anytime in the near future.

    May 11, 2013 1 Photo 1 Story

  • 11 18 BOGGS 2.jpg District 7 state Sen. Larry Boggs, R-Red Oak: Capitol Report

    Hi neighbors.
    According to Oklahoma’s Constitution, the Legislature must conclude its work by no later than 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May. But that hasn’t always been the case.

    May 8, 2013 1 Photo

  • Jason Collins Jason Collins should open floodgates

    The life of every gay athlete got a whole lot easier Monday, when center Jason Collins became the first openly gay player in the NBA. Collins, a free agent when this season ends, played for the Boston Celtics and then Washington Wizards this season.

    April 30, 2013 1 Photo

  • Boston Marathon 1 Joy destroyed at Boston Marathon

    The crowds have always made the Boston Marathon a joyful event to watch, and probably also in which to participate. All those good vibes were lost on Monday when terrorists detonated two bombs near the race’s finish line, killing three and wounding approximately 175 more.

    April 16, 2013 2 Photos

  • Rutgers must purge itself of Mike Rice

    Rutgers University took its first step forward on Monday when it chose former dean Carl Kirschner to take over as temporary athletic director following the resignation of Tim Pernetti. Kirschner will have to find a full-time AD, who will then have to find a men’s basketball coach to replace the disgraced Mike Rice.

    April 9, 2013

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