McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK Opinion

From the Capitol: It’s a full moon in the city

2012-02-13T14:43:38-06:00

On Sunday evening as I left McAlester heading to the capital city in the darkness for the beginning of another session, I couldn’t help but notice the full moon and wondered about its significance.

From the Capitol: Senator files bills on prison overcrowding

2012-02-12T14:38:04-06:00

Week one of the legislature got under way on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at 12 o’clock.

From the Capitol: Rep. selected for prayer caucus seat

2012-02-11T14:31:51-06:00

The second session of the 53rd legislature was called to order on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. Lt. Governor Todd Lamb introduced Governor Mary Fallin to deliver the State of the State address.

Inhofe: Military cuts negatively impact nation, state

2012-01-27T23:26:22-06:00

The President continues to gut our military and national defense as an offset to pay for his liberal domestic agenda. Cuts or increases in military spending should be based on strategy. Instead, it seems we’ve developed a strategy to fit Obama’s budget cuts.

Good night, Carol

2011-12-06T08:04:54-06:00

There is a song from one of my favorite Broadway musicals — “Wicked” — that is called “For Good.” The words are between two friends. “Because I knew you I have been changed for good.” Today I say goodbye to someone who definitely changed me for good.

James Earl Scott

2011-11-16T01:18:49-06:00

James Earl Scott, 67, of Clayton, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Antlers.

Capitol report

2011-11-15T22:38:37-06:00

The legislative process is long and complicated.

Ida Mae West

2011-11-15T17:57:37-06:00

Letter to the editor: Thanks for continuing the tradition

2011-11-12T17:01:32-06:00

Editor:
As a nation we celebrate our military heroes past and present on Veterans Day.

Standing up for our rights

2011-10-18T14:43:28-05:00

Editor:
In reply to the letter from Patsy Lott Oct. 12 stating, “Believers have rights too,” thank you Patsy Lott for standing up for our rights