McAlester News-Capital

01/25/2025

During the first week as executive director, the universe gave me my first column topic — e-waste.

01/25/2025

There is an abundance of profane words, unfortunately, in the English language.

01/25/2025

For 30 years, outstanding 4-H members have been serving as State 4-H Ambassadors.

01/25/2025

01/25/2025

It's official, we have a new president with Donald J. Trump being sworn in on Jan. 20 and numerous executive orders being signed Day One.

It’s official, we have a new president with Donald J. Trump being sworn in on Jan. 20 and numerous executive orders being signed Day One.

01/25/2025

With 57 seconds left in the fourth quarter, senior Jadee Hall knocked down a triple to put the Stuart Lady Hornets in front of Indianola 25-23.

Indianola 28, Stuart 27

01/25/2025

To say fifth-seeded Savanna (7-8, 3-3 Pitt 8) got off to a fast start would be an understatement. In the blink of an eye, the Bulldogs held a double-digit lead in less than two minutes of game time and they never looked back.

Savanna 58, Indianola 29

01/24/2025

The Oklahoma Attorney General is asking the federal government to transfer a death row inmate back into the state’s custody for ex*****on in line with a Presidential Executive Order regarding ex*****ons.

The Oklahoma Attorney General is asking the federal government to transfer a death row inmate back into the state’s custody for ex*****on in line with a Presidential Executive Order regarding

01/24/2025

Oklahoma lawmakers filed dozens of criminal justice bills ahead of the Jan. 16 deadline, including ambitious proposals to establish a full-time Pardon and Parole Board and institute a death penalty moratorium.

Oklahoma lawmakers filed dozens of criminal justice bills ahead of the Jan. 16 deadline, including ambitious proposals to establish a full-time Pardon and Parole Board and institute a death penalty

01/24/2025

See photos from the McAlester Buffalo Wrestling Team's district championship after the #6 ranked Buffaloes defeated Ada, Durant, #14 Shawnee, and #5 Grove to punch their ticket to the Oklahoma State Dual Team State Wrestling Tournament.

See photos from the McAlester Buffalo Wrestling Team's district championship after the #6 ranked Buffaloes defeated Ada, Durant, #14 Shawnee, and #5 Grove to punch their ticket to the Oklahoma

01/24/2025

For the first time in 35 years, the McAlester Buffaloes wrestling team stands alone as undefeated district champions.

01/24/2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers filed hundreds of bills affecting education for the next legislative session.

01/24/2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, GFWC McAlester Fortnightly Club, delivered 142 hand-knitted and crocheted newborn baby hats to McAlester Regional Hea;th Center's Labor and Delivery Department in honor of “National Hat Day”, which occurs annually on Jan. 1…

On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, GFWC McAlester Fortnightly Club, delivered 142 hand-knitted and crocheted newborn baby hats to McAlester Regional Hea;th Center's Labor and Delivery Department in honor of “National

01/24/2025

Compass Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm specializing in retirement planning, announces the promotion of Julie A. Hokit to Associate Wealth Advisor.

01/24/2025

The Oklahoma School for the Deaf gives information on how people can sign up for free online American Sign Language classes.

01/24/2025

Leading 35-31 in the fourth quarter, Crowder looked for the dagger that would send them to the Pitt 8 Tournament championship.

Crowder 45, Pittsburg 39

01/24/2025

The Stuart Hornets dominated its second set of Warriors, 80-35, to advance to the Pitt 8 Tournament finals with a chance to defend their title.

Stuart 80, Haileyville 35

01/24/2025

Round 4: Bye
Round 5:
#5 Grove
36-30 WIN

2025 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

We broke the 35 year streak and a great group of kids to do it with!