07/07/11 The Lady Switchbacks, a local 12-and-Under fastpitch softball team, won the USSSA 12-and-Under Class B State Championship June 24-26 in Moore.
05/10/11 The Oklahoma Water Resources Board plans a series of meetings in southeastern Oklahoma to discuss the state's comprehensive water plan.
05/05/11 The McAlester Public Schools will be presenting two spring concerts for the community. Tonight, the high school Jazz Band, sixth grade band and seventh grade band will perform at S. Arch Thompson Auditorium at 7.
04/18/11 Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed legislation into law that adds restrictions on members of a Kansas church who protest at funerals of fallen soldiers. The bill, sponsored by Oklahoma state Senator Josh Brecheen of Coalgate, would prohibit protests within two hours before or after a funeral.
04/18/11 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Tornadoes plagued the South for three days, killing at least 45 people in six states Thursday through Saturday, and damaging or destroying several Southern Baptist church buildings.
04/10/11 The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for part of the KOCO viewing area.
04/07/11 Marlow Lady Outlaw senior Skyler Newberry has been racking up the accolades during her senior year.
03/02/11 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the First Amendment protects Westboro Baptist Church members who have held anti-gay protests at funerals. Oklahoma State Sen. John Brecheen, R-Coalgate, said he doesn't think the ruling will affect a bill he's proposing that would double a time moratorium and distance such protest can be held in Oklahoma. He said he plans to ask Oklahoma Attorney General ...
03/02/11 The Central High Bronchos picked up two wins over the Cement Bulldogs Monday afternoon in their season home openers.
03/01/11 OKLAHOMA - Residents in Oklahoma hit the polls on Tuesday. A number of school bonds and city issues are on the ballot. In Ada, there are two city council positions open. A school bond is on the ballot
11/01/10 Associated Press - November 1, 2010 11:45 AM ET McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Democratic Lt. Gov. Jari Askins is targeting the southeastern Oklahoma Democratic stronghold known as "Little Dixie" in...
11/01/10 DURANT, OK - Democratic Lt. Gov. Jari Askins is targeting the southeastern Oklahoma Democratic stronghold known as "Little Dixie" in her quest to become the state's next governor.
10/31/10 BY PAUL MONIES Helped by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing corporate and union independent spending on political races, outside groups have spent $1.2 million on Oklahoma campaigns in the last few months. Read more on NewsOK.com
10/25/10 Donny Price of Chickasaw Nation Transit, Ada, and Dean Tuck of Southern Oklahoma Rural Transit Service, Coalgate, claimed state titles in the 1st Oklahoma Transit Driving Championships which concluded Friday.
10/01/10 Junior Marissa Hackbarth twirled a three-hitter Friday to propel Meeker to a 4-2 victory over Perry and a Class 3A regional tournament crown
09/24/10 A suspect in a car theft from an Ashdown, Ark., used car lot, who said he was going on a test drive to Saratoga, was arrested in Coalgate, Okla. Patrick Auto Sales on U.S. Highway 71 North in Ashdown reported the theft Monday afternoon of a 1997 Ford Escort, said Ashdown policeofficer Zane Butler.
09/23/10 Shay Loudermilk (10) is back playing tailback and middle linebacker for Coalgate High School after recovering from Padget-Schroetter disease. Photo submitted
09/22/10 Stratford and Allen have passed every test through the first three weeks of the 2010 football season while climbing into the top 10 in their respective classes. But school really starts for the Bulldogs and the Mustangs Friday night.
09/22/10 Visiting eight of the 20 largest markets in the United States, the Professional Bull Riders announced their 2011 elite Built Ford Tough Series schedule that will make 28 stops in 23 states beginning Jan. 7-9 in New York City.Featuring the top bull riders in the world and the fiercest bucking bulls on the planet, the BFTS travels to 20 of the largest television markets, including the top three ...
08/29/10 District 1: Midwest City, Norman North, Yukon, Edmond Memorial, Putnam North, Moore, Lawton Ike, Choctaw. | 
