For Stigler High School senior Colton McCauley, the past four years have been defined by dedication, leadership, and a passion for music that has shaped both his high school experience and his outlook ...

Haskell County 4-H Archery Shooting Sport participants & their awards from the SE 4-H District Archery shoot at McAlester Expo on April 18. We had members competing in Recurve, Compound and Genesis ...

The Haskell County Election Board announced today that it will be accepting poll worker applications May 1st through May 28th. Applications are being accepted for the following positions: Precinct ...

The Kinta High School Class of 2026 will graduate on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the old gymnasium. Kinta’s baccalaureate ceremony for the class will be conducted on Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at Kinta ...

Stigler senior Lilly Monks (seated) with the Stigler High Schools cheerleading team as she signs with Northeastern State University on April 23 in the high school lobby. Staff Photo by Stephanie ...

After nearly a decade of service, District 18 District Attorney Charles “Chuck” Sullivan retired from his position on April 4. Sullivan’s departure occurs less than a year before his current term was ...

Douglas “Doug” Earl Collins was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 2, 1960 to Harvey and Carolyn (Nave) Collins. He passed away in Tamaha, Oklahoma on April 27, 2026 at the age of 65. Doug is ...

Papa Mc Donald James McAlvain, 87, was born in Krebs, Oklahoma on March 1, 1939 to Gerald and Jewell Parker McAlvain. He graduated from McCurtain High School in 1957. He married Sharon Orr on August ...

Derryl Hasting Cantrell, 86, a long time resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, was born on November 21st, 1939 in Stigler, Oklahoma to John and Estus Mangrum Cantrell. He passed away on April 30th, 2026, ...

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Stigler Farmers Market Begins Season; Community Celebrates Dedication Ceremony for Courts at Bumpers Park, Choctaw Playground ...

For Porum junior Saylyr Corbell, dance is more than an activity, it’s a passion that has shaped much of her life. That dedication was on full display recently when she traveled to Tulsa to compete in ...