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Capitol Lens | It’s Police Week
Hudson, the 2-year-old son of Joseph Lee Barlow, a patrolman with the McAlester Police Department in Oklahoma who died on March 20, 2023, attends an event at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Monday. The event, honoring officers who lost their lives last year, was part of the annual Police Week gathering.
Death row inmate Wade Lay spared from execution because of mental state
McALESTER — A judge Thursday ruled death row inmate Wade Lay may not be executed at this time because he is presently incompetent. The Pittsburg County judge found Lay incompetent after a state psychologist agreed he does not have a rational understanding of why he faces execution. ...
Crowder Defeats Jefferson College to Claim the Region 16 Tournament Championship
JOPLIN, MO — The Crowder Roughriders defeated Jefferson College, 14-8, to claim the Region 16 Tournament Championship. Crowder led from start to finish and got off to a fast start after scoring 7 runs in the first two innings. Brock Bearden had a big day going 3-for-3 with 3 RBI’s and one home-run. Cole Kitchens […]
Congratulations Stigler, Kinta and Porum graduates
The May 9 issue of the Stigler News-Sentinel features photos of graduations in Stigler, Kinta and Porum. Staff Photo: Stigler High School graduates throw their caps in the air and celebrate at the conclusion of graduation ceremonies on May 7.
Crowder Softball Ready for Matchup with Iowa Western in Midwest District Championships
NEOSHO, MO — After coming off a Region 16 Tournament Championship last weekend, the Crowder Softball team is now preparing for the next step in their journey, the Midwest District Championship. The Crowder Roughriders are set to square off against the Iowa Western Community College River Pirates. It will be a best 2-of-3 series with […]
Armed Forces Day preparations ‘lining up’
Final preparations continued for this week’s McAlester’s annual Armed Forces Day celebration. “Everything’s lining up,” said Armed Forces Day Committee Chairman Jeff Wolf. Activities over the two-day event include the AFD Luncheon on Friday, May 3, followed by the downtown parade, which is set to feature...
Crowder Takes Down St. Louis CC 9-1 for Spot in Region 16 Championship Game
JOPLIN, MO – Crowder baseball took down St. Louis Community College for a spot in the region 16 championship game. Landon Grigg dominated on the mound for the Roughriders, going seven innings, striking out five batters, and only allowing one run in the contest. Crowder’s bats came alive early on, courtesy of a 2-for-4 day […]
Crowder Downs State Fair 10-6 in Opener of Region 16 Tournament
JOPLIN, MO – Crowder baseball downed State Fair in the opener of the Region 16 tournament on Thursday afternoon. Leadoff hitter Easton Swofford went 3-for-4 at the plate, scoring three runs. The sophomore would start the game with a leadoff double, for which Kolton Reynolds would drive him in to score in the bottom half […]
Three tornadoes spotted in McIntosh County, none touched down
What seemed like an army of tornadoes laid siege to Oklahoma over the weekend, leaving in their paths death and destruction. Deaths included: A four-month-old child and an adult in Holdenville, 58 miles southeast of Eufaula. An adult in Marietta, 147 miles southeast of Eufaula. And another adult in Sulphur,...
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