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A judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation for a man charged in a 2020 McAlester murder case. Court records show Deraje Jackson, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Dustin Parker, will undergo the evaluation in Pittsburg County following concerns about his present competency and mental healt...

Swim lessons will return to McAlester this summer through a partnership between the city and the American Red Cross. City officials say Learn-to-Swim classes will be offered at Jeff Lee Pool, with a focus on helping children build confidence in the water while learning basic safety skills. The program includes six stru...

A Krebs man was arrested Tuesday on six felony charges including rape by instrumentation, and multiple counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16. Asa Beshear, 35, is charged in Pittsburg County District Court with rape by instrumentation, four counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16, and one count...