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🌱 What investigators say led to a fatal McAlester-area shooting

Good morning McAlester! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say led to a fatal McAlester-area shooting
  • McAlester angler cracks top three at Lake Eufaula tournament
  • See how a new McAlester mural honors Thurgood Marshall’s legacy.

Also on today's calendar: McAlester, OK - KPOP UNIVERSE and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McAlester man charged with first-degree murder following fatal shooting of mother (fox23.com) — A McAlester-area man has been charged with first-degree murder after his mother was fatally shot at a home near Bristow Point Road and Eufaula Lake Drive. Investigators say an argument escalated inside the house before the shooting, and federal and tribal authorities are now handling the case because of the suspect’s tribal status. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is reviewing potential prosecution.
   

• Claremore's Roberts wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Okie Division Tournament at Lake Eufaula (eufaulaindianjournal.com) — A regional bass tournament on Lake Eufaula featured strong southeastern Oklahoma showings, including a third-place finish for Sean McAllister of McAlester with five bass weighing 16 pounds, 5 ounces. Claremore angler Elmer Roberts took the overall win using a shallow flipping pattern. The event feeds into the Okie Division points race that could send top anglers to a major regional championship.
   

• On the Scene: Chandler Watson blends comedy, photography, and painting into a single creative voice (kgou.org) — A new public mural on the side of a McAlester building showcases Oklahoma City artist and comedian Chandler Watson’s bold, politically aware style while honoring civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall and First Amendment free speech protections. Watson blends stand-up, photography, and painting into one storytelling practice, using his camera, canvas, and stage time to document changing communities and question what freedom really looks like today.
   

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  • American Electric Power Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Storekeeper in Mcalester. Apply here.
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  • McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Wildcats Players of the Year following memorable season (mcintoshdemocrat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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