🌱 What to know about Thursday’s McAlester execution and the case behind it

Hello McAlester! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What to know about Thursday’s McAlester execution and the case behind it
• McAlester community mourns the passing of Priscilla Carol McKinney

Also on today's calendar: Weird Science: Solar Ovens and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• He set fire to his ex and her baby. Now Oklahoma is executing him. (usatoday.com) — An Oklahoma death row inmate is scheduled for execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 14, for the 2007 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her infant daughter in Tulsa. The piece details the crime, emotional testimony from the victims’ family, and the inmate’s unsuccessful clemency bid and claims of personal change.
   

• Priscilla McKinney - (arkadelphian.com) — McAlester readers are remembering Priscilla Carol (Tolson) McKinney, who grew up here and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of McAlester before later settling in Arkansas. Her family recalls her deep faith, love of sewing, games, travel, and especially the time she poured into her children and grandchildren. Donations in her memory are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
   

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📸 Around McAlester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McAlester

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• Poetry Night →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 15

• Weird Science: Solar Ovens →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  4:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Unearth a Story: Junior Paleontologists →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  11:00 am
• Advanced Brush Hour →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  4:30 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Unearth a Story: Odd Squad Dino Yoga →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  4:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Chat & Craft →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• Trading Card Game Swap →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  1:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Recognizing Signs of Opioid Use & Overdose →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Sewing Club: Simple Half Apron with Pockets →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  11:00 am
• Cyber Squad: Sphero Bolt →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  4:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• The Cliff Hangers book club →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  1:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Open Mic Night →
  Hartshorne Event Center, Hartshorne
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Mcalester. Apply here.
• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Mcalester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McAlester here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Checotah

• Hannah Harper Becomes First Female Country Artist To Win 'American Idol' Since Carrie Underwood's 2005 Victory (iheart.com)
• Carrie Underwood Joins Legendary '80s Band For 'American Idol' Finale and the Internet Has Thoughts (parade.com)
• Round 1 is On in Fort Worth: 2026 PWR Team Roping Results (teamropingjournal.com)

Okmulgee

• Company offers internship opportunities plugging abandoned wells in Okmulgee County (fox23.com)
• Where Was 'Sarah's Oil' Filmed? Head Out To Muscogee Nation In Eastern Oklahoma (travelnoire.com)
• Lyon County Sheriff's Office Reports Week of Arrests, Collisions, and Juvenile Incidents (marshallcountydaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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