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🌱 How McAlester’s former mayor helps steer Oklahoma’s college system now

McAlester, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day McAlester! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How McAlester’s former mayor helps steer Oklahoma’s college system now

Also on today's calendar: Sewing Club: Make-up Removal Pads, using a variety of cotton fabrics and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Hazy sunshine and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Officers Elected to Lead State Regents (einpresswire.com) — McAlester is represented in statewide higher education leadership through retired Justice Steven W. Taylor, a former city mayor and current Puterbaugh Foundation chair, who was elected secretary of the Oklahoma State Regents. The board’s new officer team will guide tuition, academic standards, and budgets for Oklahoma’s 25 public colleges and universities through the 2026-27 fiscal year.
   

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  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Retail in Mcalester. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'It could've been very dangerous': Okmulgee County repairs roads after heavy rain (newson6.com)
  • District 25 Drug Task Force announces multiple arrests following undercover operation (newson6.com)
  • FISHING REPORT: Bite remains fair across the board despite flooded waters (muskogeephoenix.com)

Ok McAlester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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