Pittsburg County commissioners passed an Emergency Disaster Declaration Monday in the wake of severe storms and floods that hammered the area beginning early Friday and continuing through the weekend.
Pittsburg County commissioners are trying to decide the best option for temporarily housing the County Election Board, while they pursue plans to construct the Election Board an entirely new building.
Final preparations are nearly complete for the Pittsburg County Community Thanksgiving Dinner — thanks to elected officials and community volunteers who've worked hours to get it ready.
McAlester/Pittsburg County Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin Enloe says the regional OEM office has been notified hurricane season has arrived for the Gulf of Mexico.
Pittsburg County commissioners Monday agreed to a memorandum of understanding between the county and the city of McAlester for the current fiscal year.
The city of McAlester has agreed to help fund the McAlester/Pittsburg County Office of Emergency Management for the current 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, continuing a partnership between the two.