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Name changes at three McAlester Public Schools facilities needed to happen — and it was handled appropriately to honor people who made an impact in our community.

Three McAlester Public Schools facilities will get new names — including two to be renamed after influential figures in the district’s history.

Michael Hull said a massive renovation project will make a library the communitys living room.

This is going to happen this time.

Officials detail a massive renovation project at the McAlester Public Library and how people can help.

Representatives of the Southeast Oklahoma Library System met with Pittsburg County commissioners Monday to request the county contribute $500,000 to the McAlester Public Library Renovation project.

Ward 4 City Councilor Randy Roden said he didn’t have anything elaborate in mind when he suggested some upgrades along Choctaw Avenue between Third and Fifth Streets.

Ward 4 City Councilor Randy Roden said he didn’t have anything elaborate in mind when he suggested some upgrades along Choctaw Avenue between Third and Fifth Streets.

Another book sale this weekend brings a chance for a surprising find and way to support the local library.

Attempts were made several times over the past decade or so to replace the McAlester Public Library building at 401 N. Second Street, but none of those efforts were successful.