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06/11/2026

McAlester man sets fire to Brooken home

By Jeff Brown
Staff Writer

On June 4 of this year, Michael Clinton Pierson of McAlester was charged with Arson in the Second Degree, a Class B2 Felony.

Haskell County District Attorney James Green filed felony arson charges after Pierson allegedly set fire to a dwelling he was renting and where he lived. According to a rental / purchase agreement, the structure belonged to a couple with whom he had made the arrangement. A warrant for his arrest was made at that time.

The complete story is in the June 11 issue

06/10/2026

📰 This Week in Stigler & Haskell County | June 11, 2026

The latest edition of the Stigler News-Sentinel highlights several stories impacting our community:
🗳️ Election Season Approaches
A record number of candidates are set to appear on next week's elections ballot, making this one of the most competitive local elections in recent years.

⛪ Faith Community Church Welcomes New Pastor
Pastor Andy Eakle has been named pastor of Faith Community Church, beginning a new chapter of leadership and ministry for the congregation.

⚖️ Local Court News
A Stigler resident faces charges related to damage of a fiber optics line, with the case currently moving through the legal process.

🏀 Youth Basketball Camps Inspire Young Athletes
Local schools recently hosted youth basketball camps, helping students develop skills, teamwork, and confidence while staying active this summer.

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06/09/2026

Quinton Conducts HS/JH Girls Team Camp

Staff Photo by John Block
Quinton Public Schools conducted a three-day high school and junior high girls basketball team camp while utilizing the district’s three gymnasiums. The high school camp was conducted at the Quinton Event Center and high school gym while the junior high camp was conducted at the elementary gym from June 1 to June 3. In total 68 games were played for high school while the junior high camp featured 11 games. LEFT: Quinton freshman Jacelynn Caldwell goes up to contest a Sallisaw Central shot on June 1.

06/09/2026

❤️ Give Hope. Make a Difference. ❤️

Join us for the OBI Blood Drive & Bottled Water/Fan Drive and help support seniors in our community!

📅 Wednesday, June 24th
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Hope Home Medical Supply Parking Lot
108 NW 10th St., Stigler, OK

Every donation makes an impact. Whether you give blood, donate bottled water, or contribute a fan, you're helping provide comfort, relief, and hope to elderly residents in our community.

❤️ Give Blood
💧 Donate Bottled Water
🌀 Donate Fans
🤝 Support Our Seniors

Proudly Sponsored By:
• Compassion Home Care
• Sans Bois Hospice
• Stigler Primary Care Clinic
• Hope Home Medical Supply

Thank you to our sponsors and community partners for helping make this event possible. Together, we can make a difference—one donation at a time.