City of McAlester Podside Chats

From Raw to Ready: Navigating the Danger Zone

Raw lake water has to cross a gauntlet of treatment steps before it reaches your glass. Water Plant Supervisor Lucky Huff charts the route, the risks, and the reason McAlester’s water is always mission-ready. Tune in for how our water gets treated and answers to some common questions about our water.

Tourism Tuesdays: Boots, Chaps, and Event Stats

From broncs to Broadway vibes, McAlester is poised to impress again this week. We’re breaking down the week’s biggest events, best moments, and boldest turnouts with some data from the busiest weekend of the year so far.

Fixing Streets One Block at a Time: Bryan Spencer’s Road to Success

Let’s face it — we all want better roads. But how do you fix 166 lane miles of them? This week, Street Project Manager Bryan Spencer breaks down McAlester’s plan to smooth out every pothole and crack in sight. It’s a road trip to success, and we’re along for the ride — with a few laughs about the bumps along the way.

Tourism Tuesdays: Sips, Shoutouts & Local Vibes

From the morning grind to after-hours good times, McAlester’s got your week covered. This Tourism Tuesday, we're featuring the spots locals love and even more events that bring people together.

Emergency Management: Basically MacGyver With a Bunch of Whiteboards

When a critical facility lost water pressure, the McAlester/Pittsburg County Emergency Management team got creative by hooking up a fire truck to keep operations flowing. Deputy Director Denton Cossey joins us to explain how quick thinking and teamwork saved the day—along with how emergency management helps McAlester and surrounding communities.

Tourism Tuesdays: Pasta plates and music greats

Pasta plates and music greats — McAlester’s got the best of dates! This week on Tourism Tuesday, we’re serving up the details on the McAlester Italian Festival and the Dancing Rabbit Music Festival, two can't-miss events that bring flavor and rhythm to our hometown.

A New Node: The Cyber Cop Awakens

In a world where Wi-Fi drops, cables tangle, and printers betray us, Justice Adair stands between us and total digital annihilation. This week’s episode is part The Beekeeper, part rolling battle droid (Droidekas), and entirely unhinged. Topics include: Star Wars trivia, Nuka-Cola socks, and the growing threat of overly helpful robots.

Welcome to Tourism Tuesdays!

Get ready to explore McAlester like never before! Every Tuesday, Podside Chats brings you Tourism Tuesdays — a quick, energetic look at all the exciting events, festivals, and happenings around town. Whether you're planning your weekend, hosting friends and family, or just looking for something new to enjoy, Tourism Tuesdays will keep you in the know.