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Penalty flags hurt Lion chances in Shawnee setback

There’s a good chance that Durant head football coach Todd Vargas was seeing yellow in his sleep Friday night. Nearly 40 flags hit the turf in the penalty-marred District 5A-3 marathon …

Caddo Heritage Day plans are finalized

Members of Caddo Community Association are pleased to be producing a two-part Heritage Day event in downtown Caddo, Saturday, Oct. 3. “The pandemic started us wondering if we would be able …

DISD not operating buses until end of month

Bus routes in the Durant School District have been canceled until the end of the month because an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the school district announced last week. Buses were first …

Obituaries

Austin “Sucka” McCann

Winona Gene (Gayle) Hedgecock

James H. Flowers

Kenneth Edward Reid

Linda B. Westall

SANDRA JEAN WATTS

CURTIS GLENN MATLOCK

LUDIE IDA SULLIVAN

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Chancellor Johnson honored with lifetime achievement award

Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recently honored by Leadership Oklahoma with their 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. He is one of four state leaders recognized …

SE enrollment surpasses 5,000

Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment continues to grow at a record-setting rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. For the first time since the school …

Rowland named director of Native American Institute

A familiar face has returned to lead the Native American Institute at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Lauren Rowland is now serving as director of the Institute, a position she held …

Firefighters respond to fire, gas leaks

A recreational vehicle fire and a gas leak were among emergency calls the Durant Fire Department has responded to recently. Firefighters responded at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 2 to 246 Lake Durant Road …

Choctaw Emergency Management reminds all to get prepared

When disasters or emergencies arise, individuals can face uncertainty. The Choctaw Nation Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all tribal and community members to prepare with resources …

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