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Honor Doctor of Business Administration degrees were awarded to Chief Gary Batton, Governor Bill Anoatubby and posthumously to Chief Gregory Pyle and his wife Patti Pyle is shown. Also shown are Regional University System of Oklahoma Regent Amy Ford and Southeastern President Dr. David Whitlock. Dan Hoke | SE

Honor Doctor of Business Administration degrees were awarded to Chief Gary Batton, Governor Bill Anoatubby and posthumously to Chief Gregory Pyle and his wife Patti Pyle is shown. Also shown are Regional University System of Oklahoma Regent Amy Ford and Southeastern President Dr. David Whitlock. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern awards Honorary Doctor of Business Administration degrees to Chief Gregory Pyle, Governor Bill Anoatubby, and Chief Gary Batton

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
At the May 8 graduate degree commencement ceremony, Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded its highest honor – the Honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree – to a trio of individuals who have advanced the mission of Southeastern and ensured greater educational opportunities for its...
Durant City Manager Pam Polk graduated from Leadership Oklahoma Class 38.

Durant City Manager Pam Polk graduated from Leadership Oklahoma Class 38.

Polk graduates from Leadership Oklahoma class

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. — Leadership Oklahoma, the state’s premier organization dedicated to cultivating, connecting, and inspiring leaders to shape a better Oklahoma, proudly announces the graduation of Class 38.
Durant Main Street has Met Gala

Durant Main Street has Met Gala

Durant Main Street has Met Gala

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Durant Main Street “Pearls and Prohibition” Met Gala was May 2 at Lost Street Brewing Company and many awards were presented.
Madilyn Verde was among graduates who decorated her mortarboard for Southeastern Commencement. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Madilyn Verde was among graduates who decorated her mortarboard for Southeastern Commencement. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern has spring commencement

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Southeastern Oklahoma State University held its 2026 spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. On Friday, May 8, master’s degrees and certificates were conferred at 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 9, baccalaureate degrees were awarded at 9 a.m.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Honors Program students Aidan Devore, Jaygen Guilbeau, Olivia Jones, Victoria Arnold and Jameelah Ahmed presented their research at the Fourth Annual Red River Honors Symposium, hosted by Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Photo provided

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Honors Program students Aidan Devore, Jaygen Guilbeau, Olivia Jones, Victoria Arnold and Jameelah Ahmed presented their research at the Fourth Annual Red River Honors Symposium, hosted by Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Photo provided

Southeastern Honors students present at Fourth Annual Red River Honors Symposium

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
TEXARKANA, Texas – Five students from the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Honors Program presented their research at the Fourth Annual Red River Honors Symposium, hosted by Texas A&M University-Texarkana, with one student bringing home an award.
Durant soccer seniors were honored on April 24. From left, Daryan Eubanks, Lily Determan, Jaci Floyd, Maddie Turner, Marigold Moore, Katelyn Mauck, Mia Ibarra, Erick Lazaro, Leland Hardwick, Christopher Becerra, Otto Baskin, Abraham Reyna and Johnathan Hitchcock. Paul Steen | Boss Hogg Photography

Durant soccer seniors were honored on April 24. From left, Daryan Eubanks, Lily Determan, Jaci Floyd, Maddie Turner, Marigold Moore, Katelyn Mauck, Mia Ibarra, Erick Lazaro, Leland Hardwick, Christopher Becerra, Otto Baskin, Abraham Reyna and Johnathan Hitchcock. Paul Steen | Boss Hogg Photography

Soccer, baseball seniors honored

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Colbert FCCLA students from left are, Mia Butcher, Lexie Alaniz, Katelyn McLinsky, McKynnlee Derebery and Braxton Jones. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA students from left are, Mia Butcher, Lexie Alaniz, Katelyn McLinsky, McKynnlee Derebery and Braxton Jones. Photo provided

Colbert High School FCCLA members attend state convention

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Members of the Colbert High School FCCLA chapter recently attended the Oklahoma FCCLA State Convention, held April 2, 2026, in Tulsa at the Arvest Convention Center.
Members of the Silo High School and Middle School FCCLA chapters attended the Oklahoma FCCLA State Convention and these students placed in the conference. From left, Bailey Sanford, Molly Murphy, Bentley Dodds and Jaxon Thomas. Photo provided

Members of the Silo High School and Middle School FCCLA chapters attended the Oklahoma FCCLA State Convention and these students placed in the conference. From left, Bailey Sanford, Molly Murphy, Bentley Dodds and Jaxon Thomas. Photo provided

Silo FCCLA members attend State Convention, earn top honors

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Members of the Silo High School and Middle School FCCLA chapters recently attended the Oklahoma FCCLA State Convention, held April 2, 2026, in Tulsa at the Arvest Convention Center.
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