There were many rides at the Magnolia Festival carnival. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Magnolia Festival carnival
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Lifestyle
Book on 1965 Texas coed murders by Sherman author now available
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“The 1965 Texas Coed Murders: We Saw What You Did,’’ (The History Press, $24.99) by Sherman author Alan Burton is now available at bookstores, online booksellers, and at https://alanburtonbooks.com “This is one of those tragic cases that has largely been forgotten,’’ Burton said.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Silo High School class of 2026 graduates celebrate at the end of graduation on Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.
Silo High School class of 2026
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Friday, May 29, 2026
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Abby Musgrove performs at the Durant Community Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis hosts Durant Community Prayer Breakfast
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The Kiwanis Club of Durant hosted its 44th annual Durant Community Prayer Breakfast May 7 at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry building on the Southeastern campus and Dr.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Gordon Eggleton of the Durant Rotary Club was among those teaching children bicycle safety during the Bike Rodeo by Durant Sustainability Coalition and Durant Trails & Open Space. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Bike rodeo teaches children bicycle safety
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The Durant Sustainability Coalition and Durant Trails & Open Space teamed up on May 16 to host a Bike Rodeo at Alliance Health. DSC said this was a fun, hands-on event packed with everything young cyclists need to ride safe and ride smart.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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
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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...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Durant City Manager Pam Polk graduated from Leadership Oklahoma Class 38.
Polk graduates from Leadership Oklahoma class
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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.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Durant Main Street has Met Gala
Durant Main Street has Met Gala
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The Durant Main Street “Pearls and Prohibition” Met Gala was May 2 at Lost Street Brewing Company and many awards were presented.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Madilyn Verde was among graduates who decorated her mortarboard for Southeastern Commencement. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Southeastern has spring commencement
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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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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
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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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026