Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat This boy was costumed as Sherlock Holmes during the Kingston Trunk or Treat Oct. 29 in the downtown.
Kingston Trunk or Treat
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Annual Choctaw PowWow runs Oct.31-Nov. 2
Annual Choctaw PowWow runs Oct.31-Nov. 2
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One of the nation’s largest powwows, the Choctaw PowWow, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Set for Friday, Oct. 31-Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, more than 13,000 attendees are expected.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Davis speaks at Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference
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NORMAN – Dr. Mike Davis, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Special Assistant to the President for Compliance at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, was a featured presenter ata recent Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference on the campus of the University of Oklahoma.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
From left, Karina Trevino, Kincaid Hise, Magnus Laitinen, Shanna Chill and Adam Canler at the UMBC 33rd Annual National McNair Research Conference. Photo provided
Southeastern McNair Scholars present at fall conferences
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McNair Scholars from Southeastern Oklahoma State University have been research presenters at multiple conferences in recent weeks. Five McNair Scholars traveled to Baltimore, Md.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
More than 350 local high school students perform with Spirit of Southeastern on 2025 Band Day
More than 350 local high school students perform with Spirit of Southeastern on 2025 Band Day
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The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Department of Performing Arts hosted yet another largely attended Band Day on Saturday, September 20, in conjunction with the Savage Storm’s football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Southeastern announces 2025 Native November schedule of events
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The Native American Institute and Native American Student Association at Southeastern Oklahoma State University have announced a robust schedule of events for the 2025 celebration of “Native November” on campus.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Fenderson named 2025 Counselor of the Year by Oklahoma Counseling Association
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MIDWEST CITY – Dr. Erica Fenderson, assistant professor of behavioral sciences and school counseling at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, was awarded the 2025 Counselor of the Year Award at the Oklahoma Counseling Association’s fall conference on October 9 at Rose State College.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat ABOVE: A girl hits a golf ball during the Washington Irving Elementary School Hot Dog Howdy event.
Washington Irving Hot Dog Howdy
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RIGHT: There was a toilet paper toss at the Washington Irving Hot Dog Howdy. .
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
School board approves bid on building bonds
Matt Swearengin
The Durant Board of Education approved a bid for the issuance of general obligation bonds during a special meeting last week. This is part of a $4 million bond proposition for the Durant School District that was approved by voters during an election Sept.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Residents’ Rights Month
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October is “Residents’ Rights Month,” an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. Residents’ Rights Month is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the awareness of dignity, respect, and the rights of each resident.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025