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

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

Local photographer Benjamin Benson captured this bald eagle in flight at Lake Durant. Benjamin Benson | Benjamin Benson Photography

Dr. Mike Davis, associate professor of criminal justice and special assistant to the President for compliance at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was honored by the Oklahoma Division of Student Assistance as the recipient of the Walter O. Mason TRIO Achiever Award. From left, Corey Hammel, Upward Bound coordinator; Davis, and Teriki Barnes, Upward Bound Director at SE. Photo provided

Locals attend Oklahoma Federation of Democratic Women convention

People were dressed in period clothing during the annual Fort Washita Rendezvous.

The Durant Rotary Club recently collected Teddy Bears that were donated to the Durant Police Department to give to children. From left, Officer Walker Weger, Sgt. Nick Spencer, Sheri Hutchins, Chief Jessy Petty, Patty Swink, Mike Delloro and Crystal Tatum. Photo provided

A Kiwanis Club Bryan County Senior of the Month is Gracey Gatlin, representing Silo High School. She is shown with Hudson Toews, Lacey Gatlin and Stacy Gatlin. Photos provided