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Raini Methany of Silo High School was named a Kiwanis Student of the Month. She is shown with Kiwanis President Shyla Whitlock, Mike Metheny, Mishael Metheny and Pat Metheny. Photos provided

Raini Methany of Silo High School was named a Kiwanis Student of the Month. She is shown with Kiwanis President Shyla Whitlock, Mike Metheny, Mishael Metheny and Pat Metheny. Photos provided

Durant Kiwanians breeze through March

Phyllis Rustin
Monday, April 14, 2025
Bryan County Schools were honored this month with two Kiwanis Students of the Month. From Colbert High School was Kristin Webb. Ms. Webb has a GPA of 4.09, is Honor Society President, and was named class Salutatorian. Therefore, she is on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll.

Groupthink and conformity

Henry Brigman
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A presenter at a seminar I attended long ago introduced a new term, Groupthink. The lesson was important and unforgettable. Understanding Groupthink’s characteristics helps us recognize it when we see it and avoid its pitfalls.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
APRIL 6 Candace Cameron-Bure, Actress (49) APRIL 7 Francis Ford Coppola, Director (86) APRIL 8 Skai Jackson, Actress (23) APRIL 9 Elle Fanning, Actress (27) APRIL 10 Mandy Moore, Actress (41) APRIL 11 Ken Carson, Rapper (25) APRIL 12 Brandon Urie, Singer (38)
Bryan County OHCE members who received awards are, Donna Collins, OHCE Member of Year, Frances Speers, Heart of OHCE and Jana Turner, OHCE Rookie of the Year. Photo provided

Bryan County OHCE members who received awards are, Donna Collins, OHCE Member of Year, Frances Speers, Heart of OHCE and Jana Turner, OHCE Rookie of the Year. Photo provided

Bryan County OHCE award winners announced

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Bryan County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) members were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication during the County meeting’s OHCE Awards Program held in February.
Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
MARCH 30 Céline Dion, Singer (57) MARCH 31 Christopher Walken, Actor (82) APRIL 1 Randy Orton, Wrestler (45) APRIL 2 Zach Bryan, Singer (29) APRIL 3 Paris Jackson, Model (27) APRIL 4 Robert Downey, Jr., Actor (60) APRIL 5 Lily James, Actress (36)
Kiwanis Durant High School Senior of the Month is Jozelynn Coffey. Also shown are Kiwanian Matt Goddard, Key Club sponsor Alicia Farley, Jozelynn’s parents Lesley Coffey and Dan Coffey and Kiwanis President Shyla Whitlock.

Kiwanis Durant High School Senior of the Month is Jozelynn Coffey. Also shown are Kiwanian Matt Goddard, Key Club sponsor Alicia Farley, Jozelynn’s parents Lesley Coffey and Dan Coffey and Kiwanis President Shyla Whitlock.

Durant High School Key Club brings sweet treats to Kiwanis Club

Phyllis Rustin
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Durant Kiwanis Club hosted the annual DHS Key Club Bake Sale just in time for Valentine’s Day. Key Club bakers tempted Kiwanis members into friendly bidding wars for delicious goods. Sweet treats varied from festive cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies to unique wrapped candy baskets.
The Choctaw Nation had a groundbreaking ceremony for a Durant Community Center. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation had a groundbreaking ceremony for a Durant Community Center. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Durant Community Center

News Staff
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
On Friday, February 28, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on a new community center in Durant, nearly doubling the existing facility’s capacity. The new community center is approximately 12,500 square feet, almost 3,00 square feet more than the existing center.
From left, Mike Cook (Durant Area Chamber of Commerce); Kara Byrd (Durant Area Chamber of Commerce); Dr. Eric Kennedy (Marketing Department Chair, John Massey School of Business); Greg Massey; Kay Massey; Dr. David Whitlock (Dean, John Massey School of Business); Corbin Massey; Dr. Thomas W. Newsom (President, Southeastern Oklahoma State University); Dr. Teresa Golden (Vice President for Academic Affairs, Southeastern Oklahoma State University) Dan Hoke | SE

From left, Mike Cook (Durant Area Chamber of Commerce); Kara Byrd (Durant Area Chamber of Commerce); Dr. Eric Kennedy (Marketing Department Chair, John Massey School of Business); Greg Massey; Kay Massey; Dr. David Whitlock (Dean, John Massey School of Business); Corbin Massey; Dr. Thomas W. Newsom (President, Southeastern Oklahoma State University); Dr. Teresa Golden (Vice President for Academic Affairs, Southeastern Oklahoma State University) Dan Hoke | SE

SE dedicates Spend Life Wisely Marketing and Entrepreneurship Lab and First United Bank Finance and Accounting Lab

News Staff
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University dedicated a pair of new student laboratories in the Russell Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 28.
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