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Calera Schools Superintendent Jon Shepard spoke to the Bryan County Retired Educators. Photos provided

Calera Schools Superintendent Jon Shepard spoke to the Bryan County Retired Educators. Photos provided

Bryan County Retired Educators discover downtown Durant

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
November is the official beginning of the winter holiday season. Bryan County Retired Educators learned of Christmas festivities at their November meeting.
Michayla Harcrow

Michayla Harcrow

SE junior receives Gilman Scholarship to study abroad

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Southeastern Oklahoma State University junior Michayla Harcrow has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to study or intern abroad during the spring of 2025.

Things aren’t always what they seem: Pardoning Hunter

Marion Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
President Joe Biden has been taking lots of heat, from Democrats as well as Republicans, for changing his mind about pardoning his son Hunter. He had said unequivocally that he wouldn’t pardon Hunter but would “accept the jury’s verdict, whatever that is.” He repeated that vow several times.
Tribal leaders pose with the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Elders. From left, Assistant Chief Jack Austin, Jr., Tribal Council Member Eddie Bohanan, Jerry Bohanan, Gina Self, Chief Gary Batton and Tribal Council Member Perry Thompson. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Tribal leaders pose with the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Elders. From left, Assistant Chief Jack Austin, Jr., Tribal Council Member Eddie Bohanan, Jerry Bohanan, Gina Self, Chief Gary Batton and Tribal Council Member Perry Thompson. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation announces the Outstanding Elders of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma hosted the 2024 Outstanding Elder banquet to honor the elders from each district who stood out as exceptional examples of the Chahta spirit, going above and beyond for their communities.
Firefighters spray water onto the roof of a home that burned last week on Marie Drive. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Firefighters spray water onto the roof of a home that burned last week on Marie Drive. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Liwai family loses home in fire

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Jack and Dottie Liwai’s home burned Dec. 12 and a benefit account for them has been established at First Texoma National Bank.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Thomas Newsom presents a baccalaureate degree to a graduate during commencement last Saturday morning at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Thomas Newsom presents a baccalaureate degree to a graduate during commencement last Saturday morning at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Southeastern fall commencement ceremonies held

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Southeastern Oklahoma State University held its 2024 fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec.
The Durant Schools Teachers of the Year for each campus were honored last week during a meeting of the Durant Board of Education. From left, Eva Burgess, REL Early Childhood Center; Natalie Cox, Washington Irving; Pamela Couch, Intermediate School; Heather Smiley, George Washington; Taylor Williams, Middle School; Kasey Bennett, Northwest Heights, and Shannon Gaines, High School. Also shown are Superintendent Mark Moring and Assistant Superintendent Kenny Chan. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Schools Teachers of the Year for each campus were honored last week during a meeting of the Durant Board of Education. From left, Eva Burgess, REL Early Childhood Center; Natalie Cox, Washington Irving; Pamela Couch, Intermediate School; Heather Smiley, George Washington; Taylor Williams, Middle School; Kasey Bennett, Northwest Heights, and Shannon Gaines, High School. Also shown are Superintendent Mark Moring and Assistant Superintendent Kenny Chan. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Teachers of the Year honored

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Durant School District’s Teachers of the Year for each campus were recognized last week during a meeting of the Durant Board of Education.
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