Southeastern’s Gold & Blue Gala had record attendance and raised more than $50,000. Dan Hoke | SE

Carriage rides were available Dec. 6 and 7 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Market Square in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

An agreement was signed last Friday among Durant Public Schools, Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Murray State College that will allow Durant High School students to take nursing degree courses for college credit. From left, Southeastern President Thomas Newsom, Murray State President Tim Faltyn and Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

New Durant Police Chief Jesse Petty talks to Durant City Council Member Danny Sherrer and City Manager Pam Polk during a reception last week at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library welcoming Petty, who began his duties as chief Thanksgiving week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat