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Mencacci named vice president of advancement at SOSU

Dr. Shelly Mencacci

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shelly Mencacci as Vice President of Advancement, effective this summer.

Hal Rymel named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

ADELPHI, MD — Hal Rymel of Durant was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Durant banker completes OBA Intermediate School

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jessie Ingram, with First Texoma National Bank, in Durant, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association 2026 Intermediate School at the OBA’s Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.

Colbert resident wins grand champion at National Junior Shorthorn Show

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Exhibitors from the American Junior Shorthorn Association gathered in Abilene, Texas, June 20–27 for the 2026 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference.

Jennifer Ballew

Ballew named Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events; Davison to lead Career Services

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced leadership updates in Alumni Relations and Career Services.

Janeva Maxson named director of Aerospace Sciences Institute

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has named Janeva Maxson as director of the Aerospace Sciences Institute.

Former Kingston resident convicted of killing two people in traffic accident

Matt Swearengin

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

A former Kingston resident charged with two counts of first-degree manslaughter was sentenced earlier this month on reduced misdemeanor convictions after being found guilty by a jury on the lesser charges.

Ben Smith is shown with his grandfather Mark Swearengin after a successful deer hunt last season when Ben harvested his first deer with a crossbow. Photo provided

A buck for Benjamin

Mark Swearengin

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

My grandson Ben had a tough year in 2025. In September he lost his other granddad Darrell Smith in a freak accident that left the entire family reeling. Darrell and I were happy to share granddad duties, and we made a great team.

Bryan County Farm Bureau scholarships

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Earnest Millard

Man wanted for suspicion of murder arrested in Bryan County

Charles White

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A Texas man wanted on a murder warrant was arrested in Bryan County following a coordinated operation involving multiple federal, tribal and local law enforcement agencies.

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