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Three State Teachers of the Year, from left, Traci Manuel of Tulsa Booker T. Washington HS (Oklahoma, 2023), Beau McCastlain of De Queen (Arkansas, 2024), and Stephen Smallwood of Rattan (Oklahoma, 1996) were on the Teacher Panel hosted by Southeastern. Photo provided

Three State Teachers of the Year, from left, Traci Manuel of Tulsa Booker T. Washington HS (Oklahoma, 2023), Beau McCastlain of De Queen (Arkansas, 2024), and Stephen Smallwood of Rattan (Oklahoma, 1996) were on the Teacher Panel hosted by Southeastern. Photo provided

Southeastern hosts Second Annual McCurtain County Prospective Teacher Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
IDABEL–TheSoutheastern Oklahoma State University department of teacher education hosted the Second Annual Prospective Teacher Academy at its McCurtain County campus recently. More than 50 prospective teaching students attended the event, marking noted growth from the inaugural event.

Burglary suspect shot in Silo

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
A suspected burglar was shot when the property owner confronted him and two other suspects, the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were dispatched at 12:41 a.m.
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell speaks March 26 during a meeting at the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell speaks March 26 during a meeting at the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lt. Governor Pinnell visits Durant

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell visited Durant last week and he made several stops in the community as part of his workforce tour across the state to meet with business and community leaders to discuss the workforce issues they are facing.
Safety glasses for eclipse given to Durant students

Safety glasses for eclipse given to Durant students

Safety glasses for eclipse given to Durant students

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The solar eclipse will Monday, April 8 and classes won’t be held that day in the Durant School District. Superintendent Duane Merideth spoke about the eclipse during a meeting last Monday of the Durant Board of Education and he said he wanted to make sure the students are safe.
The Choctaw Nation has awarded funds to Atoka’s Downtown Greenspace Project. Shown are, Brad Erwin, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development, Colby Sherrill, City of Atoka, Cindy Wallace, Atoka tourism department, Ericka Pogue, City of Atoka, Danny Delay, Atoka Assistant Mayor, Michael Southard, Choctaw Development Fund, Brian Cathey, Mayor of Atoka, Carol Ervin, Atoka economic development, Kreg Haney, Choctaw Nation Economic Development. Photo provided | The Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation has awarded funds to Atoka’s Downtown Greenspace Project. Shown are, Brad Erwin, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development, Colby Sherrill, City of Atoka, Cindy Wallace, Atoka tourism department, Ericka Pogue, City of Atoka, Danny Delay, Atoka Assistant Mayor, Michael Southard, Choctaw Development Fund, Brian Cathey, Mayor of Atoka, Carol Ervin, Atoka economic development, Kreg Haney, Choctaw Nation Economic Development. Photo provided | The Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation awards $340,250 to City of Atoka’s Downtown Greenspace Project

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ATOKA - In a significant step towards the revitalization of Atoka, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma presented the City of Atoka with $340,250 to support the first phase of the Downtown Atoka Greenspace Project, which aims to create a vibrant community hub across from Atoka City Hall.
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