Southeastern student Alex Robinson, a senior management major from Bokchito and president of the Oklahoma Theta chapter, was elected as the Region II Student Representative on the Alpha Chi National Council for the 2024-26 term. Photo provided

The Choctaw Nation operates more than 100 recycling collection sites and two recycling centers across 10½ counties in southeast Oklahoma. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Cathy and Brad Harper, owners of Durant Physical Therapy, present the Our Blood Institute Greater Good check to J127 Ministry. Durant Physical Therapy exceeded their blood drive goal and by doing so, OBI donated funds to a 5013C charity as a way to give back to the community. Also shown is J127 director Adrean Stinnett. Photo provided | OBI

Bryan County can save lives and the Boys & Girls Club received a check from the Oklahoma Blood Institute Greater Good program because the county exceeded its goal. Debra Watkins and Athena Watkins present the check to Boys & Girls Club of Durant . Photo provided | OBI

Mark Moring was hired last week as superintendent of the Durant School District. He has been the superintendent in Davis for the past six years and he has 26 years of experience in education. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat