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Chicanery with an added variation

Henry Brigman

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Chicanery is defined as “dishonest talk or behavior that is used to deceive people” (Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary). In this column, I express my opinions based on what I have seen.

Double down on democracy

Jane Hicks

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

“You don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone” (Joni Mitchell). Democracy is fragile compared to dictatorship.

SE alum Gerber wins Distinguished Service Award from American Forensics Association

Matt Gerber

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Dr. Matthew Gerber – a 1997 graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University and associate professor at Baylor University – has been selected as a recipient of the American Forensics Association’s Distinguished Service Award.

Oklahoma Bar Association to reimburse client losses

News Staff

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Ninety people who lost money or other property through the death or dishonest conduct of their attorney will have their losses reimbursed by the Oklahoma Bar Association this year.

Lawmaker says probation fees being diverted

Ray Carter

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

State Rep. Justin Humphrey says fees imposed on individuals released from prison and placed on probation have not been used for oversight of those convicted criminals.

Journey Stories coming soon to Three Valley Museum

News Staff

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The very successful series of historic presentations which have been held at the Three Valley Museum for the past 10 years will continue on Jan. 9.

A good show at the Orpheum Theatre

Mary E. Maurer

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

In July of 1910 a simple announcement in the Tulsa Tribune changed the course of history for the little town of Durant, Oklahoma: “Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Allison will leave Monday for Durant, Oklahoma where they will make their future home.”

WI students going green

News Staff

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Former coach’s aid charged with lewd proposals

News Staff

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

A former Durant High School coach’s aid is accused of making indecent proposals to a couple of students. Thirty-two-year-old Adrain Dondrea Steen Jr.

Commissioners select Goad as chairman

Matt Swearengin

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Bryan County Commissioners, during their first meeting of the new year on Monday morning, selected District No. 1 commissioner Scott Goad to be chairman of the commissioners.

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