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Down in the human heart

Henry Brigman
Thursday, December 21, 2023
On the evening of December 24, 1914, in the cold, muddy trenches on the Western Front of the First World War, a remarkable thing happened. It came to be called the Christmas Truce. After 109 years it is still one of the most amazing moments of the Great War, or of any other war in history (history.
Dr. Arthur Tran with his award for “Best Paper” from the Academy of Business Research Fall Conference. Dan Hoke | SE

Dr. Arthur Tran with his award for “Best Paper” from the Academy of Business Research Fall Conference. Dan Hoke | SE

Tran wins “Best Paper” award from Academy of Business Research Conference

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Southeastern Oklahoma State University assistant professor of accounting and finance Dr. Arthur Tran was named the winner of the “Best Paper” award at the Academy of Business Research Fall Conference in Biloxi, Miss., this month.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Felonies filed Brandon Kirk McCraw, 51, Burkburnett, Texas, possession of stolen vehicle. James David Smith, 72, Oklahoma City, failure to comply with sex offender registration act.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Intergrated Custom Services to Narvaez Construction, warranty deed Charlotte Boyles to Whistling Ridge LLC, warranty deed Bryan K. Hallmark and Lisa R.
Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center Kiwanis Terrific Kids for December were awarded by Kyle Stephens, Hudson Toews, Natalie Mende, and Geri Mendez.Front row: Zuri Cherry, Bryn Bolin, Henry Hecker, August Robinson, Jace Humble, Alayna Babb, Emmalynn Cook, Zaylee Marable and D.J. Thrift.Back Row: Oliver McCarty, Everly Hernandez, Jett Barnett, Persephonie Catiller, Ryland Rippee, Mckenah Littrell, Avery Timmons, Jamison Cummins, Jacoby Moss and Charlie Morgan. Photo provided

Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center Kiwanis Terrific Kids for December were awarded by Kyle Stephens, Hudson Toews, Natalie Mende, and Geri Mendez.Front row: Zuri Cherry, Bryn Bolin, Henry Hecker, August Robinson, Jace Humble, Alayna Babb, Emmalynn Cook, Zaylee Marable and D.J. Thrift.Back Row: Oliver McCarty, Everly Hernandez, Jett Barnett, Persephonie Catiller, Ryland Rippee, Mckenah Littrell, Avery Timmons, Jamison Cummins, Jacoby Moss and Charlie Morgan. Photo provided

REL Terrific Kids

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Kiamichi Tech LPN program ranked in top nursing programs in Oklahoma

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
WILBURTON – Four Kiamichi Tech’s Licensed Practical Nursing programs have been ranked in the top 20 Oklahoma LPN program in Oklahoma for 2024. The programs and their respective ranking are Durant campus (third), Poteau campus (ninth), Hugo campus (eleventh), and McAlester campus (nineteenth).

SANTA LETTERS

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Dear Santa, I love Santa and his elves! I want a big gun, toy drills, bow, pants, basketball goal, fake broom, light, toy phone, tea maker, candle, toy lighter, coozie, toy deer, little to cleaner, toy elf, toy Santa, fake knife, toy krabby patty, candy, toy workshop, and playdough.
The Durant Lions Club Toys for Tots/Lions Toy Box program was a huge success this year with more than $19,000 worth of toys given out to area children Saturday at the Bryan County Fairgrounds. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Lions Club Toys for Tots/Lions Toy Box program was a huge success this year with more than $19,000 worth of toys given out to area children Saturday at the Bryan County Fairgrounds. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions Club gives away toys

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Durant Lions Club gave away toys Saturday at the Bryan County Fairgrounds during its annual Toys for Tots/Lions Toy Box program to provide Christmas gifts to local children. Brian Bond, the Bryan County Toys for Tots coordinator, said the Lions work in conjunction with the U.S.
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