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Tryan Boyd, a junior from Colbert High School, served as a page for State Rep. Cody Maynard. Photo provided

Tryan Boyd, a junior from Colbert High School, served as a page for State Rep. Cody Maynard. Photo provided

Felony trafficking of abortion pills sent to Governor

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A bill that would make it a felony crime to traffic abortion pills has been sent to the governor. I am a co-author of House Bill 1168, which has been a work in progress for several years.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Zachary Pettigrew to Darrell Bailey, quit claim deed Gary Lee Morrison, Mary Ann Morrison, Debra Kay Woodson, Deborah Woodson, Dave Woodson and Lori Ann Barnett to Delphine Webb, quit claim deed The Wood Family Trust Agreement to Patricia A.
Photo provided SE students along with recent graduates and faculty members attended the Southwestern Psychological Association convention.

Photo provided SE students along with recent graduates and faculty members attended the Southwestern Psychological Association convention.

Southeastern students, alumni, and faculty present research at Southwestern Psychological Association Convention

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
FRISCO, Texas – Four Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, along with recent graduates and current faculty members, presented their research at the annual convention of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) recently, including one award-winning presentation.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Felonies filed Jakal Izane Porter, 21, Durant, domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Josue Raul San Elisa Gasca, 42, aggravated DUI.
Kai Jones receives their recognition as the first runnerup for the Dr. Anthony Fauci Award in STEM and Classics at the annual conference of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) Photo provided

Kai Jones receives their recognition as the first runnerup for the Dr. Anthony Fauci Award in STEM and Classics at the annual conference of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) Photo provided

Southeastern senior Kai Jones earns prestigious award for STEM and Classics

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
MOBILE, Ala. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University senior Kai Jones was recognized as the first runner-up for the Dr. Anthony Fauci Award in STEM and Classics at the annual conference of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) over Spring Break.
Casey Powers, a new board member for the Durant Board of Education, is sworn in Monday by LeAnna Cha_n, clerk of the board for Durant Schools. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Casey Powers, a new board member for the Durant Board of Education, is sworn in Monday by LeAnna Cha_n, clerk of the board for Durant Schools. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Powers sworn in as school board member

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Casey Powers was sworn in as Durant Board of Education member Office No. 1 during a meeting Monday.
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