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Southeastern fall 2023 commencement for baccalaureate degrees was Saturday, Dec. 16 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern fall 2023 commencement for baccalaureate degrees was Saturday, Dec. 16 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern fall commencement ceremonies held

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Southeastern Oklahoma State University held its 2023 fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. On Friday, December 15, master’s degrees were conferred at 6 p.m., and Saturday, December 16, baccalaureate degrees were awarded at 9 a.m.

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.
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.
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