Jan. 21 was declared P.E.O. International Founders Day in Durant during a Durant City Council meeting last week. P.E.O members Barbara Rackley, Priscilla Washington and Marjorie Richardson are shown with Durant Mayor Martin Tucker, City Manager Pam Polk, Vice Mayor Mike Simulescu and council members Danny Sherrer and Humphrey Miller. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

There was a ribbon cutting last week to celebrate the renovation of the Market Square Cafe on North First Avenue in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern had its Career Discovery Day for eighth graders last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat