Durant Student selected for 50th Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Nearly 800 high school students from across Oklahoma auditioned for the 50th annual Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI), the state’s premier arts education program.

The truth matters

Telling lies is wrong. They can be harmful to innocent people.

Skating in Bryan County - give your girl a whirl

Shoes with wheels were invented in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until 1863, with the addition of a fourth wheel, that the roller skate became a reliable apparatus for exercise and entertainment. John Joseph Marlin designed the quad skate, and actively promoted it.

Felony trafficking of abortion pills sent to Governor

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

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.

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

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

Felonies filed Jakal Izane Porter, 21, Durant, domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Josue Raul San Elisa Gasca, 42, aggravated DUI.

Caddo, Silo advance to slow pitch state

Caddo cruised into its ninth straight slow pitch state tournament and Silo qualified for the 11th year in a row with strong regional tournament performances last week.

Southeastern honors faculty and staff members at 2025-26 awards ceremony

Southeastern Oklahoma State University recognized members of its faculty and staff recently at its 2025-26 Faculty/ Staff Recognition Celebration in Montgomery Auditorium. Both the Faculty Senate and Staff Senate presented awards in several categories.