Goodman’s menagerie included monkeys that were once at a Durant park

It all began with a bear. Animal lovers Howard Rambo and Wallace Goodman had been selling and servicing Dodge and Plymouth vehicles since 1925, but in 1933 they also invited customers to see and feed their “Mexican bear cub,” and commented that it would “eat anything.”

Walkers walk the walk for diabetes research

The Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Walk was Sunday afternoon at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex and more than $5,000 has been raised for diabetes research. The walk is an event where type 1 diabetes community members gather to transform the future for everyone facing T1D.

Southeastern Percussion Ensemble’s fall concert to be held November 4

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Department of Performing Arts will present the Southeastern Percussion Ensemble on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Southeastern hosts 2025 Safety Career Fair

More than 25 firms from industries across the employment spectrum visited the Hallie McKinney Ballroom to recruit and network with students at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Safety Career Fair hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University Career Services on Oct. 8.

Three Valley Museum director to retire

Nancy Ferris, Director/Curator of the Three Valley Museum has announced that she will be retiring from that position on November 1.

Do we want democracy or theocracy?

In recent events in this country, some see a democratic political system influenced by religion. I see an extreme form of such influence, a government moving toward a fullfledged theocracy.

Southeastern announces 2025 Homecoming Royalty candidates

With Homecoming week at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the candidates for 2025 Homecoming Royalty have been announced for voting by the student body. The Homecoming Royalty will be announced at halftime of next Saturday’s football game versus Henderson State, with two students selected.

Jonah, kneel in prayer!

We noticed in our previous article that Jonah waited a LONG time before he finally humbled himself enough to pray. What is so interesting to me about that is the kind of prayer he offers after that long wait.