Southeastern adds Bachelor of Science in Nursing to undergraduate portfolio

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is excited to announce the addition of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to its undergraduate degree portfolio after approval by the Higher Learning Commission, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and the Regional University System of Oklahoma.

Making Oklahoma Healthy Again

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the signing of a bold executive order to Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA), alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Governor Kevin Stitt. This initiative will save lives—and save taxpayer dollars.

COMING EVENTS

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant will host a firework show at dusk on Friday, July 4. The Lake Texoma fireworks show will be Saturday, July 5 near the Roosevelt Bridge with events beginning at 6 p.m.

Revisiting a recent flash point

We always have controversial issues that arise. Like meteorites, they blaze briefly, then vanish quickly and are replaced by other ones. They are called flash points. It can be helpful to look at those when time has passed. We can then gain additional facts and be more objective.

Superintendent Walters issues memo on Israel/Iran

OKLAHOMA CITY – In wake of recent events, State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued a memo to all Oklahoma school districts about how they can discuss and teach the conflict with Israel & Iran. There will be zero tolerance for a Liberal, pro-terrorist agenda indoctrinating Oklahoma students.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed J D Driggers, 46, Bokchito, domestic abuse - assault and battery. Cal Austin Weger, 37, Durant, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Oklahoma ranked as a top 10 state in education choice

A new report ranks Oklahoma among the 10 best states in the nation for parental empowerment and educational choice. The 2025 Parent Power!

State regents continue to keep tuition affordable

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education set tuition and mandatory fee levels for Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities on June 26. Tuition and mandatory fees for resident undergraduate students in 2025-26 will not increase at 10 institutions across the state system of higher education.

Superintendent Walters attends historic event at White House

WASHINGTON D.C. – State Superintendent Ryan Walters joined Second Lady, Usha Vance, and Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon at the White House June 17 for the historic launch of the White House Founders Museum.

Durant bankers complete OBA Intermediate School

OKLAHOMA CITY — Katie Jordan and Hope Fenwick, with First United Bank, in Durant, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association 2025 Intermediate School at the Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.