Children pick up candy during the Bokchito Homecoming Parade.
Bokchito Homecoming Parade
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Bokchito Homecoming Parade.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Dr. Amy Emerson
GFWC- Oklahoma convention held in Tulsa
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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma held its 126th State Convention on April 25-26 at the Hotel Indigo, downtown Tulsa. Friday tour day included the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street Center, an outdoor lunch, and Woody Guthrie & Bob Dylan Centers.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cost of new county building more than double original estimate
Matt Swearengin
It’s back to the drawing board on constructing a new building for county offi ces after the construction costs turned out to be more than double what was originally estimated.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Southeastern has created a Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship. From left, Southeastern President Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, Carol Crain, Beth Robinson, Tony Robinson (Will’s parents), Scott Crain, and Southeastern Foundation chair Jenny Sanchez. Dan Hoke | SE
Southeastern Foundation announces creation of Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the Southeastern Foundation celebrated the creation of the Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship with a signing ceremony June 6.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Michael “Happy” Folsom waves during the Bokchito Homecoming Parade Saturday morning.
Bokchito Homecoming Parade
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Bokchito Homecoming Parade.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Demonstrators line the sidewalk on West Main Street at 12th Avenue during a protest Saturday afternoon.
‘No Kings’ demonstration held in Durant
Matt Swearengin
Many protesters lined West Main Street at 12th Avenue Saturday afternoon for a “No Kings” demonstration to denounce the policies of President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
COMING EVENTS
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June 17 Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women (BCFDW) meeting will be held Tuesday, June 17 at 12 noon at the Donald W Reynolds Library in Durant. Visitors welcome.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
‘Christian’ Nationalism is anti-Christ, anti-woman, and anti-American
Jane Hicks
In 2015, I asked my uncle what was meant by the saying “We want our country back?” Now, a decade later, his answer still nails the underlying motive. He said, “We want to get back to a time when women and the colored knew their place.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
REP. CODY MAYNARD
Slate of good legislation passed this session
Rep. Cody Maynard
With our legislative session complete, it’s time to review some of the significant legislation that was passed. One major concern I hear regularly— especially in our district—is the condition of Oklahoma’s roads.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Susan Loyless to Ryan Garcia and Britney Willis, warranty deed Durant Housing Partners Limited Partnership to Dakota Shawn Cherry, warranty deed Carroll Speed and Geraldine M.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025