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Rick Mote speaks after a ribbon cutting for the baseball diamonds at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex that were named in his honor. On the right is Ryan Brewer, Durant Parks & Recreation manager. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Rick Mote speaks after a ribbon cutting for the baseball diamonds at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex that were named in his honor. On the right is Ryan Brewer, Durant Parks & Recreation manager. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Mote Baseball Diamonds dedicated

The Rick Mote Legacy Baseball Diamonds at the Multi-Sports Complex were dedicated May 30 in his honor.
Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University student body president Sarah Coblentz (left) receives the gavel from outgoing student body president Addison McCortney. Dan Hoke | SE

Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University student body president Sarah Coblentz (left) receives the gavel from outgoing student body president Addison McCortney. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern Student Government Association installs 2025-26 officers, senators

The 104th Legislature of the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Student Government Association (SGA) celebrated its annual banquet recently, concluding with the installation of new officers and senators for the 2025-26 academic year.

COMING EVENTS

June 28 Several ministries are coming together for a revival at 6 p.m. June 28 at The Helm, 2934 Max Road in Mead in the Willow Springs area.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Jim Alexander Espinoza, 20, fugitive from justice. Brandon Paul McCann, 44, Bokchito, knowingly concealing stolen property.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Bryan County Holdings to Texoma Building Services, warranty deed Delphine Webb to Delphine Webb and Stephanie Clouse, warranty deeds Alvin M. Allen and Stefani A.
Southeastern had its freshman success reception March 10. Photo provided | SE

Southeastern had its freshman success reception March 10. Photo provided | SE

Southeastern recognizes 190 students at annual Freshman Success Reception

Southeastern Oklahoma State University celebrated the early success of 190 first-year students on March 10 at the 21st Annual Freshman Success Reception in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom. Students receiving honors and a special gift at the reception earned a grade point average of 3.

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