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Trump’s ploy: Break it, break it up, sell it off

Jane Hicks
Thursday, May 15, 2025
What do Social Security, education, and the postal service have in common? They are all billion-dollar enterprises coveted by corporate profiteers. Private mail services and private schools continue to make inroads, and private interests are lobbying hard to get their hands on all of it.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Emmanuel Baptist Church to Brian H. Baldwin, quit claim deed Seth Powell to Jeremy McKinney and Danna McKinney, warranty deed Whiting Richardson Holdings to Erin Armstrong and Taylor Ates, warranty deed Francis Brazeale Albro Jr.
Southeastern McNair Scholars were honored at a recent banquet. Photo provided | SE

Southeastern McNair Scholars were honored at a recent banquet. Photo provided | SE

2025 McNair Scholars inductees and graduates honored at annual banquet

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Southeastern Oklahoma State University inducted 11 students to the 2025 class of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program and celebrated the graduation of six program members at a recent banquet in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Felonies filed Richard Dean Ford Jr., 32, Durant, domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on police officer and threatening to perform act of violence.
Connie Pettitt, left, the new executive director of J127 Ministry, and Adrean Stinnett, outgoing executive director, embrace during the recent Journey with J fundraiser dinner at Community Christian Church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Connie Pettitt, left, the new executive director of J127 Ministry, and Adrean Stinnett, outgoing executive director, embrace during the recent Journey with J fundraiser dinner at Community Christian Church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

J127 Ministry has fundraiser dinner, new director introduced

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, May 15, 2025
J127 Ministry had its annual Journey with J fundraiser dinner recently at Community Christian Church and the new executive director was introduced. Connie Pettitt has taken the reins of the ministry that provides housing for young women who have aged out of the foster care system.
Southeastern spring commencement was for undergraduates was Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Southeastern spring commencement was for undergraduates was Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Southeastern has spring commencement

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Southeastern spring commencement for baccalaureate degrees was Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena and master’s degrees were presented Friday.
Durant Main Street Executive Director Stephanie Swicker, second from left, attended Main Street Day at the Capitol. MarkThomas | Oklahoma PressAssociation

Durant Main Street Executive Director Stephanie Swicker, second from left, attended Main Street Day at the Capitol. MarkThomas | Oklahoma PressAssociation

Durant Main Street director attends Main Street Day at Capitol

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Durant Main Street Executive Director Stephanie Swicker attended Main Street Day last week at the Oklahoma State Capitol and she said this is a day held once a year where directors advocate for the national and state Main Street programs “We were there giving our support and also they acknowledged...
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