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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...
From left, Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, Southeastern President; Christian Vining (“crimsonchin”); Carter Hancock (“gamersity” and Steven Harris, SEsports coordinator. Dan Hoke | SE

From left, Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, Southeastern President; Christian Vining (“crimsonchin”); Carter Hancock (“gamersity” and Steven Harris, SEsports coordinator. Dan Hoke | SE

SEsports celebrates program’s first national championship

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University community gathered in the eSports Arena in the Glen D. Johnson Student Union on Friday, May 9, to celebrate the first national championship for the university’s eSports program – SEsports.

BIBLE QUOTE

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them..
HOSA students were recognized during a meeting of the Durant Board of Education last week and shown on the right is instructor Blaklyn Geiger. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

HOSA students were recognized during a meeting of the Durant Board of Education last week and shown on the right is instructor Blaklyn Geiger. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Students recognized at school board meeting

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments during a meeting last week of the Durant Board of Education. Superintendent Mark Moring introduced HOSA, the first group to be recognized.

Lost Street Brewing Co. Wins Award at 2025 World Beer Cup

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Lost Street Brewing Co was awarded a Gold in the 2025 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world. The award ceremony took place on May 1, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, where awards were given in 112 style categories, including five cider categories.
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