COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Jim Alexander Espinoza, 20, fugitive from justice. Brandon Paul McCann, 44, Bokchito, knowingly concealing stolen property.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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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. Allen to Jay Michael Werner and Emily Elizabeth Werner, warranty deed Dara Beth McCoy to...
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Southeastern had its freshman success reception March 10. Photo provided | SE
Southeastern recognizes 190 students at annual Freshman Success Reception
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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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Karma McDonald
SE sophomore earns scholarship to Middlebury Language School
Karma Mcdonald
Southeastern Oklahoma State University sophomore Karma McDonald has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Middlebury Language School this summer for studies in Spanish. McDonald, a Southeastern Honors student from Valliant, is majoring in Elementary education.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
From left to right: HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing Investments Marianne Nazzaro, CNO Operations Director KC Wood, CNO Connect Home Field Technician Tony Wesley, and CNO Connect Home Program Manager Josh Raper. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation
Choctaw Nation Housing Authority receives award for their Connect Home Program
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Housing Authority (HACNO) Connect Home program with the Trailblazer Award at its annual ConnectHomeUSA Summit.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Deana Baker
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant’s Deana Baker nominated for Academy of Country Music Award
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Deana Baker, senior entertainment manager of Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, has been nominated for the Academy of Country Music (ACM) industry award for Don Romero Talent Buyer of the Year award. This is her first time to be nominated for an ACM.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Conservation District outdoor classroom
Conservation District outdoor classroom
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Conservation District outdoor classroom.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Southeastern Honors graduates were recognized at a recent banquet. Raymond Griffith | SE
Southeastern Honors graduates saluted at annual banquet
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The Honors Program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University celebrated 17 program members who graduated in spring or will graduate in the summer of 2025 at its annual banquet in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
City council approves street improvement project
Matt Swearengin
Durant City Council in a recent meeting approved a street improvement project to mill and overlay 4.76 miles on multiple streets in the city. Council members awarded a bid and approved a contract in the amount of $1,484,348.76 to Drave Paving.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The World War II Choctaw Code Talkers sculpture was unveiled May 22 at the Choctaw Cultural Center. From left, Nuchi Nashoba, president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association, Choctaw Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., artist Jane Semple Umsted and Choctaw Chief Gary Batton. This is the sixth sculpture that Umsted has made for the tribe. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Choctaw Code Talkers sculpture unveiled
Matt Swearengin
A new sculpture honoring the heroic World War I Choctaw Code Talkers was unveiled May 22 at the Choctaw Cultural Center.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025