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The Mistletoe Market will be located in front of City Hall every Saturday until Dec. 18.

Mistletoe Market an opportunity for shopping and selling locally

Addison Martin, News Editor November 26, 2021

Durant Main Street is hosting their annual Mistletoe Market from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18. This year's Mistletoe Market will be located in front of City Hall on Evergreen Street between Third and Fourth Avenue....

View of the Student/Merchant Fair from in front of the Fine Arts Building.

Student organizations and businesses represent at SE Merchant Fair

Thaddeus Osborne, Staff Writer August 31, 2021

The Office of Student Life hosted its annual Merchant/Student Organization Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The event was held on the loop behind the Morrison Building at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The...

The Magnolia Mile Art Alley, located behind Craft Pies Pizza on West Main Street, offers visitors a world of color and imagination straight from the minds of local artists.

Southeastern students encouraged to participate in local mural competition

Zachary Jones, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Students of Southeastern Oklahoma State University are taking advantage of The Magnolia Mile Art Alley by showcasing their creative abilities in the heart of Durant. The Magnolia Mile Art Alley Competition...

Live longer, better is the mantra for the Blue Zones Project. Their goal is to help transform communities around North America into areas where the healthy choice is easy and people live longer with a better quality of life.

Blue Zones Project encourages healthier lifestyles and community involvement

Zachary Jones, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

The Blue Zones Project has officially made Durant their 51st community within the United States to be a Blue Zones faction. The project is a collaboration of Dan Buettner and National Geographic to find...

Getting involved is easier than you may think, and a few hours of volunteer work can have a huge impact.

Find purpose through community service

Rebecca Carroll, News Editor February 24, 2021

There are many local opportunities for individuals interested in donating their time as volunteers. In fact, Durant is home to dozens of nonprofit organizations ready for your help. Your purpose may be...

Mardi Gras on Main will include a variety of themed activities and live music.

Durant Main Street to host Mardi Gras celebration

Kylie Carrell, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

The Durant Main Street organization will be hosting Mardi Gras on Main on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This event will include a wide variety of festive activities. A Mardi Gras King...

Written and illustrated by Jackson, once you know who the monsters of The Texoma Horror are, they know who you are.

SE alumnus publishes horror novel based in Texoma

Addison Martin, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Throughout his life, author Bruce R. Jackson has tried many different occupations. Now, after many other various projects, Jackson has authored and illustrated a published novel, “The Texoma Horror,”...

Dr. Charla Hall visits with students after writing a thank you card for a healthcare worker.

Students show their appreciation for local health care workers

Charity Whitson, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Presidents Leadership Class hosted 'A Cuppa’ Thanks' on Tuesday, Nov. 17, an event where they offered cups of free hot chocolate in exchange for a thank you...

Friendsgiving celebration hosted by Durant Main Street

Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer November 9, 2020

Durant Main Street hosted their November First Friday event, Friendsgiving, on Nov. 6 in Downtown Durant. First Friday is a monthly event organized by Durant Main Street, a non-profit organization that...

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