DURANT –– For the second year in a row, Southeastern Oklahoma State University will be the site of a PI-STEM Summer Academy for students who will be in 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2022. The application period begins on March 1, and the selection of participants will begin on April 1.

There’s nothing more important to our future than our teachers. That’s why the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas have created a new award to honor our state’s exceptional teachers. The 10 winners will receive $5,000 each, and an additional $2,000 will be awarded to their schools.

DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation Community Partnership Fund (CCPF) distributed more than $2 million to its neighbors in surrounding communities through voluntary contributions in 2021.

Felony 011 – Tom Walter White: Interference with performance of firemans duties. 012 – Darrel Blake Shawhart: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Oklahoma State University awarded degrees to 1,825 students this past fall, including 1,159 Oklahomans, according to the Office of the Registrar. Graduates are listed by their hometowns, along with degree and subject area.

Southeastern Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) will once again provide free prom apparel for area youth regardless of their income.

Congratulations to Kiamichi Technology Center’s December Students of the Month: Joshua Roberts and Curtney Smith! Joshua, a junior at Boswell High School, is a student in the Diesel Technology program. Curtney, adult Student of the Month, is a student in the Heavy Equipment program.

Friday, Feb. 25 Fish French Fries Pinto Beans Hush Puppies Banana Pudding.

One of the strongest cold fronts you will ever see in our area as we go from near 70 degrees on Tuesday to freezing rain and sleet on Wednesday.

Today’s Scripture: For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.