August 23, 2022

Calera Schools honor local law enforcement

Release The Calera Police Department appreciates the Calera School Board for their resolution that allows law enforcement officers to work from any Calera School facility by […]
August 21, 2022

Two Atoka teens injured in single-vehicle accident

ATOKA COUNTY – Two 16-year-olds were injured as a result of a single-vehicle accident late Saturday night. The names of both young men were withheld in […]
August 19, 2022

Southeastern professor to offer presentation at Texoma Audubon Society

SE Communications DURANT – Dr. Doug Wood, a biological sciences professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, will be making a presentation on the birds of Costa […]
July 24, 2022

Milburn man killed north of Durant in motorcycle accident

DURANT – One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning near Durant. Nathan Densmore, 44, of Milburn, was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson […]
July 23, 2022

Dallas man drowns in Lake Texoma near Willow Springs

LAKE TEXOMA – A Dallas man drowned in Lake Texoma on Friday afternoon. Plinio Vargas, 57, was floating on an air mattress in the Willow Springs […]
July 23, 2022

Mead man injured in truck/motorcycle collision

BRYAN COUNTY – One man were injured in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 70 near Mead on Saturday evening. Antonia Carrasco, 44, from Mead, was […]
July 14, 2022

Southeastern holds line on tuition costs for 2022-2023

SE Communications DURANT – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will not increase tuition costs for the 2022-2023 academic year, and SE president Thomas Newsom said he hopes […]
July 9, 2022

Calera man hospitalized after being found unconscious in Lake Texoma

LAKE TEXOMA – A Bryan County man was transported to a local hospital after he was found in shallow water in Lake Texoma on Saturday. Robert […]
July 9, 2022

Layna Dupuis promoted at First United

Release DURANT – Layna Dupuis, former Vice President, Director of Customer Care, was promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Retail Banking. Since joining First United in 2008, Layna has served the organization in several customer-serving leadership roles such as Operations Manager, Financial Center Manager, Regional Retail Manager, and most recently the Director of Customer Care. “At the time I began working for First United I didn’t know that I would make a career in the industry,” Dupuis said “However, after joining the bank I knew this was not only my career but my calling. The best part of my job is working alongside incredibly talented individuals who are focused on serving customers and communities, as well as getting to help others find their calling just as I did here at First United.”    In her new role, Dupuis will lead the Community Bank Retail Banking and Retail Empowerment teams. She will also continue to lead Customer Care, with a focus on building the digital banking experience for the bank’s customers.  “With her love for the communities we serve and the teams of people she works with, I am excited to see Layna promoted into this role. Layne is dedicated and driven, this promotion is well deserved and recognizes the contributions she has made to our organization,” Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank said. First United’s purpose is to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely, which includes a holistic approach to life that encompasses financial well-being, faith, health and wellness, and personal growth.