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.
June 29, 2022

U.S. Army Brass Quintet to visit Caddo on Saturday

By Vesta Baker An informal gathering at Caddo Dairy Queen in November 2021 has resulted in raising awareness of the Caddo community history and prospects for […]
June 26, 2022

Bokchito man flown to McKinney after car collides with trailer

UTICA – Two were injured when a car collided with a hay trailer late in the day on Saturday in Utica. Billy Whittenburg, 62, of Bokchito, […]
June 25, 2022

Chamber welcomes Twice Bak’d Bistro with ribbon cutting

DURANT – The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce recognized another member with a ribbon cutting in June. Twice Bak’d Bistro is a new member and in […]
June 20, 2022

Chief Gary Batton selected to first-ever U.S. Department of Interior Tribal Advisory Committee

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Gary Batton, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO), has been named a primary member of the U.S. Department […]
June 13, 2022

Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival is back and better than ever!

Release The Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival is celebrating its 43rd birthday this year! With spectacular shows such as HAMLET ESP and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, this theatrical […]