Wednesday, May 29, 2024
After weeks of negotiations and eight budget summits, I am happy to report that the House and Senate finally came to an agreement on how to allocate the approximately $13 billion available for fiscal year 2025. Even though we agreed to a budget, we still have work to do.
The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was recognized for excellence in multiple fields at the national conference of the Federation of Business Disciplines in Galveston, Texas, recently.
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program.
Washington Irving Elementary School had a very busy last day before the summer break. Fourth grade had a very competitive kickball tournament. Mrs. Roberts’ class won out of the 4th grade classes and went on to challenge the teachers. The teachers came out on top 9-7.
Record numbers of entrants will converge on Durant this weekend with the 83rd Annual PRCA Rodeo at the Round Up Club Arena on Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m.
A trio of Durant track and field senior athletes recently signed scholarship offers to continue their careers at the next level.
