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9-17-04 - A man who grew up in Marietta, Oklahoma is now in charge of one of the Army’s largest fighting forces. Major General James Thurman took over the Army’s 4th Infantry Division this summer.
His Aunt, Emma Bell Smith, still lives in the small, Love County town. She says her nephew has kept his small-town roots, despite rising to the top ranks of the military.
College friends like John Kennedy says, “ I knew he had the makings of a great leader just by his character, his honesty, his forthrightness."
They are qualities Major General Thurman says he learned growing up in Marietta. “It’s the values that were instilled in me as a young boy from many folks that had a positive influence on me."
The Major General has served in Iraq and Desert Storm – a military career that has spanned more than 30 years.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
