5-12-04 - Local law enforcement held a tribute to fallen officers in Carter County Wednesday. 11 lawmen have been killed in the line of duty since 1920, and a monument honors each one.
At the mid-morning memorial service, officers fired a 21-gun salute and laid flowers at the memorial. The most recent officer to die was Doug Durrington, a Healdton police officer, killed in a car accident in 1985 during a pursuit. His daughter Kimberly is a member of the Leonard police department and attends the memorial service each year.
May 15th marks National Peace Officer Memorial Day.
Posted: 11:40 AM - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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
