8-12-04 - Three weeks after his officers voted ‘no confidence’ in the job he was doing, Durant Police Chief Roy Brown resigned. The vote by the Fraternal Order of Police was followed by a morale assessment and then Chief Brown was placed on administrative leave last week.
One day before a hearing to determine his fate, Brown resigned. But City Manager Paul Buntz says the FOP vote didn’t trigger the assessment or Brown’s resignation. An outside company conducted the assessment, but city officials won’t release the findings.
Five years ago, the FOP voted 'no confidence' in Chief Jack Jones, Brown’s predecessor. Within months, Jones retired.
Today, the president of the FOP told First News he was pleased with the news of Brown’s resignation, and says morale will improve dramatically.
Officers had filed six grievances against Brown within the last year, including complaints that his scheduling decisions were bad for morale.
City officials say they've already started looking for a new chief. Assistant Chief Greg Pollock will be in charge for the time being.
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
