05-19-04 - (Baghdad, Iraq-AP) A special court-martial in Baghdad has
sentenced American solider, Jeremy Sivits, to the maximum of one year in prison, a reduction in rank and a bad-conduct discharge.
Sivits had pleaded guilty to three counts of abusing prisoners in Iraq. He's the first soldier to stand trial since the scandal began over the alleged mistreatment of Iraqi detainees by US soldiers.
The 24-year-old broke down in tears as he apologized to the Iraqi people. Sivits has said he took some of the pictures of naked detainees being humiliated by U-S servicemen. His lawyer had asked the judge for a lenient sentence, saying Sivits could be rehabilitated.
Sivits said, "I should have protected those detainees, not aken the photos." He added that he's learned "huge lessons."
Three other US soldiers were arraigned on charges stemming from the abuse.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (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
