9-02-04 – A Durant woman now faces charges for putting her baby in a dumpster at an apartment complex back in May. Ashley Williams is charged with the misdemeanor crime of unlawfully disposing of a deceased child. The Bryan County District Attorney says the Medical Examiner was unable to determine how the baby died.
The 25 year old mother claims the child was stillborn and says she did not know what to do. A man searching for cans found the child wrapped in a towel on May 10th.
The misdemeanor charge carries a penalty of up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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
