Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian did not draw an opponent during election filings that ended last Friday. Christian was first elected in 2016 and he was reelected in 2020.

March was National Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of women throughout history. That month, the Choctaw Nation paid tribute to the influential role of Choctaw women in shaping their communities and preserving their cultural heritage.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my aunt passed away, I gladly agreed to take in her dog, “Hunter,” a rather squat, obese Beagle. He’s a happy old dog of about 9 years, but my aunt gave him little to no training other than housetraining. That makes walking him — something the vet recommended I do twice a day, in addition to a diet — a chore.

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Anna Marie Boyd, Ronald Boyd,John McGraw and Fran McGrath to Dorothy McGrath, quit claim deed Chance Carlton and Katie Carlton to Linthicum West Properties, warranty deed Leah Campbell to Marla L. Bancroft, warranty deed Jimmy Lloyd Adair,Jim Adair, Frances Maureen Adair to Monica Uber and Brian Uber, quit claim deed Monica Uber and Brian Uber to Dillard Investments, warranty deed Douglas Ochs and Cheryl Ochs to Douglas L.

Felonies filed Colton Tyler Hobbs, 26, Wichita Falls,Texas, possession of stolen vehicle. Erica Leigh Slusser, 28, Durant, fugitive from justice.

Maddie Mueller of Colbert has made it to the final round of voting for the 2024-2025 state officer team of the Oklahoma CareerTech Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. She is one of 19 contenders vying for a position on the State Executive Council.

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Aviation Sciences Institute’s chapter of Women in Aviation recently attended the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Fla., over Spring Break.