The First United Bank in Durant held a special kick-off luncheon for the March of Dimes on Thursday afternoon inside the John Massey Leadership Center. Speaking at the luncheon as ambassadors for t...
Man sentenced to prison on assault and child abuse convictions A Durant man charged last month with assaulting his girlfriend while she was holding their baby pleaded no contest this week to three felony charges. Thomas W. Dewett Jr., 26, was sentenced to 10 ...
Fighting hunger in Bryan County
During Fiscal Year 2010, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s partner agencies reported up to a 50 percent increase in the need for food assistance. To help meet the growing demand, the Regional ...
Excise board approves county’s 2010-2011 fiscal budget The Bryan County Commissioners met for a regular meeting Wednesday which also included a joint meeting with the Bryan County Excise Board to present their recommendation for the budget for the 201...
Russell announces candidacy for county clerk Glenn Lee Russell announces his candidacy for County Clerk in Bryan County. “Because the duties of this office directly impact the largest investment of home and property owners and because of the...
Shoe prints lead police to suspected burglar DURANT — Shoe prints at a burglary scene led police straight to the home of the perpetrator who lived near the scene of the crime. Durant Police Patrolman Andrew Piper was dispatched Tuesday to ...
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) is offering college-bound students enrolled in its Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP) free online test preparation instruction from Kaplan Test Prep and Admis...
Durant Main Street has announced this week’s feature for Music on Market Square will be Larry Whaley and Mary McDonald. Activities begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The public is invited to hear traditi...
By Skiler Schmitz Staff Writer The Director of the Durant Industrial Authority, Tommy Kramer hosted a special presentation Tuesday night at the Durant Chamber of Commerce about the creation of th...
By SUSAN FIELD Clare Managing Editor Morning Sun Mt. Pleasant, Michigan A man traveling the nation on an alleged bike tour to bring awareness to teen suicide may be a wanted sex offender. Invest...
Charges have been filed against a man authorities said led lawmen on a pursuit and manhunt Friday evening. Benjamin Lee Bassett, 29, Denison, Texas, was charged Monday with felony eluding a police...
Many citizens, dignitaries and United States Postal Service members gathered at the Bennington Post Office on Monday afternoon to watch as it was dedicated to Congressman Wesley “Wes” Watkins. “To...
The Pet Place offers
grooming for companions
Marie Risner has devoted her life to giving pets happy lives and happy homes, having run the Durant pet store and grooming shop The Pet Place for 38 ye...
All Seasons Travel started as a full service travel agency in 1984. Today, with a staff of four agents, we offer more than 50 years of combined travel experience. Owner Shelley Lovan takes pride in...