August 14, 2026
The rocket slide was removed from Dixon Durant Park in February and it landed back at the park on Monday. Photo by City of Durant
The Pride of Durant marching band wrapped up its band camp last week and shown is junior Carlee Raelynn Smarr, who is the trombone section leader. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
An Ardmore batter swings the bat after Durant Lady Lion pitcher Emma Sherrer fired the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church had its first Theology on Tap meeting last month at Lost Street Brewing Company and they are meeting again at 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Among those shown are Rev. Eric Saed, pastor of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, who is standing fourth from left. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Durant is brewing up plans for its second Theology on Tap meeting at Lost Street Brewing Company. The first meeting was July 21 and Theology on Tap is meeting again at 6 p.m.
The Caddo Bruins football team are practicing for the 2026 season. The first game is Aug. 28 at Thackerville and the Bruins will take on Dewar at home on Sept. 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
The Durant Lions are practicing for the upcoming football season. The first game is Aug. 28 at Ada and the Lions will play Broken Bow at home on Sept. 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Lady Lion Grace Meaders swings at the ball during a recent practice. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat