July 10, 2026
Dan Wylie, national commander for the American Legion, visited Durant Green-Bryant Post 39 last week and he visited with local post commander Hayden Woods, right, and other American Legion members. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Jane Semple Umsted is the 2026 Honored Artist for the 40th Annual Red Earth Festival. Photo provided
Members of the Bennington High School Class of 1966 rode in the Bennington Homecoming Parade on July 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
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Rock Creek softball coach Wade Johnson was named an Oklahoma Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame honoree. Photo provided
Pallets of bottled water were provided to area fire departments after First United Bank partnered with other entities to collect donations. Shown from left at Pruett’s Food are, Cody Allen, Bryan County Emergency Management director; Keith Falcone, Mike Ritter, store manager; Melissa Patterson of First United Bank, and Sarah Morgan, Kemp Fire Department. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Town of Bennington Homecoming had many activities July 4, including a parade that morning.
A bull rider is shown in the Durant PRCA Rodeo. LeAnn Polson |Barefoot Blonde Photographer
The Durant Lions football team finished two weeks of spring football practice last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the ball held by Cale Wigington during a game last season. McKay has a possibility of being quarterback. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat