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Art alley contest to be held

The Magnolia Mile Art Alley mural competition is among activities planned for Durant Main Street’s First Friday June 5. The art alley is located in the alley behind Craft Pies Pizza and …

Homage to human spirit may set record

An attempt to honor the human spirit may give Bryan County a legitimate world record. “It was decided that the world’s-tallest wind chime … would be ideal,” said Dr. …

Atoka man charged with four counts felony murder after wreck

Durant High School students Kaleb Foster, Hunter Ford, Fernando Flores and Jack Sarver died from injuries received in the wreck late Sunday night.

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JACK THOMAS SARVER

KALEB MICHAEL FOSTER

DONALD W. ROSSON

ROBERT M. TABER SR.

WILMA BROCK CARLSON

DARRELL RAY NICHOLS

ARVEL JOE SHULTS

LEE WAYNE "BROTHER" MANN

STEVEN EARL MILLER

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Coolest spot in town to open June 8

The Durant City Council set the hours and fee schedule for the Carl Albert Swimming Pool during a special called meeting this past Tuesday, May 26. City Manager John Dean said this year the schedule …

May is National Salad Month

Salads are a great way to incorporate vegetables and fruits into the diet. Celebrate National Salad Month during May with a healthy salad. When a salad is made with lots of fruits and vegetables, …

Northwest Heights releases spring honor roll

Northwest Heights Superintendent’s Honor Roll 2020 Spring Semester First Grade Addison Armstrong, Emmitt Ashley, Allison Bacu, Mariah Battiest, Kase Blackburn, Kayla Bohanon, Daniel …

Boys & Girls Club opens back up

The Boys & Girls Club opened back up Tuesday for children to attend and the club’s director said it never actually closed, that they just changed their methods. Boys & Girls Clubs of …

Hunter Ford lived long enough to give the gift of hope, life

In the race to be first accuracy is only the first casualty, the real story can also get lost in the shuffle.

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