Bullard vows to stop abortion in Oklahoma

State Sen. David Bullard vowed to keep pushing a pro-life agenda because he believes the root of society’s ills is in the devaluation of human life. “We’re going to make Oklahoma …

Chorvettes to take stage for Holiday Follies

Musical ensemble to be joined onstage by Sparks Dance Team and Shakespearean Festival kids.

First Lady to discuss Resilience in Durant

Oklahoma’s First Lady, Sarah Stitt will be in Durant, Tuesday, Dec. 10 to moderate a panel discussion on “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.” The panel …

Obituaries

MERRY BRYAN HOWARD HEINDSELMAN

CHRISTINE TILLETT

EDWARD LLOYD (DOC) MCKINNEY

ESTHER MAE DIXON

EDWARD LLOYD (DOC) McKINNEY

CLIFFORD EUGENE JONES

DR. JAMES MICHAEL STONEBARGER

JOAN (DYER) SULLIVAN

NORMA ANN (HARRIS) ARGO

WILLIAM BUFORD WILLS

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Chronister promoted to loan officer

Jeff Hammock, president of Vision Bank, Durant, announced the promotion of Kendra Chronister (formerly Kendra Vaughn) to loan officer. Chronister is a graduate of Durant High School and …

Durant police officers sworn in

Durant City Judge Ken Rainbolt swears in officers for the Durant Police Department. From left, Brady Wilcox, Brandon Mitchell and Justin Copeland. Mitchell is a former officer who has returned to the …

Achille mayor files lawsuit against Victory Life

The mayor of Achille is among those suing the Victory Life Church Police Department alleging a search of their homes last year was improper and conducted as political retribution upon two councilmen …

Silo students dominate Southeast District AFR Speech Contest

WILBURTON — Silo students dominated their respective categories at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Southeast District Speech Contest held in Wilburton, Nov. 14. Three Silo students …

Bryan County Toys for Tots seeking donations

Once again, Durant Lions Club is partnering with Toys for Tots to provide Christmas gifts for boys and girls in Bryan County. The project, also known as the Lions Toy Box, has been a part of the …

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