Easter Bunny is on his way to Durant!

Stephanie Gardner, executive director of Durant Main Street, said downtown business owners are doing their part to provide a socially distant visit by the Easter Bunny. In true Easter Bunny fashion, …

Bryan County in the market for adequate PPE

Gov. Kevin Stitt said Oklahoma has sufficient personal protective equipment for the time being, but Bryan County officials are concerned.

Time to file is now

The statewide candidate filing period begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8th, said Kimberly Norris, Secretary of the Bryan County Election Board.

Obituaries

KATHERN NELSON SMIDT PURSER

LYNN WAYNE COVINGTON

CHERYL (McCollum) CHILDERS

BETTY JO HYDE

PAUL WILLIAM DANIEL

CHRISTINA ELIZABETH (BONDS) YOUNG

JAMES ROBERT LINDER III

RICHARD HUCKLEBERRY

FRANCIS "FRANNY" HOHREIN-WADFORD

AGNES MAE EASTERLING

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Smith promoted to Retail Banking Officer

Stormy Smith has been promoted to Retail Banking Officer at Vison Bank, Durant, said Vision Bank President Jeff Hammock. Smith, a graduate of Durant High School, joined Vision Bank six years ago. …

Durant Democrat offices temporarily closed

The Durant Democrat will continue to publish, though its offices will be closed until April 20 due to the COVID-19, Corona Virus. Durant Democrat management had initially planned to suspend …

Learning to be done at a ‘distance’

Durant students will complete the remainder of the school year through “distance learning.” The definition of distance learning will vary based on the student’s location and the …

Hank Williams Jr. concert rescheduled

Country music artist, Hank Williams Jr. has rescheduled his May 23 concert at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant to August 21, 2020. Fans should hold onto their tickets, as they will be …

The new temporary normal

With the advent of the COVID-19 Coronavirus locally, Bryan County is now under a new, more restrictive order issued by Gov. Kevin Stitt just this past Wednesday. Stitt’s order calls for persons …

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