July 17, 2026
The Lion of the Year was presented to Charles “Chip” Weiner, the club’s secretary and he is shown with outgoing President Lynn Smith. Shelley Dunnam | Durant Lions Club
Work is ongoing for the new building for the District Attorney’s O_ce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Durant Police Chaplain Brent Smith, who passed away last week, is shown helping the Durant Police Department’s Shop with a Cop in December 2024. Matt Swearengin | Democrat file photo
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Durant Police Chaplain Brent Smith died July 10 at age 55 after a battle with cancer. His obituary with Gordon Funeral Home states that he lived a life to love God, love people, and faithfully answer whatever calling the Lord placed before him.
Bryan County Farm Bureau scholarships
Ben Smith is shown with his grandfather Mark Swearengin after a successful deer hunt last season when Ben harvested his first deer with a crossbow. Photo provided
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