Ground was broken last week for the new City of Durant animal shelter. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Ground was broken last week for the new City of Durant animal shelter. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Ground broken for new animal shelter

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The City of Durant had a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a new animal shelter at 906 S.E.
Kelsey Walker, Bokchito town clerk/court administrator, pins a sergeant insignia on Ryan Walker of the Bokchito Police Department. Walker was promoted last week and a ceremony was held at city hall. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Kelsey Walker, Bokchito town clerk/court administrator, pins a sergeant insignia on Ryan Walker of the Bokchito Police Department. Walker was promoted last week and a ceremony was held at city hall. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bokchito police officers promoted to sergeant

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Bokchito police officers Dakota Reese and Ryan Walker were promoted to sergeant last week during a...
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June 20Three Valley Museum, 401 W. Main St., is celebrating its 50th anniversary from 10 a.m.
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The Durant Lions football team finished two weeks of spring football practice last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Lions football team finished two weeks of spring football practice last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Young Lions get ton of reps in spring drills

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
Working with a ton of new faces, the Durant Lions finished up two weeks of spring football practice...
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

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

Caddo works new system in spring football

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
A new coach and new system got off to a fast start at Caddo as the Bruins finished up spring...
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