August 7, 2026
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Brian Kelly is the coordinator for the Bryan County Drug Court. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Okie Toy Run members Lisa Townsend, Lori Jo Reid and Teresa Kiersey serve fish at the Durant Elks Lodge to raise funds for school supplies. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
ABOVE: The Durant Magnolia Farmers Market Watermelon Jamboree was Saturday morning at Market Square and there was a watermelon eating contest and seed-spitting contest. The Farmers Market continues on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon through Oct. 31. See more pictures on page 10.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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Lady Lion Grace Meaders swings at the ball during a recent practice. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Micheal Murphy, second from right, Bryan County 4, represented Oklahoma at the National 4-H Shooting Sports competition in Recurve Archery. Photo provided
A bull rider is shown in the Durant PRCA Rodeo. LeAnn Polson |Barefoot Blonde Photographer