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COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Feb. 7 Calera Fire-Rescue is having its 51st annual chili dinner from 11 a.m.

Jonah, kneel in prayer!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
We noticed in our previous article that Jonah waited a LONG time before he finally humbled himself enough to pray. What is so interesting to me about that is the kind of prayer he offers after that long wait.
ABOVE: Jordan Rainer, an award-winning singer-songwriter from Atoka, performed at the Market Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat RIGHT: The City of Durant Christmas at Market Square was lit following the Christmas parade Dec. 2.

ABOVE: Jordan Rainer, an award-winning singer-songwriter from Atoka, performed at the Market Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat RIGHT: The City of Durant Christmas at Market Square was lit following the Christmas parade Dec. 2.

Durant Christmas tree lights turned on

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Durant Christmas tree lights turned on.
Robbee Tonubbee, left, director of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library, is shown at the recent Thankful dinner where meals were served to people in the community. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Robbee Tonubbee, left, director of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library, is shown at the recent Thankful dinner where meals were served to people in the community. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Library hosts annual Thankful Dinner

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
A free Be Thankful Thanksgiving meal was served to community members Nov. 25 at the Donald W.

Jonah, kneel in prayer!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
We noticed in our previous article that Jonah waited a LONG time before he finally humbled himself enough to pray. What is so interesting to me about that is the kind of prayer he offers after that long wait.
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