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Jonah, kneel in prayer!

News Staff
Monday, November 24, 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.
Kiwanis Bryan County Senior of the Month from Achille High School is Karlie Torres. She is shown with Kiwanians Jeremy Roland, Ryan Richardson, Karlie Torres, family member, and AHS Counselor Renee Barnhill Photos provided

Kiwanis Bryan County Senior of the Month from Achille High School is Karlie Torres. She is shown with Kiwanians Jeremy Roland, Ryan Richardson, Karlie Torres, family member, and AHS Counselor Renee Barnhill Photos provided

Durant Kiwanis Club announces September and October Seniors of the Month

Phyllis Rustin
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
As each school year begins, Durant Kiwanis Club begins to announce Durant High Seniors of the Month and Bryan County Senors of the Month. These scholars are then eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded in May.
Beta Sigma Phi donated $1,000 to Bryan County United Way. From left, Betty Wintle, BSP member; Janice DeSilva, vice president; Pam Robinson, UW director; Sharyn Hughes, recording secretary, and Lori Peddy, extension secretary. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Beta Sigma Phi donated $1,000 to Bryan County United Way. From left, Betty Wintle, BSP member; Janice DeSilva, vice president; Pam Robinson, UW director; Sharyn Hughes, recording secretary, and Lori Peddy, extension secretary. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Beta Sigma Phi donates to United Way

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Gamma Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi made a $1,000 contribution to Bryan County United Way to help the agency with its charity work in the county. Beta Sigma Phi is a worldwide organization that has had a chapter in Durant since about 1954.

COMING EVENTS

Dec. 4-6
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Friends of the Library annual Holiday Craft Show is Dec. 4th-6th at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, 1515 W Main. The hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
“Peter and the Starcatcher” cast members are from left, Will Pope, Jake McWilliams, Max Hightower, Cru Nolan, Audrey Dorn, Hannah Huie, Centra Carter, Eden Lee, Taler Eggenberg, Jolie McWilliams, Zash Cardoza, Emma Burkhart, Zahira Asencio-Rivera, Mya Teran, Kenneth St. Clair, Keyshawn Leffall and Millie Henry. Photo provided

“Peter and the Starcatcher” cast members are from left, Will Pope, Jake McWilliams, Max Hightower, Cru Nolan, Audrey Dorn, Hannah Huie, Centra Carter, Eden Lee, Taler Eggenberg, Jolie McWilliams, Zash Cardoza, Emma Burkhart, Zahira Asencio-Rivera, Mya Teran, Kenneth St. Clair, Keyshawn Leffall and Millie Henry. Photo provided

Theatre at Southeastern presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 13–15

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State University will present Peter and the Starcatcher on November 13, 14, and 15 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. The show will begin at 7 p.m. each night, with tickets available at the door or at www.SE.edu/ VPAC.
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