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The annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting was Aug. 29 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Teachers and the administrator of the year were named and there was a motivational speaker. A story with photos will be in an upcoming edition of the Democrat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting was Aug. 29 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Teachers and the administrator of the year were named and there was a motivational speaker. A story with photos will be in an upcoming edition of the Democrat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bryan County Teachers Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Bob Story, left, is shown after a successful hunt with Dr. Clay. Photo provided

Bob Story, left, is shown after a successful hunt with Dr. Clay. Photo provided

Bob Story, a life well lived

Mark Swearengin
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
I’ve known Bob Story my entire life up to my current age of 63. He’s been a Lions Club member with me, a client of my office, a Boy Scout dad during my childhood, and most importantly, a friend.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
AUGUST 31 Jalen Brunson, Athlete (29) SEPTEMBER 1 Zendaya, Actress (29) SEPTEMBER 2 Keanu Reeves, Actor (61) SEPTEMBER 3 Kaia Gerber, Model (24) SEPTEMBER 4 Beyoncé, Singer (44) SEPTEMBER 5 Kat Graham, Actress (36) SEPTEMBER 6 Idris Elba, Actor (53)
The Discover Durant Fall Concert Series will be in September and October. Image provided | Durant Chamber

The Discover Durant Fall Concert Series will be in September and October. Image provided | Durant Chamber

Fall concert series to be held in Durant

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Discover Durant announces the 5th annual fall concert series to be held every Thursday night at Market Square in Downtown Durant from at 7 p.m. September 18 – October 9.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Colbert United Methodist Church is one of five Methodist churches that will be a part of the Texoma Parish.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Colbert United Methodist Church is one of five Methodist churches that will be a part of the Texoma Parish.

Methodists churches to launch Texoma Parish

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Five United Methodist Churches will join together to strengthen their ministry in Southeastern Oklahoma. This September Durant, Tishomingo, Kingston, Colbert and Calera will launch the Texoma Parish.
Plenty of family fun awaits visitors to the 2025 Choctaw Labor Day Festival Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 at the historic Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tvshka Homma. Photos provided | Choctaw Nation

Plenty of family fun awaits visitors to the 2025 Choctaw Labor Day Festival Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 at the historic Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tvshka Homma. Photos provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Labor Day Festival set for Aug. 29–31 at Tvshka Homma

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The 2025 Choctaw Labor Day Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in southeast Oklahoma. This year’s festival runs Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31 on the historic Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds at Tvshka Homma.
Why Does God…?

Why Does God…?

Why Does God…?

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
One of the most popular questions that I have been asked over the years is the question: “Why does God…?”. We can fill in the blank with several words or phrases like; allow tragic deaths of loved ones, or allow natural disasters, or permit so much sin to continue in this world?
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