COMING EVENTS
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Oct. 2 Training on how to save someone from an overdose will be provided from 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Durant Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeff Orlando accepts a donation from a citizen during last week’s Fill the Boot campaign by the International Association of Fire Fighters to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Citizens contribute more than $10,000 to Fill the Boot
Matt Swearengin
Citizens contributed $10,832 in Durant last week during the the Fill the Boot campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Durant Fire Department participates in the campaign by the International Association of Fire Fighters every year.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Shop for original works and handmade items Saturday, Sept. 13 at Wheelock Academy Historic Site Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. Photo Provided | Choctaw Nation
Wheelock Arts & Crafts Fair set for Sept. 13
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MILLERTON – On the 35-acre grounds where in 1832, education, life skills and culture were taught to young Choctaws, a popular annual event will return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Sean Burrage Dan Hoke | SE
Former SE President Sean Burrage to be inducted into Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Former Southeastern Oklahoma State University president and current Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Sean Burrage is one of 10 inductees into the 2025 class of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame, as announced by the Oklahoma Higher Education...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Southeastern to have Musical Arts Series
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The 2025-26 performance calendar for the Musical Arts Series at Southeastern Oklahoma State University has been set, with five concerts slated.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
COMING EVENTS
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Ongoing The Magnolia Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Bob Story, left, is shown after a successful hunt with Dr. Clay. Photo provided
Bob Story, a life well lived
Mark Swearengin
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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
First day of school at early childhood center
First day of school at early childhood center
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Parents said goodbye to their children as they dropped them off for the first day of school at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025