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A rally to protest the Trump administration’s policies will be July 17 in Durant. This picture is from a protest last month. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A rally to protest the Trump administration’s policies will be July 17 in Durant. This picture is from a protest last month. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Rally to be held July 17

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
A “Good Trouble” rally to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to social programs and norms and laws organizers say the administration violates will be held July 17 from 4-6 p.m.
Maycee Webb, Oklahoma Miss Amazing Junior Teen Queen 2025, waves during the Kingston July 4th Parade.

Maycee Webb, Oklahoma Miss Amazing Junior Teen Queen 2025, waves during the Kingston July 4th Parade.

Kingston July 4th Parade

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Kingston July 4th Parade.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
JUNE 29 Camila Mendes, Actress (31) JUNE 30 Mike Tyson, Boxer (59) JULY 1 Pamela Anderson, Actress (58) JULY 2 Margot Robbie, Actress (35) JULY 3 Patrick Wilson, Actor (52) JULY 4 Post Malone, Musician (30) JULY 5 Sean O’Pry, Model (36)
Priscilla Washington, President of Chapter DJ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood presents a $500 check to Laura Swearengin, a 2025 honor graduate of Durant High School. The local scholarship is awarded to Laura as she plans to attend Oklahoma City University this fall as a Choral Music Education major. P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Educational Organization whose goal is to further education for women through grants,, scholarships, awards and loans. Laura is the daughter of Matt and Jennifer Swearengin. Photo provided

Priscilla Washington, President of Chapter DJ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood presents a $500 check to Laura Swearengin, a 2025 honor graduate of Durant High School. The local scholarship is awarded to Laura as she plans to attend Oklahoma City University this fall as a Choral Music Education major. P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Educational Organization whose goal is to further education for women through grants,, scholarships, awards and loans. Laura is the daughter of Matt and Jennifer Swearengin. Photo provided

P.E.O. awards scholarship to honor graduate

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
P.E.O. awards scholarship to honor graduate.
Mary Perkins, 99, received an award during the Gardner family reunion for being the oldest living family member. She is shown with Tyler Gardner and David Gardner.

Mary Perkins, 99, received an award during the Gardner family reunion for being the oldest living family member. She is shown with Tyler Gardner and David Gardner.

Gardner family has reunion

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Descendants of Jeremiah Gardner and Clarrisa (Leflore) all gathered at Old Church in Bennington, Oklahoma on Sunday June 15, 2025. The Gardner family and friends’ reunion has taken place on Father’s Day for 72 years.
Wilson celebrates 70th birthday

Wilson celebrates 70th birthday

Wilson celebrates 70th birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Winston Wilson celebrated his 70th birthday June 19 at The Gordon Event Center with a theme of peace, love and music. He is shown with his wife Martha.
Shown are, Kiwanian Kyle Stephens, Scholarship Winner Mitchell Palmer and Kiwanis President Shyla Whitlock. Photos provided

Shown are, Kiwanian Kyle Stephens, Scholarship Winner Mitchell Palmer and Kiwanis President Shyla Whitlock. Photos provided

Kiwanis Club rewards students as they spring into summer

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Each month of the school term, Kiwanis Club of Durant recognizes scholars from Durant High School and from each of the Bryan County high schools to be considered for $1,000 scholarships. Competition is strong, for each candidate has proven their discipline, academic prowess, and community service.
Democrat editor and photographer Matt Swearengin received three awards during the recent Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper contest. Samantha Garrison | Durant Democrat

Democrat editor and photographer Matt Swearengin received three awards during the recent Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper contest. Samantha Garrison | Durant Democrat

Democrat receives awards at OPA convention

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Oklahoma Press Association presented its Better Newspaper Contest Awards during the OPA Annual Convention, June 6-7, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee and the Durant Democrat received four awards.

Feeling summer love in the nursing home

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
It is that time of the year when the heat is on and summer is upon us and the kids want to go outside and play in the water, eat watermelon, and have ice cream. The parents are planning summer vacations for the family. Everyone is looking for fun and love this summer.
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