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Geronimo was a famous Apache leader and Medicine Man and this photo was taken by Bates Studio in Lawton. Photo by Edward Bates

Geronimo was a famous Apache leader and Medicine Man and this photo was taken by Bates Studio in Lawton. Photo by Edward Bates

Through the camera’s eye

Don Parker
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The term “taking a shot” when used by early Oklahoma photographers had nothing to do with a gun or a shot glass of whiskey. Instead, it was meant to capture on film something interesting to the “shooter,” and Oklahoma was loaded with an arsenal of interesting targets to take aim at.
Durant High School’s choir member Claire Safe sang for the Bryan County Retired Educators. Photos provided

Durant High School’s choir member Claire Safe sang for the Bryan County Retired Educators. Photos provided

Bryan County Retired Educators ring in the school year

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Retired educators still remember the brevity of summer break and the anticipation of meeting students in a new school year. Bryan County Retired Educators resumed meetings in September with a luncheon at Integration Station on Main Street.
SE’s Flight Team earned first and second places at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s Region IV SAFECON. Photo provided

SE’s Flight Team earned first and second places at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s Region IV SAFECON. Photo provided

SE Flight Team takes runner-up honors at Region IV SAFECON, advances to nationals

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
WACO, Texas – The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Flight Team took second place overall and first place in the flying events at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s Region IV SAFECON hosted by Texas State Technical College.
Durant Main Street had its annual Trick or Treat on Main on Halloween. Kimberly Currens and her daughter Kinsley Mae Nelson sat in a 1950s car that was a part of the Blast from the Past car club’s display of antique automobiles. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Main Street had its annual Trick or Treat on Main on Halloween. Kimberly Currens and her daughter Kinsley Mae Nelson sat in a 1950s car that was a part of the Blast from the Past car club’s display of antique automobiles. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Communities have Halloween events

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Book Talk to meet Nov. 14

Book Talk to meet Nov. 14

Book Talk to meet Nov. 14

Phyllis Rustin
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Book Talk will meet November 14 to discuss an acclaimed Native American story, Mean Spirit, by Linda Hogan. The discussion group meets at 7 pm. at Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library, 1515 W. Main in Durant.

Ryan Walters and controversy

Henry Brigman
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Education Ryan Walters is no stranger to public quarrels and disagreements. His efforts to revoke the teaching license of Summer Boismier, a former English teacher in Norman Public Schools, gained national attention.

Type 2 diabetes classes for to be offered

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Bryan County OSU Extension will be conducting L.E.A.D. “Live Well, Eat Well, Be Active with Diabetes” program geared for people with Type 2 Diabetes and their family members to help them learn helpful ways to control and manage their diabetes.
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