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Flags representing different countries were displayed in a parade of flags at the Durant School District’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Flags representing different countries were displayed in a parade of flags at the Durant School District’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Schools celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Durant School District celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 8 with the theme of, “Remembering our roots, honoring our heritage.”

Preserve the common good

Jane Hicks
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Americans will come to a crossroads on November 5th. If we elect Trump, we go down the road of being entitled bullies to each other, our allies, and nature itself. In Trump’s world, he who dominates wins.

Consider character and record

Marion Hill
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The November 5 election is fast approaching, and this column is addressed to anyone who isn’t absolutely sure how they’ll vote, especially to any who are seriously considering voting for Donald Trump as President.
A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was held last week for the renovated Ron Cross Senior Activity Center. Photo provided | Durant Area Chamber of Commerce

A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was held last week for the renovated Ron Cross Senior Activity Center. Photo provided | Durant Area Chamber of Commerce

Ron Cross Senior Activity Center has ribbon cutting and dedication

Mark Swearengin
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Ron Cross Senior Activity Center had a ribbon cutting and a dedication of the dining hall and activity center on Oct. 9. The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was present to host the ribbon cutting ceremony, as were many prominent Durant and Bryan County citizens.

I traveled among ghosts

Henry Brigman
Thursday, October 17, 2024
My recent visit to rural Stockdale, Texas, where I grew up, was quite an adventure. I soon learned this was Trump Country because of the MAGA caps and revealing conversations with old friends.
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University show choir and the Chorvettes, sing with Kelly Hansen, the lead singer of the 1980’s rock band Foreigner at the Choctaw Casino and Resort’s Grand Theater on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024. Michael Clements | For the Democrat

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University show choir and the Chorvettes, sing with Kelly Hansen, the lead singer of the 1980’s rock band Foreigner at the Choctaw Casino and Resort’s Grand Theater on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024. Michael Clements | For the Democrat

SE Chorvettes sing with Foreigner

Michael Clements
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Mauricio Salazar attended his first rock concert on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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