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El Kanelo

El Kanelo

El Kanelo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
El Kanelo was established in 2018. Manager Joaquin Ornelas has been in restaurants for almost 16 years, he is now with El Kanelo Mexican Restaurant and has been serving some of the best Mexican food in the area.
BrucePac is a family company

BrucePac is a family company

BrucePac is a family company

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
BrucePac is a growing company looking for talented individuals in all areas of our organization. We provide an excellent working environment, competitive pay, toptier benefits and opportunity for advancement. Join our team today! BrucePac is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The Durant Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Lola, a six-month old female Australian cattle dog. She would make a fun-loving, energetic friend for someone with land or livestock, but she’ll settle for a backyard, too. For information about Lola or other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

The Durant Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Lola, a six-month old female Australian cattle dog. She would make a fun-loving, energetic friend for someone with land or livestock, but she’ll settle for a backyard, too. For information about Lola or other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

PET OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
PET OF THE WEEK
A weenie dog race and costume contest were among activities during The Mission’s second annual Summer Bash June 29 at Carl Albert Park that raises funds to allow the organization to help the homeless. The event raised $2,090. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A weenie dog race and costume contest were among activities during The Mission’s second annual Summer Bash June 29 at Carl Albert Park that raises funds to allow the organization to help the homeless. The event raised $2,090. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Mission Summer Bash

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Mission Summer Bash
A ribbon cutting was held for Choctaw Landing in Hochatown. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

A ribbon cutting was held for Choctaw Landing in Hochatown. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Landing hosts grand opening celebration

The Choctaw Nation
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
HOCHATOWN - Choctaw Landing, the Choctaw Nation’s newest 100-room luxury resort and casino, located in Hochatown, Oklahoma, held its grand opening on May 23. The luxury resort opened its doors April 3 ahead of the official grand opening on May 23.
Photo provided | City of Durant

Photo provided | City of Durant

PET OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Olive, a 45-pound American Bulldog mix, was found on Olive Street. We think she was dumped and been on her own for a while. She is not a mean girl, she was just scared of all the people and cars that she didn’t know.
The link between physical activity and healthy weights

The link between physical activity and healthy weights

The link between physical activity and healthy weights

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Anyone aspiring to lose weight is likely aware that there are no shortage of approaches promising to bust belly fat and slim waistlines. Weight loss fads come and go, but daily physical activity remains a reliable and effective approach to shedding extra pounds.
Caddo graduate receives Engles scholarship

Caddo graduate receives Engles scholarship

Caddo graduate receives Engles scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Bracie Gray, a 2024 Caddo High School graduate, is the fourth recipient of the Anita Jeanette Engles Memorial Scholarship. Gray will be attending Murray State College this fall where she will study nursing with plans to focus on pediatric specialization.
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