Ronald Jackson prepares barbecue at Kingston Spring Fest. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bille was just hanging out at an abandoned house over the weekend. She is a very sharp, blue (silver), pit bull mix who weighs 40-50 pounds. She is still adjusting to shelter life. She is confident and walks fairly well on a leash. To adopt her or inquire about 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 Juice Box, who was found several weeks ago and has been healing. He was found wandering the streets with a chain embedded in his neck. With some medical care and a lot of love and patience, Juice Box is ready for his time in the spotlight. He is a younger American Bulldog mix, 1-2 years old. Juice Box loves his treats. To adopt him or enquire about other available pets, call Call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

Easter egg hunts

Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center Kiwanis Terrific Kids for March were awarded by Darrell Mendez and Geri Mendez. Front Row: Joseph Hankins, Cecelia Greenway, Paisley East Loudermilk, Brandon Colin, Jaxon Todd and Mateo Camarena. Back Row: Kimberlie East Loudermilk, Brecken Kelley, Aiden Perdue, Jake Rehberger, Tucker Perkins, Ismael Ontiveros Penaloza, Tinsley Black and Aurealia Russell. Not pictured: Cleo Neupane, Isabella Rosas and Karter Tidwell. Photo provided | REL

Washington Irving students and staff would like to say a big thank you to WoodmenLife for donating an American flag and an Oklahoma flag to the school. Shown with WI students is WoodmenLife representative Sherri Elmore. Photo provided | WI

A ribbon cutting by the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was held recently for David Norman Land Company, 817 W. Evergreen Street Photo provided | Durant Chamber