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Justine Jackson walked her horse down the alley behind Buffalo Street in downtown Caddo recently. She owns Riding Free Equine. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Justine Jackson walked her horse down the alley behind Buffalo Street in downtown Caddo recently. She owns Riding Free Equine. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Walking the alley in Caddo

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
April 4-5 The annual Fort Washita Rendezvous continues from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Oklahoma State Rep. Cody Maynard is shown with Spencer Lewis of Silo FFA. Photos provided

Oklahoma State Rep. Cody Maynard is shown with Spencer Lewis of Silo FFA. Photos provided

Oklahoma Youth Expo is largest junior livestock show in the world

Rep. Cody Maynard
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Oklahoma Youth Expo was held March 8-20 at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. This is billed as the largest junior livestock show in the world. It brings more than 7,500 4-H and FFA exhibitors from all 77 counties to compete at the state championship for the Junior Livestock Program.
Lucas McKinney plays with his John Deere toys at the recent Bryan County Junior Livestock Show and Premium Sale Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lucas McKinney plays with his John Deere toys at the recent Bryan County Junior Livestock Show and Premium Sale Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Young John Deere enthusiast

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
April 3 Featherstone Assisted Living Center is having an Easter egg hunt from 3-6 p.m. April 3.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
March 24 The SOSU Intercollegiate Legislature Team & Bryan County Democratic Party (BCDP) are co-hosting Troy Green, candidate for US Senate on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at SOSU in the Student Union.
April named Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month

April named Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month

April named Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Durant Mayor Martin Tucker during last week’s city council meeting presented a proclamation designating April Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month. Reading from the proclamation, Tucker said that autism affects an estimated 1 in 21 children and 1 in 45 adults.
Southeastern had its Teacher Academy last week. From left, 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Rachel Keith, 2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Traci Manuel, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalist Kasey Bennett, who is a STEM teacher at Northwest Heights, and 2019 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Rebecca Oglesby. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern had its Teacher Academy last week. From left, 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Rachel Keith, 2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Traci Manuel, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalist Kasey Bennett, who is a STEM teacher at Northwest Heights, and 2019 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Rebecca Oglesby. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Prospective Teacher Academy at Southeastern highlighted by illustrious panel

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Educational Instruction and Leadership hosted its Prospective Teacher Academy on March 11.
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