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Mary Perkins celebrates 100th birthday

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Mary Perkins turned 100 on January 17, 2026. She celebrated her milestone birthday with an Oklahoma Sooners themed party, fitting for a true OU fan. She remembers some of the earliest OU games and listening to them on the radio.

Food for Thought

Mary E. Maurer

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

I recently listened to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Brooke L. Rollins Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture announce their plan to “Make America Healthy Again.” I’ve read the new food guidelines … twice.

Greenland? Seriously?

Marion Hill

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The latest bee in Trump’s bonnet appears to be taking over Greenland. I say “appears to be” because there is reason to believe he isn’t serious about his professed desire to claim the huge island to our north.

The Choctaw Cultural Center was recognized with the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference. Photo Provided

Choctaw Cultural Center wins Indigenous Tourism award

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Choctaw Cultural Center won the 2025 Excellence in Customer Service Award at the Indigenous Tourism Awards ceremony. It was presented recently at the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference in Choctaw, Miss.

Benefit to be held for Tammy Ezell

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tammy Ezell was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer in March 2025. By the time of diagnosis, the cancer had already metastasized into her abdominal wall and throughout her abdomen. She began chemotherapy shortly thereafter.

Kiamichi Tech board members from left are, Shelley Free, Ron Boyer, Anne Brooks, Bobby Long, Colette Harper, Larry Culwell, Betty Ford, Ernie Taylor, Kelly Grego and Doug Hall. Photo provided | KTC

Kiamichi Tech school board leaders recognized in January

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

WILBURTON – Dedicated to public education, school board members across the state are committed to providing every opportunity possible to students in their community.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Jan. 20 The Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women (BCFDW) meeting will be held Tuesday, January 20, at noon at the Donald W Reynolds Library in Durant.

Commissioners table action on burn ban

Matt Swearengin

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Bryan County Commissioners Scott Goad, Justin Boone and Brandon Carr voted to table a resolution for a countywide burn ban during a Monday meeting. Calera Fire Chief Brian Norton recommended tabling it for now and addressing it again during the next meeting scheduled for Jan.

Kiwanis Durant High School December Senior of the Month is Jordan Davenport. He is shown with Matt Goddard, Crystal Davenport, President Hudson Toews and DHS Principal Amber Bullard. Photos provided

Durant Kiwanis Club announces Yuletide Students of the Month

Phyllis Rustin

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Kiwanis Durant High School December Senior of the Month is Jordan Davenport. Mr. Davenport holds a 3.9 GPA while being concurrently enrolled in college. He has been a two-year member of National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society, and Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Feb. 7 Calera Fire-Rescue is having its 51st annual chili dinner from 11 a.m.

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