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The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors presented the Choctaw Nation a resolution of support recognizing Indigenous Day.
Indigenous Day is on the second Monday of October to honor …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
9/23/21 08:13 PM
In September, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and the Choctaw Development Fund (CDF) awarded the town of Kenefic $202,850 and the town of Calera $145,000. Both towns will be using the funds …
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9/23/21 12:28 PM
Durant City Council approved a request by Heritage North Subdivision for a preliminary plat for 116 lots where single-family homes will be built near Larkspur Lane and Prairie Crossing.
During …
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By Matt Swearengin
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9/22/21 09:43 PM
As part of his research for an upcoming book, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University faculty member was a special guest at the recent 40th Anniversary Farm Workers Justice Awards in Los …
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9/22/21 05:36 PM
The Discover Durant Fall Concert Series, hosted by the City of Durant, begins September 23 and continues for five Thursday nights: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Market Square is the …
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9/22/21 02:23 PM
Some 225 students from a number of area high schools attended the Texoma College Fair last week at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
A total of 25 colleges and universities had …
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9/22/21 12:16 PM
The Choctaw Nation awarded the City of Durant $67,500 and Bryan County $7,800 from the Choctaw Community Partner Fund to continue to help strengthen and develop the local area.
The Choctaw …
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9/22/21 10:41 AM
Voters shot down a $33 million bond project that would have funded a 24-classroom high school, cafeteria and an event center.
During last week’s election, 68.52 percent, 875 voters, were …
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9/22/21 10:28 AM
Caddo Homecoming King for 2021 is Austin Tomson and Queen is Addy Thomas, and the announcement was made during a ceremony before the football game last Friday. Attendants are Jaxon Stanley and …
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9/22/21 01:00 AM
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum’s mobile Sept. 11 memorial was set up next to Three Valley Museum on Sept. 8 and artifacts displayed included a piece of a steel beam …
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9/16/21 10:07 PM
First responders pray Saturday morning Sept. 11 before the Boys & Girls Club Color Run. They are standing in front of the Spirit of Oklahoma fire truck that was bought for the Fire Department of …
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9/16/21 08:57 PM
Jason Manous, the newest member of the Durant Board of Education, was sworn in during a meeting Monday.
During a meeting last month, the board members voted to appoint Manous to replace Calvin …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
9/16/21 08:35 PM
TVSHKA HOMMA- Though the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival was canceled, the Annual Choctaw Royalty Pageant was held Friday, Sept. 3, at Tvshka Homma, crowning the new 2021 princesses.
Twenty-five …
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9/16/21 06:54 PM
198 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Bryan County during the first week of September, according to the Bryan County Health Department. This is a significant increase. Figures provided by the …
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9/16/21 04:49 PM
Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to partner with the Oklahoma Department of Health Mobile Unit to provide access to free COVID-19 vaccines to SE students, faculty and staff, as well …
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9/16/21 03:52 PM
State Senator David Bullard and State Representative Dustin Roberts spoke about legislative updates during a recent meeting of the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Bullard spoke …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
9/16/21 02:34 PM
In less than a month, street expansion construction will officially begin on University Boulevard in Durant, the city announced.
A $3,096,505.16 bid was awarded in June to Schiralli Construction …
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9/16/21 01:18 PM
KINGSTON – Pointe Vista, a planned community along the Lake Texoma shoreline, is now pre-selling home lots. The development, which was initially acquired about 15 years ago and then expanded …
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9/16/21 12:06 PM
The TrioPolis Ensemble will open the 49th season of the Musical Arts season at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine …
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9/16/21 11:31 AM
The third annual Color Run to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley was Saturday morning at the B & G Club’s Durant location. The color run/walk featured a designated …
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9/16/21 12:09 AM
