The Durant Daily Democrat

County now has its own emergency management director

As of Jan. 1, Bryan County now has its own emergency management director. Cody Allen, who is from the Liberty-Kemp area and is a graduate of Southeastern’s safety program, was named to the … more

By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com | 1/21/21 04:59 PM

Downs named Teacher of Year

Northwest Heights Elementary School teacher Taylor Downs has been named the Durant Teacher of the Year for 2020-21, the Durant School District announced Tuesday morning. Downs, who teaches third … more

Staff report | 1/21/21 02:26 PM

Volunteers help spruce up downtown on MLK Day

Volunteers with several organizations helped clean up and beautify downtown as a part of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project. Classes were not be held on Monday at Southeastern Oklahoma … more

Staff report | 1/21/21 11:19 AM

Ketan Jain appointed to United Way board

The United Way of Bryan County Board of Directors announced the appointment of Ketan Jain as the organization’s next President. Ketan began his new role on November 1, 2020, where he will lead … more

1/21/21 10:21 AM

Kingston Elementary releases honor roll

Kingston First semester honor roll 2nd grade Superintendents Honor Roll Baylin Beene, Azlynn Calhoun, Raiden Cofer, Aubrey Elam, Piper Justice, Gabrien Kendrick, Alexandria Loyd, William … more

1/21/21 05:50 AM

Fallen deputy remembered one year after his death

A Bryan County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his life while responding to an emergency call was remembered during a ceremony one year after his death. The ceremony was held Jan. 14, on the … more

By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com | 1/20/21 09:27 PM

Northwest Heights releases honor roll

Northwest Heights Superintendent’s Honor Roll 2020 Fall Semester First Grade Skyler Anderson, Hadlee Arnold, Arjun Bagdure, Luke Baker, Elias Bottkol, Jaxton Bradford, Lucie Britton, … more

1/20/21 06:08 PM

Washington Irving releases honor roll

First grade Superintendent honor roll Levin Abbott , Avery Belvin , Matthew Brandenburger , Taven Castaneda , Marley Champion , Sophie Clure , Laynie Cooper , Noah Cooper , Mylee Countess , … more

1/20/21 06:01 PM

Southeastern offering campus tours to prospective students

Campus tours – in-person and virtually – are currently being offered to prospective students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is … more

1/20/21 05:07 PM

Mayor up for reelection

Durant City Council approved a resolution during its meeting last week for a non-partisan city council election to be held April 6. Mayor Oden Grube, who represents Ward 2, and council member … more

By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com | 1/20/21 11:42 AM

Firefighters respond to shed fire

A dog was rescued from a burning shed on Monday, according to the Durant Fire Department. Firefighters responded at 6:25 p.m. to the 100 block of West Poplar Street and when they arrived, the shed … more

By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com | 1/14/21 04:53 PM

Session records of Old Bennington Presbyterian Church

Bennington is a Bryan County community with the distinction of having two previous locations before the present one was established in 1902. The first Bennington was centered around Bennington … more

By Mary E. Maurer | 1/14/21 04:35 PM

Superintendent’s contract renewed

The Durant Board of Education voted to renew Superintendent Duane Merideth’s contract during a Monday meeting of the board. The contract is for a term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June … more

By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com | 1/14/21 02:43 PM

Choctaw Nation aids with vaccinations

On Jan. 6, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) successfully delivered its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations to Bryan County residents. The life-saving measure was held at the Choctaw … more

1/13/21 05:57 PM

Friends of the Library quilt drawing

The Friends of the Library held their annual quilt drawing on December 21, 2020. The quilt for 2020 was donated to the Friends of the Donald W. Reynolds Library from the Heritage Quilters of Durant … more

1/13/21 05:33 PM

Shelly Key returns to Southeastern as Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment

A familiar face is returning to the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the near future. Shelly Key, a Southeastern graduate, has been named Executive Director of Admissions and … more

1/13/21 04:47 PM

SE classes start

Classes began Monday morning at Southeastern for the spring semester and breakfast was available in the Glen D. Johnson Student Union. Southeastern spring semester classes began Monday with … more

1/13/21 02:44 PM

Okie Toy Run

The Durant Lions Club received a donation for Toys for Tots from the recent Second Annual Okie Toy Run organized by Holly’s Border Bar. Shown from left, Mark Swearengin, Lions Club president; … more

1/13/21 11:25 AM

National Blood Donor Month celebration highlights need for ongoing blood donation throughout the year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Blood transfusions are the most frequent procedure performed in hospitals with more than 33,000 daily donations required to meet patient needs in the U.S. To ensure blood is … more

1/13/21 11:08 AM

First United Bank ranked 4th in the 2020 top workplaces in Oklahoma

The 2020 Top Workplaces in Oklahoma rankings were announced earlier last month. With more than 20 large employer groups receiving recognition, First United ranked 4th in the large group … more

1/7/21 05:31 PM