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Washington Irving staff made a banner to thank Commercial Metals Company (CMC) for helping pay for a new parking lot across from the school. From left, Hannah Smith, first-grade assistant; Shannon …
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8/9/19 07:05 PM
The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) was enacted by Congress in October of 1978, to establish a nationwide system to monitor foreign ownership, purchases, and sales of U.S. …
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8/9/19 03:30 PM
An 8-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a farm pond near Colbert, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.
According to OHP, the boy was swimming Wednesday night with his sister in the pond when he …
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8/9/19 08:47 AM
Durant Mayor Oden Grube stopped by the Hands of Hope Food Pantry Monday afternoon to shake hands and talk with clients. Grube said she had no prepared remarks for the stopover, she simply wanted to …
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8/7/19 04:54 AM
The Durant City Council voted 4 to 0 with one abstention to enter a contract to make former City Manager Paul Buntz the part-time interim City Manager.
Buntz will be paid $85 per hour for up to …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
8/6/19 07:20 PM
A car caught fire Friday in the 2905 block of West University Boulevard, according to the Durant Fire Department.
Firefighters responded at 1:54 p.m. and upon arrival, there was a fire in the …
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8/6/19 03:38 PM
The Caddo Roundup Club Rodeo Parade was held July 27 on Buffalo Street in downtown Caddo.
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8/6/19 02:19 PM
The Choctaw Nation Agriculture Expo was held Saturday at the Choctaw Event Center. Jacob Barton, 6, tries out “Bessie,” the simulated milking cow.
Stephen Walters, left, of Blue River …
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8/6/19 07:35 AM
Kara Byrd says everyone wants to be healthy, but most of us don’t make the right choices. She is hoping to bring a plan to Durant to remedy that.
“Every single person you talk to wants …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
8/6/19 05:41 AM
Blake Allen was recently named Marketing Manager at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
In his new role, Allen will lead the University’s marketing efforts while working closely with …
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8/5/19 01:29 PM
Members of the Durant Church of Christ made a surprise visit Friday morning to the Durant Fire Department to present cookies and a “thank you” card. Minister Logan Cates, shown above, …
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8/3/19 12:14 PM
Beginning this upcoming week, the Durant Democrat will begin publishing two days per week, Wednesdays and Saturdays. All current subscribers have had their subscriptions extended to account for fewer …
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8/3/19 10:34 AM
The Durant City Council planned to appoint former City Manager Paul Buntz as interim city manager at a special called meeting Friday morning, but that didn’t happen. According to a statement …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
8/3/19 07:07 AM
Durant Independent School District Superintendent Duane Merideth is gearing up to answer questions about two proposed school bonds to be on the Sept. 10 ballot. Including one to finance construction …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
8/3/19 03:45 AM
The Durant City Council asked for, and received, City Manager Tim Rundel’s resignation during a special meeting Tuesday night.
The city will pay Rundel six-months salary and benefits beyond …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
7/31/19 03:00 PM
The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition will host its annual Back-2-School Bash this Saturday Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Organizers say there are still chances to donate and …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
7/31/19 01:38 PM
The J127 Dayspring Campus on 49th Avenue in Durant has been abuzz with activity in preparation of opening its first home for young adults aging out of the foster care system.
Executive Director …
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7/31/19 12:57 PM
Council to pay Rundel six months salary and benefits to quit this week.
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Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
7/30/19 10:20 PM
Bryan County Turning Point Coalition looking for volunteers for annual school supply drive.
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Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
7/30/19 03:00 PM
While it may have been a little later in the recruiting process, coaches at Eastern Oklahoma State Junior College knew Cade Buchanan was a guy they wanted to add to their star-studded 2019 recruiting …
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By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat |
7/30/19 11:30 AM