The Bryan County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is raising funds to raise much-needed money for the group to help fellow seniors in need. Last week’s event was sponsored by RSVP and Colbert Masonic Lodge, […]
A 4-H Sewing Day Camp was held last week at the Bryan County Community Building. Bryan County 4-Hers learned to sew a quillow. A quillow is a blanket you can fold into a pillow. Right […]
Tom Gimbel has one piece of advice for young people considering a career in music. “Find the music that you love and play along with those records,” Gimbel said. “Find the stuff that makes you […]
Staff report The Durant Fire Department responded Sunday to an unoccupied house that was on fire. When firefighters arrived at the house at Alabama and South First Avenue just before 2 a.m., there were flames […]
In the past, professor-author J. Brooks Flippen has tackled such subjects as Richard Nixon and the environment and Jimmy Carter and the Religious Right. His latest foray into politic writing, “Speaker Jim Wright: Power, Scandal, […]
Staff report A jury term began Monday in Bryan County District Court that concludes May 7. No negotiated plea will be accepted in any criminal case assigned to Bryan County District Judge Mark Campbell, an […]
Jennifer Edwards has been named program manager of REI Women’s Business Center. Her promotion comes as former manager, Dr. Barbara Rackley, has retired. Edwards previously served as program coordinator in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. […]
The Durant City Council approved earlier this week a controversial residential plat application on a split vote over opposition by residents who live near the property. Council members Chad Hitchcock and Destry Hawthorne and Mayor […]
The Kiwanis Club of Durant designated April 18 “Ernie Day” in honor of Dr. Ernest Sturch Jr. who has been a member of the organization for 60 years. The club met at noon Wednesday at […]
Staff report A Bryan County Sheriff’s Office deputy investigated six thefts in the county Wednesday and Thursday. Deputy Benjamin Voorhees responded to one theft on Wednesday and five thefts reported Thursday. On Wednesday, Keith Sterling […]
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