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Congratulations to all Bryan County 4-H members whose fair exhibits went to the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Many of the 4-H exhibitors won ribbons at the state fair. Photo provided

Congratulations to all Bryan County 4-H members whose fair exhibits went to the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Many of the 4-H exhibitors won ribbons at the state fair. Photo provided

Bryan County 4-H members showcase fair projects at the Oklahoma State Fair

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Many ribbons were won by Bryan County 4-H members on their fair exhibits entered at the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Forty-seven Counties participate at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Colbert FCCLA officers are from left, Erica Mitchell, Sydney Andrews, Anna Bowler, Maddie Mueller, Grace Bowler and Callie McCulley. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA officers are from left, Erica Mitchell, Sydney Andrews, Anna Bowler, Maddie Mueller, Grace Bowler and Callie McCulley. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA officers receive leadership training

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Six students from the Colbert Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently attended the 2024 Lead Chapter Officer Training Conference. The Lead Conference, one of 4 planned around the state, was September 18th at McAlester Life Church.
Shown are Durant Fortnightly Club members Lynette Parmley, Rhonda Sturch, Mona Campbell, Erin Cheney (CNS director), Paula Sullivan and Sharon Robinson. Photos provided

Shown are Durant Fortnightly Club members Lynette Parmley, Rhonda Sturch, Mona Campbell, Erin Cheney (CNS director), Paula Sullivan and Sharon Robinson. Photos provided

Fortnightly Club makes donation to Child Nutrition Services

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Fortnightly Club of Durant recently presented a donation check to the Durant Independent School District Child Nutrition Services as their “National Day of Service” project. Fortnightly Club was organized in Durant in 1902 and federated in 1903 as a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

DCFA approves final projects

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Durant Community Facilities Authority in a meeting last Friday approved a final round of projects from sales tax revenue from a tax passed 20 years ago that expired in September.
The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) 4014 “Big Boy” steam locomotive built in 1941 crosses the Blue River Bridge at Armstrong after leaving Durant Sunday afternoon. The locomotive attracted many photographers, train enthusiasts and the public. Big Boy last visited Durant in 2021 and this year’s visit was a part of Union Pacific’s Heartland of America Tour. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) 4014 “Big Boy” steam locomotive built in 1941 crosses the Blue River Bridge at Armstrong after leaving Durant Sunday afternoon. The locomotive attracted many photographers, train enthusiasts and the public. Big Boy last visited Durant in 2021 and this year’s visit was a part of Union Pacific’s Heartland of America Tour. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

‘Big Boy’ locomotive travels through Bryan County

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Sean Burrage, former president of Southeastern, has been named the next Chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He is shown speaking while president of SE. Dan Hoke | SE

Sean Burrage, former president of Southeastern, has been named the next Chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He is shown speaking while president of SE. Dan Hoke | SE

Former SE president Sean Burrage named next Chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sean Burrage, who served as the 20th President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University from 2014-19, has been selected as the next Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), as announced at a special...
Durant School District Superintendent Mark Moring recognizes Boy Scout Braxton Manous who built a ball pit at the intermediate school as part of his work to become an Eagle Scout. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant School District Superintendent Mark Moring recognizes Boy Scout Braxton Manous who built a ball pit at the intermediate school as part of his work to become an Eagle Scout. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Braxton Manous recognized at school board meeting for his Eagle Scout project

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Durant High School freshman Braxton Manous built a GaGa ball pit at the intermediate school for his Eagle Scout project and he was recognized during last week’s meeting of the Durant Board of Education.
The 1940s “Big Boy” locomotive will stop in Durant from 1:151:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Louisiana Street crossing. The locomotive last stopped in Durant in 2021. Matt Swearengin | Democrat file photo

The 1940s “Big Boy” locomotive will stop in Durant from 1:151:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Louisiana Street crossing. The locomotive last stopped in Durant in 2021. Matt Swearengin | Democrat file photo

‘Big Boy’ locomotive to stop in Durant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
On Aug. 28, Union Pacific launched its 10-state “Big Boy” No. 4014 Heartland of America Tour offering the general public and media an opportunity to witness history in motion as the legendary steam engine chugs its way across the Midwest and South, including Oklahoma.
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