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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Sandra Lee Langston to Sandra Lee Langston, quit claim deed Ronald Hardin Langston to Sandra Lee Langston, quit claim deed Jake Wayne Allen to Salvador Ricardo Rosas and Shannon Rosas, warranty deed Jordan C. Clymer and Sierra M.
This bust of Allen Wright is a sample of existing art of historical figures in Choctaw history displayed on the Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tushka Homma. To see additional busts, please visit the Choctaw Nation Tushka Homma Capitol Museum grounds. Photo by The Choctaw Nation

This bust of Allen Wright is a sample of existing art of historical figures in Choctaw history displayed on the Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tushka Homma. To see additional busts, please visit the Choctaw Nation Tushka Homma Capitol Museum grounds. Photo by The Choctaw Nation

Choctaw sculptors encouraged to submit work for Busts

The Choctaw Nation
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is seeking Choctaw artists who work in the medium of sculpture. Three original busts of historic tribal figures are needed at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tushka Homma.

Bryan County Free Fair begins Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Bryan County Free Fair is scheduled for September 3-7. With the fair being only a few weeks away, it’s time to start getting your canning, quilts, crafts, and chickens ready for the county fair. This is a traditional county event that the entire family can participate in.
Participants in the Boys & Girls Club Color Run were hosed down by the Durant Fire Department.

Participants in the Boys & Girls Club Color Run were hosed down by the Durant Fire Department.

Boys & Girls Club Color Run takes off

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Boys & Girls Club of Durant had its annual 5K For Futures & Color Fun Run Saturday morning and the event concluded with colored powder thrown in the air. Kam Sallee, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley, said the event was to raise funds for the Great Futures for the children program.
Janet Reed

Janet Reed

Longtime chamber director to retire

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Janet Reed, who has been executive director of the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce for almost 20 years, announced during a chamber board meeting last week that she is retiring effective January 2025.
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, left, talks to Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank, during a town hall meeting about state, federal and tribal partnerships last week at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, left, talks to Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank, during a town hall meeting about state, federal and tribal partnerships last week at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Mullin and McCall speak at library

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
United States Senator Markwayne Mullin and Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker Charles McCall spoke at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library last week about several topics, including the roles of state and federal government.

Training program to be held for Colton’s Run

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Have you wanted to run a 5k but didn’t know where to start? Are you looking for a walking group? Do you like running or walking and encouraging others? Durant Trails and Open Space is hosting a walking/running training program called “Couch to Colton’s Run” for people at all stages of fitness.
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