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Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat People were lined up out the door at the Boys & Girls Club Saturday morning for the Bryan County Turning Point’s Coalition’s Back to School Bash where backpacks filled with school supplies were given to area children.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat People were lined up out the door at the Boys & Girls Club Saturday morning for the Bryan County Turning Point’s Coalition’s Back to School Bash where backpacks filled with school supplies were given to area children.

Backpacks, school supplies given out

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition, with help from sponsors, gave out backpacks filled with school supplies Saturday morning during the Back to School Bash at the Boys & Girls Club.
Durant Lady Lions softball head coach Jimmie Wyrick talks to players before a scrimmage. Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lions softball head coach Jimmie Wyrick talks to players before a scrimmage. Swearengin | Durant Democrat

New look Lady Lions aim for 11th straight state trip

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Even with many key holes to fill, expectations are still high for the Durant High School softball team for continuing its run of Class 5A state tournament appearances to an 11th straight year.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Felonies filed Patrick Danielle Turner, 40, domestic assault and battery by strangulation and assault with a dangerous weapon. Frank Darrell Gregory, 60, Bokchito, attempted larceny of automobile.

Commissioners agree to have one-cent sales tax election

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Bryan County Commissioners have decided to have two sales tax propositions on the November 5 election to benefit the county districts and the sheriff’s office. Commissioners Scott Goad, Tony Simmons and Brandon Carr agreed to set the total amount of the tax propositions at one cent.
Jarid Taylor Memorial Run held Saturday

Jarid Taylor Memorial Run held Saturday

Jarid Taylor Memorial Run held Saturday

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The fourth annual Jarid Taylor Memorial 5K & Fun Run was Saturday in Durant and the event raises funds for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the Jarid Taylor Memorial Fund.
Wade-Albany has 42nd reunion

Wade-Albany has 42nd reunion

Wade-Albany has 42nd reunion

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The annual Wade-Albany Reunion was July 20 at the Wade-Albany Senior Center with many attending the event. Jim Dunegan is the president of the Wade-Albany Reunion.
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