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The miracle of the Crabtree twins

The miracle of the Crabtree twins

The miracle of the Crabtree twins

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Twins Ava and Gracie Crabtree, daughters of Zach and Valerie Crabtree, graduated from Durant High School on May 16, and they have been described as true miracles. They were born 14 weeks early in 2005.
Alan Trayler

Alan Trayler

Trayler named new SE baseball coach

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Southeastern has selected assistant Alan Trayler to be the next head coach of the school’s storied baseball program, replacing Zach Crabtree who stepped down last month to take a job with his alma mater Colbert Public Schools.
The 26th Magnolia Festival was May 30-June 1 at Choctaw Event Center and Mitchell’s Amusement Carnival was presented by Cardinal FG. Shown on one of the rides are Jessica Williams and her daughters Presley Beck and Harper Williams. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The 26th Magnolia Festival was May 30-June 1 at Choctaw Event Center and Mitchell’s Amusement Carnival was presented by Cardinal FG. Shown on one of the rides are Jessica Williams and her daughters Presley Beck and Harper Williams. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Magnolia Festival 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Retiring Durant Schools Superintendent Duane Merideth, left, visits with people during a recent retirement reception for him. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Retiring Durant Schools Superintendent Duane Merideth, left, visits with people during a recent retirement reception for him. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Superintendent Merideth attends last regular board meeting

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Merideth is retiring as superintendent of Durant Schools e _ ective July 1 Retiring Durant School District Superintendent Duane Merideth attended his last regular meeting of the Durant Board of Education on Monday.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Felonies filed Gavin Luke Jackson, 20, Denison, Texas, endangering others by eluding and misdemeanor DUI. Kevin Paul Coffer, 29, Burleson, Texas, endangering others by eluding.

Sample ballots available for June 18th election

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the June 18 primary election.Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the Bryan County Election Board during normal business hours.

Tourism meeting to be held June 3

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
George Washington University will be facilitating a town hall meeting to discuss tourism in southeastern Oklahoma, Choctaw Country Tourism announced. The meeting will be from 6-7:30 p.m.
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