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A send-off and watch party was April 9 for SE Cheer’s first-ever trip to NCA Nationals in Daytona where the team placed eighth. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A send-off and watch party was April 9 for SE Cheer’s first-ever trip to NCA Nationals in Daytona where the team placed eighth. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE Cheer places eighth in first-ever trip to NCA Nationals

Se University Communications
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University cheerleading team took its first-ever trip to compete at National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Nationals recently, placing eighth in Spirit Rally Division II, which is made up of schools similar to Southeastern in athletic competition, akin to NCAA...

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Edward Obrian and Francile Obrian to Scott Lilling, quit claim deed Gayle Hilburn to Gayle Hilburn, quit claim deed Jeffery D. Williams and Crystal J. Williams to Jeffery D. Williams, Crystal J.
Durant poet Ron Wallace signs a copy of his poetry book, “Life is a Disappearing Act,” at a recent signing event at Sundrop books in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant poet Ron Wallace signs a copy of his poetry book, “Life is a Disappearing Act,” at a recent signing event at Sundrop books in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Local poet has signing for latest book

Matt Swearengin
Monday, April 29, 2024
Durant Poet Ron Wallace had a book signing recently at Sundrop Books in downtown Durant for his latest poetry book, “Life is a Disappearing Act.” It is published by Motina Books of Van Alstyne, Texas, and is Wallace’s 10th poetry book. He also has published a novel and a second one is in the works.
Durant/Bryan County 911 center dispatcher Crystal Phillips was named Dispatcher of the Year and presenting her with the award is Durant Police Lieutenant and 911 Supervisor Chris Marcy. Also shown is City Manager Pam Polk. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant/Bryan County 911 center dispatcher Crystal Phillips was named Dispatcher of the Year and presenting her with the award is Durant Police Lieutenant and 911 Supervisor Chris Marcy. Also shown is City Manager Pam Polk. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Emergency dispatchers honored

Matt Swearengin
Monday, April 29, 2024
Durant/Bryan County emergency dispatchers were honored as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 14-20 and Crystal Phillips was named Dispatcher of the Year. The dispatchers serve in the Durant Police Department as part of Durant Communications – Bryan County 911.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

City manager speaks to Lions Club

Matt Swearengin
Monday, April 29, 2024
Durant City Manager Pam Polk has been making the rounds in her new job and last week, she spoke to the Durant Lions Club. Council Member Lauran Fuller introduced Polk.
Children play during the Durant Sustainability Coalition’s Earth Day Festival Saturday at Carl Albert Park. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Children play during the Durant Sustainability Coalition’s Earth Day Festival Saturday at Carl Albert Park. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Earth Day held on Rainy Saturday

Matt Swearengin
Monday, April 29, 2024
It was a rainy day last Saturday but the Earth Day Festival hosted by the Durant Sustainability Coalition at Carl Albert Park carried on.
Coordinators Kelsea Johnson and Brittany Whitworth count items the participant team finds that could hold drugs or drug paraphernalia in the mock bedroom.

Coordinators Kelsea Johnson and Brittany Whitworth count items the participant team finds that could hold drugs or drug paraphernalia in the mock bedroom.

Choctaw Nation holds Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) hosted more than 350 mental health, law enforcement, judicial, and nursing professionals at the annual Navigating Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference March 11 and 12.
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