REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office ASTAQ LLC to Brett Aaron Cook and Dala Vea’Anne Cook, warranty deed Jarad A.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Weslee Jacob Garrett Lynn, 35, Bokchito, omitting to provide for minor child. Jeffrey Dean Droppleman, 34, second-degree burglary and thirddegree burglary.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Man killed while working on car on side of road
Matt Swearengin
An Achille man was killed while working on an automobile on the side of the road when he was struck by another vehicle, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Seventy-one-year-old David W.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A No Kings Rally was held in Durant last Saturday. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
No Kings Rally held in Durant
Matt Swearengin
A No Kings Rally was held Saturday at 12th and Main in Durant and it was one of more than 2,700 across the U.S. that organizers said had almost seven million participants.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The annual Colton’s Main Street Run was last Saturday in downtown Durant and there were 1,390 participants. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Annual Colton’s Main Street Run a success
Matt Swearengin
The 16th annual Colton’s Main Street Run took off on Saturday with 1,390 runners and walkers. Trace and Dena Sherrill, parents of Colton Sherrill, founded the run in memory of their son, who died in June 2008 at age 10 from an unknown heart defect while attending a basketball camp.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
First United Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary and Durant Mayor Martin Tucker, right, presented First United CEO Greg Massey with a proclamation from the City of Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
First United Bank celebrates 125th anniversary
Matt Swearengin
First United Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary and proclamations were presented during the Durant City Council meeting last week and again Monday at the bank’s main branch in Durant. First United Bank was chartered on Oct.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General candidate Jon Echols, right, visits with Mike Ridgway during a visit to Durant last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Attorney general candidate Echols stops in Durant
Matt Swearengin
Jon Echols, a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General in 2026, stopped in Durant last week to visit with voters and talk about his campaign. Echols, of Oklahoma City, said he has visited communities across southeastern Oklahoma.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Southeastern announces 2025 Homecoming Week schedule of events
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University will host numerous events for students, alumni, and friends of the University for its annual Homecoming Week on October 27 through November 1, 2025.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Southeastern Choirs present “In the Highest” on October 28
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The choirs of Southeastern Oklahoma State University will present their Fall Concert entitled “In the Highest,” at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Pride of Durant head band director Chris Gregg spoke to the Durant Board of Education about the recent accomplishments of the band. On the left is Caden Smith, percussion section leader, and on the right is Emma White, one of the Sparkler leaders. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Pride of Durant recognized at school board meeting
Matt Swearengin
The Durant High School Pride of Durant band was recognized during a board of education meeting last week for its many awards received recently.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025