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Book Talk to meet September 11

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Book Talk begins a new season of book discussions on September 11, when Dr. Elbert Hill, emeritus Professor of English at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, will lead a conversation about “House Gaudy Night” by Golden-Age mystery novelist Dorothy L. Sayers.

Reframing History

Mary E. Maurer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Warning: the following contains graphic details that the reader may find disturbing. On Saturday afternoon, August 12, 1911, Mrs.
Durant First United Methodist Church had is Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Aug. 13 and almost 200 teachers and staff from the Durant School District were served. Photos provided

Durant First United Methodist Church had is Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Aug. 13 and almost 200 teachers and staff from the Durant School District were served. Photos provided

Methodist Church has annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Durant First United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Missions Committee, held its 27th annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Aug. 13 to show appreciation of their service to the community.

Gary of Mead awarded degree from University of Arkansas

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, and the School of Law’s ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Felonies filed Ryan W. Kozikowski, 52, Denison, Texas, first-degree manslaughter and misdemeanor driving while under the influence of drugs.

Residents to vote on Durant school bonds

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Durant Independent School District is having a proposition Sept. 9 for $4 million in bonds that would be used for constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring furniture, fixtures and equipment plus acquiring and improving school sites.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Protesters stand on the sidewalk in front of Market Square during a “Workers Over Billionaires” rally on Labor Day.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Protesters stand on the sidewalk in front of Market Square during a “Workers Over Billionaires” rally on Labor Day.

‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protesters rally on Labor Day

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
A “Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Rally”was held Monday on North First Avenue in front of Market Square. The protest was organized by May Day Strong, a movement that started on May 1 this year, according to Marion Hill, who is a longtime member of the Bryan County Democratic Party.
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