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The City of Durant has signed an agreement with Albertsons to open a store in Durant and it will be located at the former Alorica building on Radio Road. This building previously housed Dollar Saver grocery store. The projected opening date for Albertsons is spring 2027. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The City of Durant has signed an agreement with Albertsons to open a store in Durant and it will be located at the former Alorica building on Radio Road. This building previously housed Dollar Saver grocery store. The projected opening date for Albertsons is spring 2027. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Albertsons coming to Durant

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Durant City Council in its regular meeting Aug.12 voted on an economic development agreement that will bring an Albertsons grocery store to Durant. The city said it is committed to pursuing strategic investments that strengthen the local economy and enhance quality of life for residents.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Melanie Knight speaks to the Durant Board of Education during their meeting last week.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Melanie Knight speaks to the Durant Board of Education during their meeting last week.

Policies and revisions discussed at school board meeting

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
New policies and revisions to existing ones as required by the Oklahoma Legislature were discussed and approved at last week’s meeting of the Durant Board of Education.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Bryan County Free Fair begins Sept. 2 and livestock shows are among activities as shown in this picture from last year.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Bryan County Free Fair begins Sept. 2 and livestock shows are among activities as shown in this picture from last year.

Bryan County Free Fair approaches

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Bryan County Free Fair is scheduled for September 2nd through the 6th. With the fair being only a few weeks away, it’s time to start getting your canning, quilts, crafts, vegetables and chickens ready for the county fair.
George Washington second graders wait in the cafeteria for classes to begin. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 11. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

George Washington second graders wait in the cafeteria for classes to begin. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 11. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

School starts in Durant

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
School starts in Durant.

Durant man killed in crash

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
A Durant man was killed Monday in a single-vehicle accident, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. According to OHP, 58-year-old Michael Shane Sexton died in the 1:45 a.m.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Felonies filed Raymon Don Smith, 40, Denison,Texas, fugitive from justice. Matthew Shay Rodgers, 34, Boswell, domestic assault and battery resulting in great bodily harm.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Dale Lynn Brown to Andrew Lynn Brown, warranty deed AJ Jefferson Ventures to Wardwoods LLC, warranty deed Melba D.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Aug. 19 The Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women (BCFDW) meeting will be held Tuesday, August 19, at noon at the Donald W Reynolds Library in Durant.
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