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Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition had its Back to School Bash last Saturday at the library and 423 backpacks with school supplies were given to students.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition had its Back to School Bash last Saturday at the library and 423 backpacks with school supplies were given to students.

Turning Point Coalition presents backpacks to students

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition gave away 423 backpacks to local students during its annual Back to School Bash Saturday at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library.

New low for Walters

Marion Hill
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
When I think I’ve seen the worst that Oklahoma State Superintendent of Education Ryan Walters will attempt to do to Oklahoma schools, he manages to surprise me.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Ongoing The Magnolia Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Felonies filed Justin Michael Stone, 44, Achille, first-degree murder. Randy Kyle Cloyd, 37, Durant, knowingly concealing stolen property.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office S&J Development to Cory Eledge and Monica Eledge, warranty deed Kenneth W. Roesler and Lori Ranies Roesler to Kenneth West and Greta West, warranty deed Legacy QOZB LLC to Jensen Estate Fund, warranty deed Carla J.
A Caddo firefighter throws candy during the Caddo Roundup Club Rodeo Parade Saturday morning on Buffalo Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A Caddo firefighter throws candy during the Caddo Roundup Club Rodeo Parade Saturday morning on Buffalo Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Roundup Club Rodeo Parade

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
People hustle to pick up candy during the Caddo Roundup Club Rodeo Parade. Old pickups cruise during the Caddo Roundup Club Rodeo Parade Saturday morning.
A committee for the Durant Lions Club Legacy Park project met recently and from left are, Charles Weiner, Brina Dutton, Lynn Smith, Theresa Boston, Shelley Dunnam, Natalie Cox, Rina Kravitz, Paige Smith and Mark Swearengin. Not pictured are Eve Carver, Ryan Brewer, Paul Buntz, Melanie Knight and Melynda Keeling. Photo provided

A committee for the Durant Lions Club Legacy Park project met recently and from left are, Charles Weiner, Brina Dutton, Lynn Smith, Theresa Boston, Shelley Dunnam, Natalie Cox, Rina Kravitz, Paige Smith and Mark Swearengin. Not pictured are Eve Carver, Ryan Brewer, Paul Buntz, Melanie Knight and Melynda Keeling. Photo provided

Lion Legacy Park is in the works

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The committee for the Lion Legacy Park project to make Durant the first city in the nation where every park is allinclusive held its first meeting recently to discuss plans for moving forward with the project.
Southeastern President Dr. Thomas Newsom presented an honorary doctorate degree posthumously to John Massey and Massey’s son, Greg Massey, who is CEO of First United Bank, also received an honorary doctorate degree. Also shown is Dr. David Whitlock, who was named interim president of Southeastern e_ective Aug. 1. Newsom was named president of Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern President Dr. Thomas Newsom presented an honorary doctorate degree posthumously to John Massey and Massey’s son, Greg Massey, who is CEO of First United Bank, also received an honorary doctorate degree. Also shown is Dr. David Whitlock, who was named interim president of Southeastern e_ective Aug. 1. Newsom was named president of Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Masseys awarded honorary doctorates

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The late businessman and Southeastern supporter John Massey was posthumously awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree during Southeastern Oklahoma State University Commencement for master’s degrees July 25, and his son Greg also was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business...
A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was last week at The Artisan at Brick Street Hotel. It is located at 129 N. Third Ave. in a building that was constructed in 1909 and renovated by the Gabbart family. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was last week at The Artisan at Brick Street Hotel. It is located at 129 N. Third Ave. in a building that was constructed in 1909 and renovated by the Gabbart family. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Downtown restaurant has ribbon cutting

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The renovation of a historic downtown building constructed in 1909 has been completed with the opening of The Artisan restaurant at Brick Street Hotel.

Durant resident drowns in Lake Texoma

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A Durant man drowned in Lake Texoma while fishing from a kayak, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Forty-year-old Billy Cooper was fishing Saturday evening and he was found in the water near the shore Sunday morning about two miles east of Little City in Marshall County, according to OHP.
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