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Sixteen Practical Nursing students graduated from Kiamichi Tech - Durant. Photo provided

Sixteen Practical Nursing students graduated from Kiamichi Tech - Durant. Photo provided

Kiamichi Tech recognizes Practical Nursing graduates

Sixteen Practical Nursing students graduated from Kiamichi Tech - Durant on Thursday, June 26, 2025. According to program director, Shelly Swalley, Practical Nursing graduates complete 1,508 hours of class time and clinical hours.

Peanuts are incredible

Peanuts are a part of my life. As a five-year-old boy in 1942, I rode on the left axle of my father’s Farmall B tractor while he cultivated them. I grew these legumes myself in Bryan County, Oklahoma, in the 1980’s when they were still a major farm crop in the area.

Power and Control

“Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” —Niccolo Machiavelli Those driven by the will to dominate seek to control others. The easiest, quickest way to control others is with fear.

COMING EVENTS

July 19 The annual Wade-Albany Reunion will be on Saturday, July 19 at the Wade-Albany Senior Citizen Center. Doors open at 9 and lunch will be served at noon.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Justin David Russell, 30, Southlake, Texas, DUI. Christopher W.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s O_ce Jacob Pearson and Jessica Pearson to ER Investments, warranty deed Martha Haislip to Jerry Dwayne Haislip, warranty deeds Martha Haislip to Jerry D. Haislip and Pamela J. Reynolds, warranty deed Estate of Carolyn Wesson and Charlotte Graham to Bradley K.
Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a dinner last week at The Gordon Event Center to inform people of what is happening in the country. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a dinner last week at The Gordon Event Center to inform people of what is happening in the country. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Congressman Brecheen visits Durant

Congressman Brecheen visits Durant.

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