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HOSA students were recognized during a meeting of the Durant Board of Education last week and shown on the right is instructor Blaklyn Geiger. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Students recognized at school board meeting

Matt Swearengin

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Students and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments during a meeting last week of the Durant Board of Education. Superintendent Mark Moring introduced HOSA, the first group to be recognized.

Creating a more sustainable neighborhood park

News Staff

Friday, May 9, 2025

Put on your park attire, grab a hat, invite a friend or neighbor, and bring your best ideas to Schuler Park, between 4th and 5th avenues at W. Poplar Street, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15.

Lost Street Brewing Co. Wins Award at 2025 World Beer Cup

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Lost Street Brewing Co was awarded a Gold in the 2025 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world. The award ceremony took place on May 1, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, where awards were given in 112 style categories, including five cider categories.

Denver McBride

Local student awarded Tribal Agriculture Fellowship Scholarship

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Silo FFA Chapter proudly announces that Denver McBride, member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been awarded a Tribal Agriculture Fellowship Scholarship to attend the esteemed Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) during Week 5 this summer.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office George Charles Williams and Amber Williams to Kasey A. Bennett and Larry D.

WI students receive Paw Pride awards

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

WI students receive Paw Pride awards.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Felonies filed Maurice Deshon Brown, 37, Durant, human trafficking. Philip Moore Walston IV, 47, Durant, soliciting prostitution.

Silo Schools to have bond election

Matt Swearengin

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Silo Schools is having a bond proposition election Tuesday, May 13 that if approved, will provide funds for building a high school with safe rooms, a cafeteria, gymnasium, lagoon and an early childhood classroom addition.

Michael David Bragg

Man accused of murdering his son

Matt Swearengin

Thursday, May 8, 2025

A Bokchito man is accused of shooting his son to death during an altercation on May 3. Fifty-three-year-old Michael David Bragg was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm after former felony conviction.

Andy Byrd walks in the fashion show during the Durant Main Street Met Gala. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Awards presented at Main Street Gala

Matt Swearengin

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The Durant Main Street Met Gala was a festive event with many awards presented. It was held last Saturday at the Bell Tower Event Center and Durant Main Street said the event blended glamour with purpose, supported the preservation of the historic district while offering an unforgettable experience.

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