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African Americans continue to build this country

After White Americans saw Rodney King, a Black man, being beaten by LAPD cops on video in 1991, they clutched their pearls and made sure everyone knew that they had no idea life was so hard for African Americans.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Amber Michelle Burns 37,, child abuse - injury to a child and child neglect. Shouqu Lui, cultivation of marijuana.
Oklahoma National Guard Capt. Eric Langley speaks to the Durant Rotary Club about his experiences when the guard assisted with security during the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Oklahoma National Guard Capt. Eric Langley speaks to the Durant Rotary Club about his experiences when the guard assisted with security during the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Oklahoma National Guard assists with security in presidential inauguration

Oklahoma National Guard Capt. Eric Langley was among those who helped with security during the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January and he spoke about the experience during a recent meeting of the Durant Rotary Club.

Diabetes educational program to be offered

The Bryan County OSU Extension will be conducting L.E.A.D. “Live Well, Eat Well, Be Active with Diabetes,” program geared for people with Type II Diabetes and their family members to help them learn helpful ways to control and manage their diabetes.

Resist the musk takeover

For any who may not have been paying attention to what’s been happening in our national government the past few weeks, here’s the bad news: We’re watching a coup enfold before our eyes—a takeover of the entire U.S. government enabled by the new President, Donald Trump.

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