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Dr. Jane Hicks

‘Out of the Dust’ to be discussed in Book Talk

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
“Out of the Dust,” by Karen Hesse, is Book Talk’s choice for its February 13 meeting at Donald W. Reynolds Library, 1515 W. Main in Durant. Leading the 7 p.m. discussion is Dr. Jane Hicks, retiree from the business school of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
State Democratic party leaders visited a well-attended meeting of Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women recently. Lauren Craig, Interim Executive Director of the state party, and Molly Oeffner, Volunteer Coordinator for the OK Dems Care committee, presented an enthusiastic program about where the Democratic Party currently stands and its focus for the future. BCFDW meets every third Tuesday of each month at noon at Donald W. Reynolds Library. Next meeting is February 18. Photo provided

State Democratic party leaders visited a well-attended meeting of Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women recently. Lauren Craig, Interim Executive Director of the state party, and Molly Oeffner, Volunteer Coordinator for the OK Dems Care committee, presented an enthusiastic program about where the Democratic Party currently stands and its focus for the future. BCFDW meets every third Tuesday of each month at noon at Donald W. Reynolds Library. Next meeting is February 18. Photo provided

Democrat party leaders attend local meeting

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Democrat party leaders attend local meeting.

COMING EVENTS

Ongoing
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Searching for answers in an uncertain world? You have the opportunity to find the answers to what you are looking for in a Discover Bible School study series. It is a free correspondence course. Send inquiries to Discover Bible School 4019 W. Hwy 70 #205 Durant, OK 74701.

Some things never change

Henry Brigman
Thursday, February 6, 2025
My studies of history indicate we humans may be divided into two general groups, the In-group and the Outgroup. The In-group is in power and does what it feels is necessary to keep that status.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Felonies filed Fabrico Zambiasi, 44, Irving, Texas, DUI. Chung Van Nguyen, 52, Durant, fugitive from justice.
Northwest Heights Elementary STEM teacher Kasey Bennett was named the Durant School District’s Teacher of the Year and she embraces a student after the announcement was made Jan. 31. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Northwest Heights Elementary STEM teacher Kasey Bennett was named the Durant School District’s Teacher of the Year and she embraces a student after the announcement was made Jan. 31. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Northwest Heights STEM teacher named Durant TOY

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Northwest Heights Elementary School teacher Kasey Bennett was named the Durant School District’s Teacher of the Year and she was surprised with the announcement Jan. 31 in the school cafeteria with all of the students present.
Elevate Cheer members are front row, left, Tracey (coach), Georgia (junior coach). Mariana (cheerleader), Katelyn (cheerleader), Chloe (cheerleader), Marleigh (cheerleader), Abbie (junior coach), and Melanie (head coach). Back row, left, Mickayla (coach), Sarah (cheerleader), Scarlett (cheerleader), and Cecilee (junior coach). Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Elevate Cheer members are front row, left, Tracey (coach), Georgia (junior coach). Mariana (cheerleader), Katelyn (cheerleader), Chloe (cheerleader), Marleigh (cheerleader), Abbie (junior coach), and Melanie (head coach). Back row, left, Mickayla (coach), Sarah (cheerleader), Scarlett (cheerleader), and Cecilee (junior coach). Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Elevate Cheer performs in competition at Choctaw Event Center

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Elevate Cheer participated in a recent competition at Choctaw Event Center and they earned an excellent rating. Elevate is a cheer-abilities team, according to head coach Melanie Knight.
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