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Three Valley Museum had its annual “Baked Potato Blowout“ on Nov. 11 and this giant potato was among the many potatoes served that were provided by Main Street Barbecue. The Julia Jackson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy provided pies and Indian Nation Wholesale also contributed to the event. WoodmenLife helped prepare take-out and delivery orders. From left, museum director Nancy Ferris, Pat Metheny, Jeri Veal, Sherri Elmore and Hudson Toews. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Three Valley Museum had its annual “Baked Potato Blowout“ on Nov. 11 and this giant potato was among the many potatoes served that were provided by Main Street Barbecue. The Julia Jackson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy provided pies and Indian Nation Wholesale also contributed to the event. WoodmenLife helped prepare take-out and delivery orders. From left, museum director Nancy Ferris, Pat Metheny, Jeri Veal, Sherri Elmore and Hudson Toews. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Three Valley Museum has potato luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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A ribbon cutting was held Nov. 19 for the Children’s Urgent Recovery Center in Durant. The center will address mental health needs of children in the community, and it is the result of a collaboration between Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers and the Choctaw Nation. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A ribbon cutting was held Nov. 19 for the Children’s Urgent Recovery Center in Durant. The center will address mental health needs of children in the community, and it is the result of a collaboration between Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers and the Choctaw Nation. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lighthouse, Choctaw Nation partner to open Children’s Urgent Recovery Center

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers and the Choctaw Nation have partnered to address the immediate mental health needs of children in the community. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration was held last week for the Children’s Urgent Recovery Center in Durant.
Alaska Jett drops a turkey from Dr. Kinion Whittington’s helicopter Saturday morning during the KLBC Turkey drop to benefit the Durant School District’s backpack program that provides canned food to students in need. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Alaska Jett drops a turkey from Dr. Kinion Whittington’s helicopter Saturday morning during the KLBC Turkey drop to benefit the Durant School District’s backpack program that provides canned food to students in need. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Turkey dropped from helicopter

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
KLBC Radio had its turkey drop last Saturday at the Durant High School to collect donations for the school district’s backpack program to provide food to students to take home. A turkey was dropped onto square markings with numbers on the parking lot from a helicopter piloted by Dr.
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Dana Hugle

OKSBDC’s Hugle named to 37th Class of Leadership Oklahoma

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Dana Hugle, Assistant State Director of Performance and Operations at the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University, has been selected to participate in the 37th Class of Leadership Oklahoma.
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