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An antique U.S. Navy automobile was among vintage military vehicles that stopped at Market Square in Durant. The Je_erson Highway Convoy traveled from Minnesota to New Orleans. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

An antique U.S. Navy automobile was among vintage military vehicles that stopped at Market Square in Durant. The Je_erson Highway Convoy traveled from Minnesota to New Orleans. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Vintage military convoy cruises through Caddo, Durant

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A convoy of almost 30 historic military vehicles stopped in Caddo and Durant Oct. 18 as part of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association Jefferson Highway Convoy.

Streets closed/restricted for Colton’s Main Street Run

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Colton’s Main Street Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. More than 1000 runners will be participating in the event. Drivers should plan for delays, consider alternate routes, and use extreme caution near these intersections and streets.

BrucePac recalls products due to possible listeria contamination

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. – BrucePac, a Durant establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Felonies filed Amanda Machelle Garrett-Newkirk, 40, Durant, fraudulent claim upon insurance contract for payment of loss. Edwin Oswaldo Estrada, 37, Rowlett, Texas, endangering others by eluding.
Southeastern hosted a career fair recently at Hallie McKinney Ballroom. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern hosted a career fair recently at Hallie McKinney Ballroom. Dan Hoke | SE

SE Career Services has career fair

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
A total of 32 businesses in various industries converged on the Hallie McKinney Ballroom recently for the All Majors Career Fair hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University Career Services.
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