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The Town of Bokchito received the OMAG Sanitary Sewer System of the Year award and shown are Misty Smith, left, public utilities authority director, and Leslie Osborn, Commissioner for Oklahoma Department of Labor. Photo provided

The Town of Bokchito received the OMAG Sanitary Sewer System of the Year award and shown are Misty Smith, left, public utilities authority director, and Leslie Osborn, Commissioner for Oklahoma Department of Labor. Photo provided

Bokchito receives Small Municipality Sewer System of the Year award

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group’s (OMAG) Sanitary Sewer System of the Year awards recognize outstanding municipal sewer systems across Oklahoma. Presented annually at the Sanitary Sewer Expo, there are two award categories: one for large municipalities and one for small towns.
Savage Storm football player Jackson Nalley punts the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm football player Jackson Nalley punts the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Stingy Southeastern defense pitches shutout

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Southeastern’s defense turned in its fourth straight strong performance, scored a touchdown and pitched its first shutout of the season on Saturday with a 27-0 road throttling of Arkansas-Monticello.
Congratulations to all Bryan County 4-H members whose fair exhibits went to the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Many of the 4-H exhibitors won ribbons at the state fair. Photo provided

Congratulations to all Bryan County 4-H members whose fair exhibits went to the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Many of the 4-H exhibitors won ribbons at the state fair. Photo provided

Bryan County 4-H members showcase fair projects at the Oklahoma State Fair

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Many ribbons were won by Bryan County 4-H members on their fair exhibits entered at the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Forty-seven Counties participate at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Colbert FCCLA officers are from left, Erica Mitchell, Sydney Andrews, Anna Bowler, Maddie Mueller, Grace Bowler and Callie McCulley. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA officers are from left, Erica Mitchell, Sydney Andrews, Anna Bowler, Maddie Mueller, Grace Bowler and Callie McCulley. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA officers receive leadership training

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Six students from the Colbert Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently attended the 2024 Lead Chapter Officer Training Conference. The Lead Conference, one of 4 planned around the state, was September 18th at McAlester Life Church.
Shown are Durant Fortnightly Club members Lynette Parmley, Rhonda Sturch, Mona Campbell, Erin Cheney (CNS director), Paula Sullivan and Sharon Robinson. Photos provided

Shown are Durant Fortnightly Club members Lynette Parmley, Rhonda Sturch, Mona Campbell, Erin Cheney (CNS director), Paula Sullivan and Sharon Robinson. Photos provided

Fortnightly Club makes donation to Child Nutrition Services

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Fortnightly Club of Durant recently presented a donation check to the Durant Independent School District Child Nutrition Services as their “National Day of Service” project. Fortnightly Club was organized in Durant in 1902 and federated in 1903 as a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

DCFA approves final projects

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Durant Community Facilities Authority in a meeting last Friday approved a final round of projects from sales tax revenue from a tax passed 20 years ago that expired in September.
The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) 4014 “Big Boy” steam locomotive built in 1941 crosses the Blue River Bridge at Armstrong after leaving Durant Sunday afternoon. The locomotive attracted many photographers, train enthusiasts and the public. Big Boy last visited Durant in 2021 and this year’s visit was a part of Union Pacific’s Heartland of America Tour. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) 4014 “Big Boy” steam locomotive built in 1941 crosses the Blue River Bridge at Armstrong after leaving Durant Sunday afternoon. The locomotive attracted many photographers, train enthusiasts and the public. Big Boy last visited Durant in 2021 and this year’s visit was a part of Union Pacific’s Heartland of America Tour. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

‘Big Boy’ locomotive travels through Bryan County

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Sean Burrage, former president of Southeastern, has been named the next Chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He is shown speaking while president of SE. Dan Hoke | SE

Sean Burrage, former president of Southeastern, has been named the next Chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He is shown speaking while president of SE. Dan Hoke | SE

Former SE president Sean Burrage named next Chancellor of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sean Burrage, who served as the 20th President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University from 2014-19, has been selected as the next Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), as announced at a special...
Durant School District Superintendent Mark Moring recognizes Boy Scout Braxton Manous who built a ball pit at the intermediate school as part of his work to become an Eagle Scout. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant School District Superintendent Mark Moring recognizes Boy Scout Braxton Manous who built a ball pit at the intermediate school as part of his work to become an Eagle Scout. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Braxton Manous recognized at school board meeting for his Eagle Scout project

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Durant High School freshman Braxton Manous built a GaGa ball pit at the intermediate school for his Eagle Scout project and he was recognized during last week’s meeting of the Durant Board of Education.
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