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Oklahoma State Sen. David Bullard speaks during a recent State Chamber of Oklahoma luncheon at Roadhouse in Durant and also shown is State Rep. Cody Maynard. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Oklahoma State Sen. David Bullard speaks during a recent State Chamber of Oklahoma luncheon at Roadhouse in Durant and also shown is State Rep. Cody Maynard. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

State Chamber of Oklahoma meeting held in Durant

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The State Chamber of Oklahoma had an Employers in Action luncheon at Roadhouse in Durant recently that gave human resources (HR) personnel the opportunity to connect with other employment professionals in the area, plus elected offi cials.
Band on Grand from Austin College. performed at The Texoma Health Foundation Grateful Gathering. Photo by Shalene White

Band on Grand from Austin College. performed at The Texoma Health Foundation Grateful Gathering. Photo by Shalene White

Major investment in mental well being announced

Shalene White
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Texoma Health Foundation held its annual Grateful Gathering on November 13. More than 100 people attended the event. Guests were able to dine on food from the Grayson College Culinary Department and listen to the Band on Grand, a band from Austin College.
Hudson Toews, right, was named the Kiwanian of the Year during the Kiwanis Club of Durant’s annual banquet. Also shown are outgoing President Kyle Stephens, left, and past President Jason Manous, who presented the honors and awards during the banquet. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Hudson Toews, right, was named the Kiwanian of the Year during the Kiwanis Club of Durant’s annual banquet. Also shown are outgoing President Kyle Stephens, left, and past President Jason Manous, who presented the honors and awards during the banquet. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Awards presented at Kiwanis banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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COMING EVENTS

Dec. 5-7
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Friends of the Library annual Holiday Craft Show is Dec. 5 through Dec. 7 at the Donald W Reynolds Library, 1515 W Main. The hours are 9:00am to 7:00pm Thursday and Friday, and 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday. There will be 25 booths with homemade crafts, sweets, decor, retail and more.
KTC students get hands-on fiber optic training with collaborative group projects that simulate real-world scenarios. Photo provided

KTC students get hands-on fiber optic training with collaborative group projects that simulate real-world scenarios. Photo provided

Kiamichi Tech launches fiber optic training course

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Kiamichi Tech recently launched a new training course designed to equip participants with essential skills for the telecommunications industry.

Blood pressure spikes could denote Labile Hypertension

Keith Roach, M.d.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 85 years old and in good health for my age. I am an active nonsmoker, eat healthy, practice tai chi, and enjoy having many friends. I have no reason to experience extreme anxiety. Yet, for months, I’ve had unexplained blood pressure spikes.
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