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COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Felonies filed Shelby Jedidiah Royston, 38, Durant, larceny of merchandise from retailer. Regina Lee Davis, 44, Durant, malicious injury to property over $1,000.

Sample ballots available for November 5th election

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the November 5th, 2024 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Bryan County Election Board during normal business hours.
Bryan County Sheri_ Johnny Christian speaks during a public meeting about the two sales tax propositions that if approved by voters would benefit the sheri _’s o e and infrastructure in

Bryan County Sheri_ Johnny Christian speaks during a public meeting about the two sales tax propositions that if approved by voters would benefit the sheri _’s o e and infrastructure in

County sales tax propositions discussed at public meeting

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A meeting was held last week at the Bryan County Community Building at the fairgrounds to educate the public about two sales tax propositions that will be on the November ballot.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Thomas Newsom speaks during the dedication of “The Two Brothers” sculpture that was created to symbolize the ever-present synergy between the university and sovereign tribal nations as they work for the greater success of the region. The sculpture is located at SE Legacy Plaza. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Thomas Newsom speaks during the dedication of “The Two Brothers” sculpture that was created to symbolize the ever-present synergy between the university and sovereign tribal nations as they work for the greater success of the region. The sculpture is located at SE Legacy Plaza. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

‘Two Brothers’ sculpture dedicated at SE Legacy Plaza

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A sculpture that shows the unity among Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes was dedicated during a ceremony Oct. 4 at Legacy Plaza on the Southeastern campus.
Addison McCortney was named Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Addison McCortney was named Southeastern Oklahoma State University

McCortney and Murrell named 2024 Southeastern Homecoming Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
After a vote by the student body at Southeastern Oklahoma State University during its annual Homecoming week, Addison McCortney and Ryan Murrell were named Homecoming Royalty at halftime of the Savage Storm’s football game versus Ouachita Baptist on Saturday, October 5.
New play structures have been installed at Dixon Durant Park and the city says more improvements are on the way. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

New play structures have been installed at Dixon Durant Park and the city says more improvements are on the way. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Ribbon cut for new play structures at Dixon Durant Park

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A ribbon cutting Monday afternoon from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new play structures installed at Dixon Durant Park by Durant Parks & Recreation.
Dr. Alexa Smith-Osborne

Dr. Alexa Smith-Osborne

Book Talk to be held October 10

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Book Talk’s choice for its October 10 meeting is “The Final Solution” by Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Michael Chabon. The group meets at 7:00 pm, at Donald W.

Less barking, more wagging

Henry Brigman
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The title of this article is the same as my plea to our family pet, Peanut. She has appointed herself Security Chief and meets visitors with her rude yapping.
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