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Protect American freedom

Jane Hicks
Thursday, October 3, 2024
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”—Ronald Reagan. The upcoming presidential election will test the American public’s commitment to freedom and our ability to discern truth from lies.
Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ledbetter spoke during a recent meeting of the Bryan County Chapter of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association and he said the U.S. is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ledbetter spoke during a recent meeting of the Bryan County Chapter of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association and he said the U.S. is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Pastor says America is a constitutional republic

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ledbetter said the U.S. is a constitutional republic, not a democracy, during a recent meeting of the Bryan County chapter of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Felonies filed Scott Alan Craig, 59, Cartwright, DUI. Caden Jay Swisher, 18, Concordia, Kansas, endangering others by eluding, possession of stolen vehicle and running roadblock.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Robert Don Ellis Sr., Robert Phillip Ellis and Kalyn Dawn Ellis to Robert Phillip Ellis and Kalyn Dawn Ellis, warranty deed GBC LLC to Young Properties Group, warranty deed Daniel James Hendrickson and Laura C.
Meet Brooklyn, Durant Animal Shelter’s two-year-old shepherd mix who’s the perfect blend of sweetness and energy. This lively lady is always ready for an adventure and has a heart full of love to share. For information, call 924-3737 option 3. More information on pets available for adoption can be found at durant.petfinder.com. Photo provided | City of Durant

Meet Brooklyn, Durant Animal Shelter’s two-year-old shepherd mix who’s the perfect blend of sweetness and energy. This lively lady is always ready for an adventure and has a heart full of love to share. For information, call 924-3737 option 3. More information on pets available for adoption can be found at durant.petfinder.com. Photo provided | City of Durant

PET OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Brick Street Hotel on North Third Avenue and Evergreen St. in downtown Durant had an open house and a ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Sept. 26. The building currently has Airbnb rentals and will soon have hotel rooms and a restaurant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Brick Street Hotel on North Third Avenue and Evergreen St. in downtown Durant had an open house and a ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Sept. 26. The building currently has Airbnb rentals and will soon have hotel rooms and a restaurant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Brick Street Hotel celebrates with ribbon cutting

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A historic downtown building that has been vacant for 15 years now houses Airbnb rooms and soon will include a restaurant and four hotel rooms. Teddy Gabbart bought and is continuing to renovate the building at 127 N.
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