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Gerry Brooks was the speaker at the annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting. He is a veteran educator and a passionate public speaker whose focus is on encouraging and helping teachers improve their instructional abilities. Many of his videos have been posted online. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Gerry Brooks was the speaker at the annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting. He is a veteran educator and a passionate public speaker whose focus is on encouraging and helping teachers improve their instructional abilities. Many of his videos have been posted online. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Educators recognized at teachers meeting

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Bryan County Teacher’s Association had its annual teachers meeting Aug. 30 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena where awards were presented.
The Crisis Control Center o_ce moved to 50 W. Liveoak St. into a building that was formerly a sporting goods store and before that, a church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Crisis Control Center o_ce moved to 50 W. Liveoak St. into a building that was formerly a sporting goods store and before that, a church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Crisis Control Center office relocates

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Crisis Control Center moved its office in August to a building that was formerly a sporting goods store and originally a church at 50 W. Liveoak St.

Agency that helps the homeless closes

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Mission -I’m Possible Inc., an organization that helps those experiencing homelessness, announced last week that it has closed its doors. Marissa Bancewicz served as the executive director of The Mission.

Woman drowns at Lake Texoma

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A Bryan County woman drowned near Duck Island on Lake Texoma, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. According to OHP, 41-year-old Allyson Byron was in the water at about 4:50 p.m.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Felonies filed Corey Prentice, 55, Calera, domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Nathan Troy Singleton, 20,Achille, thirddegree burglary.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Sandra Lee Langston to Sandra Lee Langston, quit claim deed Ronald Hardin Langston to Sandra Lee Langston, quit claim deed Jake Wayne Allen to Salvador Ricardo Rosas and Shannon Rosas, warranty deed Jordan C. Clymer and Sierra M.
This bust of Allen Wright is a sample of existing art of historical figures in Choctaw history displayed on the Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tushka Homma. To see additional busts, please visit the Choctaw Nation Tushka Homma Capitol Museum grounds. Photo by The Choctaw Nation

This bust of Allen Wright is a sample of existing art of historical figures in Choctaw history displayed on the Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tushka Homma. To see additional busts, please visit the Choctaw Nation Tushka Homma Capitol Museum grounds. Photo by The Choctaw Nation

Choctaw sculptors encouraged to submit work for Busts

The Choctaw Nation
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is seeking Choctaw artists who work in the medium of sculpture. Three original busts of historic tribal figures are needed at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tushka Homma.

Bryan County Free Fair begins Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Bryan County Free Fair is scheduled for September 3-7. With the fair being only a few weeks away, it’s time to start getting your canning, quilts, crafts, and chickens ready for the county fair. This is a traditional county event that the entire family can participate in.
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