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COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Felonies filed Wesley F. Buford, 48, assault and battery with deadly weapon and three counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Middle School math teacher Lisa Sager was recognized and presented a gift basket during last week’s school board meeting. Sager was the 20222023 Durant Teacher of the Year and a state finalist this year for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Middle School math teacher Lisa Sager was recognized and presented a gift basket during last week’s school board meeting. Sager was the 20222023 Durant Teacher of the Year and a state finalist this year for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

State TOY finalist recognized in school board meeting

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Durant Middle School math teacher Lisa Sager was a finalist for the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year and she was recognized during last week’s meeting of the Durant Board of Education.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University freshmen gathered in front of Morrison Hall before freshman convocation Saturday afternoon.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University freshmen gathered in front of Morrison Hall before freshman convocation Saturday afternoon.

SE freshman convocation and legacy walk held

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Southeastern Oklahoma State University had its freshman convocation and legacy walk Saturday afternoon to welcome the Class of 2028.
Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring escorts Christopher Norman to class at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center Monday morning. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring escorts Christopher Norman to class at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center Monday morning. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

New superintendent excited about school year

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Classes for the 2024-2025 school year began Aug. 15 in the Durant Independent School District and Superintendent Mark Moring has hit the ground running.
The 2024-2025 school year in Durant started Aug. 15. Getting breakfast that morning at Washington Irving Elementary School are Kolton Ford, left, and Ben Smith. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The 2024-2025 school year in Durant started Aug. 15. Getting breakfast that morning at Washington Irving Elementary School are Kolton Ford, left, and Ben Smith. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Back to School

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Back to School

Weird as hell

Don Rogers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
They are weird! First, my apologies to Chip Evans, a friend from my Nevada days. He writes a Monday newsletter called “Weekly Sift,” and if you haven’t read it yet, you should.
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