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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Felonies filed Alock Chandra Sarker, 20, Miami, running roadblock and endangering others while eluding. Johnnie Louise Doss, 28, Durant, grand larceny.
Youth Services of Bryan County will be expanding its facilities and also oering more services. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Youth Services of Bryan County will be expanding its facilities and also oering more services. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Youth services moving forward with expansion

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Youth Services of Bryan County is expanding its services to help children and families in Bryan County. The agency was founded in 1971 when then-Judge Pat Phelps saw a need for an alternative program for children who came through juvenile court.

Two killed in crash at Calera

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Two people were killed during a crash on Highway 69/75 near Platter Road on Friday, Calera Police said. There were eight people involved and some of them were ejected during the accident and police said in a press release that four medical helicopters responded to the scene.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat People were lined up out the door at the Boys & Girls Club Saturday morning for the Bryan County Turning Point’s Coalition’s Back to School Bash where backpacks filled with school supplies were given to area children.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat People were lined up out the door at the Boys & Girls Club Saturday morning for the Bryan County Turning Point’s Coalition’s Back to School Bash where backpacks filled with school supplies were given to area children.

Backpacks, school supplies given out

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition, with help from sponsors, gave out backpacks filled with school supplies Saturday morning during the Back to School Bash at the Boys & Girls Club.
Durant Lady Lions softball head coach Jimmie Wyrick talks to players before a scrimmage. Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lions softball head coach Jimmie Wyrick talks to players before a scrimmage. Swearengin | Durant Democrat

New look Lady Lions aim for 11th straight state trip

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Even with many key holes to fill, expectations are still high for the Durant High School softball team for continuing its run of Class 5A state tournament appearances to an 11th straight year.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Felonies filed Patrick Danielle Turner, 40, domestic assault and battery by strangulation and assault with a dangerous weapon. Frank Darrell Gregory, 60, Bokchito, attempted larceny of automobile.

Commissioners agree to have one-cent sales tax election

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Bryan County Commissioners have decided to have two sales tax propositions on the November 5 election to benefit the county districts and the sheriff’s office. Commissioners Scott Goad, Tony Simmons and Brandon Carr agreed to set the total amount of the tax propositions at one cent.
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