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Summer heat brings dehydration

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
It’s almost summer and with summer comes the heat. As June begins, the heat rises every day. When the heat rises, it makes being outside hard to do because of it. As the summer progresses, we will see all ages of people outside; playing, gardening, running, walking, and even just sitting around.

Choctaw Nation to receive $5M grant from US Department of Energy

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program.
Dr. David Whitlock receives SWCRA Best Educator Award from FBD Executive Director Michelle McEacharn. Photos provided

Dr. David Whitlock receives SWCRA Best Educator Award from FBD Executive Director Michelle McEacharn. Photos provided

John Massey School of Business recognized with multiple awards at Federation of Business Disciplines conference

Se University Communications
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was recognized for excellence in multiple fields at the national conference of the Federation of Business Disciplines in Galveston, Texas, recently.
Legislature reaches agreement on budget

Legislature reaches agreement on budget

Legislature reaches agreement on budget

Rep. Cody Maynard
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
After weeks of negotiations and eight budget summits, I am happy to report that the House and Senate finally came to an agreement on how to allocate the approximately $13 billion available for fiscal year 2025. Even though we agreed to a budget, we still have work to do.
Roundtable discussions were held recently at the library to discuss ways to improve Main Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Roundtable discussions were held recently at the library to discuss ways to improve Main Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Main Street improvement discussed at recent workshops

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Many ideas were discussed during recent workshops on how to improve Main Street from First to 21st avenues. The workshops, held at the library, were sponsored by the Durant Sustainability Coalition in partnership with the Durant Trails and Open Space group.
Members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Honor Guard salute after posting the colors during a memorial service Sunday afternoon at Boland Park in Caddo to remember the three troopers killed in the line of duty on May 26, 1978, with McAlester Prison escapees. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Honor Guard salute after posting the colors during a memorial service Sunday afternoon at Boland Park in Caddo to remember the three troopers killed in the line of duty on May 26, 1978, with McAlester Prison escapees. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

OHP’s ‘Darkest Day’ remembered

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Three troopers killed during the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s “Darkest Day” were remembered during a memorial service Sunday afternoon at Boland Park in Caddo. On May 26, 1978, troopers Houston F.
Motorcyclists raise the flag during a Memorial Day service Monday morning at Silo Restland Cemetery. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Motorcyclists raise the flag during a Memorial Day service Monday morning at Silo Restland Cemetery. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Memorial Day service held at Silo cemetery

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Those who laid down their lives in the line of duty and veterans who have since passed away were remembered in a Memorial Day service at Restland Cemetery in Silo, where there are many veterans interred.
Silo High School Class of 2024

Silo High School Class of 2024

Silo High School Class of 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Silo High School graduate Lucas Rezner embraces Silo Board of Education Vice President Keith Eppler during commencement May 24 at Southeastern Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Rezner is salutatorian.
Sugar Baby is new to the Durant Animal Shelter and is a small dog that may have some Chihuahua in here. She is a puppy but is not expected to get much bigger. For information about Sugar Baby and other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

Sugar Baby is new to the Durant Animal Shelter and is a small dog that may have some Chihuahua in here. She is a puppy but is not expected to get much bigger. For information about Sugar Baby and other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

PET OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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