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A ribbon cutting was held last week at the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce o_ce for the Jarid Taylor Memorial 5K and Fun Run. Taylor was a Bryan County Sheri’s deputy who gave his life in the line of duty in 2020. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A ribbon cutting was held last week at the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce o_ce for the Jarid Taylor Memorial 5K and Fun Run. Taylor was a Bryan County Sheri’s deputy who gave his life in the line of duty in 2020. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Jarid Taylor Memorial Run joins chamber

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Jarid Taylor Memorial 5K and Fun Run joined the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce last week and a ribbon cutting was held at the chamber office. Deputy Taylor was en route to a 911 call on Jan.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Avery Cochran was recently named the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Avery Cochran was recently named the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.

DHS student named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Durant High School student Avery Cochran was recently named the Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley Oklahoma. Cochran, who will be a junior for the 2024-2025 school year, is a part of the Durant location.
Mutt has returned to the Durant Animal Shelter There was a change in the landlord situation at his foster’s residence. He is available for adoption and is great with other dogs. Mutt is about five months old will probably fill out to a normal lab size dog. For information about other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

Mutt has returned to the Durant Animal Shelter There was a change in the landlord situation at his foster’s residence. He is available for adoption and is great with other dogs. Mutt is about five months old will probably fill out to a normal lab size dog. For information about 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 15, 2024
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SE student Lyons speaks at AERO Oklahoma at the state capitol

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Southeastern Oklahoma State University aviation student Tarique Lyons had the opportunity to speak to state legislators about the importance of aviation education as part of “AERO Oklahoma”: Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Awareness Day at the State Capitol.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Felonies filed William Wallace Massey, 41, Mead, fugitive from justice. Deborah Kay Ackerman, 63, DUI.

Durant Sports Festival planned for June

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The City of Durant is excited to announce the upcoming Durant Sports Festival, organized by Durant Parks and Recreation and Events International. The month-long festival, sponsored by Discover Durant, will be held in June and feature 16 sports at locations throughout the city.

Carl Albert Pool opens

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The City of Durant’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the first day of the 2024 pool season. The pool at Carl Albert Park will officially open on Friday, May 17, for Splash Day.
Southeastern student Alex Robinson, a senior management major from Bokchito and president of the Oklahoma Theta chapter, was elected as the Region II Student Representative on the Alpha Chi National Council for the 2024-26 term. Photo provided

Southeastern student Alex Robinson, a senior management major from Bokchito and president of the Oklahoma Theta chapter, was elected as the Region II Student Representative on the Alpha Chi National Council for the 2024-26 term. Photo provided

Members of Oklahoma Theta chapter of Alpha Chi earn recognition at national convention

Se University Communications
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society – the Oklahoma Theta chapter was well-represented at the Alpha Chi National Convention in Birmingham, Ala., last weekend.
The Choctaw Nation operates more than 100 recycling collection sites and two recycling centers across 10½ counties in southeast Oklahoma. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation operates more than 100 recycling collection sites and two recycling centers across 10½ counties in southeast Oklahoma. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation a leader in recycling

The Choctaw Nation
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
As the calendar ushered in another Earth Day, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) continues to lead the way for southeast Oklahoma in recycling efforts. April 22 marked Earth Day 2024 and CNO Recycling Services operate year around.
Cathy and Brad Harper, owners of Durant Physical Therapy, present the Our Blood Institute Greater Good check to J127 Ministry. Durant Physical Therapy exceeded their blood drive goal and by doing so, OBI donated funds to a 5013C charity as a way to give back to the community. Also shown is J127 director Adrean Stinnett. Photo provided | OBI

Cathy and Brad Harper, owners of Durant Physical Therapy, present the Our Blood Institute Greater Good check to J127 Ministry. Durant Physical Therapy exceeded their blood drive goal and by doing so, OBI donated funds to a 5013C charity as a way to give back to the community. Also shown is J127 director Adrean Stinnett. Photo provided | OBI

OBI presents check to J127 Ministry

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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