Looking at the causes behind mobility issues
Keith Roach, M.d.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 and can move around without any problem.
Monday, April 29, 2024
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COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Brendan A. Sudderth, 21, Leonard,Texas, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant nominated for Academy of Country Music Casino Theater of the Year
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The Grand Theater inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant was nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s “Casino of the Year – Theater” award. The Grand Theater has taken home this award twice in the past.
Monday, April 29, 2024
A send-off and watch party was April 9 for SE Cheer’s first-ever trip to NCA Nationals in Daytona where the team placed eighth. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
SE Cheer places eighth in first-ever trip to NCA Nationals
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The Southeastern Oklahoma State University cheerleading team took its first-ever trip to compete at National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Nationals recently, placing eighth in Spirit Rally Division II, which is made up of schools similar to Southeastern in athletic competition, akin to NCAA...
Monday, April 29, 2024
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Edward Obrian and Francile Obrian to Scott Lilling, quit claim deed Gayle Hilburn to Gayle Hilburn, quit claim deed Jeffery D. Williams and Crystal J. Williams to Jeffery D. Williams, Crystal J.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Durant poet Ron Wallace signs a copy of his poetry book, “Life is a Disappearing Act,” at a recent signing event at Sundrop books in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Local poet has signing for latest book
Matt Swearengin
Durant Poet Ron Wallace had a book signing recently at Sundrop Books in downtown Durant for his latest poetry book, “Life is a Disappearing Act.” It is published by Motina Books of Van Alstyne, Texas, and is Wallace’s 10th poetry book. He also has published a novel and a second one is in the works.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Home occupants escape out window during fire
Matt Swearengin
A house burned Sunday morning and the occupants exited through a bedroom window upon seeing flames, according to a Durant Fire Department report. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:31 a.m.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Durant/Bryan County 911 center dispatcher Crystal Phillips was named Dispatcher of the Year and presenting her with the award is Durant Police Lieutenant and 911 Supervisor Chris Marcy. Also shown is City Manager Pam Polk. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Emergency dispatchers honored
Matt Swearengin
Durant/Bryan County emergency dispatchers were honored as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 14-20 and Crystal Phillips was named Dispatcher of the Year. The dispatchers serve in the Durant Police Department as part of Durant Communications – Bryan County 911.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
City manager speaks to Lions Club
Matt Swearengin
Durant City Manager Pam Polk has been making the rounds in her new job and last week, she spoke to the Durant Lions Club. Council Member Lauran Fuller introduced Polk.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Children play during the Durant Sustainability Coalition’s Earth Day Festival Saturday at Carl Albert Park. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Earth Day held on Rainy Saturday
Matt Swearengin
It was a rainy day last Saturday but the Earth Day Festival hosted by the Durant Sustainability Coalition at Carl Albert Park carried on.
Monday, April 29, 2024