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Coordinators Kelsea Johnson and Brittany Whitworth count items the participant team finds that could hold drugs or drug paraphernalia in the mock bedroom.

Coordinators Kelsea Johnson and Brittany Whitworth count items the participant team finds that could hold drugs or drug paraphernalia in the mock bedroom.

Choctaw Nation holds Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) hosted more than 350 mental health, law enforcement, judicial, and nursing professionals at the annual Navigating Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference March 11 and 12.
VFW Post No. 3916 now has a flag retirement box where tattered flags can be deposited for proper disposal. VFW members shown are, Brian Cooper, Don “Pappy” Papin, Freddie Allen, Richard Pauly and Jack Accountius. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

VFW Post No. 3916 now has a flag retirement box where tattered flags can be deposited for proper disposal. VFW members shown are, Brian Cooper, Don “Pappy” Papin, Freddie Allen, Richard Pauly and Jack Accountius. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Flag retirement box placed at VFW post

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Several organizations worked together to place a flag retirement box at VFW Post 3916 located at 123 S. Second Ave.
Chuck Carroll of Bryan County was promoted to major in the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) Transportation Enforcement Division. Transportation Chief Scott Baze pinned the oak leaves on Carroll’s shirt collar and also shown is Carroll’s wife, Angie. Photo provided

Chuck Carroll of Bryan County was promoted to major in the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) Transportation Enforcement Division. Transportation Chief Scott Baze pinned the oak leaves on Carroll’s shirt collar and also shown is Carroll’s wife, Angie. Photo provided

Carroll promoted to major in OCC Transportation Enforcement Division

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) Transportation Enforcement Division promoted Chuck Carroll to major during a special ceremony held at the agency’s Oklahoma City office on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
May 1 The public is invited to celebrate with Duane and Melanie Merideth on Mr. Merideth’s retirement as superintendent of Durant School District.

When tick removal goes wrong

Sam Mazzotta
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After taking my Terrier “Hank” for a walk around my subdivision yesterday, I noticed when taking off his leash that a tick had attached itself to the back of his neck! I don’t even know where it came from; we stayed on the sidewalk.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Felonies filed Rigoberto Teodolfo Rivas-Lopez, 44, Denison,Texas, DUI. Samuel Jacob Furrh, 45, Bonham, Texas, domestic abuse.
The art gallery at Sky Tower inside Choctaw Casino & Resort has an art collection on display in honor of Choctaw Women’s Month in April. Photo provided

The art gallery at Sky Tower inside Choctaw Casino & Resort has an art collection on display in honor of Choctaw Women’s Month in April. Photo provided

Choctaw Casino & Resort presents Talented Choctaw Women Exhibit

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The art gallery at Sky Tower inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has been updated to feature a special collection in honor of Choctaw Women’s Month in April.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s O_ce Brysco LLC to Calera Public Schools, warranty deed Allen Property Maintenance to TBSL Rentals, warranty deed Marvin Everette Tennison, Marvin Tennison Living Trust and Diana Tennison Living Trust to Micah Lee Tennison and Katie Carlene Tennison, warranty...
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