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Previous celebrations have brought large turnouts to the Choctaw Cultural Center. On Saturday, July 27 the Choctaw Cultural Center will mark its third anniversary with a full slate of activities for the whole family. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Previous celebrations have brought large turnouts to the Choctaw Cultural Center. On Saturday, July 27 the Choctaw Cultural Center will mark its third anniversary with a full slate of activities for the whole family. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Cultural Center to celebrate third anniversary

The Choctaw Nation
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Choctaw Cultural Center will mark its third year of sharing Choctaw history and culture, unique art exhibits, concerts by Native entertainers, school tours, and more on Saturday, July 27. The public is invited for a day of activities for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Felonies filed Michael David Nicholas, 46, Caddo, second-degree burglary and knowingly concealing stolen property. Tyler Martin Howell, 26, Mead, second-degree burglary and knowingly concealing stolen property.
Durant Lion’s Club member Lynn Smith, right, received a certificate of achievement at the club’s annual banquet at the Choctaw Cultural Center. Also shown is Lion President Layne Heitz.

Durant Lion’s Club member Lynn Smith, right, received a certificate of achievement at the club’s annual banquet at the Choctaw Cultural Center. Also shown is Lion President Layne Heitz.

Durant Lions Club celebrates 103rd anniversary

Mark Swearengin
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Durant Lions Club recently celebrated 103 years of community service at the Choctaw Cultural Center. Fifty-one-year member Lion David Kelly started the banquet with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Kathy Moore

Kathy Moore

Economic development director gives updates

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Durant Economic Development Director Kathy Moore spoke during last week’s city council meeting to update the council on the economic situation in the community. Moore is also director of the Durant Industrial Authority and she was began her duties in January.
Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring speaks Monday during a meeting of the board of education. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring speaks Monday during a meeting of the board of education. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

New superintendent attends first school board meeting

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
New Durant School District Superintendent Mark Moring attended his first official meeting of the Durant Board of Education on Monday. Moring replaces Duane Merideth who retired effective July 1.
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