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Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Mark Mesiti-Miller, chair of Durant Sustainability Coalition, speaks during a Durant Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting about workshops April 15 and May 6 to discuss improving Main Street by increasing revenue, making it safer and enhancing quality of life.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Mark Mesiti-Miller, chair of Durant Sustainability Coalition, speaks during a Durant Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting about workshops April 15 and May 6 to discuss improving Main Street by increasing revenue, making it safer and enhancing quality of life.

Workshops to improve Main Street to be held

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A series of Main Street workshops have been set with the goal to improve Main Street from First to 21st avenues. The theme of part one of the workshops is learn and explore and there will be a meetings at 2 p.m.
Dr. Clara Sue Kidwell

Dr. Clara Sue Kidwell

Choctaw Nation celebrates National Women’s History Month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
March was National Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of women throughout history. That month, the Choctaw Nation paid tribute to the influential role of Choctaw women in shaping their communities and preserving their cultural heritage.

Bringing an old dog to heel

Sam Mazzotta
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my aunt passed away, I gladly agreed to take in her dog, “Hunter,” a rather squat, obese Beagle. He’s a happy old dog of about 9 years, but my aunt gave him little to no training other than housetraining.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Anna Marie Boyd, Ronald Boyd,John McGraw and Fran McGrath to Dorothy McGrath, quit claim deed Chance Carlton and Katie Carlton to Linthicum West Properties, warranty deed Leah Campbell to Marla L.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Felonies filed Colton Tyler Hobbs, 26, Wichita Falls,Texas, possession of stolen vehicle. Erica Leigh Slusser, 28, Durant, fugitive from justice.
Colbert student vying for state FCCLA office

Colbert student vying for state FCCLA office

Colbert student vying for state FCCLA office

Maddie Mueller
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Maddie Mueller of Colbert has made it to the final round of voting for the 2024-2025 state officer team of the Oklahoma CareerTech Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. She is one of 19 contenders vying for a position on the State Executive Council.
SE Aviation Sciences Institute’s chapter of Women in Aviation recently attended the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Fla. SE students attending were, students attending the conference were Tatiana Beach, Danilynn Brown, Landon Clark, Audrey Conard, Colby Hotaling, Hope Johnson, Micah Koen, Tarique Lyons, Annika Mortensen, Damian Ramirez, Sydney Reardon, Garett Stocking, Hannah Stout, Luke Weigel, and Marie Williams. Photo provided

SE Aviation Sciences Institute’s chapter of Women in Aviation recently attended the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Fla. SE students attending were, students attending the conference were Tatiana Beach, Danilynn Brown, Landon Clark, Audrey Conard, Colby Hotaling, Hope Johnson, Micah Koen, Tarique Lyons, Annika Mortensen, Damian Ramirez, Sydney Reardon, Garett Stocking, Hannah Stout, Luke Weigel, and Marie Williams. Photo provided

Southeastern students attend Women in Aviation International Conference

Se University Communications
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Aviation Sciences Institute’s chapter of Women in Aviation recently attended the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Fla., over Spring Break.
Lady Lion soccer players Addison Polk, Kendi House and Karah Boydstun are shown in last week’s game with the Madill Lady Wildcats. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion soccer players Addison Polk, Kendi House and Karah Boydstun are shown in last week’s game with the Madill Lady Wildcats. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions post soccer shutout victories

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Durant Lady Lions posted a pair of shutout victories and Lions split games in soccer action last week at Paul Laird Field. Coach Katie Williams’ Lady Lions cruised past Madill, 8-0, and then notched a tight 1-0 triumph over McAlester in the District 5A-1 opener.
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