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Choctaw Nation’s Janie Dillard was named Tribal Gaming Leader of the Year. Photo provided

Choctaw Nation’s Janie Dillard was named Tribal Gaming Leader of the Year. Photo provided

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts wins big at SBC Awards North America

The Choctaw Nation
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts won big at the 2024 SBC Awards North America in New York recently, taking home three major industry awards. The SBC Awards North America recognizes the achievements of gaming and online betting operators in the U.S. and Canada.
It was cold and raining when Matt Swearengin was wandering the streets of Salem, Mass., last year. Photo by Matt Swearengin

It was cold and raining when Matt Swearengin was wandering the streets of Salem, Mass., last year. Photo by Matt Swearengin

The picture says more about me than anyone will ever know

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
I was looking at one of my pictures I took in Salem, Mass., on June 3 of last year and it brought everything back. This wasn’t my first visit.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Felonies filed Elvin Michael Gordon, 38, first-degree burglary. Chung Van Nguyen, 52, Durant, actual physical control of vehicle under the influence.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s O_ce Kathy Lee Brown to Richard Darren Gibby and Leah Michelle Gibby, warranty deed DanRob Properties to Angela Mershon and Cody Mershon, warranty deed Kris Smith to Joseph Mimh, warranty deed Lon C. Bolen and Judy C. Bolen to The Lon and Judy Bolen Revocable...
R.J. Minniefield goes down a slide on a bounce house during The Mission’s second-annual Summer Bash Saturday at Carl Albert Park. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

R.J. Minniefield goes down a slide on a bounce house during The Mission’s second-annual Summer Bash Saturday at Carl Albert Park. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Mission hosts summer bash

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Mission - I’m Possible Inc. hosted its second-annual summer bash Saturday at Carl Albert Park to raise funds that will help the organization assist the homeless in the community.
Paul Buntz speaks during the 20th anniversary celebration of Three Valley Museum opening at 401 W. Main St. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Paul Buntz speaks during the 20th anniversary celebration of Three Valley Museum opening at 401 W. Main St. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Museum has 20th anniversary open house

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Durant Three Valley Museum opened at its current location in 2004 and a 20th anniversary celebration was held last week. The Durant Historical Society was founded in 1976 with the goal to preserve the history of southeast Oklahoma.

OSBI investigating Mead homicide

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a homicide that occurred in Mead. Hunter McKee, public information manager for OSBI, said the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office asked the OSBI to assist after 9 p.m.
Ulysses S. Markham is buried in Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo. Photo by Mary E. Maurer

Ulysses S. Markham is buried in Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo. Photo by Mary E. Maurer

U. S. Markham, Master Gardener

Mary E. Maurer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Ulysses S. Markham, son of Judge John Markham, was born in Tennessee in 1868. Later, his family moved to Kaufman County, Texas where he met and married Mollie Kell in 1898. They had two children, Talmage (1899) and Nophlet (1902).
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