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Roundtable discussions were held recently at the library to discuss ways to improve Main Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Roundtable discussions were held recently at the library to discuss ways to improve Main Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Main Street improvement discussed at recent workshops

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Many ideas were discussed during recent workshops on how to improve Main Street from First to 21st avenues. The workshops, held at the library, were sponsored by the Durant Sustainability Coalition in partnership with the Durant Trails and Open Space group.
Members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Honor Guard salute after posting the colors during a memorial service Sunday afternoon at Boland Park in Caddo to remember the three troopers killed in the line of duty on May 26, 1978, with McAlester Prison escapees. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Honor Guard salute after posting the colors during a memorial service Sunday afternoon at Boland Park in Caddo to remember the three troopers killed in the line of duty on May 26, 1978, with McAlester Prison escapees. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

OHP’s ‘Darkest Day’ remembered

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Three troopers killed during the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s “Darkest Day” were remembered during a memorial service Sunday afternoon at Boland Park in Caddo. On May 26, 1978, troopers Houston F.
Motorcyclists raise the flag during a Memorial Day service Monday morning at Silo Restland Cemetery. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Motorcyclists raise the flag during a Memorial Day service Monday morning at Silo Restland Cemetery. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Memorial Day service held at Silo cemetery

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Those who laid down their lives in the line of duty and veterans who have since passed away were remembered in a Memorial Day service at Restland Cemetery in Silo, where there are many veterans interred.
Silo High School Class of 2024

Silo High School Class of 2024

Silo High School Class of 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Silo High School graduate Lucas Rezner embraces Silo Board of Education Vice President Keith Eppler during commencement May 24 at Southeastern Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Rezner is salutatorian.
Sugar Baby is new to the Durant Animal Shelter and is a small dog that may have some Chihuahua in here. She is a puppy but is not expected to get much bigger. For information about Sugar Baby and other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

Sugar Baby is new to the Durant Animal Shelter and is a small dog that may have some Chihuahua in here. She is a puppy but is not expected to get much bigger. For information about Sugar Baby and other available pets, call the Durant Animal Shelter, 924-3737 option 3. Photo provided | City of Durant

PET OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Kasey Cox is embraced after the Kingston Council voted to terminate him as police chief during a meeting last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Kasey Cox is embraced after the Kingston Council voted to terminate him as police chief during a meeting last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Kingston Council fires police chief

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Kingston Town Council, in a 3-1 vote, terminated Police Chief Kasey Cox after an executive session during a monthly meeting May 14. Mayor Sarah Jones made a motion that Cox be terminated on “the betterment of the town” which prompted shouts of “No” from citizens attending the meeting.

Kingston Council member resigns

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Kingston Town Council member Danny Southerlend resigned and he was not present for the May 13 meeting when the council voted to terminate Police Chief Kasey Cox by a vote of 3-1. An agenda item was to discuss Southerlend’s resignation from the board, however, no action was taken.

Magnolia Festival to be May 30- June 4

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The 26th annual Magnolia Festival will be May 30 from June 1 at Choctaw Event Center with many events scheduled. The following is a calendar of events: Wednesday, May 29 5-11 p.m.
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