COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Autumn Marrie Bertis, Durant, fugitive from justice. Carlos Cruz Martinez, 34, aggravated DUI.
Monday, March 9, 2026
News
Colbert teen is suspect in mother’s homicide
Matt Swearengin
A 13-year-old Colbert boy has been taken into custody for suspicion of killing his mother, authorities said. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Bryan County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Lawsuit filed in Robinson family tragedy
Matt Swearengin
A lawsuit alleging negligence by two businesses in the deaths of Will and Clara Robinson has been filed in Bryan County District Court.
Monday, March 9, 2026
State Rep. Cody Maynard speaks during the recent legislative breakfast. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
State lawmakers speak at legislative breakfast
Matt Swearengin
State Sen. David Bullard and state reps Cody Maynard and Justin Humphrey spoke during a legislative breakfast Feb.
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Beats for Life Foundation Heart Walk was Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. From left, Baylee Sullivan, Brooklyn Sullivan, Blair Sullivan, Carolyn Holland (in back), Angie Sullivan and Jordan Sullivan. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Inaugural Heart Walk raises heart health awareness
Matt Swearengin
The inaugural Beats for Life Foundation Heart Walk was on Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena to make strides on heart health, congenital heart defect (CHD) and organ donor awareness. Ten-year-old Blair Dawn Sullivan, the daughter of Jordan and Angie Sullivan, was born with a congenital heart defect.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Commissioners say no to TIF district in Silo
Matt Swearengin
Bryan County Commissioners Scott Goad, Justin Boone and Brandon Carr turned down a request in a meeting last week to begin the process of creating a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district for a solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Silo.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Board of education general election announced
News Staff
The Bryan County Election Board announced today that the Board of Education General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Following is a list of school districts with elections and candidates that will be on the ballot: All are for Office no.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
News Staff
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Emmanuel J. Mosser and E.J. Mosser Revocable Trust to E.J. Mosser, warranty deed Stephen G. Hinkle to Stephen Glenn Hinkle and SGH Revocable Trust, quit claim deed James Vaughn Jr. and Judy Vaughn to James W.Vaughn Jr. and Judy C.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
COURT RECORDS
News Staff
Felonies filed Robin Lee Shires, 63,Valley View, Texas, possession of firearm after former felony conviction and thirddegree burglary. Xander Gene Dorman, 21, Harcourt, Ia., aggravated DUI.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Senior Cole Robbins is returning to the Durant Lions baseball team this season. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Veteran Lions eye strong baseball campaign
Kevin Farr
Coming off a return to the Class 5A state tournament a year ago, the Durant Lions baseball team welcomes back a senior-laden nucleus focused on another lengthy playoff push come May.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026