COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Eran Chad Gray, 21, Durant, aggravated DUI. Kevin Lamon Carlton, 51,Tulsa, DUI.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Crisis Control Center announces recent grant awards supporting critical survivor services
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The Crisis Control Center extends sincere gratitude to the Durant Masonic Lodge and the Massey Family Foundation for their generosity and commitment to survivors in our community.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Keneth Bowley, Barbara Bowley and Barry Ridinger, warranty deed John Shipman and Danika Shipman to Logan Bradley Brown and Elizabeth Michelle Wardrip, warranty deed Leroy Brett Hall to Joshua Kayle Williams...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Mike Morris was one of approximately 100 motorcyclists escorting the Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica through downtown Durant in May 2019. Morris was killed May 16 in Johnson County, Arkansas, when his motorcycle was hit by a car that crossed over into his lane. Matt Swearengin | File photo
Durant motorcyclist killed in Arkansas crash
Matt Swearengin
A Durant man who was a former Durant city council member was killed last Saturday when his motorcycle was struck head on by a vehicle in rural Johnson County, Arkansas. According to the Arkansas State Police, 72-year-old Curtis (Mike) Morris was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at 1:40 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Youth Services of Bryan County had an open house recently to celebrate its grand reopening. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Youth Services has grand reopening
Matt Swearengin
Youth Services of Bryan County celebrated its grand reopening and expansion with an open house recently. Founded in 1971, YSBC helps at-risk youth and their families through counseling, education, life skills, and community- based programs.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Massey Family Foundation made a gift to Crisis Control Center to support the program’s expansion. Greg Massey is shown with CCC Executive Director Stephanie Luke. Photo provided
Crisis Control Center announces recent grant awards supporting critical survivor services
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Crisis Control Center is proud to announce a series of recent grant awards and generous contributions that will signifi cantly expand and enhance services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Texoma.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers salute during the Law Enforcement Memorial Tribute May 14 at the Choctaw Amphitheater. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Fallen law enforcement officers remembered
Matt Swearengin
The Durant Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 113 held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Tribute to honor fallen Bryan County law enforcement officers May 14 at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters Amphitheater.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Bryan County Sheri_’s Oce Chief Deputy Tyler Balentine is sworn in as a Deputy U.S. Marshal with the Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force by supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Lance Hancock. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Sheriff’s deputy sworn in as deputy U.S. Marshal
Matt Swearengin
Bryan County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tyler Balentine was sworn in recently as a Deputy U.S. Marshal with the Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force by supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Lance Hancock.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Veterans of Foreign Wars has district meeting
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On May 2, members of various VFW Posts of District 4 gathered in Durant’s Post 3916 to take care of organizational business, partake of a delicious lunch, and enjoy an afternoon of social gathering.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
State question raises minimum wage if approved by voters
Matt Swearengin
State Question 832 will be decided by voters during the June 16 election and if approved, it would raise minimum wage in the state. According to the ballot, the measure amends the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act (OMWA) under the Oklahoma statutes to increase the state minimum wage.
Thursday, May 14, 2026