Rural Water District No. 2 having to expand water plant

Bryan County Rural Water District No. 2 is having to expand its water plant due to growth in the region and they are seeking grants to help with funding.

Annual law enforcement memorial planned for National Police Week

The Durant Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 113 will host the 12th annual memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers on Thursday, May 16.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Garon Reid, birth date and residency not listed, tra_cking in cocaine. Kahnya Dawnyell Hardick, 18, seconddegree robbery.

Bryan County Retired Educators host local legislators

The April meeting of Bryan County Retired Educators featured Legislative Day. President Jerrie Goforth welcomed Oklahoma State Senator David Bullard and Oklahoma State Representative Cody Maynard. Mrs. Crystal Maynard accompanied Rep. Maynard as a special guest.

How I found myself outside the Republican tent

My first time voting was in the 1960 Kennedy/Nixon election. I voted straight Republican. The Republicans’ reported policies of lower taxes, limited government, and fiscal responsibility sounded appealing. This was my consistent voting pattern, with only two exceptions during the next three decades.

SE has largest graduating class in university history

Southeastern Oklahoma State University held its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Plans moving to turn old movie theater into downtown centerpiece

Plans are in the works to turn the former Plaza movie theater into the centerpiece for downtown Durant.

Kiwanis has annual Community Prayer Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Durant had its 42nd annual Durant Community Prayer Breakfast May 2 at Durant First United Methodist Church. The event is in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer.

Woman hit by train; elevator catches fire at Southeastern

A woman was hit by a train Monday evening and an elevator caught fire in the Southeastern Administration Building Tuesday morning. Durant firefighters were dispatched at 5:48 p.m.

Retirement reception held for the Merideths

A retirement reception for Duane and Melanie Merideth was well attended May 1 at Durant High School. Numerous current and former educators stopped by to wish the Merideths well in their retirement.