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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.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
May 27 Silo Restland Cemetery Association is having a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 to honor veterans interred at the cemetery.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Felonies filed Larry Don Carter, 46, Denison,Texas, fugitive from justice. Aldehidquan Malikyumd Bridges, 44, fugitive from justice.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Shaina Danielle Lammert to Alicia D. Griffith and Jedediah D. Griffith, warranty deed Mr. Red River Properties to Scotty Parrott, warranty deed Wu Ye and Gui Wei Gao to Karen Lin, warranty deed Samuel Tesfai to Karen Lin, warranty deed Oz-Cal Cattle...
The Durant High School Class of 2024 is about to enter the middle school last week for the parade of graduates. They walked through the halls of all of the schools in the Durant School District. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant High School Class of 2024 is about to enter the middle school last week for the parade of graduates. They walked through the halls of all of the schools in the Durant School District. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant High School Class of 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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