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Safety glasses for eclipse given to Durant students

Safety glasses for eclipse given to Durant students

Safety glasses for eclipse given to Durant students

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The solar eclipse will Monday, April 8 and classes won’t be held that day in the Durant School District. Superintendent Duane Merideth spoke about the eclipse during a meeting last Monday of the Durant Board of Education and he said he wanted to make sure the students are safe.
The Choctaw Nation has awarded funds to Atoka’s Downtown Greenspace Project. Shown are, Brad Erwin, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development, Colby Sherrill, City of Atoka, Cindy Wallace, Atoka tourism department, Ericka Pogue, City of Atoka, Danny Delay, Atoka Assistant Mayor, Michael Southard, Choctaw Development Fund, Brian Cathey, Mayor of Atoka, Carol Ervin, Atoka economic development, Kreg Haney, Choctaw Nation Economic Development. Photo provided | The Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation has awarded funds to Atoka’s Downtown Greenspace Project. Shown are, Brad Erwin, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development, Colby Sherrill, City of Atoka, Cindy Wallace, Atoka tourism department, Ericka Pogue, City of Atoka, Danny Delay, Atoka Assistant Mayor, Michael Southard, Choctaw Development Fund, Brian Cathey, Mayor of Atoka, Carol Ervin, Atoka economic development, Kreg Haney, Choctaw Nation Economic Development. Photo provided | The Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation awards $340,250 to City of Atoka’s Downtown Greenspace Project

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ATOKA - In a significant step towards the revitalization of Atoka, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma presented the City of Atoka with $340,250 to support the first phase of the Downtown Atoka Greenspace Project, which aims to create a vibrant community hub across from Atoka City Hall.
George Washington third grade choir performed during a meeting of the Bryan County Retired Educators. Photos provided

George Washington third grade choir performed during a meeting of the Bryan County Retired Educators. Photos provided

Bryan County Retired County Educators ‘skip’ spring break to meet

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
For many schools in Oklahoma, March means Spring Break. However, Bryan County Retired Educators held their March meeting to hear young singers, vaccination education for senior citizens, and legislative updates from Oklahoma Retired Educators.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Felonies filed Lyndsie Ann Easley, 32, Madill, larceny of merchandise from a retailer. David Andrew Crum, 47, Durant, larceny of merchandise from a retailer.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Darrell Wayne Bailey Jr. and Gina Bailey to Erin Knight, warranty deed Derrick Haworth and Ciera Haworth to James L.
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