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Choctaw Nation brings more than $3.2 billion impact to Oklahoma in 2021

Choctaw Nation brings more than $3.2 billion impact to Oklahoma in 2021

Choctaw Nation brings more than $3.2 billion impact to Oklahoma in 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
BY CRYSTAL BURNEZKY-ROBERTSON reporter@madillrecord.net The Choctaw Nation held an Economic Impact Summit Thursday, March 14, at the Cultural Center in Durant. The 2021 Economic Impact Summit provided a look at the Nation’s impact on the economy of Oklahoma in 2021.
The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Hardage for suspicion of pointing a firearm at drivers near Fort Washita. Photo by Bryan County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Hardage for suspicion of pointing a firearm at drivers near Fort Washita. Photo by Bryan County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested for suspicion of pointing gun at motorists

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A man was arrested Monday after authorities received calls about him pointing a firearm at motorists, the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to the Washita Bridge near Fort Washita about a man pointing the gun at people as they drove by that morning.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Darrell Bailey Sr. and Betty Bailey to Darrell Bailey Jr. and Regina Bailey, quit claim deed David Stinnett to Victor Garza, quit claim deed James D. Thrasher and Nancy L.
Mark Swearengin has been fishing for trout on the Blue River Photo provided

Mark Swearengin has been fishing for trout on the Blue River Photo provided

Fly fishing for trout on the Blue River

Mark Swearengin
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
As I wound my way through twisted oak trees and rock formations down the trail, I could hear it in the distance, sounding a bit like rain—the siren song of the river.

Durant Fire Department to host open testing

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Durant Fire Department will host open testing on Saturday, April 6 at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex. The purpose of the testing event is to build a pool of applicants for future openings within the department.
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready speaks to local insurance agents when he visited Durant March 7 for “Coee with the Commissioner.” Mulready also spoke at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference at Choctaw Casino and Resort. He visited the Durant Fire Department later that afternoon to visit with Fire Chief Je Langford. Also shown is Liana Bortoto, community outreach coordinator, for the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready speaks to local insurance agents when he visited Durant March 7 for “Coee with the Commissioner.” Mulready also spoke at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference at Choctaw Casino and Resort. He visited the Durant Fire Department later that afternoon to visit with Fire Chief Je Langford. Also shown is Liana Bortoto, community outreach coordinator, for the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Insurance commissioner visits Durant

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Glen Mulready, commissioner of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, visited Durant March 7 to speak at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference, local insurance agents and the fire department.
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