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Russell Washington spoke about the town of Kenefic last month as part of Three Valley Museum’s historical Journey Stories series. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Russell Washington spoke about the town of Kenefic last month as part of Three Valley Museum’s historical Journey Stories series. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Washington talks about history of Kenefic

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Washington talks about history of Kenefic

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Felonies filed Hunter Ryan Dale, 25, Allen, Texas, DUI. Patrick Leon Jones Sr., 38, fugitive from justice.
The Durant Fortnightly Club recently made a donation to Three Valley Museum and Donna Tyler presented a check to TVM director Nancy Ferris. They are shown with museum board members and Fortnightly Club members. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Fortnightly Club recently made a donation to Three Valley Museum and Donna Tyler presented a check to TVM director Nancy Ferris. They are shown with museum board members and Fortnightly Club members. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Fortnightly Club makes donation to museum

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Awards were presented last week to Troop E troopers of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. From left, Brycen Collins, Darrell Wo_ord, Sedrick Frierson, Seth Leyba and Rocky Green. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Awards were presented last week to Troop E troopers of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. From left, Brycen Collins, Darrell Wo_ord, Sedrick Frierson, Seth Leyba and Rocky Green. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

OPH troopers presented awards

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop E troopers were presented Troop Commander Awards during a meeting last week at the Troop E Headquarters in Durant. Trooper Seth Leyba received Overall Top Impaired Driving Enforcement for taking more than 80 impaired drivers off of the roadways.
Ground was broken Tuesday morning for a new facility for Bryan County EMS. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Ground was broken Tuesday morning for a new facility for Bryan County EMS. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Ground broken for new Bryan County EMS facility

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony was Tuesday morning where a new facility will be constructed for Bryan County EMS. It will be located near their current building at 306 S.

Elderly woman killed in wrong-way crash

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
An elderly woman died after a head-on crash after driving the wrong way on Highway 69/75, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Eighty-four-year-old Saba Braswell of Terrell, Texas, was taken by Bryan County EMS to Texoma Medical Center after the 2:38 a.m.
Durant wrestler Addison Polk, who signed to continue wrestling at Northern Oklahoma College, celebrates with Kenzie Trotter, Bailey Cross and Olivia Crossland.

Durant wrestler Addison Polk, who signed to continue wrestling at Northern Oklahoma College, celebrates with Kenzie Trotter, Bailey Cross and Olivia Crossland.

First Lady of Wrestling

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Just over five years ago, girls wrestling was not even an inkling in the eyes of Durant head coach Jim Taylor. Then along came Addison Polk and the rest is history.
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