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Firefighters put out chimney fire

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A gas log fireplace started a fire in the attic of a home during frigid temperatures, according to the Durant Fire Department. The Durant Fire Department was dispatched at 11:19 a.m.
Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton poses with Sydney Freeland, producer and director of the Marvel Studios series, Echo that features a Choctaw character. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton poses with Sydney Freeland, producer and director of the Marvel Studios series, Echo that features a Choctaw character. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Choctaw Nation launches website for Marvel’s Echo series

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Choctaw Nation has launched a new website dedicated to Marvel’s highly anticipated five-part series, Echo, and the Choctaw cultural representations showcased throughout the story. The main character, Maya, is Choctaw.
Southeastern students Dylan Cernero, left, and Jesse Gardner competed as a team and as individuals in the American Cornhole League’s Collegiate Championships Courtesy photo from Dylan Cernero

Southeastern students Dylan Cernero, left, and Jesse Gardner competed as a team and as individuals in the American Cornhole League’s Collegiate Championships Courtesy photo from Dylan Cernero

SE students advance deep in bracket at American Cornhole League Collegiate Championships

Se University Communications
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Over the holiday period, most Southeastern Oklahoma State University students were taking a well-deserved break, spending time with their families, and relaxing.
This is a rendition of what the Durant Church of Christ Auditorium will look like when completed. Image provided

This is a rendition of what the Durant Church of Christ Auditorium will look like when completed. Image provided

Church of Christ has groundbreaking for auditorium

Mark Swearengin
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Durant Church of Christ held a groundbreaking for a new church auditorium on Jan. 7 Minister Layne Heitz said it has been in the congregation’s plans for the last three years.

Silo takes Kingston consolation; Lady Dogs win Tushka crown

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Silo 61, Atoka 56 (boys) Sophomore Sam Mendenall came off the bench to nail three consecutive three pointers to ignite a big first half flurry as Silo took a double-digit lead before holding off Class 3A’s ninth-ranked Atoka for the Kingston tournament consolation crown.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Felonies filed Michael David Brown, 50, residency not listed, first-degree burglary. Scott Wesley Hall, 25, Durant, DUI.
Retired Bryan County Associate District Judge Trace Sherrill speaks to 8th graders during the Career Discovery Day at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Dan Hoke | SE

Retired Bryan County Associate District Judge Trace Sherrill speaks to 8th graders during the Career Discovery Day at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Dan Hoke | SE

SE hosts 10th Annual Career Discovery Day for Bryan County eighth graders

Se University Communications
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
“It Starts Now’’ was the theme of the 10th Annual Eighth Grade Career Discovery Day at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. More than 600 eighth grade students from Bryan County schools attended the event Jan.
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