COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Dalton Cody McKinney, 41, Sherman, Texas, trafficking in illegal drugs. Michael R.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Margaret G. Rich to Bryne Craig Rich, quit claim deed Michael Glen Sewell to Ernest W.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Clint Morrison
Three running for Durant City Council seat
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The Durant City Council election for Ward No. 2 is Tuesday, Feb.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Commissioners approve resolution for sheriff’s election
Matt Swearengin
Bryan County Commissioners Scott Goad, Justin Boone and Brandon Carr approved a resolution for a special election for Bryan County sheriff during a meeting Monday morning.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Hannah Williams and Hayes Williams slide down the hill at Carl Albert Park last week after the sleet storm left the city caked with about four inches of ice.
Sledding at Carl Albert Park
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Sledding at Carl Albert Park.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
After more than a week, ice fi nally begins melting
After more than a week, ice finally begins melting
Matt Swearengin
The region started coming back to life late last week after a storm dropped about four inches of sleet beginning Jan. 23 and continuing through that weekend.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Protesters with the Bryan County Never Again Campaign held signs Monday outside of the courthouse. The protesters are seek-SEE ing changes to protect victims of domestic violence. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
‘Never Again’ protest held at courthouse
Matt Swearengin
Approximately 10 protesters with the Never Again Campaign protested outside the Bryan County Courthouse Monday morning. Never Again seeks changes that eliminate second bonds in domestic violence cases, according to Shelley Dunnam, an organizer of the campaign.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Trump does not speak for me
Marion Hill
I am very proud to be a citizen of this country. Usually.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
COMING EVENTS
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Feb. 7 Calera Fire-Rescue is having its 51st annual chili dinner from 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Credit card debate based on false assumptions
Jonathan Small
“Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.” Those are the words of Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman. Oklahomans are seeing this lack of belief in freedom firsthand as out-of-state interest groups seek to raise the minimum wage.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026