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Sheriff unopposed in election filing

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The filing period for sheriff and other Bryan County offices closed last week, and Sheriff Joey Tucker did not draw an opponent. Tucker was appointed sheriff in April 2025 following the death of Sheriff Johnny Christian.
U.S. Representative Josh Brecheen signed his declaration of candidacy last week to seek reelection. He is shown with notary Brittany English. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

U.S. Representative Josh Brecheen signed his declaration of candidacy last week to seek reelection. He is shown with notary Brittany English. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Congressman Brecheen announces reelection bid

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Representative Josh Brecheen (R-Coalgate) announced he is seeking re-election for a third term as representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District. He signed declaration of candidacy papers last week at The Home Office, 223 N.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Felonies filed Alex Jordan Vaughn, 32, Durant, sex offender entering safety zone around school, child care facilities and playgrounds. Eduardo Rodriguez Sanchez, 33, possession of stolen vehicle.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Destiny Booth to Kenneth Dean Davault, warranty deed Forgin Group LLC to Underwood Land Management LLC, warranty deed David Knight and Maria Delia Knight to Tyler Roberts, warranty deed Daniel Crook and Lydia Crook to David Wayne Murphree and Misty Dawn...
From left, Maria Gonzales, Assistant Director, Collegiate TRIO Programs; Darla Ellett, Executive Director, Post-Secondary TRIO Programs; Torrie Taylor; and Cameron Coley, Tutor Coordinator/Academic Counselor. Photo provided

From left, Maria Gonzales, Assistant Director, Collegiate TRIO Programs; Darla Ellett, Executive Director, Post-Secondary TRIO Programs; Torrie Taylor; and Cameron Coley, Tutor Coordinator/Academic Counselor. Photo provided

Southeastern senior awarded SWASAP Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Southeastern Oklahoma State University senior Torrie Taylor has been awarded the Walter O. Mason Scholarship by the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP).
Bryan County sheriff’s deputies are shown at a service last Friday, March 27 at the Highland Cemetery pavilion to remember how Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian lived. Christian died on March 28, 2025. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bryan County sheriff’s deputies are shown at a service last Friday, March 27 at the Highland Cemetery pavilion to remember how Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian lived. Christian died on March 28, 2025. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Sheriff Christian remembered for how he lived

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 28, 2025, at the age of 58, and last Friday, March 27, a day before the first anniversary of his death, he was remembered for how he lived during a ceremony at the Highland Cemetery pavilion.
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