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Durant Mayor Martin Tucker, City Manager Pam Polk and Council Member Humphrey Miller addressed concerns about Market Square and parking in the downtown during a meeting organized by the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Mayor Martin Tucker, City Manager Pam Polk and Council Member Humphrey Miller addressed concerns about Market Square and parking in the downtown during a meeting organized by the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

City addresses parking at Market Square

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
After rumors circulating on social media about turning Market Square in downtown Durant into a park and removing parking, the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce organized a meeting on Monday at the Gordon Center with city offi cials and business owners to address those concerns.
Durant Main Street’s Art and Wine Festival was Saturday on North Third Avenue. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Main Street’s Art and Wine Festival was Saturday on North Third Avenue. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Main Street hosts Art and Wine Festival

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Durant Main Street’s Art and Wine Festival was Saturday on North Third Avenue in downtown Durant, and it included many activities and vendors. Main Street Executive Director Stephanie Swicker said the event included local wineries, artists and live music.
Chad Speer

Chad Speer

Chad Speer takes Caddo football coach reins

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Caddo has found its new head football coach and didn’t have to look very far. Former Madill head coach and Southeastern offensive coordinator Chad Speer will be the new Bruin leader when spring practice begins, replacing former coach Jeff Wigington who resigned to pursue other endeavors.
SE player Ryan Kirk hits the ball while JJ Bush is on deck.

SE player Ryan Kirk hits the ball while JJ Bush is on deck.

Storm take series from preseason GAC favorite

Kevin Farr
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Facing preseason conference favorite Arkansas Tech over the weekend, the Southeastern baseball solidified itself as a league contender by winning two of three games and taking the season series over the Wonder Boys.
Washington Irving recently held their annual Science Fair. A big thank you to the judges, Dr. Gordon Eggleton and Dr.Tim Smith for taking the time to support our students and their hard work! Congratulations all participants. Kindergarten: 1st Place-Olivia Maxey,2nd Place-Annleigh Jones and 3rd Place-Cheyenne Hall.

Washington Irving recently held their annual Science Fair. A big thank you to the judges, Dr. Gordon Eggleton and Dr.Tim Smith for taking the time to support our students and their hard work! Congratulations all participants. Kindergarten: 1st Place-Olivia Maxey,2nd Place-Annleigh Jones and 3rd Place-Cheyenne Hall.

WI science fair winners

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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The 2025-2026 Choctaw Nation Royalty performs The Lord’s Prayer during opening ceremony of the Choctaw-Irish Friendship Festival at the Choctaw Cultural Center. From left, Senior Miss Candis Battice (District 12), Little Miss Leigha Scott (District 11), and Junior Miss Akeiley Willis (District 7). Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The 2025-2026 Choctaw Nation Royalty performs The Lord’s Prayer during opening ceremony of the Choctaw-Irish Friendship Festival at the Choctaw Cultural Center. From left, Senior Miss Candis Battice (District 12), Little Miss Leigha Scott (District 11), and Junior Miss Akeiley Willis (District 7). Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Choctaw Cultural Center hosts annual Choctaw-Irish Friendship festival

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Choctaw-Irish Friendship Festival was March 13 and 14 at the Choctaw Cultural Center to celebrate the long friendship of the two cultures. The festival, now in its third year, commemorates the historic connection between the two nations.
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