Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring reads a proclamation on Feb. 13 when the Durant High School Gym was dedicated as the Robinson Family Gymnasium. Durant Lady Lions head coach Will Robinson and his daughter Clara died in a Christmas Eve 2024 car accident. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

People gather in the lobby of First United Bank Feb. 13 for the start of United Acts of Kindness Day that encourages everyone to spread acts of kindness. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A construction kick-off was held last week for the new Albertsons grocery store on Radio Road that is expected to open before the end of the year. Among those shown are, Vice Mayor Mike Simulescu, Durant City Council Member Danny Sherrer, City Manager Pam Polk, Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Membership and Marketing Chloe Hughes and Chamber CEO Kara Byrd. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Tiara Blue, Southeastern adjunct instructor at Southeastern in the Department of English, Humanities, and Languages, communicates with her students during a class last semester. Blue is hearing impaired and with help from her students, discovered unique ways to teach her classes.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police and Choctaw Security participated in the Polar Plunge last Saturday at Choctaw RV Park.

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