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Congratulations to all of our County 4-H members whose fair exhibits went to the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Many of the 4-H exhibitors won ribbons at the state fair. Photo provided

Congratulations to all of our County 4-H members whose fair exhibits went to the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Many of the 4-H exhibitors won ribbons at the state fair. Photo provided

Bryan County 4-H members showcase fair projects at the Oklahoma State Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Many ribbons were won by Bryan County 4-H members on their fair exhibits entered at the Oklahoma State Fair held in Oklahoma City. Fortyseven counties participate at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Washington Irving Hoop Shoot winners are (pictured left to right): Emrie Lindley (8-9 year old girls), Sebastian Gomez (8-9 year old boys), Landri Rowland (10-11 year old girls) and Tristian Jackson (10-- 11 year old boys). Also pictured is Washington Irving PE coach Tanner Dupree. Photo provided | WI

Washington Irving Hoop Shoot winners are (pictured left to right): Emrie Lindley (8-9 year old girls), Sebastian Gomez (8-9 year old boys), Landri Rowland (10-11 year old girls) and Tristian Jackson (10-- 11 year old boys). Also pictured is Washington Irving PE coach Tanner Dupree. Photo provided | WI

WI Hoop Shoot winners

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
WI Hoop Shoot winners.
Rumors have been circulating in Durant that the former Big Lots Distribution Center could be converted into an ICE detention facility, however, the city says it has not been contacted about this and that the property is not zoned for that. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Rumors have been circulating in Durant that the former Big Lots Distribution Center could be converted into an ICE detention facility, however, the city says it has not been contacted about this and that the property is not zoned for that. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

City addresses rumors about detention facility

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The City of Durant addressed rumors that have been swirling in the community about the possibility of the former Big Lots Distribution Center being turned into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Trails & Open Space hosted its Turkey Chase last Saturday at Crooked Smile Trail and shown are Pam Carey and her children Emma Carey and Guy Carey.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Trails & Open Space hosted its Turkey Chase last Saturday at Crooked Smile Trail and shown are Pam Carey and her children Emma Carey and Guy Carey.

Durant Trails & Open Space has Turkey Chase

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Durant Trails & Open Space Turkey Chase 5K and Fun Run gobbled again last Saturday after a twoyear break due to construction on Crooked Smile Trail.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet coming to Durant

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Durant City Council, in a meeting last week, approved an economic development agreement that will bring an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to a vacant building in a shopping center. It will fill the space formerly occupied by Clifton’s at 493 Radio Road.
Bryan County Deputy Court Clerk Myranda Richmond, third from left, was presented with the 2025 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section’s Courthouse Sta_ Member of the Year Award. Also shown are Court Clerk Stacey Canant, attorney Chris Jones and John Barbush, who is a member of the Bar Association’s Board of Governors. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bryan County Deputy Court Clerk Myranda Richmond, third from left, was presented with the 2025 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section’s Courthouse Sta_ Member of the Year Award. Also shown are Court Clerk Stacey Canant, attorney Chris Jones and John Barbush, who is a member of the Bar Association’s Board of Governors. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Deputy court clerk receives staff member of the year award

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Bryan County Deputy Court Clerk Myranda Richmond was presented with the 2025 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section’s Courthouse Staff Member of the Year Award last week. Bar Association Board of Governors member John Barbush presented the award.
Many attended Feeding Hope’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Many attended Feeding Hope’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Feeding Hope serves meal on Thanksgiving

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Feeding Hope had its annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community Thanksgiving day. “We’re on our fourth-annual Thanksgiving and so the community just comes together,” said Keri Juarez, the director of Feeding Hope.
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