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Rock Creek, Colbert split conference matchup

Kevin Farr
Monday, December 22, 2025
The opening quarter set the tone in both contests as Rock Creek and Colbert split a Bryan County Conference basketball pair last week in Colbert. In the opener, Rock Creek raced to a massive lead after one frame and never looked back for a 65-31 triumph.
A Colbert firefighter throws candy during the Colbert Christmas parade Dec. 13. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A Colbert firefighter throws candy during the Colbert Christmas parade Dec. 13. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Colbert has Christmas parade

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
Colbert has Christmas parade.
Judy Holland embraces Santa Claus after she was pulled over by Durant Police and given toys and food as part of DPD’s Santa Stops. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Judy Holland embraces Santa Claus after she was pulled over by Durant Police and given toys and food as part of DPD’s Santa Stops. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Police make Santa stops

Matt Swearengin
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Durant Police Department, with help from Santa Claus, pulled over eight drivers on Dec. 19 and gave them a box containing food and toys.
LoJo Reid rides her motorcycle during the Okie Christmas Toy Run that raised money to provide toys to children for Christmas. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

LoJo Reid rides her motorcycle during the Okie Christmas Toy Run that raised money to provide toys to children for Christmas. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Okie Christmas Toy run raises money for Toys for Tots

Matt Swearengin
Monday, December 22, 2025
The annual Okie Christmas Toy Run to benefi t Bryan County Toys for Tots was a huge success with organizers saying it provided many toys to children. LoJo Reid, a member of Three Valley Riders motorcycle club and a board member for the toy run, was pleased with the success of the event.
The second annual Durant West Merchants Association 5K and Fun run was Dec. 13 starting on Estelle Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The second annual Durant West Merchants Association 5K and Fun run was Dec. 13 starting on Estelle Street. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

West Durant Merchants has 5K run, Christmas events

Matt Swearengin
Monday, December 22, 2025
The West Durant Merchants Association had its third annual Westside Christmas on Dec. 13, and the event included a 5K and fun run that morning.
A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was held during Vision Bank’s open house to celebrate remodeling on the inside. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was held during Vision Bank’s open house to celebrate remodeling on the inside. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Vision Bank has open house to celebrate remodel

Matt Swearengin
Monday, December 22, 2025
Vision Bank celebrated its recent interior remodel with an open house and a ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10.
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