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FBI to host citizens academy in Durant

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2026
The FBI Citizens Academy will be in Durant on Oct. 16, 23 and 30 and the academy is an engaging program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI.

COMING EVENTS

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Friday, August 28, 2026
Sept. 1 A non-partisan, nationwide, nonviolent rally will be held next month, with rallygoers standing up for the rights of all Americans, not just the rich.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2026
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Brent Beaird and Leah Beaird to Ziah O’Nate, warranty deed Royce Hendricks and Laura Hendricks to Megan Hendricks Tate and Kyle Matthew Tate, warranty deed Buddy Sullivan and Ruana Sullivan to Buddy Christopher Sullivan and Claudia Marie Sullivan,...
The Leadership Durant class of 2026-2027 was introduced during a reception last week at Shamrock Bank. Front row, left, Nathan Peterson, Bailey Terrrell, Laney Hoffman, Jessie Ingram, Shelley Dunnam, Sandi Fomby and Crystal Davenport. Back row, left, Blake Allen, John Adams, Hunter Chapa, April Fletcher, Crystal Rhodes, Katy Pickens and Brittney Dick. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Leadership Durant class of 2026-2027 was introduced during a reception last week at Shamrock Bank. Front row, left, Nathan Peterson, Bailey Terrrell, Laney Hoffman, Jessie Ingram, Shelley Dunnam, Sandi Fomby and Crystal Davenport. Back row, left, Blake Allen, John Adams, Hunter Chapa, April Fletcher, Crystal Rhodes, Katy Pickens and Brittney Dick. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Leadership Durant class introduced

Matt Swearengin
Friday, August 28, 2026
The Leadership Durant Class for 2026-2027 was introduced Aug. 17 during a reception at Shamrock Bank.
The Durant Police Department received its Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Large Agency Accreditation during a Durant City Council meeting, and Kevin D. McCullough, program specialist, presented certificates to Chief Jesse Petty. Also shown from left, City Manager Pam Polk, Vice Mayor Mike Simulescu, council members Clint Morrison, Danny Sherrer and Humphrey Miller, and Mayor Martin Tucker. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Police Department received its Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Large Agency Accreditation during a Durant City Council meeting, and Kevin D. McCullough, program specialist, presented certificates to Chief Jesse Petty. Also shown from left, City Manager Pam Polk, Vice Mayor Mike Simulescu, council members Clint Morrison, Danny Sherrer and Humphrey Miller, and Mayor Martin Tucker. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Police Department receives accreditation

Matt Swearengin
Friday, August 28, 2026
The Durant Police Department received its Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (OLEAP) Large Agency Accreditation during a recent meeting of the city council. Kevin D.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Casey Bennett, who is the Northwest Heights STEM teacher, speaks at a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Casey Bennett, who is the Northwest Heights STEM teacher, speaks at a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education.

Superintendent speaks on back-to-school event, recognizes state Teacher of the Year

Matt Swearengin
Friday, August 28, 2026
Durant School District Superintendent Mark Moring talked about the backto- school event for teachers and staff, and he recognized Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Kasey Bennett during a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education.
Northwest Heights Elementary School STEM teacher Kasey Bennett, who was named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, greets students for meet the teacher night that was held last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Northwest Heights Elementary School STEM teacher Kasey Bennett, who was named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, greets students for meet the teacher night that was held last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Oklahoma TOY on hand to greet parents and students during meet the teacher night at NWH

Matt Swearengin
Friday, August 21, 2026
Northwest Heights Elementary School had its meet the teacher night Aug. 11 and NWH STEM teacher Kasey Bennett, who is Oklahoma Teacher of the Year for 2026, greeted people who attended.
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