Oregon man killed after wreck in creek
Matt Swearengin
A Boardman, Oregon, man died after his vehicle traveled into a creek on Oct. 27, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.
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Jonah, kneel in prayer!
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We noticed in our previous article that Jonah waited a LONG time before he finally humbled himself enough to pray. What is so interesting to me about that is the kind of prayer he offers after that long wait.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Dr. Rolando J. Díaz with his wife, Lewanda, at the 27th Annual International Latino Book Awards. Photo provided
Díaz’ ‘Tales from the Tortilla Curtain and Other Stories’ wins Bronze Medal at 27th Annual International Latino Book Awards
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OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Dr.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Washington Irving students receive Principal Pride awards
Washington Irving students receive Principal Pride awards
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Justin and Tracie Johnson home on North Second Avenue in Durant had a fabulous Halloween display and they were greeted by many trick or treaters Halloween night.
Halloween House
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Calvin Jerome Cortez, 28, Dallas, Texas, DUI. Felonies disposed Jerry Pat Stewart, 34, Leonard, Texas, possession of stolen vehicle, no contest, two-year suspended sentence.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Gateway Homes & Design to Aaron L. Rask, warranty deed Mary B. Ducote to Darrell Bailey and Regina Bailey, warranty deed Evlyn Crow to Sheila Gail Murrell, warranty deed Aaron L. Rask to Rack Investments, warranty deed Independent School District No.
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Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Candy was handed out during the Bokchito Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 30 at the community pavilion.
Bokchito Trunk or Treat
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Sarah Coblentz, left, and Sydney Reardon were named 2025 Southeastern Homecoming Royalty. In the middle is Southeastern Interim President Dr. David Whitlock. Dan Hoke | SE
Coblentz and Reardon named 2025 Southeastern Homecoming Royalty
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Following a vote by the student body at Southeastern Oklahoma State University during its annual Homecoming week, Sarah Coblentz and Sydney Reardon were named Homecoming Royalty at halftime of the Savage Storm’s football game versus Henderson State on Saturday, November 1.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Veterans Day parade is Tuesday
Matt Swearengin
The annual Veterans Day parade is at at 9: 30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025