Fifth annual Taylor Memorial Run held

The fifth annual Jarid Taylor Memorial 5K & Fun Run was Saturday morning in Durant and the event raises funds for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the Jarid Taylor Memorial Fund.

Oklahoma partners with PragerU to vet Teachers from ‘woke’ states with America First Assessment

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with PragerU to develop an assessment for teachers relocating from states with progressive education policies, such as California and New York, seeking certification to teach in...

Rally held in Durant

A “Good Trouble Lives On” rally took place last week in Durant, one of over 1,600 across the nation named in honor of deceased civil-rights icon Rep. John Lewis.

Volunteer attorneys provide free legal services to first responders

The Oklahoma Bar Association’s Wills for Heroes program serves those who serve their communities by offering no-cost legal assistance in the areas of wills and estate planning to veterans, first responders and emergency personnel. Oklahoma lawyers will be providing this service at the Donald W.

Southeastern’s Summer 2025 commencement ceremonies to be celebrated on July 25 & 26

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will hold its 2025 summer commencement ceremonies on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, in Durant. On Friday, July 25, master’s degrees will be conferred at 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 26, baccalaureate degrees will be awarded at 9 a.m.

New OSU wheat varieties could lead to more natural bread with fewer additives

STILLWATER – Do you ever feel frustrated when you look at the ingredient list on a loaf of bread because you don’t know what most of the ingredients are? What if a bread product contained fewer ingredients?

Choctaw Cultural Center to celebrate fourth anniversary

The Choctaw Cultural Center will celebrate its 4th anniversary with a day of activities in history, art, and tradition, on Saturday, July 26. Events will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1919 Hina Hanta Way, in Durant.

Choctaw Nation awards 12 businesses with Chahtapreneur Awards

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recognized 12 small businesses at its annual Chahtapreneur Award Ceremony inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant at the end of June.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Tristan Lee Sexton, 28, Calera, possession of stolen vehicle. Shawn David Halley, 33, Durant, DUI.

Immerse yourself in the health benefits of swimming

The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Dr.