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Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman (far right) listens as U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, addresses a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. In this week’s “For the Children” column, Dorman discusses “Civility Versus Hostility” in today’s political discourse. Courtesy photo

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman (far right) listens as U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, addresses a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. In this week’s “For the Children” column, Dorman discusses “Civility Versus Hostility” in today’s political discourse. Courtesy photo

Civility versus hostility

Joe Dorman, Oica Ceo
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – One of my goals with the “For the Children” weekly column is to keep people aware of issues involving child advocacy and policy updates so individuals and organizations can champion solutions to problems faced by youth.
Southeastern is working to preserve The Campus of a Thousand Magnolias for generations to come. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern is working to preserve The Campus of a Thousand Magnolias for generations to come. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern establishes Magnolia Preservation and Tree Renewal Plan

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has established a Magnolia Preservation and Tree Renewal Plan to ensure the preservation of The Campus of a Thousand Magnolias for generations to come.
Bryan County Turning Point Coalition joined the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce and it was celebrated with a ribbon cutting recently at the Chamber o_ce. The Coalition works to promote the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Bryan County. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bryan County Turning Point Coalition joined the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce and it was celebrated with a ribbon cutting recently at the Chamber o_ce. The Coalition works to promote the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Bryan County. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bryan County Turning Point Coalition has ribbon cutting

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition had a ribbon cutting recently after joining the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Paislee Sigl, left, 10, and Blaiklee Sigle, 8, play with rubber duckies during the Fathers in Action End of Summer Bash on Saturday at Youth Services of Bryan County.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Paislee Sigl, left, 10, and Blaiklee Sigle, 8, play with rubber duckies during the Fathers in Action End of Summer Bash on Saturday at Youth Services of Bryan County.

Fathers in Action has community event

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Fathers in Action, a program to help fathers in interactions with their children, had an end of summer bash last Saturday at Youth Services of Bryan County. The event included hot dogs, music, bounce houses and other activities.
Kyrese Keishon Taylor

Kyrese Keishon Taylor

Durant Police investigating shootings

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Durant Police Department responded to shooting incidents earlier this week involving suspects on foot and in vehicles, the department said Monday.

Woman attacked by dog

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
On September 8, Bryan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive woman found on the side of Smiser Road, just outside of Calera city limits.
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