Rotarians to teach class to save someone from overdose
News Staff
Training on how to save someone from an overdose will be provided from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Durant School District bond proposition passes
Matt Swearengin
Voters approved a $4 million bond proposition for the Durant School District during an election Sept. 9.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Choctaw Nation food programs provided more than 650,000 meals during summer break
News Staff
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) served nearly 30,000 students and 650,000 meals this summer through two essential food assistance programs: the Summer EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) Program and the Summer Food Service Program.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
What’s happening in downtown Durant this month
Stephanie Swicker
Downtown Durant is the place to be this September. From weekly traditions to lively concerts and our much-anticipated Oktoberfest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the heart of our historic district.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Jonah, kneel in prayer!
News Staff
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, September 17, 2025
COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Michael Frank Mayfield, 52, Durant, falsely personate another to create liability. Glen Alan Posey, 65, Clarksville, Texas, fugitive from justice.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Durant Lions soccer team was honored for its academic achievements at a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Lions soccer team recognized for GPA
Matt Swearengin
The Durant Lions soccer team was recognized for its academic achievements during a meeting last week of the Durant Board of Education. Superintendent Mark Moring said the team won the academic achievement last season and though it had been a few months, he wanted to honor them.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Durant Homecoming parade was Sept. 9.
Durant Schools has homecoming week
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Washington Irving third graders carry a Durant Fire Department stretcher. Firefighters visited all of the elementary schools last week to give children a hands-on experience with firefighter equipment. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Third graders have hands-on experience with fire-rescue equipment
Matt Swearengin
The Durant Fire Department visited George Washington, Northwest Heights and Washington Irving elementary schools last week to give third graders an opportunity to handle fire department equipment and there was a competition among the classes.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Durant High School Homecoming Queen
Durant High School Homecoming Queen
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025