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America out of balance

Jane Hicks
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
We now have the autocratic takeover of democracy that our founders warned us against. America’s founders brilliantly devised three separate and equal branches of government: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial branch.

Jonah, kneel in prayer!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Douglas Ochs to Douglas Ochs and Kellby Ochs, warranty deed Kevin Burns and Sabrina Burns to Kevin Burns and Sabrina Burns, quit claim deed Lazy J Estates to Clifford Reese and Jessica Reese, warranty deed Hugh Michael Hull and Aundrea Dawn Hull to Damien...

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Felonies filed Andrew Joseph Frakes, 39, Durant, DUI. Christopher Wayne McGarity, 52, Mead, DUI.

Bo White to join Durant Athletic Hall of Fame

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Few Durant football quarterbacks over the past three decades have possessed the true all-around athleticism and moxie of Bo White. White was a stalwart in just about anything he participated in for the Lions whether that was football, soccer, basketball and even baseball one year.
A ribbon was cut last week for a new bridge on Caney Creek Road south of Bushnell Corner and shown fourth from left is Bryan County District No. 2 Commissioner Justin Boone. Others shown include representatives of The Railroad Yard out of Stillwater that built the bridge. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A ribbon was cut last week for a new bridge on Caney Creek Road south of Bushnell Corner and shown fourth from left is Bryan County District No. 2 Commissioner Justin Boone. Others shown include representatives of The Railroad Yard out of Stillwater that built the bridge. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A new bridge was recently completed on Caney Creek Road south of Bushnell Corner near Calera and a ribbon cutting was held last week

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A new bridge was recently completed on Caney Creek Road south of Bushnell Corner near Calera and a ribbon cutting was held last week. Bryan County District No.
Northwest Heights Elementary School Principal Taylor Downs got dunked during the Fall Family Fun Night last week.

Northwest Heights Elementary School Principal Taylor Downs got dunked during the Fall Family Fun Night last week.

NWH Fall Family Fun Night

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
NWH Fall Family Fun Night.
Sharlena Hamby, coordinator for Jobs for American Graduates (JAG), speaks during a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Sharlena Hamby, coordinator for Jobs for American Graduates (JAG), speaks during a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

JAG program discussed at school board meeting

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Durant High School has a Jobs For Graduates (JAG) program that was discussed during a recent meeting of the Durant Board of Education. Superintendent Mark Moring said the program was approved a year ago, but it did not begin until last winter.
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