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Durant First United Methodist Church had is Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Aug. 13 and almost 200 teachers and staff from the Durant School District were served. Photos provided

Durant First United Methodist Church had is Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Aug. 13 and almost 200 teachers and staff from the Durant School District were served. Photos provided

Methodist Church has annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Durant First United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Missions Committee, held its 27th annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Aug. 13 to show appreciation of their service to the community.

Gary of Mead awarded degree from University of Arkansas

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, and the School of Law’s ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Felonies filed Ryan W. Kozikowski, 52, Denison, Texas, first-degree manslaughter and misdemeanor driving while under the influence of drugs.

Residents to vote on Durant school bonds

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Durant Independent School District is having a proposition Sept. 9 for $4 million in bonds that would be used for constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring furniture, fixtures and equipment plus acquiring and improving school sites.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Protesters stand on the sidewalk in front of Market Square during a “Workers Over Billionaires” rally on Labor Day.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Protesters stand on the sidewalk in front of Market Square during a “Workers Over Billionaires” rally on Labor Day.

‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protesters rally on Labor Day

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
A “Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Rally”was held Monday on North First Avenue in front of Market Square. The protest was organized by May Day Strong, a movement that started on May 1 this year, according to Marion Hill, who is a longtime member of the Bryan County Democratic Party.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Don Grube, middle, talks to U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen during a town hall meeting last week at the fairgrounds.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Don Grube, middle, talks to U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen during a town hall meeting last week at the fairgrounds.

Brecheen discusses ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
U.S. Representative Josh Brecheen had a town hall meeting at the Bryan County Community Building Aug.

COMING EVENTS

Ongoing
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Magnolia Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. 11 at Market Square on the corner of First Avenue and Evergreen Street in downtown Durant.

Workers rally to be held Labor Day

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
A “Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Rally” will be held in Durant on Monday, September 1, in front of the historic Market Square on First Avenue between Main and Evergreen. The event will be from 10-12 noon, and is volunteer-organized by May Day Strong, a movement begun on May 1 this year.
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