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Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives searched a Berrywood Lane home in the Silo area near Durant on Sept. 24 that authorities said was connected to the shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. The Bryan County Sheriff ’s Offi ce assisted in the search. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives searched a Berrywood Lane home in the Silo area near Durant on Sept. 24 that authorities said was connected to the shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. The Bryan County Sheriff ’s Offi ce assisted in the search. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives raided property at 490 Berrywood Lane in the Silo area near Durant on the afternoon of Sept. 24 that authorities said is connected to the shooter at an ICE detention center in Dallas where...

‘I forgive him’

Marion Hill
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Erika Kirk forgives the killer of her husband, right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot as he spoke before students and professors at Utah Valley University on September 10. “On the cross, our savior said, ‘Father, forgive them.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Sept. 27 Celebrate the season with the annual Oktoberfest hosted by Lost Street Brewing Company and Durant Main Street from 10 a.m.

Vigil to be held for Charlie Kirk

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Bryan County Republicans are having a vigil and remembrance of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. The vigil will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at The River Church, 1280 Mockingbird Lane in Durant.

Jonah, kneel in prayer!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 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.
WI Terrific Kids

WI Terrific Kids

WI Terrific Kids

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Washington Irving Terrific Kids for the month of September are: Kindergarten: Tuff Martin, Haygen Easterwood, Isabella Steve and Kiana Mendoza. First Grade: Piper Whalen, Mary Mackey, Jaiven Cherry, Montana Dupree and Sawyer Rask.
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.
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