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SE President Newsom named president of Pittsburg State University

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Thomas Newsom has been named president of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, the Kansas Board of Regents announced June 20.

A headstone for Confederate Brigadier General Douglas Hancock Cooper is unveiled Saturday at the Fort Washita Confederate Cemetery. Among those shown are, Kevin Easterling, Terry Pierce and Erik McBroom, who is the commander of Oklahoma City Camp 481, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Headstone for Confederate general dedicated at Fort Washita

Matt Swearengin

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

A headstone dedication was held Saturday for Confederate Brigadier General Douglas Hancock Cooper at the Fort Washita Confederate Cemetery. The event was organized by Clem Vann Rogers, Camp 481 Sons of Confederate Veterans Oklahoma City.

ABOVE: The burnout was one of the events of the Draggin’ Main Car & Bike show June 13-14.

Durant Lions Club hosts 8th annual Draggin’ Main Car & Bike Show

Mark Swearengin

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

There were some major changes to the Draggin’ Main Car and Bike Show this year.

Gary Keithley

Gary Keithley of Durant inducted into the Texas High School Hall of Fame

Glenn Price

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

At first when Gary Keithley, who is originally from Alvin, Texas, and now lives in Durant, got the phone call from a Waco, Texas, phone number, he didn’t believe it was legitimate. He thought that one of his golfing buddies was playing a joke on him.

Steve and Elizabeth Brittingham’s home was selected as the Yard of the Month by the Keep Durant Beautiful Committee. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

City brings back Yard of the Month

Matt Swearengin

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The City of Durant Keep Durant Beautiful committee has started awarding a Yard of the Month again, something that has not been done for a long time. Last week, the Steve and Elizabeth Renee Brittingham home at 904 W.

Durant Police Chief Jesse Petty graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Chief Petty graduates from FBI National Academy

News Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Durant Police Department is proud to recognize and congratulate Chief Jesse Petty on his graduation from the FBI National Academy — one of the most prestigious and respected law enforcement leadership programs in the world.

Let’s all emulate Springsteen

Marion Hill

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

I don’t typically look to entertainers, or famous people generally, for inspiration in life. But I’m making an exception for Bruce Springsteen in his recent verbal war with Donald Trump.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June 24 The Bryan County Democratic Party (BCDP) meeting will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Donald W Reynolds Library in Durant.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Felonies filed Jennifer Denise Munoz, 39, San Antonio, Texas, fugitive from justice. Summer Brook Roberts, 32, Bokchito, trafficking in illegal drugs (Fentanyl).

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Scott Argo and Brenda Argo to Argo Properties, quit claim deed Brian Lee Mullens to Bridgette Hambrick, quit claim deed Timothy Chris Bahe and Melissa Leiann Bahe to DJA Inc.

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