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Jonah, kneel in prayer!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 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.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Felonies filed Michael Frank Mayfield, 52, Durant, falsely personate another to create liability. Glen Alan Posey, 65, Clarksville, Texas, fugitive from justice.
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

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
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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.
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

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
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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.
Durant Walmart celebrated its grand re-opening Sept. 12 with a ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Walmart celebrated its grand re-opening Sept. 12 with a ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Walmart celebrates grand re-opening

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Durant Walmart celebrated its grand re-opening last week after a 16-week remodel, and the company says it is committed to providing customers with the best assortment, prices and overall experience.
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