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Felonies filed Troy Copeland Mansell, 26, Ravenna, Texas, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Brian Keith Smallwood, 43, Durant, leaving scene of accident involving injury and misdemeanor DUI.
Parents bring their child to George Washington Elementary school for the first day of classes.

Parents bring their child to George Washington Elementary school for the first day of classes.

School starts in Durant

School starts in Durant.
Photo provided | WI Washington Irving would like to say a big thank you to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Durant for their generous donation of school supplies. Their mission is to serve the community around them and we are blessed to be a part of that community.

Photo provided | WI Washington Irving would like to say a big thank you to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Durant for their generous donation of school supplies. Their mission is to serve the community around them and we are blessed to be a part of that community.

St. John’s Episcopal Church donates supplies to Washington Irving

St. John’s Episcopal Church donates supplies to Washington Irving.
Photo porvided | WI The Corner Crust fed the Washington Irving teachers and staff on our first day back with students. The school said it is lucky to have community members Curt Walker, Cory Cooper and Jason Cobb supporting Washington Irving.

Photo porvided | WI The Corner Crust fed the Washington Irving teachers and staff on our first day back with students. The school said it is lucky to have community members Curt Walker, Cory Cooper and Jason Cobb supporting Washington Irving.

Corner Crust feeds Washington Irving teachers and staff

Corner Crust feeds Washington Irving teachers and staff.
Photo provided | WI Quick Lane Fellowship recently donated clothes and snacks for Washington Irving students. Pictured with WI nurse, Zoey Shelton, is QLF member and former WI teacher, Patty Dixon. WI teachers and staff would like to say a big thank you for the generous donation.

Photo provided | WI Quick Lane Fellowship recently donated clothes and snacks for Washington Irving students. Pictured with WI nurse, Zoey Shelton, is QLF member and former WI teacher, Patty Dixon. WI teachers and staff would like to say a big thank you for the generous donation.

Clothes and snacks donated to WI

Clothes and snacks donated to WI.
Photo provided | WI Washington Irving teachers and staff would like to say a big thank you to Durant Whataburger for the afternoon pick-me-up on the first day of school. The coupons, cookies and gummies were much appreciated.

Photo provided | WI Washington Irving teachers and staff would like to say a big thank you to Durant Whataburger for the afternoon pick-me-up on the first day of school. The coupons, cookies and gummies were much appreciated.

Whataburger provides coupons, cookies to Washington Irving

Whataburger provides coupons, cookies to Washington Irving.
The City of Durant has signed an agreement with Albertsons to open a store in Durant and it will be located at the former Alorica building on Radio Road. This building previously housed Dollar Saver grocery store. The projected opening date for Albertsons is spring 2027. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The City of Durant has signed an agreement with Albertsons to open a store in Durant and it will be located at the former Alorica building on Radio Road. This building previously housed Dollar Saver grocery store. The projected opening date for Albertsons is spring 2027. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Albertsons coming to Durant

Durant City Council in its regular meeting Aug.12 voted on an economic development agreement that will bring an Albertsons grocery store to Durant. The city said it is committed to pursuing strategic investments that strengthen the local economy and enhance quality of life for residents.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Melanie Knight speaks to the Durant Board of Education during their meeting last week.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Melanie Knight speaks to the Durant Board of Education during their meeting last week.

Policies and revisions discussed at school board meeting

New policies and revisions to existing ones as required by the Oklahoma Legislature were discussed and approved at last week’s meeting of the Durant Board of Education.

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