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Power and Control

Jane Hicks
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
“Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” —Niccolo Machiavelli Those driven by the will to dominate seek to control others. The easiest, quickest way to control others is with fear.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
July 19 The annual Wade-Albany Reunion will be on Saturday, July 19 at the Wade-Albany Senior Citizen Center. Doors open at 9 and lunch will be served at noon.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Felonies filed Justin David Russell, 30, Southlake, Texas, DUI. Christopher W.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s O_ce Jacob Pearson and Jessica Pearson to ER Investments, warranty deed Martha Haislip to Jerry Dwayne Haislip, warranty deeds Martha Haislip to Jerry D. Haislip and Pamela J. Reynolds, warranty deed Estate of Carolyn Wesson and Charlotte Graham to Bradley K.
Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a dinner last week at The Gordon Event Center to inform people of what is happening in the country. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a dinner last week at The Gordon Event Center to inform people of what is happening in the country. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Congressman Brecheen visits Durant

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Congressman Brecheen visits Durant.
BrucePac donated pallets of water from Green Spray to area fire departments. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

BrucePac donated pallets of water from Green Spray to area fire departments. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Water donated to local fire departments

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
First United Bank and BrucePac recently donated pallets of bottled water to area fire departments. Brett Rogers, community bank president for First United Bank, said the bank has a Gatorade and water challenge during the month of June.
Charles Clark, right, who writes press releases and takes photos for The Choctaw Nation, poses with District 9 Tribal Council Member James Dry. Clark was honored for 10 years of service to the tribe. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Charles Clark, right, who writes press releases and takes photos for The Choctaw Nation, poses with District 9 Tribal Council Member James Dry. Clark was honored for 10 years of service to the tribe. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Clark recognized for 10 years service to Choctaw Nation

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Longtime writer Charles Clark was honored last week for his 10 years of service to The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. His current role is communications specialist writing press releases and taking photos for the tribe.
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