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Rock Creek softball coach Wade Johnson was named an Oklahoma Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame honoree. Photo provided

Rock Creek softball coach Wade Johnson was named an Oklahoma Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame honoree. Photo provided

Rock Creek’s Johnson adds Hall of Fame honor

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Wade Johnson will soon be preparing for his 15th and final year of coaching softball at Rock Creek after recently receiving coaching Hall of Fame honors for the second time in his highly-successful career.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
July 3 The Lake Texoma Association “Shake the Lake” event will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 3 near Lake Texoma State Park.

Not in my backyard

Mary E. Maurer
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Denison City Council recently took an important proactive action for their citizens by taking a close look at their zoning rules. The result of that examination was approved changes to the city’s zoning rules that limit future data centers to light industrial and heavy industrial districts only.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Felonies filed Callie Jo Grace, 35, aggravated DUI. Cezar Ernesto Torres, 46,Atoka, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Hearts Transformed Ministries had a campus worship night April 29 at the Southeastern Tailgate Alley. The event included free food and a car giveaway. Shown speaking is Pastor Anderson Reign. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Hearts Transformed Ministries had a campus worship night April 29 at the Southeastern Tailgate Alley. The event included free food and a car giveaway. Shown speaking is Pastor Anderson Reign. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Worship night at Southeastern

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Two of a Kind Thrift store on Main Street in downtown Durant received the Best Window Display award for their display during the recent rodeo parade. The award was presented at last week’s Durant Main Street annual members meeting at Three Valley Museum. From left, Sierra Dillon and her mother Amanda Forsberg of Two of a Kind Thrift, and Melisse Prentice, outgoing Durant Main Street president. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Two of a Kind Thrift store on Main Street in downtown Durant received the Best Window Display award for their display during the recent rodeo parade. The award was presented at last week’s Durant Main Street annual members meeting at Three Valley Museum. From left, Sierra Dillon and her mother Amanda Forsberg of Two of a Kind Thrift, and Melisse Prentice, outgoing Durant Main Street president. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Main Street has annual members meeting

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Durant Main Street had its annual members meeting on June 25 at Three Valley Museum to celebrate the progress made and building tomorrow. Melisse Prentice, outgoing board president, said downtown Durant is more than just a collection of buildings.
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