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Revisiting a recent flash point

Henry Brigman
Monday, July 7, 2025
We always have controversial issues that arise. Like meteorites, they blaze briefly, then vanish quickly and are replaced by other ones. They are called flash points. It can be helpful to look at those when time has passed. We can then gain additional facts and be more objective.

Superintendent Walters issues memo on Israel/Iran

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – In wake of recent events, State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued a memo to all Oklahoma school districts about how they can discuss and teach the conflict with Israel & Iran. There will be zero tolerance for a Liberal, pro-terrorist agenda indoctrinating Oklahoma students.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
Felonies filed J D Driggers, 46, Bokchito, domestic abuse - assault and battery. Cal Austin Weger, 37, Durant, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

State regents continue to keep tuition affordable

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education set tuition and mandatory fee levels for Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities on June 26. Tuition and mandatory fees for resident undergraduate students in 2025-26 will not increase at 10 institutions across the state system of higher education.
Mark Mesiti-Miller and Donna Murphy of Durant Sustainability Coalition had a table at a recent Magnolia Farmers Market. DSC is a non-profit, community organization committed to educating and energizing citizens in sustaining the region’s environmental richness, natural resources and beauty. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Mark Mesiti-Miller and Donna Murphy of Durant Sustainability Coalition had a table at a recent Magnolia Farmers Market. DSC is a non-profit, community organization committed to educating and energizing citizens in sustaining the region’s environmental richness, natural resources and beauty. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Farmers Market offers local produce and goods

Matt Swearengin
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Magnolia Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct.
“Walkabouts” were held June 23 on Fifth and Sixth avenues to determine the walkability of the streets and discuss ways to improve them. Shown in the middle is Mashell Sourjohn of AARP Oklahoma, who assisted with the walks that were organized by the Durant Sustainability Coalition and Durant Trails & Open Space. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

“Walkabouts” were held June 23 on Fifth and Sixth avenues to determine the walkability of the streets and discuss ways to improve them. Shown in the middle is Mashell Sourjohn of AARP Oklahoma, who assisted with the walks that were organized by the Durant Sustainability Coalition and Durant Trails & Open Space. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Walkabout held in Durant

Matt Swearengin
Monday, July 7, 2025
Two “walkabouts” were held June 23 on Fifth and Sixth avenues to learn about creating safer and more walkable routes while improving the quality of life for everyone. The event was hosted by Durant Sustainability Coalition and Durant Trails and Open Space.
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