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COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
June 11-13 The Bryan County Clerk’s Office will be closed June 11, 12 and 13 for County Clerks School. June 28 Several ministries are coming together for a revival at 6 p.m.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Felonies filed Rickey Gene Stilwell, 45, indecent exposure. Mi Suk Bicknell, 58, Garland,Texas, fugitive from justice.
Mitchell’s Amusement Carnival, presented by Cardinal FG, was one of many attractions during the Magnolia Festival at the Choctaw Event Center last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Mitchell’s Amusement Carnival, presented by Cardinal FG, was one of many attractions during the Magnolia Festival at the Choctaw Event Center last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Magnolia Festival is a success

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The 27th Magnolia Festival concluded Saturday night at the Choctaw Event Center and the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the turnout and the many volunteers who made the festival happen.

BIBLE QUOTE

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Rick Mote speaks after a ribbon cutting for the baseball diamonds at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex that were named in his honor. On the right is Ryan Brewer, Durant Parks & Recreation manager. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Rick Mote speaks after a ribbon cutting for the baseball diamonds at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex that were named in his honor. On the right is Ryan Brewer, Durant Parks & Recreation manager. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Mote Baseball Diamonds dedicated

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Rick Mote Legacy Baseball Diamonds at the Multi-Sports Complex were dedicated May 30 in his honor.
Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University student body president Sarah Coblentz (left) receives the gavel from outgoing student body president Addison McCortney. Dan Hoke | SE

Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University student body president Sarah Coblentz (left) receives the gavel from outgoing student body president Addison McCortney. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern Student Government Association installs 2025-26 officers, senators

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The 104th Legislature of the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Student Government Association (SGA) celebrated its annual banquet recently, concluding with the installation of new officers and senators for the 2025-26 academic year.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
June 28 Several ministries are coming together for a revival at 6 p.m. June 28 at The Helm, 2934 Max Road in Mead in the Willow Springs area.
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