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The World War II Choctaw Code Talkers sculpture was unveiled May 22 at the Choctaw Cultural Center. From left, Nuchi Nashoba, president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association, Choctaw Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., artist Jane Semple Umsted and Choctaw Chief Gary Batton. This is the sixth sculpture that Umsted has made for the tribe. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The World War II Choctaw Code Talkers sculpture was unveiled May 22 at the Choctaw Cultural Center. From left, Nuchi Nashoba, president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association, Choctaw Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., artist Jane Semple Umsted and Choctaw Chief Gary Batton. This is the sixth sculpture that Umsted has made for the tribe. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Choctaw Code Talkers sculpture unveiled

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A new sculpture honoring the heroic World War I Choctaw Code Talkers was unveiled May 22 at the Choctaw Cultural Center.
A fundraising campaign has begun to renovate the Southeastern Amphitheater as shown in this rendition. Courtesy Semple Brown Architects & Designers

A fundraising campaign has begun to renovate the Southeastern Amphitheater as shown in this rendition. Courtesy Semple Brown Architects & Designers

‘Night at the Museum’ launches fundraising campaign for SE Amphitheater project

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A “Night at the Museum” was held by Southeastern Oklahoma State University at the Semple Family Museum for Native American Art last week, officially kicking off fundraising efforts for restoration and renovation of the historic Southeastern Amphitheater and its surrounding park.
Choctaw Lighthorse Police escort the Trail of Tears Bike Team to the tribe’s headquarters after the cyclists completed a 500 mile ride from Mississippi to Oklahoma in honor of tribal ancestors who walked the Trail of Tears.

Choctaw Lighthorse Police escort the Trail of Tears Bike Team to the tribe’s headquarters after the cyclists completed a 500 mile ride from Mississippi to Oklahoma in honor of tribal ancestors who walked the Trail of Tears.

Trail of Tears Bike Team rides from Mississippi to Durant

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Trail of Tears Bike Team was welcomed May 23 at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters after a 500-mile pilgrimage from Philadelphia, Miss., to Durant. They were honoring Choctaw tribal members who walked the Trail of Tears from Mississippi to Oklahoma.

Lion Legacy Park project announced

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A dream rooted in love, inclusion, and community is coming to life with the announcement of Lion Legacy Park — a fully inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
May 27 The Bryan County Democratic Party (BCDP) meeting will be held Tuesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Donald W Reynolds Library in Durant.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office John Wiley Cox and Sandra Ellis Cox to Karl David Cox and Sandra Ellis Cox, warranty deed Jocyle Haynie to Elmvest LLC, warranty deed Dorado Investment Group to Todd Shipman and Brenna Shipman, warranty deed Shane Hurst, Kari Hurst, Kari Reed to Alan...
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