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Steve and Elizabeth Brittingham’s home was selected as the Yard of the Month by the Keep Durant Beautiful Committee. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Steve and Elizabeth Brittingham’s home was selected as the Yard of the Month by the Keep Durant Beautiful Committee. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

City brings back Yard of the Month

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The City of Durant Keep Durant Beautiful committee has started awarding a Yard of the Month again, something that has not been done for a long time. Last week, the Steve and Elizabeth Renee Brittingham home at 904 W.
Durant Police Chief Jesse Petty graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Durant Police Chief Jesse Petty graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Chief Petty graduates from FBI National Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Durant Police Department is proud to recognize and congratulate Chief Jesse Petty on his graduation from the FBI National Academy — one of the most prestigious and respected law enforcement leadership programs in the world.

Let’s all emulate Springsteen

Marion Hill
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
I don’t typically look to entertainers, or famous people generally, for inspiration in life. But I’m making an exception for Bruce Springsteen in his recent verbal war with Donald Trump.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
June 24 The Bryan County Democratic Party (BCDP) meeting will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Donald W Reynolds Library in Durant.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Felonies filed Jennifer Denise Munoz, 39, San Antonio, Texas, fugitive from justice. Summer Brook Roberts, 32, Bokchito, trafficking in illegal drugs (Fentanyl).

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Scott Argo and Brenda Argo to Argo Properties, quit claim deed Brian Lee Mullens to Bridgette Hambrick, quit claim deed Timothy Chris Bahe and Melissa Leiann Bahe to DJA Inc. and Horner Investments, warranty deed Larry Mueller and Cindy Morgan to Micah...
Dr. Amy Emerson

Dr. Amy Emerson

GFWC- Oklahoma convention held in Tulsa

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma held its 126th State Convention on April 25-26 at the Hotel Indigo, downtown Tulsa. Friday tour day included the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street Center, an outdoor lunch, and Woody Guthrie & Bob Dylan Centers.
Southeastern has created a Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship. From left, Southeastern President Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, Carol Crain, Beth Robinson, Tony Robinson (Will’s parents), Scott Crain, and Southeastern Foundation chair Jenny Sanchez. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern has created a Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship. From left, Southeastern President Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, Carol Crain, Beth Robinson, Tony Robinson (Will’s parents), Scott Crain, and Southeastern Foundation chair Jenny Sanchez. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern Foundation announces creation of Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the Southeastern Foundation celebrated the creation of the Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship with a signing ceremony June 6.
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