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Bills Aimed at Strengthening Bidding, Purchasing Standards

Bills Aimed at Strengthening Bidding, Purchasing Standards

Bills Aimed at Strengthening Bidding, Purchasing Standards

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
HOUSE BILL 3416 Allows counties to seek quotes for certain smaller purchases instead of always using a lengthy bidding process, while maintaining safeguards and documentation requirements to prevent misuse.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
Felonies filed Jagger Dalton Studdard, 18, Durant, possession of firearm after delinquent adjudication Brandon Dale Guilbeau, 36, Durant, domestic abuse - assault and battery. David Wilson Weathers, 55, Colbert, child endangerment by driving under the influence.
Runners take off from the starting line of The Owen Foundation Blazing 5K Run for autism. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Runners take off from the starting line of The Owen Foundation Blazing 5K Run for autism. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Blazing 5K Run for autism awareness held

Matt Swearengin
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Owen Foundation Blazing Fun Run & 5K for autism awareness was Saturday morning, and it was the third annual event that continues to get bigger every year.

Man killed in officer involved shooting

Matt Swearengin
Friday, April 17, 2026
A man was shot and killed by police near the Rock Creek Schools baseball field in Bokchito on Monday when officers tried to arrest him on an outstanding warrant, authorities said. According to the Bokchito Police Department, officers were attempting to arrest a person at about 6:45 p.m.
Special Olympics Oklahoma Red River Area hosted a track and field event April 1 at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex. As softball throw was among activities and shown is Southeastern head women’s basketball coach Darin Grover, who volunteered to help at the event. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Special Olympics Oklahoma Red River Area hosted a track and field event April 1 at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex. As softball throw was among activities and shown is Southeastern head women’s basketball coach Darin Grover, who volunteered to help at the event. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Special Olympics

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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OHCE has meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Bryan County OHCE Executive held their monthly meeting in the Clay Jones Building to discuss upcoming events and projects Following the devotions, treasurer report and other committee reports the group went forward to complete the plans for the upcoming events and projects.
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