COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Taliah A. Robinson, 46, Dallas,Texas, two counts of assault and battery on a police officer and misdemeanor DUI.
Monday, April 14, 2025
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Joey Tucker was sworn in Monday as Bryan County Sheriff and he is shown with his wife Scarlett. Sheriff Johnny Christian passed away March 28 and Tucker was previously the undersheriff. There will be an election for sheriff next year. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Tucker sworn in as sheriff
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BY MATT SWEARENGIN matt@durantdemocrat.com Joey Tucker, who served as undersheriff with Sheriff Johnny Christian, was sworn in Monday morning as Bryan County Sheriff.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Durant Public Schools and the Crisis Control Center received donations from AllianceHealth as part of Doctors’ Day. Front row, left, Stephanie Luke, Crisis Control Center interim director, Justin Patawara, D.O., Jamie Akin, D.O., Paul Varughese, M.D., and Mark Moring, Durant Schools superintendent. Back row, left, Caitlin Spinney, D.O., Zane Rulon, D.O., Terry Gerard, D.O., Satish Bagdure, M.D., Kevin Gordon, D.O., Sabih Alam, M.D., and Svend Bjorn, DPM. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
AllianceHealth Durant celebrates Doctors’ Day with donation
Matt Swearengin
AllianceHealth hospital in Durant commemorated National Doctors’ Day by honoring the providers who serve the hospital and presenting donations to Durant Public Schools and the Crisis Control Center.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Teresa Christian, widow of Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian, is presented the flag from Christian’s casket during the service at Highland Cemetery before Christian was laid to rest. Also shown is Kimo Puana, son to the Christians. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Sheriff Christian laid to rest
Matt Swearengin
Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian was remembered as a fearless and dedicated law enforcement officer during his celebration of life service April 2 at the Choctaw Event Center. Numerous law enforcement officers from different agencies statewide attended the service.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Runners take off during The Owen Foundation’s Blazing 5K run Saturday morning. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Owen Foundation holds Blazing 5K for autism awareness
Matt Swearengin
The Owen Foundation, an organization that brings autism awareness and inclusion to the community, had its second-annual Blazing Fun Run & 5K Saturday morning in downtown Durant.
Monday, April 14, 2025
COMING EVENTS
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April 5 Bryan County Democrats will hold their Precinct Meeting and County Convention at the Donald W. Reynolds Library & Community Center from 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Book Talk to meet April 10
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Book Talk will meet April 10 to discuss “Shelterwood” by Lisa Wingate, with Pat Tonubbee leading the discussion. The discussion group meets at 6.30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Bryan County Democratic Party has meeting
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The Bryan County Democratic Party met recently for its regularly scheduled meeting. Concerns were voiced about how the current negative political climate is threatening people’s constitutional rights and the country’s financial stability.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
COURT RECORDS
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Felonies filed Sidney Ray Hawks, 63, Bokchito, throw or drop object on motor vehicle. Elizabeth Lynn Branch, 41, Kingston, DUI.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office All Star Investments to Charles Randolph Watkins III, warranty deed Crystal Dawne Abbott and Jason Sheldon to April C. Fletcher and Zane B.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025