Silo FFA member shows a sheep at youth expo.

The Oklahoma Youth Expo was held March 11-21 at State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. This is the largest junior livestock show in the world. It brings together about 7,000 youth participants from across the state who are members of either FFA or 4-H to compete for the title of Grand Champion.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Lacie Roseanne Hunter, 39, Bokchito, DUI. Breanna N.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Kathryn Charlene Headrick Lucas to Anthony Wayne Devore and Gayla Denise Devore, warranty deed James Glen Spivey to James Morgan, warranty deed Johnnie Mae Sears to Michael Lee Tootle, warranty deed Perrie Whidden Bacon to James David Bacon Jr.

Durant Sustainability Coalition moving forward to improve quality of life

Durant Sustainability Coalition has plans to move forward this year with improving the quality of life in Durant. Mark Mesiti-Miller, secretary of the board and past chair, said DSC is focusing on events to educate and energize the community around sustainability issues.

Durant man arrested after two-hour standoff with police

A Durant man was arrested without incident after a standoff March 19 in the parking lot of EZ-Mart on North First Avenue.

Achille residents to vote on sales tax increase

Achille residents will be voting on a proposition to increase the town’s sales tax by one percent to fund improvements.

COMING EVENTS

March 25 The Bryan County Democratic Party will meet March 25, 5:30 p.m., at Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and Library.

AllianceHealth urge residents to take precautions amid measles outbreak

AllianceHealth Durant and its medical staff encourage residents to know the symptoms and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families against the highly contagious measles. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2 probably cases of measles in the state on March 11th.