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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Crisis Control Center has ribbon cutting for new office
Crisis Control Center has ribbon cutting for new office
Matt Swearengin
A ribbon cutting from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce was held for the Crisis Control Center’s new office at 50 W. Liveoak St.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Caddo Bruins Homecoming
Caddo Bruins Homecoming
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Election is November 5
Matt Swearengin
Early voting began Oct. 30 for the Nov.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Ryan John Capps
Former educator/coach sentenced to 25 years for child exploitation crimes
News Staff
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Ryan John Capps, age 25, of Calera was sentenced to 300 months (25 years) in prison for one count of coercion and enticement, and 300 months in prison for one count of sexual exploitation of a...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Two-Year Old incision occasionally secretes fluid
Keith Roach, M.d.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old, very active male. My left Achilles tendon severed two years ago, but it was surgically repaired. I had an 8-inch incision that has totally healed, with the exception of one small area about the size of the lead of a pencil. It’s 3 inches above my heel.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Motorcyclist killed in Mead crash
Matt Swearengin
A motorcyclist was killed Oct. 17 during a collision with a car, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Jennifer Spainhour speaks about her recovery from addiction during a recent recovery walk at the Choctaw Nation pavilion that was hosted by the The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Recovery from addiction walk held at Choctaw Nation
Matt Swearengin
The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) hosted a recent recovery walk at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters pavilion to celebrate and honor those walking the path of recovery from substance misuse.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Runners take o_ during the fun run part of Colton’s Main Street Run Saturday morning in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Annual Colton’s Main Street Run held
Matt Swearengin
The 15th annual Colton’s Main Street Run last Saturday was a success and organizers said there were 1,354 runners. The run has been held since 2010 in memory of Colton Sherrill, son of Trace and Dena Sherrill.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Work began recently on the pedestrian bridge over Chuckwa Creek on the east side of First Avenue near the Southeastern Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Chuckwa Creek pedestrian bridge under construction
Matt Swearengin
Construction began recently on a pedestrian bridge over Chuckwa Creek off North First Avenue that is the culmination of an eight-year project. Durant City Council in an April meeting awarded a 1,375,563.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024