The Choctaws are good neighbors

Anominousrumorcirculatedaround our area a few weeks ago: An I.C.E. detention center, potentially housing thousands of undocumented migrants, would be coming to Durant.

‘The Lost Year’ to be discussed at Book Talk

“The Lost Year,” a young adult novel that tells a story of a family’s survival, is Book Talk’s selection for its April 9 meeting The discussion group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Donald W. Reynolds Library in Durant. Its meetings are open to the public.

This is not normal behavior

Upon learning of Robert Mueller’s death, President Trump wrote on his Truth Social site, “Robert Mueller just died. Good. I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people! President DONALD. J. TRUMP” (New York Post, March 21, 2026).

More than 400 House measures sent to Senate

March 26 was the third-reading deadline for legislation to advance from its chamber of origin in the Legislature. All House measures had to advance to the State Senate, and all Senate measures had to move to the House in order to stay viable this session.

AllianceHealth Durant reports on its care for the Durant community in 2025

At more than 124,000 patient encounters last year, AllianceHealth Durant delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Durant community.

‘No King’s’ rally to take place in Durant

A “No Kings” rally will be held in Durant on March 28, part of a huge nationwide protest against the current Trump administration. The day of protest (formally named the No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action) is expected to include more than 3,000 local events throughout the U.S.

ICE is lawless

Traditional law enforcement officers identify themselves, patrol in marked cars, show their faces, and in many cities have worked diligently to gain public trust, especially in traditionally over-policed communities.

Annual Taste of Durant Derby Social Set for March 7

The Leadership Durant Class of 2025–2026 invites the community to attend the 16th Annual Taste of Durant Derby Social from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Choctaw Event Center.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, All citizens need to be aware of the dangers of the “SAVE” act that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now before the U.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

As former residents and a member of the Durant city administration, now retired, it was surprising to see citizens of Durant making, not just national, but international news, related to the objection to use the old Big Lots site as a detention facility for ICE.