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.

Vertical versus horizontal morality

A bewildering dilemma I experience is, “Why do so many others who also wear the name of Christ Jesus remain loyal to Donald Trump?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Oklahoma senator, David Bullard (R), Durant, seeks to force public schools to teach creationism along with evolution. Dear Senator Bullard, please focus on something useful.

Political surprises in politics

I’m not a huge fan of surprises in politics. Yes, they can sometimes be wonderful.

Voter registration deadline approaches

January 16, 2026, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 10th, 2026, Silo Board of Education Primary, Colbert Special School Bond, and City of Durant Special Municipal Elections, Bryan County Election Board Secretary Kimberly Norris said.

Congressman Josh Brecheen’s 2025 highlights

WASHINGTON, DC– As Congressman Brecheen’s third year in office concluded, here’s a recap of the top highlights from the year. Top Bills Introduced Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 — this legislation would exclude certain junk foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits.

Richards named Dean of John Massey School of Business

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the appointment of alumna Dr. Rhonda Richards as Dean of the John Massey School of Business.