May 22, 2026
Bryan County Sheri_’s Oce Chief Deputy Tyler Balentine is sworn in as a Deputy U.S. Marshal with the Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force by supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Lance Hancock. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers salute during the Law Enforcement Memorial Tribute May 14 at the Choctaw Amphitheater. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Mike Morris was one of approximately 100 motorcyclists escorting the Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica through downtown Durant in May 2019. Morris was killed May 16 in Johnson County, Arkansas, when his motorcycle was hit by a car that crossed over into his lane. Matt Swearengin | File photo
Youth Services of Bryan County had an open house recently to celebrate its grand reopening. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Youth Services of Bryan County celebrated its grand reopening and expansion with an open house recently. Founded in 1971, YSBC helps at-risk youth and their families through counseling, education, life skills, and community- based programs.
The Massey Family Foundation made a gift to Crisis Control Center to support the program’s expansion. Greg Massey is shown with CCC Executive Director Stephanie Luke. Photo provided
SE’s Keegan Rowland hits the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Durant High School senior Colton Poore signed to play baseball with Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Jim Reagan | KLBC
Silo Rebel Jacob Wright is about to hit the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat