Durant Police Chief Jesse Petty and wife Courtney are among those praying during the Durant High School Senior Baccalaureate. The Petty’s daughter Kenzee is a graduate. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Police Chief Jesse Petty and wife Courtney are among those praying during the Durant High School Senior Baccalaureate. The Petty’s daughter Kenzee is a graduate. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

DHS seniors told not to not let go of hope

Matt Swearengin
Friday, May 29, 2026
Hope is what Durant High School seniors were told not to lose during the Senior Baccalaureate May...
The Magnolia Run 5K & 1M Fun Run is being held again this year at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Magnolia Run 5K & 1M Fun Run is being held again this year at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Magnolia Festival continues through Saturday

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
The Magnolia Festival continues Friday and Saturday at the Choctaw Event Center with numerous...
The Durant High School class of 2026 celebrates at the conclusion of commencement May 21 at Southeastern Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant High School class of 2026 celebrates at the conclusion of commencement May 21 at Southeastern Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

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Durant Mayor Martin Tucker presents Karleigh Miles with a proclamation designating June 29 as Scoliosis Awareness Day in the City of Durant. Also shown are Vice Mayor Mike Simulescu and council members Clint Morrison, Humphrey Miller and Danny Sherrer. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Mayor Martin Tucker presents Karleigh Miles with a proclamation designating June 29 as Scoliosis Awareness Day in the City of Durant. Also shown are Vice Mayor Mike Simulescu and council members Clint Morrison, Humphrey Miller and Danny Sherrer. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Proclamations for foster care, scoliosis awareness presented at city council meeting

Matt Swearengin
Friday, May 29, 2026
Proclamations for National Foster Care Awareness Month and Scoliosis Awareness Day were presented...
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