September 11, 2026
The carnival is among activities at the Bryan County Free Fair. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
The Bryan County Fairest of the Fair pageant was Saturday at the Bell Tower Event Center. From left, second runner up Isabel Atkins, Silo High School; Fairest of the Fair Brinley Whitlock, Rock Creek High School; first runner up Shaylee Davis, Silo High School, and Miss Congeniality Lexey Lowery, Durant High School. Photos provided
Aaron Sanders, instructor for Southwest Dairy Farmers, speaks to students at George Washington Elementary School. He brought a dairy cow and told the children about dairy farms. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Friday, September 11, 2026
Southwest Dairy Farmers brought a dairy cow last week to George Washington Elementary School to give the students the opportunity to learn about dairy farms.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Larry Weaver, comedian and motivational speaker, speaks at the Bryan County Teachers’ Meeting last week at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a new “Rise Here” tagline. Photo provided | SE
Calera Lady Bulldog Chanah Palmer is up to bat.
Durant Lion Cale Worsham runs down field while being pursued by Broken Bow players. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat