October 10, 2026
The 17th annual Colton’s Main Street Run is Oct. 17. It began raining after the run started last year. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Henderson named Durant Homecoming Queen
President Donald Trump spoke during a rally Oct. 1 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant. He is the third president to visit Durant. President Barack Obama spoke at the Durant High School in 2015 and President Theodore Roosevelt stopped in Durant in 1905. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Friday, October 9, 2026
The rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm Thursday night, Oct. 1, as thousands of supporters packed the Choctaw Event Center to welcome President Donald Trump, who made Durant one of the first stops in what he described as a month-long push to energize Republicans ahead of the Nov.
Elks car show
Rubber duckies was among activities during the Northwest Heights Elementary School Fall Family Fun Night on Sept. 24. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Caddo Lady Bruin Kiersyn Powell lands on home plate and also shown are Lady Bruin Kayden Prince and Lady Lion Emma Sherrer during a recent home game with the Durant Lady Lions.
Paxton Scoggin won a gold medal by helping lead the United States past the Dominican Republic in extra innings on Sunday in Merida, Mexico. Photo provided
Durant Lady Lion Kenzie Trotter looks to catch the ball during a recent game with Caddo while Caddo Lady Bruin Ryan Uber runs to first base.