The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Magnolia Festival turtle race was Saturday morning at the Choctaw Event Center. On the left is Chloe Hughes, director of membership and marketing for the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Taking pictures is Sierra Haney. The annual Magnolia Festival included live music, more than 150 vendors and a food truck city. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

About 42 American Legion Riders visited Durant American Legion Post 39 last month to raise funds for the American Legion’s Veterans and Children Foundation. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat