June 26, 2026
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Jon Hazell, vice president, of the J127 Ministry board, prays during the Journey with J event.
The Choctaw Nation had a ribbon cutting last week for its new community center on Chahta Way. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Southeastern announces 2026 class of Distinguished Alumni
Monica McLaren won Best in Class for her 1968 Pontiac Firebird at the Durant Lions Club Draggin’ Main Car & Bike Show on Saturday in downtown Durant. The car has been in McLaren’s famiily since 1968 when her grandmother bought it for McLaren’s mother as a college graduation gift. It was driven many miles and languished for 16 years until being restored in 2025. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Durant Lions Club Draggin’ Main Car & Bike Show was Saturday in downtown Durant with more than 200 automobiles and motorcycles on display.
Three Valley Museum celebrated its 50th birthday last Saturday and cake was served. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Silo High School graduate Lewis Cross signed a scholarship offer from Rogers State University where he will be on the track and field team. Kevin Farr | For the Democrat
A bull rider is shown in the Durant PRCA Rodeo. LeAnn Polson |Barefoot Blonde Photographer
The Durant Lions football team finished two weeks of spring football practice last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the ball held by Cale Wigington during a game last season. McKay has a possibility of being quarterback. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat