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The 2022-2023 school year began Aug. 18 in the Durant Independent School District and this was the very first day for the new George Washington Elementary School.
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
8/18/22 10:25 PM
A “soft opening” for Greg’s Rockin’ Goat Coffee in Kingston was held Sunday and the coffee shop, founded by Greg Upchurch, drummer for the rock band, Three Doors Down, opened Wednesday. …
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8/18/22 08:22 PM
Oklahoma has a rich and varied history, dating back long before statehood in 1907. Some historians credit the way Native Americans loved music as an influence that helped produce such singers as …
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By Henry Brigman |
8/18/22 11:51 AM
A $1,355,000 bond proposition to fund the construction of two new classrooms at Caddo High School is among items on the Aug. 23 runoff primary election.
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8/18/22 11:37 AM
Bryan County EMS is asking voters to approve a $5,560,000 bond to build a new facility which they say will give them the space they need plus provide for future growth.
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
8/17/22 11:59 PM
Imagine Durant hosted a Vote 580 candidate speaking Monday evening at Southeastern’s Tailgate Alley. Candidates from both sides of the ballot spoke at the event and the runoff primary election is …
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8/17/22 08:13 PM
The Bryan County Free Fair is scheduled for September 7th through the 10th. With the fair being only a few weeks away, it’s time to start getting your canning, quilts, crafts, and chickens ready …
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8/17/22 04:55 PM
Bryan County Oklahoma Home & Community Education members donated 22 sewn fabric pouches filled with female personal hygiene items for Teen Girls to be distributed to the Durant Boys & Girls Club.
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8/17/22 04:14 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like school is in session at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
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8/17/22 12:33 PM
Durant City Council voted unanimously in its meeting last week after executive sessions to terminate the employment of city manager John Dean effective immediately, and they named Durant Industrial …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
8/17/22 10:49 AM
Jena Nelson, Democratic candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, spoke at a rally last week about issues she plans to work on if she’s elected in November. A middle school teacher …
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8/17/22 10:25 AM
The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Division recently had training to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year.
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8/11/22 04:46 PM
Southeastern Oklahoma State University president Thomas Newsom was recently elected to a pair of statewide leadership positions.
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8/11/22 03:04 PM
“…the work of the school teacher in eradicating illiteracy and advancing democracy in the county can best be accomplished through a well-planned organization.” J. R. Sprague, acting chairman of …
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By Mary E. Maurer |
8/11/22 11:46 AM
The Pride of Durant high school band is wrapping up a two-week band camp this week to prepare for the marching season.
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
8/10/22 11:45 PM
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Dakota A. Barker of Durant has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.
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8/10/22 05:15 PM
Durant United Methodist Church First Kids presented a check to Feeding Hope from tithing given by children during the recent Vacation Bible School. Shown are Jody Nelson, left, and Kimberly Vincent, …
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8/10/22 05:01 PM
Country musician Hanks Williams Jr. played Saturday evening at the Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant.
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8/10/22 03:47 PM
The country music duo Brooks & Dunn performed Friday evening at Choctaw Grand Theater. On the left is Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn is on the right.
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8/10/22 03:44 PM
A pickup pulling a flat-bed trailer with tractor burned up Aug. 4 in Durant.
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
8/10/22 03:05 PM