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198 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Bryan County during the first week of September, according to the Bryan County Health Department. This is a significant increase. Figures provided by the …
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9/16/21 04:49 PM
Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to partner with the Oklahoma Department of Health Mobile Unit to provide access to free COVID-19 vaccines to SE students, faculty and staff, as well …
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9/16/21 03:52 PM
State Senator David Bullard and State Representative Dustin Roberts spoke about legislative updates during a recent meeting of the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Bullard spoke …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
9/16/21 02:34 PM
In less than a month, street expansion construction will officially begin on University Boulevard in Durant, the city announced.
A $3,096,505.16 bid was awarded in June to Schiralli Construction …
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9/16/21 01:18 PM
KINGSTON – Pointe Vista, a planned community along the Lake Texoma shoreline, is now pre-selling home lots. The development, which was initially acquired about 15 years ago and then expanded …
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9/16/21 12:06 PM
The TrioPolis Ensemble will open the 49th season of the Musical Arts season at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine …
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9/16/21 11:31 AM
The third annual Color Run to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley was Saturday morning at the B & G Club’s Durant location. The color run/walk featured a designated …
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9/16/21 12:09 AM
A man who fled from Choctaw Tribal Police jumped into a pond and then climbed a tree where he spent several hours until law enforcement coaxed him down, authorities said.
The man, identified as …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
9/15/21 08:58 PM
The Bryan County Fair concluded Saturday evening at the fairgrounds and Griffin Behrens shows his grand champion steer Saturday morning. The results of the fair will be published in an upcoming …
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9/15/21 12:10 AM
The teachers and administrator of the year were named during the annual Bryan County Teacher’s Meeting Friday morning at the Durant High School Auditorium.
Kassandra Wingfield of Rock Creek …
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9/9/21 05:18 PM
Let’s start with a quiz. In the midst of the Covid-19 Delta-variant upsurge, which of these two state governors said that—the headline quotation to this article: “That’s a …
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9/9/21 04:31 PM
On September 14, Silo Schools will be asking for a $33 million school bond project. The bond calls for the construction of a new 24 classroom high school, cafeteria and event center. Silo Schools …
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By Kate McDonald
Superintendent, Silo Schools |
9/9/21 03:18 PM
In September 1971, William Fahrendorf walked through the doors of First United, known as Durant Bank & Trust in those days, to begin his new job.
What started out as a part-time job delivering …
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9/9/21 12:55 PM
The Leadership Durant class for 2021-2022 began recently and it is for professionals who desire to learn more about their community and develop or further enhance their leadership skills. Under the …
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9/8/21 11:32 PM
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is …
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9/8/21 10:20 PM
The Choctaw Nation Health Care Center in Talihina, Okla. has begun treating patients infected with COVID-19 with the REGEN-COVTM infusion therapy. The treatment is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug …
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9/8/21 10:12 PM
The Durant Lions Club will hold a spaghetti dinner September 16 at Bryan County Community Center (1901 S. 9th St. in Durant) to raise funds for its eyeglass program, scholarships, and other community …
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9/8/21 08:26 PM
On August 7, Seventh Sin Motorcycle Club: Red River Chapter, a local non-profit motorcycle club composed of law enforcement, veterans and other likeminded individuals, held a community carnival to …
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9/8/21 08:21 PM
A blood drive will be held at the People First Industries building at 724 West Texas St. in Durant on September 10, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. The drive is sponsored by Durant Lions Club.
Blood donors …
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9/8/21 05:28 PM
One man has been charged in connection with a cockfighting operation the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office investigated in February.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky Don Hensley of Calera was charged …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
9/8/21 04:49 PM
