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The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident that involved use of force against a juvenile after a pursuit Sunday on Hodge Road in Cartwright.
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2/24/21 10:11 PM
A man was killed in an automobile accident Saturday and firefighters have responded to several fires plus calls where pipes burst during the freezing temperatures last week.
The Oklahoma Highway …
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2/24/21 03:43 PM
In 1985, Hank Patterson, a life-long Boy Scout from Durant, agreed to “restore” Cox’s Chapel cemetery and thereby earn his Eagle Scout badge. Patterson was given permission for the …
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By Mary E. Maurer |
2/24/21 12:36 PM
Chief Gary Batton signed an Executive Order on Feb. 16, declaring a state of emergency, following the unprecedented winter weather that swept across the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Executive …
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2/24/21 12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) opened COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers and Oklahomans with comorbidities Monday and kicked things off by vaccinating this …
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2/24/21 11:25 AM
Less than a week remains for registered voters in Bryan County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the March 2, 2021, Calera School Bond Election, County Election Board Secretary …
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2/18/21 05:11 PM
Durant Fire Chief Roger Joines announced he is retiring after serving for more than 30 years with the department and making many great memories through his career.
Joines spoke at last …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
2/17/21 08:30 PM
Although it was still frigid cold, the sun came out Monday and many residents went to Carl Albert Park to sled down the hill, including Hannah Williams, front, and Emma White is behind her. Pushing …
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2/17/21 06:27 PM
As the temperatures dropped to record-breaking levels and snow fell over the weekend, several organizations worked together to provide food and shelter for the homeless.
Brown’s Funeral Home …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
2/17/21 04:48 PM
Durant Animal Rescue Alliance and Texoma Paw Patrol teamed up this past Saturday to help ensure pets stayed warm during the frigid winter temperatures.
“We’ve got Texoma Paw Patrol …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
2/17/21 01:29 PM
We first met William Caleb Tidwell in my article about Oklahoma bank bandits. At the peak of his career, he was “one of the most noted and dreaded criminals in Oklahoma” and was wanted by …
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By Mary E. Maurer |
2/17/21 12:35 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY – Pastors Jacob Sheriff and Zach Backues of Victory Life Church in Durant served as chaplains for the state Senate during the second week of the legislative session.
The …
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2/17/21 11:46 AM
The GFWC Fortnightly Club of Durant is delighted to announce the recipients of individual scholarships awarded in the amount of $300 per year to young ladies in the Durant area.
Jennifer Terron of …
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2/10/21 05:42 PM
Thirty years ago, there was a knock on my front door from David Williams, my neighbor and long-time school superintendent for Durant Public Schools.
Williams was the president of a local …
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By Mark Swearengin
For the Democrat |
2/10/21 05:39 PM
Durant Mayor Oden Grube will serve another term on Durant City Council because no one but her filed for the office during the filing period that ended Feb. 3, according to the Bryan County Election …
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2/10/21 05:32 PM
Every eight weeks, the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Office of Student Life partners with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host a blood drive on campus.
The Institute’s bloodmobile …
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2/10/21 05:28 PM
Over the past week, the Durant Police Department has taken three fraud reports about a scam involving warrants. In each case, the victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy …
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2/5/21 11:36 AM
The Eastern Oklahoma State College nursing program was recently recognized as one of the top associate nursing degree (ADN) programs in the region.
Eastern Oklahoma State College has been a …
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2/4/21 10:26 PM
Attendants for the Silo High School Homecoming are Honor Huffman and Judiah Parker. A ceremony was held last week before the basketball games.
Silo High School King and Queen candidates from left, …
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2/4/21 08:38 PM
Silo High School Homecoming Queen is Cassidy Harman and King is T.J. Impson. A ceremony was held last Thursday before the basketball games.
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2/4/21 07:22 PM
