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Local singer featured on television show

Monday evening, on Season 19 of “The Voice,” Bailey Rae Hull from Durant secured a spot on Team Legend by singing “Does My Ring Burn Your Finger’” by Lee Ann Womack, NBC … more

FFF planning Thanksgiving meal boxes

Since the pandemic has hit our area, we have had to modify our distribution method and deliver groceries weekly to local clients. Our “list” has grown and the needs are quite … more

Kiwanis Pancake Day a success

The Kiwanis Club of Durant’s annual pancake day has been an election day tradition, and this past Tuesday, they had to do carry-out only because of the pandemic. The first Kiwanis Pancake … more

Tony Simmons reelected county commissioner

Longtime Bryan County District No. 2 Commissioner Tony Simmons was reelected Tuesday evening. Simmons, a Republican, received 72.95% of the vote compared to 27.05% for challenger Billy Adams, a … more

Spiritual response to First Responders

Local churches got together to pray for and encourage Bryan County first responders as they deal with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. more

Should Bryan County be a Second Amendment Sanctuary?

Should Bryan County be declared a Second Amendment Sanctuary? more

Princess prayers

Chorvettes, food and fun

The Chorvettes from Southeastern Oklahoma State University performed at Roma Italian Restaurant Friday evening to raise funds for a planned trip to Branson. While there they will perform at The … more

DHS senior performs solo during choir festival

Durant High School Senior Olivia Wilson performed a solo during the 2019 Southeastern All-District Honor Choir Festival on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University Thursday … more

2019 Southeastern All-District Honor Choir Festival

More than 300 choir students from approximately 16 Southeast Oklahoma school districts gathered on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University Thursday for the 2019 Southeastern All-District … more

2019 Bryan County Free Fair closes with fun, excitement

The 2019 Bryan County Free Fair closed Saturday night with the bright lights, excitement, good food and fun of the carnival midway. The Durant Democrat was on hand to get a few photos of the … more

Area youth show off their livestock at Bryan County Free Fair

Dozens of Bryan County youth entered the show ring to compete in the Bryan County Free Fair Livestock Judging Friday and Saturday. In addition to calves, the competition included goats, lambs and … more

DHS student selected as 'Fairest of the Fair.'

Durant High School senior Sydney Williams was named Fairest of the Fair during the pageant in Rock Creek High School, Saturday night. Williams takes over from 2018's Fairest of the Fair, Lea Kelly … more

5-Tribe rodeo comes to Bryan County for third year

The AMAIRA Region 8 Rodeo in Durant, was held Saturday night at the Durant Roundup Club Arena The even was sponsored by the Choctaw Nation and featured contestants from five Tribes and two … more
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