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

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

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

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

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 declared a Second Amendment Sanctuary? more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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