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May 13, 2024 Log In Log in Forms e-Edition Home News Sports Opinion Submit a letter to the editor Lifestyle Obituaries Photo Galleries Log In Log in Forms e-Edition Home News Sports Opinion Submit a letter to the editor Lifestyle Obituaries Photo Galleries square-facebook x-twitter Retirement reception held for the Merideths Matt Swearengin Wednesday, May 8, 2024 A retirement reception for Duane and Melanie Merideth was well attended May 1 at Durant High School.Numerous current and former educators stopped by to wish the Merideths well in their retirement.Mr. Merideth announced in February that he is retiring as superintendent of the Durant School District… Aaron Johnson News Staff Monday, May 13, 2024 Aaron Johnson departed this life on May 8, 2024, in his hometown of Durant, Oklahoma, at the age of 38. He was born on November 4, 1985, in Durant to David and Susan (Hill) Johnson. He attended Durant public schools and graduated from Durant High School in 2004. Aaron worked as a Texas Hold ‘… David Lee Jones News Staff Friday, May 10, 2024 David Lee Jones, longtime member of the Durant community passed from this life and entered the Gates of Heaven on May 8, 2024, at his home in Durant at the age of 77. David was born on June 28, 1946, in Cairo, Illinois to parents, Paul and Mary Miller Jones. David graduated from Springer, Oklahoma… Annual law enforcement memorial planned for National Police Week News Staff Friday, May 10, 2024 The Durant Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 113 will host the 12th annual memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers on Thursday, May 16. The event will be held at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters Amphitheater at 1802 Chukka Hina Drive. The service will begin at 5:45 p… Silo baseball heads to 22nd straight spring state Kevin Farr Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Even with the move to Class 3A this season, the Silo Rebels punched their ticket for the spring state baseball tournament for the 22nd straight year with a dominant sweep of Oklahoma Christian School in Super Regional action last week.The Rebels posted a 7-1 win in game one and finished things off… How I found myself outside the Republican tent Henry Brigman Wednesday, May 8, 2024 My first time voting was in the 1960 Kennedy/Nixon election. I voted straight Republican. The Republicans’ reported policies of lower taxes, limited government, and fiscal responsibility sounded appealing. This was my consistent voting pattern, with only two exceptions during the next three decades… Bryan County Retired Educators host local legislators Phyllis Rustin Wednesday, May 8, 2024 The April meeting of Bryan County Retired Educators featured Legislative Day. President Jerrie Goforth welcomed Oklahoma State Senator David Bullard and Oklahoma State Representative Cody Maynard. Mrs. Crystal Maynard accompanied Rep. Maynard as a special guest.Sen. Bullard addressed the topic of… Choctaw Nation celebrates Chief Gary Batton’s 10 years as Chief The Choctaw Nation Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Tribal members, government officials, associates, friends and family gathered Friday, April 26, to celebrate Chief Gary Batton’s 10 years of service as Chief of the Choctaw Nation.Batton was sworn into office on April 28, 2014, as the 47th Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Under his… Tulsa State Fair Ringmasters award $2,000 scholarship to Braden Hamilton News Staff Wednesday, May 8, 2024 The Tulsa State Fair Ringmasters have awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Braden Hamilton of Durant.Hamilton has exhibited great character, work ethic and community involvement; these attributes are the qualities necessary to achieve success and further his educational career. It is with great honor… Trail of Tears Walk to remember Choctaw history The Choctaw Nation Wednesday, May 8, 2024 TVSHKA HOMMA – Members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will come together in remembrance of the Trail of Tears and to honor their ancestors who made the journey. The 2024 Trail of Tears Memorial Walk will be held at the historic Choctaw Capitol Grounds at Tvshka Homma on Saturday, May 18.This… Lions rally by BTW, end with Tahlequah losses Kevin Farr Wednesday, May 8, 2024 A dramatic late rally by Durant turned back Booker T. Washington but the Lion baseball team saw its season end with back-to-back losses to powerful Tahlequah in the Class 5A regional tournament.The Lions finished the season with an 18-18 record, the program’s most wins since 2017.Things did not… Read DUI charged dropped against city council member Staff Report Thursday, May 2, 2024 Lab results reveal no intoxicating substancesA city council member charged last August with DUI… Second round of Main Street improvement work shops to be held Matt Swearengin Thursday, May 2, 2024 The second in a series of workshops to discuss ideas to improve Main Street from First to 21st… City manager speaks to Lions Club Matt Swearengin Monday, April 29, 2024 Durant City Manager Pam Polk has been making the rounds in her new job and last week, she spoke to… Retirement reception held for the Merideths Body A retirement reception for Duane and Melanie Merideth was well attended May 1 at Durant High School. Numerous current and former educators stopped by to wish the Merideths well in their retirement. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 News Annual law enforcement memorial planned for National Police Week News Staff Friday, May 10, 2024 Body The Durant Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 113 will host the 12th annual memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers on Thursday, May 16. The event will be held at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters Amphitheater at 1802 Chukka Hina Drive. How I found myself outside the Republican tent Henry Brigman Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Body My first time voting was in the 1960 Kennedy/Nixon election. I voted straight Republican. The Republicans’ reported policies of lower taxes, limited government, and fiscal responsibility sounded appealing. Bryan County Retired Educators host local legislators Phyllis Rustin Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Body The April meeting of Bryan County Retired Educators featured Legislative Day. President Jerrie Goforth welcomed Oklahoma State Senator David Bullard and Oklahoma State Representative Cody Maynard. Mrs. Crystal Maynard accompanied Rep. Maynard as a special guest. View More Sports Silo baseball heads to 22nd straight spring state Kevin Farr Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Body Even with the move to Class 3A this season, the Silo Rebels punched their ticket for the spring state baseball tournament for the 22nd straight year with a dominant sweep of Oklahoma Christian School in Super Regional action last week. Lions rally by BTW, end with Tahlequah losses Kevin Farr Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Body A dramatic late rally by Durant turned back Booker T. Washington but the Lion baseball team saw its season end with back-to-back losses to powerful Tahlequah in the Class 5A regional tournament. The Lions finished the season with an 18-18 record, the program’s most wins since 2017. Durant qualifies 12 individuals, 5 relays for state Kevin Farr Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Body In Class 5A regional track action last week, the Durant High track and field team rode several sensational performances and qualified 12 individuals and five relay teams for the state meet this weekend at Western Heights. View Morehttps://www.willyweather.com/ok/bryan-county/durant.html Read Facebook Sidebar 200 W. Beech Durant, OK 74701 Ph: (580) 634-2151 © 2024 Advertise Contact Report News Accessibility Policy...