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-- Read the E-edition Monday, May 18, 2020 Log in Subscribe Durant, OK Overcast, 54° Full forecast Toggle navigation Main menu -- About us Contact us Advertise News Sports Obituaries Opinion Submit Letter to the Editor Submit Letter to the Editor Our photos Calendar E-edition Businesses Weather Top stories Monument to human spirit might set world record An attempt to honor the human spirit may give Bryan County a legitimate world record. County offices on track to open Monday County officials are moving forward with a plan to begin opening offices on a restricted basis beginning Monday. Elected officials from the county were scheduled to meet this morning (Thursday) to … Things picking back up in downtown Durant Downtown Durant was practically a ghost town from mid-March through early May due to the pandemic however, traffic is increasing and the farmer’s market is now open every Saturday … Obituaries ARVEL JOE SHULTS LEE WAYNE "BROTHER" MANN STEVEN EARL MILLER RUTH J. PARK GARY W. SMITH DORETHA GORDON VANESSA McIVER DONALD RAY PEARCE JOHN CATHEY KATHERN NELSON SMIDT PURSER More obituaries Mural welcomes visitors, honors highway The City of Durant is getting a new welcome sign to be placed along an historic highway that crosses the state of Oklahoma. Local artists Clay and Dottie Moore, of Moonlight murals, are painting … Flowers to celebrate 75 years together James Hoyt and Mary Francies Flowers will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on May 19. Both are Bryan County natives, James is from Caddo and Francies from Achille. James served in the … Class of 2020 to graduate as scheduled, not as planned The school district announced this week that the 2020 graduation will happen next Wednesday, May 21. However, this year’s ceremony will involve cars, computers, and social distancing. Stuteville Automotive Group announces second Ponca City acquisition Eric Stuteville, President and CEO of Stuteville Automotive Group, has announced the acquisition of Bowker Ford - Lincoln of Ponca City. Effective immediately, the name of the dealership will change … Body found in Lake Texoma identified The body of a man found by a fisherman in Lake Texoma has been identified, the Marine Enforcement Division of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Fifty-four-year-old Clinton James of Denison, Texas, … More news Durant Area Showcase See more Durant Area Showcase Special Sections More special sections 200 W. Beech, Durant OK, 74701 1-580-634-2151 Sections News Sports Obituaries Opinion Our photos Calendar E-edition Businesses Weather Services Advertising Rates Contact Us Report News Subscribe Connect with us -- -- © Copyright 2020 Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy -- Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions...