August 17, 2021

Durant Police Department Chaplain completes certification

City of Durant Kelli Simmons DURANT –Congratulations to Chaplain Brent Smith on completing his International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) certification! Chaplain Smith received his certificate […]
August 12, 2021

Colton’s Main Street Run donates AEDs to supports statewide mobile units

Release DURANT – The family of Colton Sherrill – a 10-year-old boy who died from an unknown heart defect while playing basketball in 2008 – has […]
August 3, 2021

Durant Area Chamber of Commerce announces new manager: Jennifer Taylor

DACC Jennifer Taylor has been named Chamber Manager for the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce. Taylor has been employed with the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce […]
July 27, 2021

Durant Communications and Bryan County 911 Dispatch CAD system update goes live today

City of Durant Kelli Simmons DURANT – Durant Communications and Bryan County 911 Dispatchers began using an upgraded Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system during calls Tuesday […]
July 16, 2021

Families Feeding Families breaks ground on new facility

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – Families Feeding Families will soon have a new place for families to feed families. Leticia Burkhalter and others broke ground Friday […]
July 13, 2021

City of Durant awarded $1.6 million grant for new Doppler radar system

Release DURANT – The State of Oklahoma’s Emergency Management Director Mark Gower will present the City of Durant with a $1.6 million grant award letter at […]
July 9, 2021

Pool time, outdoor movie, First Friday and more on tap today in Durant

DURANT – The second Friday of the month is stepping up to the plate to take over in July as the first Friday on the calendar […]
July 2, 2021

2020-2021 Main Street Awards

Durant Main Street honored local businesses Thursday night at the organization’s annual banquet. Outgoing president of the Main Street Board, Kassi Wilkey, said she was proud […]
June 21, 2021

Get four free tickets to the OKC Zoo by checking out and returning a book to the DWR Library

City of Durant Kelli Simmons DURANT – The book Juniper’s Butterfly Garden: A Small Start for a Better World is flying off the shelves at Durant’s […]