March 13, 2020

DISD spring break remains one week, extra-curricular activities suspended through March

The Durant ISD informed parents and students on Friday of its plans for upcoming weeks with regard to the COVID-19 disease, also known as the Coronavirus, […]
March 9, 2020

Blue Zones Project now hiring in Durant

Release As recently announced in the Patriot, a broad coalition of community leaders and stakeholders are bringing Blue Zones Project to Durant, and the organization is […]
February 21, 2020

Blue Zones Project by Sharecare introduced to Durant

Release DURANT — Imagine Durant, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, First United Bank, The Massey Family Foundation, Texoma Health Foundation, AllianceHealth Durant, Sharecare, Inc., and Blue […]
January 21, 2020

Durant’s KFC crosses $1 million mark in one year in 2019

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – The Durant KFC restaurant met a long-standing goal and more in 2019. The store surpassed $1 million in sales in one year […]
December 2, 2019

J127 Ministry closing in on goal for building campaign

J127 Ministry is getting closer to the completion of the building phase at its new location. And this year, the ministry is making the community aware […]
November 25, 2019

Friends of the Library to host Holiday Craft Show

DURANT – The Friends of the Library is giving local artists and craftspeople an opportunity to show their wares.  The group is hosting a Holiday Craft […]
November 22, 2019

Parade of Homes previews next feature Barnett home

By Amber Dosh The holidays are around the corner and so is The Annual Parade of Homes! This is the largest fundraiser for the Durant Education […]
November 19, 2019

Sweet Lil’ Repeat opens for business on Main Street

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – Durant’s newest business officially opened on Tuesday. Sweet Lil’ Repeat is an upscale women’s and children’s consignment store located at 137 […]
November 15, 2019

DWR Library to host Be Thankfull Dinner again this year

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – In a follow-up to last year’s success, the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and Library will host a Thanksgiving gathering to […]