November 29, 2025

Avoke Productions announces new animated film “Drew’s World”

Choctaw Nation DURANT, Okla. – Avoke Productions has announced the start of production on “Drew’s World,” an animated feature film that highlights Native culture and inclusivity […]
November 28, 2025

C. Pandora Norris

C. Pandora (Freeman) Norris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Denison, Texas at the age of 78. She was born on July 3, […]
November 28, 2025

First United’s Tobkin a finalist for 2025 Dallas CIO ORBIE Award

Release DURANT – First United Bank is proud to announce that Tadd Tobkin, Chief Technology Officer, has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Dallas […]
November 27, 2025

Angela Crockett

Angela Darlene (Kersey) Crockett passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Durant, Oklahoma at the age of 64. […]
November 26, 2025

Enjoy Thanksgiving meals at Choctaw Casino & Resorts

Release DURANT – Skip the hassle of cooking this holiday season and head to one of Choctaw Casinos & Resorts’ top tier restaurants for a delicious meal and […]
November 26, 2025

Marriage licenses – Nov. 19-25, 2025

Presented by Sparlin Realty, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of Nov. 19-25. 2025: • Ovid Cleve Cole and […]
November 25, 2025

John J. Freeman

John J. Freeman, a resident of Calera, Oklahoma for the past 14 years, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Sherman, Texas, at the age […]
November 24, 2025

Statement from the City of Durant regarding conversation about proposed ICE facility

City of Durant Release Mayor Tucker was recently contacted by a media outlet, and City officials have reason to believe that a detention center is being […]
November 21, 2025

How to create a sensory-friendly Thanksgiving for kids with autism

Release Thanksgiving is often seen as a warm, joyful holiday filled with family, food, and celebration. However, for many autistic children, Thanksgiving can feel overwhelming. The […]