October 29, 2026

Durant Area Chamber of Commerce honored at OCCE 2026 Awards Celebration

Release Ponca City, Okla. — The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) celebrated excellence in the chamber profession by honoring outstanding leaders and professionals during its […]
October 18, 2026

FTNB announces new hours for certain locations

First Texoma National Bank has announced new hours for a couple of its locations. These hours of operations will begin on Monday, Oct. 19. Motor Drive-Thru […]
October 16, 2026

New Chahtapreneur center opens alongside McAlester library

Choctaw Nation DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s newest Chahtapreneur Business Center is now open inside the McAlester Public Library, bringing shared workspace and business […]
September 15, 2026

Choctaw Nation Tribal Council allocates $3.1 billion budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year

Choctaw Nation DURANT – The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council on Sept. 12 unanimously approved a comprehensive expense budget of $3.1 billion for fiscal year 2027. The budget reflects the Choctaw […]
September 5, 2026

Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant donates $10,000 to Feeding Hope Durant

Release DURANT – On Friday, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant made a $10,000 donation to Feeding Hope as part of the casino’s “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” promotion. […]
July 13, 2026

Pearl Snap Limo Service among annual Chahtapreneur Award winners

Choctaw Nation DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recognized 12 small businesses at its annual Chahtapreneur Awards Dinner. Each year, the Choctaw Nation presents Chahtapreneur […]
July 10, 2026

Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant donates $10,000 to the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance

NORMAN – On Wednesday, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant made a $10,000 donation to the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance as part of the casino’s “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” promotion. […]
May 15, 2026

Blake Allen named Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

SE Communications DURANT – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has named Blake Allen executive director of marketing and communications. Allen transitions into the role after serving the […]
May 13, 2026

Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant becomes largest non-smoking floor in the United States

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has completed updates to its Grand Casino, officially transitioning to a fully non-smoking area. The casino now offers the largest non-smoking floor in the […]