April 17, 2020

First United Bank to place $600 million in the hands of small businesses

First United Bank Paige Smith DURANT — At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, First United Bank made the decision to lean on their company’s values […]
March 10, 2020

Opera House celebrates two-year anniversary with $2 specials

DURANT – The Opera House coffee shop is recognizing two years in business on Tuesday. Shawn and Ami Rawlings and their crew are celebrating by passing […]
February 16, 2020

Mike Goodwin elected AFR/OFU Southeast Independent Director

Release NORMAN — American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) held officer and director elections at the 115th Annual AFR/OFU State Convention Feb. 14-16. Mike Goodwin, […]
February 10, 2020

What does “shop local” mean when referring to the funeral business?

By Brent Gordon In the advent of the “shop local” movement here in Durant, we have been made aware of the importance of spending our resources […]
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 […]
January 10, 2020

What kind of life insurance is best for me?

By Hudson Toews WoodmenLife Representative If you’re hoping to learn about a single life insurance plan that will meet every last one your needs, you won’t […]
December 16, 2019

Gallipot Pharmacy celebrates one-year anniversary

By Joey McWilliams CALERA – Another local business recognized an important milestone this past week. Gallipot Pharmacy celebrated one year of being open for business in […]
December 6, 2019

Daylin Hash from First United Bank joins ABA Agricultural Banking Committee

First United Paige Smith DURANT – Daylin Hash, SVP/Commercial Lender at First United Bank in Durant, Okla., has joined the American Bankers Association’s Agricultural and Rural […]
November 21, 2019

Calera has new laundry and dry cleaning service

By Joey McWilliams CALERA – Calera residents who are on the go don’t need to go too far to get their laundry done now. Angie’s Hometown Laundry […]