February 6, 2026

Local family ties reach the professional diamond

Release DURANT — Although he never lived in Durant, professional baseball outfielder Blaine Bullard maintains strong family ties to the community through multiple generations. Bullard, originally […]
January 16, 2026

City of Durant ordinance on potential detention center within city limits

Release The City of Durant posted a release following its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. At that meeting, the Durant City Council unanimously approved […]
January 6, 2026

Church pews available

DURANT – Fairview Baptist Church will be doing renovations in 2026 and this could be an opportunity for another church or organization to benefit. Fairview is […]
January 5, 2026

Follow Local Churches’ Live Streams

Want to follow Bryan County area churches online? Presented by The Artisan, here is a guide to some of the area church live streams. • Abundant […]
December 12, 2025

Simmons Bank is hosting Santa on Friday, Dec. 19

Everyone is invited to come to Simmons Bank on Friday, Dec. 19, for a photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Santa will be at the Durant campus […]
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 […]
October 21, 2025

20th annual Choctaw PowWow runs Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Choctaw Nation Charlie Clark DURANT – One of the nation’s largest powwows, the Choctaw PowWow, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Set for Friday, Oct. 31-Sunday, Nov. 2 at […]
October 17, 2025

Local banker is making leatherworking into more than just a hobby

Jakob Bradford started working with leather getting things ready for a trip with friends. It turned into a hobby. Now it is growing into more and […]
October 15, 2025

Fairview Baptist to hot Family Festival Trunk or Treat

Fairview Baptist Church is offering an event for the family on Friday, October 31. The church is hosting a Family Festival Trunk or Treat. Everyone is […]