December 22, 2020

One of Durant’s new businesses has even newer location

By Joey McWilliams BRYAN COUNTY – Opening a new business entails many decisions. Sometimes adjustments to the original plan happen quickly. Durant business owner Tabbitha Kniss […]
December 19, 2020

Webb starts new era at Southeastern

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – Katie Webb made a name for herself in the southeastern Oklahoma area as a student-athlete. Still on the campus at Southeastern […]
December 16, 2020

Reviving the Great Experiment

By Sen. David Bullard Without question, we live in the most exceptional country the world has ever known. I am proud to be an American and […]
November 10, 2020

Stay in touch with the veterans in your life

By U.S. Senator James Lankford Veterans Day represents an opportunity to thank our heroes and reflect on how our nation serves those who served us. Some […]
September 17, 2020

Choctaw Nation disaster preparation includes drones

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT– Week Three of National Preparedness Month is “Prepare for Disasters.” As part of the Choctaw Nation Office of Emergency Management’s preparation, […]
September 14, 2020

Durant’s Secret Singer debuted Monday

The Secret Singer is Durant Area Chamber of Commerce’s newest fundraiser and is now live! The first 5 videos of our 15 contestants is online now […]
March 30, 2020

Local musician releases first single

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – Victoria Cook recently released her first single online. “Double Standards” came out just a couple of months ago on various streaming platforms, […]
February 13, 2020

Where memories are made

By Zane Braudrick  Before I left Oklahoma to head off to college months ago, I would go to a single-screen movie theater in my hometown called […]
February 4, 2020

How to prepare rice and potatoes to reduce calories

Health/Fitness By Greg Maurer Workout Anytime Yes you heard that right – how you prepare complex carbohydrates like rice and potatoes can make a big difference […]