March 18, 2026

Brecheen introduces the Expedited Transparency Act

Release Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced the Expedited Transparency Act to require faster reporting on where taxpayer dollars are being spent. This legislation […]
March 10, 2026

Choctaw Nation brings more than $4.1 billion impact in 2023

Release DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced today that the tribe had a significant $4,138,358,471 impact on the State of Oklahoma in 2023. Tribal […]
February 27, 2026

House passes SECURE Act bills

Rep. Cody Maynard The House on Thursday, Feb. 26, passed two bills to ensure taxpayer dollars benefit only American citizens and those in the country legally and […]
February 24, 2026

Bryan County residents send aid, relief to wildfire-affected area in northwest Oklahoma

By Joey McWilliams One phone call turned into five and then to 10 and soon more than 50 Bryan County residents were putting things in motion […]
February 11, 2026

Durant’s Bennett announced as a finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Lindel Fields has announced the 10 finalists for the 2026 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year, recognizing outstanding educators from across the […]
February 2, 2026

Meeting with the Junior Secretary of State

Rep. Justin Humphrey I had the opportunity Feb. 2 to meet with Riley Rudder, of Fort Towson, who has been elected as the 4-H Junior Secretary […]
January 29, 2026

Notice of hearing on petition to change name

To all interested parties: Take note of a petition for Athena Kersey to change her name to Athena Foss A hearing on said petition is scheduled […]
January 17, 2026

Inter-Tribal Council opposed to ICE detention center in Durant

Release TULSA — During a recent session held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes called for more formal […]
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 […]