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 […]
January 15, 2026

Oklahoma Farm Bureau by State of Oklahoma settlement with George’s Inc.

OKFB Release “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members appreciate the negotiated settlement struck between the state of Oklahoma and George’s, Inc., in the state’s decades-long lawsuit against Arkansas-based […]
December 22, 2025

Bennington man killed in multi-vehicle collision

BRYAN COUNTY – One person was killed in a collision on Sunday. Terrius Purvey, 39, of Gainesville, Texas, was driving his vehicle U.S. Highway 70 eastbound […]
December 3, 2025

Todd Miller appointed President of Shamrock Bank N.A.

Release Todd Miller, Board Director and Caddo Community Banking President, will become President of Shamrock Bank, N.A, effective January 1, 2026. Recognized for his community spirit […]
October 6, 2025

Kiamichi Tech breaks ground on Skilled System Training Center in Durant

Release DURANT – Kiamichi Tech celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new Skilled Systems Training Center at the Durant campus, a project that will expand […]