December 18, 2024

Maynard given chairmanship, leadership post

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, this week was named chair of the House Government Modernization & Technology Committee for the upcoming legislative session. […]
December 17, 2024

HB 1017 introduced to Oklahoma House to create a Division II conference exclusive to Oklahoma schools

This week, a bill was introduced to the Oklahoma House for the 60th Legislature to consider. The bill, Oklahoma 2025 HB1017, sponsored by Rep. Anthony Moore, […]
December 13, 2024

Benefit set for Liwai family

On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Liwai family of Durant lost its home due to a fire. Many ways to assist the Liwais have been set up […]
December 3, 2024

Choctaw Nation announces the Outstanding Elders of the Year

Release DURANT  – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma hosted the 2024 Outstanding Elder banquet to honor the elders from each district who stood out as exceptional examples […]
November 21, 2024

Feeding Hope to host free Thanksgiving lunch

DURANT – Feeding Hope, a community-based non-profit charity organization, is planning a to give a meal to those who come out on Thanksgiving. The Harvest of […]
November 10, 2024

Public statement from the City of Durant

Release City of Durant The Durant Industrial Authority (“DIA”) has commenced litigation in the District Court of Bryan County to rescind certain 2021 economic development agreements […]
November 5, 2024

Election Results – Nov. 5, 2024

Here are the results from the elections taking place in Bryan County on Nov. 5, 2024. [All results are considered unofficial at this time.] • UNITED […]
September 18, 2024

ORWB grants Rural District No. 5 $300,000 grant for improvements

Release OKLAHOMA CITY –The Rural Water and Sewer District No. 5, Bryan County, Oklahoma (District) received approval for $300,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to […]
August 2, 2024

Shamrock Bank celebrates 100 years of service

Release DURANT – Shamrock Bank NA was originally charted in 1924 in Coalgate, Oklahoma under the First National Bank of Coalgate. Former chairman and CEO of […]