March 9, 2020

Bryan County EMS recognizes International Women’s Day

BRYAN COUNTY – The International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – was recognized again this weekend. […]
March 9, 2020

Blue Zones Project now hiring in Durant

Release As recently announced in the Patriot, a broad coalition of community leaders and stakeholders are bringing Blue Zones Project to Durant, and the organization is […]
March 2, 2020

Police statement issued after two found dead in Durant

DURANT – Two people were found dead on Monday and a suspect has been arrested in conjunction with the incident. The police have issued this statement: […]
March 2, 2020

Mullin statement on U.S. deal with Taliban

Release Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after the United States reached a deal with the Taliban that seeks to end the war in […]
March 1, 2020

Lankford discusses worldwide outbreak of coronavirus on podcast

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The Office of Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the latest episode of The Breakdown with James Lankford. During this episode of The Breakdown, Lankford discusses what […]
February 27, 2020

Representatives, officials weigh in on passage of industrial hemp legislation

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter (R-Okmulgee) today commented on the passage of a concurrent resolution that promises to advance the industrial hemp industry in […]
February 27, 2020

McBride Bill to name rescue animals the State Pet passes House

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Mark McBride’s dog Cali is likely none the wiser, but her kind should all be wagging their tails today after […]
February 26, 2020

House bill to increase doctors in rural areas includes tribal component

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to address doctor shortages in rural areas. House Bill 3823, by House Speaker Charles […]
February 25, 2020

MMIP bill passes Oklahoma House Judiciary Committee

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 3345, also known as Ida’s Law, passed through the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday with a vote of 14 to 0.  “Working […]