August 8, 2023

Durant mayor issues statement regarding Councilman Sherrer

City of Durant DURANT – On Monday, August 7, Councilman Danny Sherrer was charged by the Bryan County District Attorney’s office with Driving Under the Influence […]
July 11, 2023

First Texoma National Bank celebrates 125th birthday

DURANT – One of Durant’s oldest businesses and the city’s oldest bank celebrates its 125th birthday on Tuesday. First Texoma National Bank, formerly known as the […]
July 7, 2023

Choctaw Nation recognized for workplace efforts becomes first tribe to achieve Occupational Workplace Achievement Award

Choctaw Nation DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) recently received the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council and the U.S. Best-in-Class Employer […]
July 6, 2023

Ron Cross Senior Activity Center announces new coordinator

City of Durant Rebecca Carroll DURANT – Dana Trent has been selected as the new coordinator at the Ron Cross Senior Activity Center (RCSAC). Trent has […]
June 28, 2023

Safer sharps disposal for Choctaw Nation patients

Choctaw Nation Kendra Sikes DURANT – Tribal members and patients across the reservation now have an easy way to dispose of used or unneeded needles or sharps. […]
June 27, 2023

Oklahoma to receive $797.4 million for high-speed internet buildout

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) has been notified it will receive $797.4 million in federal grant funds to expand the state’s broadband […]
June 24, 2023

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issues statement about Gov. Kevin Stitt’s press conference

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement regarding Gov. Kevin Stitt’s press conference about tribal compacts. “Gov. Stitt’s efforts […]
June 15, 2023

Choctaw Nation statement regarding decision in Brackeen v. Haaland

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a case known as […]
May 23, 2023

Man killed on railroad tracks in south Bryan County

[Update: The man has been identified as Vincent Blayde Kirby, 20 years old.] BRYAN COUNTY – An unidentified man was hit on railroad tracks in south […]