February 21, 2018

Durant ISD to require visitors to present state-issued ID

Release DURANT – During the week of Feb. 26, 2018, Durant Independent School District will launch a new visitor check-in system. SchoolSafeID will better ensure the […]
February 20, 2018

Circle the State with Song set for Mar. 3

By Tresa Walker The Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OMEA) will be sponsoring the Circle the State with Song (CTSWS) Children’s Honor Chorus Festival again this year.  […]
February 20, 2018

ConnectHome builds internet, hope across area

Choctaw Nation release DURANT – Finding success stories in the Choctaw Nation’s ConnectHome program is as easy as the click of a mouse. In July 2015, […]
February 19, 2018

Pride of Durant members attend Trombone Day at OU

By Joey McWilliams NORMAN – The Pride of Durant took 13 members to the University of Oklahoma on Saturday to attend Trombone Day. Chris and Leslie […]
February 15, 2018

Obituary – Wendyl McWilliams

Joseph Wendyl McWilliams, 83 of Kingston, Okla., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at AllianceHealth hospital in Madill, Okla. He was born on February 27, 1934 […]
February 9, 2018

Choctaw police help hurricane victims in Florida and Puerto Rico

Choctaw Nation release DURANT – Not every man would voluntarily leave his home behind to help total strangers rebuild their lives. Despite having no electricity, a […]
February 8, 2018

CPD Chief Hyde announces strict seat belt enforcement emphasis

Release CALERA  – Beginning Feb. 26 through March 9, 2018, the Calera Police Department will join other Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to reduce serious injury and […]
February 8, 2018

Choctaw Nation foster care receives donation at Haddish comedy tour stop

By Joey McWilliams Making people laugh is always something that is beneficial. After all, laughter and a merry heart does good like medicine. And when that […]
February 7, 2018

Choctaw Nation honors veterans with vehicle tags

Choctaw Nation release DURANT – In accordance with the Choctaw Nation’s long-standing mission to honor military service members, Choctaw veterans are now eligible to receive special tags […]