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 26, 2023

70th Gardner family reunion held in Bennington

Release Descendants of Jeremiah and Clarissa (Leflore) Gardner all gathered June 18 at Old Church in Bennington, where it’s been held for 70 years. Jeremiah and […]
June 26, 2023

Calera police chief Hyde, others praise law enforcement cooperation with Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Nation Three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision many thought would create a virtual tsunami of legal difficulties for local law enforcement. […]
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 21, 2023

Marriage licenses – June 14-20, 2023

Here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of June 14-20, 2023: • Walter Jay Dorman and Bryanna Darleen Warnke • […]
June 19, 2023

Boys & Girls Club of Durant awarded $11,500 to fuel young people’s bold ambitions

Release DURANT – The Durant unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley Oklahoma received a $11,500 grant on June 1, 2023, from […]
June 15, 2023

Fairview Baptist to host Vacation Bible School during week of June 25-29

Keepers of the Kingdom is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Fairview Baptist Church in 2023. All children who are three years old through those […]
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 […]
June 14, 2023

Durant City Council and City Manager part ways

Release DURANT – The Durant City Council had its regular meeting Monday evening. After concluding a significant number of regular agenda items, the Council convened an […]