December 16, 2022

Wright’s Drive In open for business in Durant again

DURANT – A longtime favorite place to stop and eat in Bryan County is ready to go once again. Wright’s Drive In reopened its original location […]
December 14, 2022

Okie Toy Run donates more than $11,000 to Toys for Tots

DURANT – Volunteers gathered at Walmart in Durant on Wednesday evening to shop for toys for the local Toys for Tots event. Also on hand to […]
December 14, 2022

Marriage licenses – Dec. 7-13, 2022

Presented by Why We Care, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of Dec. 7-13, 2022: • Jimmy Lee Kuhns […]
December 13, 2022

Mission S.O.S. update from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Oklahoma.gov The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is on track to meet the mandate in Governor Kevin Stitt’s Executive Order, “Mission: Secure Oklahoma Schools,” requiring every trooper in […]
December 9, 2022

Tishomingo woman killed in motorcycle accident

JOHNSTON COUNTY – One person is dead as a result of a motorcycle accident on Thursday evening. Mesha Romero, 32, of Tishomingo, was a passenger on […]
December 7, 2022

Senior center to host Adopt-a-Senior program for first year

City of Durant Rebecca Carroll, Public Information Officer The Ron Cross Senior Activity Center will host its first-ever Adopt-a-Senior tree this year. The tree will debut […]
December 7, 2022

Marriage licenses – Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2022

Presented by Why We Care, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2022: • Jose Sotero […]
December 5, 2022

First United Bank in Tishomingo to hold ribbon cutting and grand opening

First United Amy Caskey TISHOMINGO – As a values-based organization, First United’s purpose is to inspire and empower  others to Spend Life Wisely, which includes a holistic approach to life that encompasses faith, financial well-being, health and wellness, and personal growth.   Does that sound like a bank or more like an organization committed to public service? For First United, it’s both – an exciting new kind of financial services organization taking shape in Tishomingo, Okla.      First United strongly believes in community and aims to empower and enrich the communities it serves.  They are proud of the legacy they are helping to create by meeting customers where they are and  empowering them, their families, and their communities.     “First United believes in investing in thriving communities where we live and are connected, and we are  thrilled to be open in Tishomingo,” said Raye Lyn Cole, the Community Bank President in Tishomingo. “I  am excited and proud to welcome the community to our new location and look forward to helping others to Spend Life Wisely.”    First United will be hosting a grand opening on Thursday, December 15, at 1301 East Main St.,  Tishomingo, Okla., and invites the community to experience the difference in their new hometown bank.  The open house will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., the Johnston County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon  Cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m., and Santa will be on hand for pictures from 4-6 p.m. 
December 1, 2022

Caddo man injured in collision west of Caney

ATOKA COUNTY – One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 69 on Wednesday afternoon. Franky Scott Argo, 42, of Caddo, was driving […]