March 22, 2022

OSBI investigating in-custody death at the Bryan County jail

BRYAN COUNTY – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation released a statement on Monday regarding the death on Friday of an inmate who was being held […]
March 21, 2022

Penny James announces Republican candidacy for Oklahoma House District 21

Release On Friday, Durant resident Penny James announced her candidacy, seeking the Republican nomination for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 21. This district encompasses portions […]
March 21, 2022

Library receives grant to help patrons work remotely and learn outdoors

City of Durant Kelli Simmons DURANT –  The Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and Library received a grant for more than $23,000 to spend on technology, […]
March 19, 2022

Teachers’ tradition continues in Caddo

By Vesta Baker In December 2021, the Caddo Sesquicentennial planners agreed on a slogan for the year 2022: “Tradition Makes the Future.” As the plans have […]
March 17, 2022

U.S. Senate passes Lankford’s bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) offered the following statement after the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which Lankford introduced last year with […]
March 16, 2022

Marriage licenses – Mar. 9-15, 2022

Presented by Why We Care, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of Mar. 9-15, 2022: • Bryson Anthony Taylor […]
March 11, 2022

Resolution passed seeking state question to give unborn and born equal rights

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Among several pro-life measures approved by the Senate Thursday was Senate Joint Resolution 17 by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to allow Oklahomans […]
March 11, 2022

Second annual Trail of Tears virtual challenge starts March 21

Choctaw Nation Kendra Sikes DURANT – The Second Annual Trail of Tears Virtual Journey kicks off March 21, 2022. This year, the route will take the participants […]
March 10, 2022

Fairview Baptist to host Women’s Retreat in April

Release Fairview Baptist Church will host a Women’s Virtual Retreat 2022 this coming April. The event is set for Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. […]