August 10, 2020

Achille teacher tests positive; 7th-9th graders to stay home until further notice

ACHILLE – The Achille school district will continue in-person education in most grades, following a positive test for COVID-19. Superintendent Rick Beene posted on the Achille […]
August 10, 2020

Boswell ISD moves to distance learning after second teacher tests positive

BOSWELL – The Boswell school district will change its course for instruction for a couple of weeks. According to a post from principal Rick Grimes, a […]
August 10, 2020

Bryan County could receive nearly $3.7 million through CARES reimbursements

OK.gov OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week the State will be allocating approximately $250 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to […]
August 7, 2020

Oklahoma Attorney General releases FAQs surrounding the McGirt decision

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter on Thursday released a list of detailed answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding the McGirt decision after […]
August 6, 2020

Governor signs cost of living adjustment for state pensioners

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, today attended the ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 3350, which granted cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees […]
August 6, 2020

Choctaw Nation police officer recognized for saving a life

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – What started out as any other hot summer day recently in Bryan County, proved anything but routine for Matt Barreras, […]
August 5, 2020

Alcohol-related, drug-related crashes higher in 2019

Oklahoma Highway Safety Office Cody McDonell OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) has released the 2019 crash summary for Oklahoma. These new numbers […]
August 5, 2020

Marriage Licenses – July 4-Aug. 4, 2020

Presented by Texoma Engraving, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the month of July 4-Aug. 4, 2020: • Randy Michael Bully, […]
August 4, 2020

Choctaw Nation provides masks for Native American students

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The Choctaw Nation is providing washable masks for Native American students scheduled to return to school. The masks will be […]