May 21, 2026

Op-Ed – Rep. Bullard on SQ832

Rep. David Bullard There is an old saying that goes, “mice die in mouse traps because they don’t stop to think why the cheese is free”. […]
May 16, 2026

From family tradition to career: Fourth-generation truck driver earns CDL at Central Tech

Kiamichi Tech Hayley Eberle DRUMRIGHT, Okla. – In the Jones family, trucking isn’t just a career path. It’s a tradition passed down through generations, built on long hours, hard work, and pride in doing the job right. This spring the legacy continued when Judge Jones  became the fourth generation of his family to earn a commercial driver’s license, and he chose Central Tech’s Truck  […]
May 13, 2026

Marriage licenses – May 6-12, 2026

Presented by Sparlin Realty, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of May 6-12, 2026: • Colt Wayne Phillips and […]
May 13, 2026

Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant becomes largest non-smoking floor in the United States

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has completed updates to its Grand Casino, officially transitioning to a fully non-smoking area. The casino now offers the largest non-smoking floor in the […]
May 11, 2026

Southeastern awards honorary Doctorates of Business

SE Communications DURANT– At Friday’s graduate degree commencement ceremony, Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded its highest honor – the Honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree – to a […]
May 11, 2026

Help Wanted: Full-Time Flex Van Drivers – Durant and Coalgate

Help Wanted: Full-Time Driver(s) Durant and Coalgate Pay: $13.00 an hour with OK CDL-Passenger Endorsement and $12.00 an hour with OK DL No-CDL Must be at […]
May 9, 2026

In-State Tuition for Legal Residents Only sent to Governor

Rep. Cody Maynard I passed a bill in the House this week that would remove the ability of an individual who is not lawfully present in […]
May 6, 2026

Marriage licenses – Apr. 29-May 5, 2026

Presented by Sparlin Realty, here are the marriage licenses filed for in Bryan County during the week of Apr. 29-May 5, 2026: • Jamie Lee Camp […]
May 2, 2026

Felony Trafficking of Abortion Pills sent to governor

Rep. Cody Maynard A bill that would make it a felony crime to traffic abortion pills has been sent to the governor. I am a co-author […]