September 9, 2020

Blood recipient says “Thank You” to Choctaw Nation blood donor

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Blood donors don’t always get a thank you. At the Choctaw Nation, appreciation is shared by saying or writing, “yakoke,” […]
September 4, 2020

Durant ISD students to receive free meals through December

DURANT – The Durant Independent School District on Friday released a big announcement in the way of providing meals for its students. The DISD posted on […]
September 3, 2020

Choctaw Nation forms Sovereignty Committee to guide future efforts

Choctaw Nation Casey Davis DURANT — Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton formally announced today the formation of the Sovereignty for Strong Communities Commission in the wake […]
August 29, 2020

Choctaw Nation provides masks for Native American youth

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The COVID-19 pandemic has made protective face coverings a back-to-school supply for students this semester. The Choctaw Nation is providing […]
August 24, 2020

Election Board updates registration info prior to November election

By Joey McWilliams BRYAN COUNTY – A few hundred county residents received voter registration applications in the mail last week requesting updated information to prepare for […]
August 22, 2020

Lankford: The 2020 Election won’t destroy the Post Office

By Senator James Lankford Remember when institutions like the Post Office were non-partisan? Over the past weeks, media outlets have reported fears and accusations of sabotage about […]
August 21, 2020

Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cutting for Budget Blinds

DURANT – The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed in another member this week, hosting a ribbon cutting at its own office on Fourth Ave. Budget […]
August 21, 2020

First United Bank holds water and gatorade drive to benefit local first responders

DURANT — First United takes great pride in being a community bank and serves a greater purpose by inspiring and empowering others to spend life wisely, […]
August 20, 2020

Oklahoma tops 50,000 positive cases of COVID-19

OKLAHOMA – The state crossed a milestone number on Thursday in regard to the recent health crisis. On the Oklahoma State Department of Health website tracking […]