My grandson Ben had a tough year in 2025. In September he lost his other granddad Darrell Smith in a freak accident that left ...

A former Kingston resident charged with two counts of first-degree manslaughter was sentenced earlier this month on reduced misdemeanor convictions after being found guilty by a jury on the lesser ...

First United Bank, with partnership from other entities, concluded its annual water drive last week to provide bottled water ...

Dan Wiley, National Commander of the American Legion for 20252026, visited the Green-Bryant American Legion Post No. 39 in ...

The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office dispersed a large, unorganized fireworks show in Cartwright on July 4 after many people called police, the sheriff’s office said. According to the sheriff’s office, ...

Durant City Council, in a meeting attended last week by ICE protesters, passed an ordinance that requires a conditional use permit for anyone wanting to operate a detention center in the city. There ...

The Durant High School class of 2026 celebrates at the conclusion of commencement May 21 at Southeastern Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat ...

Competing against a powerpacked field likely even tougher than the state meet, medal placings were tough to come by for the Durant High School track and field team at Ardmore last Friday. Facing foes ...

Jakal Izane Porter, 21, Durant, domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Josue Raul San Elisa Gasca, 42, aggravated DUI. Abel Salazar-Narbaez, 33, aggravated ...

The Durant Main Street Pearls and Prohibition Met Gala was Saturday evening at Lost Street Brewing Co. and one of the Met runway participants was Cherokee Communications. Shown are Caleb Germany and ...

Jagger Dalton Studdard, 18, Durant, possession of firearm after delinquent adjudication Brandon Dale Guilbeau, 36, Durant, domestic abuse - assault and battery. David Wilson Weathers, 55, Colbert, ...