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

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

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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 ...

Mark Obidiah Wallace Jr., Alma, Ark., aggravated DUI. Taylor Louis Coonrod, 34, Calera, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Vincent I. Potter, 29, Durant ...

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

Durant Police Chaplain Brent Smith died July 10 at age 55 after a battle with cancer. His obituary with Gordon Funeral Home states that he lived a life to love God, love people, and faithfully answer ...

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, ...

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, ...

A local business that was sued recently for alleged negligence involving a crash that killed a basketball coach and his daughter denies any negligence in the accident. Durant Lady Lions basketball ...

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

Durant High School Class of 2025 graduates. Retiring Durant High School Principal Cheryl Conditt was presented flowers at the conclusion of the Durant High School Class of 2025 Commencement May 22 at ...