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 ...

Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby sworn in as Governor, succeeding Governor Bill Anoatubby Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ...

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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 ...

House Bill 1200, a measure that would move Oklahoma from a triple-factor to a single-factor apportionment for corporate taxes, passed the House floor on March 5. Currently, corporations in Oklahoma ...

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

Durant Democrat Former Kingston resident convicted of killing two people in traffic accident Wednesday, July 15, 2026 ...

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 ...

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 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma celebrated the opening of the new Durant Community Center on Chahta Way during a ribbon cutting ceremony last week with tribal members, community leaders, tribal council ...