It may well be true, as the familiar biblical quote states, that the poor will always be with us. But that’s no excuse for failing to recognize and address the problems of poverty.

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

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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 ...

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 ...

Regina Marie Buchanan Boucher, of Armstrong, Oklahoma, entered into the presence of her Lord and ...

Southeastern Oklahomans are facing real problems. Families are working hard but still struggling to get by. Many of our small towns need better roads, better schools, more good-paying jobs, and better ...

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 man was shot and killed by police near the Rock Creek Schools baseball field in Bokchito on Monday when officers tried to arrest him on an outstanding warrant, authorities said. According to the ...

A memorial service for Arnold Dean Walker, of Durant, OK, who passed away peacefully on October ...

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

After 15 years of playing predominantly regular season competition on the eastern side of the state, the Durant Lions’ 2026 football schedule will have a much more western flair to it as they renew ...