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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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Callie Jo Grace, 35, aggravated DUI. Cezar Ernesto Torres, 46,Atoka, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Jeramy Dean Martin, 32, Durant, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Jarrard ...

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 ...

After helping the Silo High School track and field team to unprecedented heights this year, seniors Lewis Cross and Taylor Dewitt each recently inked college scholarship offers. Cross signed on to ...

The Durant Historical Society opened Three Valley Museum in 1976 and the museum celebrated its 50th birthday last Saturday. Greg Phillips, president of the board, said it was special to look around ...

Durant City Council voted in a meeting last week to rename Big Lots Boulevard Chahta Way, a name that the city and tribe said honors the rich heritage, history, and continued presence of the Choctaw ...