Durant News

The theft of a $700,000 boat led to a chase across Lake Texoma, a suspect being forced to swim to shore and two arrests.

Authorities in Sherman are looking for whoever stole money from two people at the Renaissance Retirement Village on Loy Lake Road in Sherman.

On 08-03-08 at approximately 0357 hours I was dispatched to R and D Salvage to investigate a burglary.

A 60-year-old business will soon be returning to Durant, according to Green Spray owner Randy Sullivan.

' Authorities have investigated several thefts and burglaries during the past few days and arrested a man for marijuana possession.

Charges have been filed this week in separate cases against people accused of burglary, animal cruelty and injuring a child.

Propane tanks, resolutions, vandalism and emergency evacuation plans were among the items discussed at the Bryan County commissioners' meeting Thursday morning.

Families Feeding Families, a local ministry in Durant that provides free meals to local residents, is fighting against the clock to reach its goal for the Back 2 School school supply program.

On 07-31-08 at approximately 1118 hours, Ptl. Clayton Yarbrough was dispatched to 304 N. Gates # D36 for a burglary report.

Bryan County voters are heading to the polls today to choose among three Democratic sheriff candidates.

' A thunderstorm that moved into Bryan County late Wednesday afternoon knocked out power in some areas and dropped varied amounts of rain.

Norman police are attempting to identify a naked man shot by an officer following an altercation outside an apartment complex in west Norman shortly before noon Saturday.

A former Durant resident who has published a book about the history of his family's land in the Cobb community, is having a book signing from 1:30-5 p.m. Friday at the Three Valley Museum, 401 W. Main St.

A Durant man pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. Federal Court for failure to register as a sex offender, U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced.

' Oklahoma's second "Back-to-School" sales tax holiday will be this weekend, and the law's chief proponent says the holiday will boost the economy and benefit families struggling with high energy prices.

On 07-28-08 at approximately 2306 hours I, Ptl. Drew Hale, observed a white Chevrolet Lumina with OK tag MVO-678 traveling westbound in the 1600 block of W. University Blvd.

A Durant man pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. Federal Court for failure to register as a sex offender, U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced.

One lucky bird has received the care it needs after it flew from its coup and got separated from its nest.

One lucky bird has received the care it needs after it flew from its coup and got separated from its nest.

On 07-26-08 at about 0843 hours I was dispatched to 3828 W. Main St. in reference to a burglary.