Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger Nathan Ellis, an attorney with the Public Finance Law Group, addresses the Duncan City Council on Tuesday. Ellis is advising the city on a proposal to establish a tax increment financing district near the intersection of Plato Road and U.S. Highway 81.

Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger Nathan Ellis, an attorney with the Public Finance Law Group, addresses the Duncan City Council on Tuesday. Ellis is advising the city on a proposal to establish a tax increment financing district near the intersection of Plato Road and U.S. Highway 81.

Duncan hosts public hearing on proposed TIF district

Eric Swanson
Thursday, June 4, 2026
DUNCAN — A tax increment financing district near the intersection of Plato Road and U.S.
The Oklahoma Cotton Council’s application for its first rate increase in more than four decades was approved Wednesday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Joey Goodman | Southwest Ledger

The Oklahoma Cotton Council’s application for its first rate increase in more than four decades was approved Wednesday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Joey Goodman | Southwest Ledger

Oklahoma Cotton Council’s rate hike application – first in almost 45 years – approved May 27

Thursday, June 4, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Cotton Council’s application for its first rate increase in more than four decades was approved Wednesday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.All three commissioners sat in on the proceedings because of the unusual circumstances.

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Photo by Wayne Watts Julie McKinney and Tony Lopez show off the $1,500 coconut cream pie bought during the 22nd annual Stephens County GOP Fish Fry on May 23 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. The annual political fundraiser draws Republicans from all over the state. This year, SCGOP hosted a Republican gubernatorial candidate forum which drew approximately 900 visitors to the event.

Photo by Wayne Watts Julie McKinney and Tony Lopez show off the $1,500 coconut cream pie bought during the 22nd annual Stephens County GOP Fish Fry on May 23 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. The annual political fundraiser draws Republicans from all over the state. This year, SCGOP hosted a Republican gubernatorial candidate forum which drew approximately 900 visitors to the event.

Stephens County GOP Fish Fry sees record number turnout

Wayne Watts
Thursday, June 4, 2026
DUNCAN – Four hundred pounds of fish and a $1,500 coconut cream pie might have created more...
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