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Westwin Elements’ pilot facility in southwest Lawton as seen on Monday, April 7, 2025. The company was established by Oklahoma native KaLeigh Long “to help eliminate America’s dependence on foreign sources … for refined nickel, cobalt, and manganese.” Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Westwin Elements’ pilot facility in southwest Lawton as seen on Monday, April 7, 2025. The company was established by Oklahoma native KaLeigh Long “to help eliminate America’s dependence on foreign sources … for refined nickel, cobalt, and manganese.” Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

LEDA March financial report: $7M in cash, $12.6M in assets; Westwin’s ultimate obligations due soon, Rogalski confirms

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Westwin Elements appeared prominently in the March financial report that members of the Lawton Economic Development Authority reviewed Thursday afternoon.Matthew Modeste with Hatch, Croke and Associates reported that as of March 31, LEDA had $12.6 million in total assets, including $8.
One of the nine candidates in the Republican primary election for Oklahoma’s next governor, Charles McCall visits the pressroom at The Lawton Constitution. Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger

One of the nine candidates in the Republican primary election for Oklahoma’s next governor, Charles McCall visits the pressroom at The Lawton Constitution. Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger

McCall says Oklahoma needs him as its next governor

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – He’s one of the nine candidates in the Republican primary election for governor. A former state lawmaker, he began his public service career at a young age.He served as a councilman and later mayor of Atoka. He’s also been a nursing home administrator and a banker.

International Paper declares quarterly dividend

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
MEMPHIS, TN – International Paper declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from April 1 to June 30.The dividend is inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00 of the Company, payable on June 12 to holders of record at the close of business on May 22.

Murphy USA Inc. announces dividend increase

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
EL DORADO, AR. – The Board of Directors of Murphy USA Inc. recently declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Common Stock of Murphy USA Inc. of $0.64 per share.This represents an increase of 28% from the Q2 2025 dividend. The dividend is payable on June 1 to stockholders of record as of May 18.
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