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Elgin FFA’s Coy Davidson (center) receives the National Championship Medal for Prepared Public Speaking at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis Thursday. It was reported that more than 70,000 students and guests attended the event. Approximately 2,000 attendees came from Oklahoma. Ron Hayes| Oklahoma Farm Report

Elgin FFA’s Coy Davidson (center) receives the National Championship Medal for Prepared Public Speaking at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis Thursday. It was reported that more than 70,000 students and guests attended the event. Approximately 2,000 attendees came from Oklahoma. Ron Hayes| Oklahoma Farm Report

Oklahoma FFA well represented in National Speech Competitions

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the first in recent memory, the three Oklahoma FFA members representing the state in the national speech competitions all made the final four in their respective categories.During the 97th annual National Future Farmers of America Convention & Expo, held Oct.
Plans are to convert the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Lawton into a homeless shelter to accommodate 10 families, and a day center providing resources for “anything pertaining to basic needs,” according to Bernita Taylor, founder and CEO of MIGHT. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger

Plans are to convert the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Lawton into a homeless shelter to accommodate 10 families, and a day center providing resources for “anything pertaining to basic needs,” according to Bernita Taylor, founder and CEO of MIGHT. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger

Retired school to be converted into shelter, day center

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
MIGHT Community Development and Resource Center is poised to take possession of the former Roosevelt Elementary School at 1502 SW I Ave. in Lawton. The nonprofit plans to convert the school into a homeless shelter and a day center, said Bernita Taylor, founder and CEO of MIGHT.
An ordinance designating the “I Love Lawton - Fort Sill” symbol as the official emblem of the City of Lawton, “to demonstrate and promote pride in the Lawton - Fort Sill community,” was adopted by the City Council on Oct. 22. Mayor Stan Booker said he has personally bought “8,000 or more” of the lapel pins, such as those in this photo, to give to friends and visitors alike. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

An ordinance designating the “I Love Lawton - Fort Sill” symbol as the official emblem of the City of Lawton, “to demonstrate and promote pride in the Lawton - Fort Sill community,” was adopted by the City Council on Oct. 22. Mayor Stan Booker said he has personally bought “8,000 or more” of the lapel pins, such as those in this photo, to give to friends and visitors alike. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

An ordinance designating the “I Love Lawton - Fort Sill” symbol as the official emblem of the City of Lawton

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
An ordinance designating the “I Love Lawton - Fort Sill” symbol as the official emblem of the City of Lawton, “to demonstrate and promote pride in the Lawton - Fort Sill community,” was adopted by the City Council on Oct. 22.
Counter-drone skills now in Fort Sill’s basic training

Counter-drone skills now in Fort Sill’s basic training

Counter-drone skills now in Fort Sill’s basic training

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
From staff reports FORT SILL - To ensure soldiers are equipped with the tactical skills necessary to face the growing use of unmanned systems in combat, Fort Sill recently introduced counter- unmanned aircraft systems training to new recruits.
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