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Former President Jimmy Carter teaches during Sunday School class at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Plains, Ga. The Carter Center says Carter has entered home hospice care, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The foundation created by the 98-year-old former president says that after a series of short hospital stays, Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.” BRANDEN CAMP | AP PHOTO

Former President Jimmy Carter teaches during Sunday School class at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Plains, Ga. The Carter Center says Carter has entered home hospice care, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The foundation created by the 98-year-old former president says that after a series of short hospital stays, Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.” BRANDEN CAMP | AP PHOTO

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
By Bill Barrow | Associated Press   ATLANTA  — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, a statement from The Carter Center confirmed Saturday.

Oklahoma CattleWomen sweep 2023 ANCW awards

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
By Reagan Calk  | Oklahoma Farm Report   Oklahoma CattleWomen President Cheyenne Sparks was recently awarded American National CattleWomen Beef Promoter of the Year honors at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. “I was completely surprised,” Sparks said.
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Restaurant not liable in death of drunken patron, courts rule

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — After consuming at least 17 alcoholic drinks over a seven-hour period at a restaurant in Weatherford, David Anthony “Carl” MeGee accepted a $200 bet from one or more of the waiters that he could not meet them at a bar in Oklahoma City by a designated time later that night.

County finalizes ARPA grants for hospital

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
LAWTON — Comanche County Memorial Hospital will receive $607,959 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to upgrade the hospital’s internet capability and buy additional equipment. With little discussion, the Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Feb.

FISTA approves five-year leases for two defense contractors

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton’s hub for defense contractors has two new tenants. The FISTA Development Trust Authority recently approved five-year leases with Berry Aviation Inc., a Texas-based specialty aviation company, and Dynetics Inc., an Alabama-based defense contractor.
From the left, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and City Attorney John Ratliff prepare for a Lawton City Council meeting Friday at City Hall. The council repealed an ordinance, which was set to take effect this month, requiring all businesses to obtain a general business license. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From the left, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and City Attorney John Ratliff prepare for a Lawton City Council meeting Friday at City Hall. The council repealed an ordinance, which was set to take effect this month, requiring all businesses to obtain a general business license. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

City repeals business licensing requirement

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
LAWTON — The Lawton City Council took a measure requiring all business owners within the city limits to obtain a general business permit off the books Friday. After hearing from business owners who opposed the idea, the council voted unanimously to repeal the ordinance containing the requirement.
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