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Former Councilman Keith Jackson stands with his family after Lawton City Council approves renaming the drive to East Side Park as Keith Jackson Parkway. Photo courtesy City of Lawton

Former Councilman Keith Jackson stands with his family after Lawton City Council approves renaming the drive to East Side Park as Keith Jackson Parkway. Photo courtesy City of Lawton

City renames drive to honor former councilman

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
LAWTON – The drive leading up to East Side Park will have a new name, honoring the longest-serving council member in Lawton’s history.

Parks and Rec Commission available for feedback

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
LAWTON – As the Lawton Youth Sports Authority begins to take over the city’s recreation through youth sports, the chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission wants to remind citizens of their role in the community, city officials said in a news release.
Sue Kincaid, who was born in Hochatown, speaks at Monday’s McCurtain County Board of Commissioners meeting. Kincaid’s father was the town’s postmaster for 42 years. Photo courtesy Dian Jordan.

Sue Kincaid, who was born in Hochatown, speaks at Monday’s McCurtain County Board of Commissioners meeting. Kincaid’s father was the town’s postmaster for 42 years. Photo courtesy Dian Jordan.

Hochatown to get November incorporation vote

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
HOCHATOWN – The 307 residents just might get their ZIP Code back. On Monday, the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a petition for public vote on the incorporation of the small southeastern Oklahoma community.

OSBI report on Cargill under review

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
LAWTON – Southwest Oklahoma District 3 District Attorney David Thomas confirmed that he has received an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation report which focuses on Comanche County District 3 Commissioner Alvin Cargill.
Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters listens Saturday, Aug. 20 as parents, teachers and community members discuss their concerns over Shawnee school administrator’s handling of reported sexual misconduct by Ron Arthur.

Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters listens Saturday, Aug. 20 as parents, teachers and community members discuss their concerns over Shawnee school administrator’s handling of reported sexual misconduct by Ron Arthur.

Shawnee parents, educators express concern with school board, superintendent

Carl Lewis
Monday, August 22, 2022
SHAWNEE — Dozens of parents, educators and area residents turned out Saturday, Aug.

OSBI report on Cargill is under review

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
​LAWTON — Southwest Oklahoma District 3 District Attorney David Thomas confirmed Tuesday that he has received an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation report which focuses on Comanche County District 3 Commissioner Alvin Cargill.

Statewide drought continues

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.09 of an inch for the week of Aug. 1 through 7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Aug. 2 U.S.
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