AEP declares quarterly dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The board of directors of American Electric Power Co. recently declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable March 10 to shareholders of record as of Feb.

BancFirst reports 4Q earnings

OKLAHOMA CITY – BancFirst Corp. recently reported net income of $38.2 million, or $1.15 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2021. That’s compared to net income of $35.4 million, or $1.06 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Report: Most of state experiencing drought

For the month of December, rainfall totals averaged 1 inch throughout the state, with the east-central district recording the highest precipitation at 2.99 inches and the Panhandle district recording the lowest with trace amounts, according to the U.S.

West Gore reduced to two-way traffic

LAWTON – West Gore Boulevard will be reduced to two-way traffic utilizing both the eastbound lanes from NW 40th Street to NW 44th Street until 5 p.m. Feb. 15, according to the city of Lawton’s website.

Lawton library celebrates Black History Month

LAWTON – In celebration of Black History Month, Lawton Public Library has created a handout listing Black local legends, the library said in a news release. The library has previously created 12 other local legends bookmarks to promote community history.

City employee receives CGFM designation

LAWTON – Susan Schlecht, an employee of the city of Lawton, has earned the Certified Government Financial Manager designation. The CGFM certification is overseen by the Association of Government Accountants, according to a news release from City Hall.

Lawton plans digital system to pay utility bills

LAWTON – Lawton continues its digital transformation process with the implementation of Tyler Technologies’ Munis Utility Billing CSS in partnership with Liberty National Bank, the city said in a news release.

Second Session: Myriad of bills targeting social issues

OKLAHOMA CITY – The 149 members of the Oklahoma Legislature will face a mountain of legislation when they return to the Capitol for the upcoming session. Following last Thursday’s bill filing deadline about 2,300 new bills and resolutions were filed for the upcoming session.

Corporation Commission OKs ONG rate hike to cover costs from winter storm

OKLAHOMA CITY – About 80 percent of Oklahoma Natural Gas’ 895,000 customers – including some in southwestern Oklahoma – will see their monthly gas bills jump by $7.82 as the utility seeks to recover its fuel costs from last February’s ice storm.

Oklahoma Legislature: Cruz’s resignation the second time in four years a lawmaker has stepped down from HD 89 seat

OKLAHOMA CITY – The resignation of the state representative for House District 89 is the second time in past four years that the district’s representative has resigned from that office. Last week state Rep.