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Lawton Mayoral Candidates - VOTE September 14, 2021

Lawton Mayoral Candidates - VOTE September 14, 2021

Lawton mayoral candidates talk trash and FISTA in virtual forum

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 2, 2021
LAWTON – Two of the three candidates competing to be Lawton’s next mayor criticized the city’s once-a-week schedule for collecting trash. Mayoral candidates Stan Booker, Palmer Moore and Sherene Williams squared off during a virtual forum, hosted by Young Professionals of Lawton. Dr.
A sign announcing Central Plaza's new name is shown Tuesday inside the mall. The mall, which was formerly known as Central Mall, was rebranded Tuesday.

A sign announcing Central Plaza's new name is shown Tuesday inside the mall. The mall, which was formerly known as Central Mall, was rebranded Tuesday.

Lawton mall renamed ahead of makeover

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 2, 2021
LAWTON — Central Mall has a new name and logo to go with its new concept. The mall will be known as Central Plaza from now on, said Jason Wells, managing broker and owner of Insight Commercial Real Estate Brokerage. “We want to bring it into modern times,” he said Tuesday.
Caption: From the left, Hossein Moini, chairman of the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s 2021 fundraising campaign, and other United Way supporters pose for a photo Friday at Gore Meridian Park in Lawton. The United Way has set a fundraising goal of $1.25 million this year.

Caption: From the left, Hossein Moini, chairman of the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s 2021 fundraising campaign, and other United Way supporters pose for a photo Friday at Gore Meridian Park in Lawton. The United Way has set a fundraising goal of $1.25 million this year.

United Way kicks off 2021 fundraising campaign

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 2, 2021
LAWTON — The chairman of United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s 2021 fundraising campaign is confident that the organization will surpass this year’s goal, he said. “We are going to raise that money and go above and beyond,” said Hossein Moini.
Crop report. Photo provided.

Crop report. Photo provided.

Crop report

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.05 of an inch for the week of Aug. 23-29, with the Panhandle district recording the highest total at 0.22 of an inch. Drought conditions were rated 12% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down three points from the previous week, according to the Aug. 24 U.
Photo Provided.

Photo Provided.

Authorities monitoring anthrax cattle death in Jackson County

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, September 2, 2021
ALTUS — A cow in Jackson County died mid-August after being exposed to bovine anthrax, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry confirmed Tuesday. ODAFF spokesperson Morgan Vance would not specify where in Jackson County the cow died, citing respect for the producer.
In this image taken from a Zoom feed, candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council participate in a forum Friday night in Lawton. Front row, from left, are Mark Malone and Kelly Harris. Back row are Shelli Fox and Justin Hackney. Moderator V. Gay McGahee is shown in the set at upper right. Image Provided.

In this image taken from a Zoom feed, candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council participate in a forum Friday night in Lawton. Front row, from left, are Mark Malone and Kelly Harris. Back row are Shelli Fox and Justin Hackney. Moderator V. Gay McGahee is shown in the set at upper right. Image Provided.

Candidates take questions during virtual forum

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 2, 2021
LAWTON — Four candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council made their case to voters last Friday.
Bryan Alston with Canna Wise and Gene Jones Smokin’ J BBQ had a little side bet over brisket. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Bryan Alston with Canna Wise and Gene Jones Smokin’ J BBQ had a little side bet over brisket. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Stephens County United Way to host BBQ Showdown Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
DUNCAN — For the fourth year in a row, United Way of Stephens County is hosting their annual, lip-smacking BBQ Showdown from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in Fuqua Park.
crop reports

crop reports

Crop report

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.18 inches for the week of Aug. 16-22, with the southeast district recording the highest total at 2.96 inches. Drought conditions were rated 15% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, up one point from the previous week, according to the Aug. 17 U.S.
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