Oklahoma’s Pending Purchase of Lawton Prison Brings Hope of Reduced Violence

Felecia Jackson had mixed emotions when she received news that her husband, Eric Jackson, would be transferred from the James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena to a sprawling private prison in Lawton.

Citing emergency, Comanche County authorizes health department to waive competitive bidding process

LAWTON – The Comanche County Commission took steps recently to restore the Comanche County Health Department, which was damaged by floodwaters in late April, to working order.Citing an emergency, the commission authorized the health department, located at 1010 S.

Planning underway for transportation in Lawton metro

From staff reports The Lawton Metropolitan Planning Organization invites public participation in reviewing and commenting on its Fiscal Year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program.

Lawton settles lawsuits over mortgaged properties

The City of Lawton will receive $174,402 to settle multiple lawsuits filed against the now-defunct Great Plains Improvement Foundation for selling seven houses on which the city held mortgages.The GPIF conducted the transactions in June 2024.

Data-driven research shows Chickasha growing, trade area expanding

Data-driven research is providing proof that Chickasha is growing and its trade area is expanding.“It’s not enough to be excited that we are growing, we have to know why we’re growing,” Director Jim Cowan told the Chickasha Economic Development Council recently.New estimates from the U.S.

Chickasha council makes appointments to advisory boards

CHICKASHA –The Chickasha City Council made six appointments recently to two advisory boards and one public trust.

Senate confirms appointment of Chet Hitt as USAO regent

CHICKASHA – Chet Hitt, who owns and manages companies in California and in Chickasha, was confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate as the newest member of the Board of Regents of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.Hitt, a California native who owns a house in Chickasha, was appointed by Gov.

YMCA to operate Chickasha pool again this summer

CHICKASHA – The YMCA will operate the municipal swimming pool in Shannon Springs Park again this year. The City Council unanimously approved renewal of the contract.