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Bice Applauds to Overturn Burdensome Regulations

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

From staff reports Oklahoma Republican CongresswomanTrump at the White House May 10 as he signed her legislation, House Joint Resolution 24, into law.

Rig Report: State rig

Rig Report: State rig activity holds but U.S. total declines

News Staff

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

From staff reports The nation’s oil and gas producers cut their active rigs in the past week, falling to the lowest count since January reported Baker Hughes Co. on Friday. But activity remained steady in Oklahoma.

Mexican border live animal imports immediately suspended

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Sunday announced the imme-diate suspension of live cattle, horse and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued rapid northward spread of New World screwworm in Mexico.

U.S. Beef Provides Sustainability Blueprint

Ron Hays & Maci Carter Oklahoma Farm Report

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Oklahoma averages 1.37 inches of rain in late April

News Staff

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.37 inches between April 28 and May 4, according to the U.S. Department of Agri- National Agricultural Statistics Service.The NASS said the May 6 U.S.

City of Lawton This is some of the new playground equipment the City of Lawton acquired for Willow Creek Park.

Work on city parks and aquatic center interrupted by torrential rainfall

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

LAWTON – Renovations at Greer and Willow Creek parks, and the status of construction on the aquatic center in Elmer Thomas Park, dominated a recent meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Stitt Cancels Lawton Speech; Zearley Steps

Stitt Cancels Lawton Speech; Zearley Steps In

M. Scott Carter Special To Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

LAWTON – More than 100 business and community leaders from Lawton and Fort Sill filled the Lawton Country Club last week to hear a speech by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.The speech, which was billed as the State of the State, was supposed to be given by Stitt.But Stitt didn’t show.

City manager says Chickasha in ‘excellent financial shape’

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

City Manager Jim Crosby, during a special work session of the Chickasha City Council on April 28, had some positive news about Chickasha’s city budget and the city audits.“We are in excellent financial shape,” although “we will not make the anticipated money we budgeted,” he said.

Fort Sill to host hiring event for Soldiers, veterans, spouses

News Staff

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

From staff reports The Fort Sill Transition Assistance Program will host an in-person hiring event May 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Building 2502, EXPO Room, Soldier for Life – Transition Complex.

Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce seeking nominations for 2025 awards

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its upcoming celebration awards.Each year, the Chamber honors its members and volunteers with prestigious awards at its celebration, the organization said in a news release.

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