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Sunday Evening Crier Episode #4
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Join Garrett Jackson this Sunday for an in-depth conversation with Lane Hooten, covering the pressing issues affecting our community and Oklahoma at large. From local governance to economic development, Lane shares insights you won’t want to miss.
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Sunday Evening Crier – September 14, 2025
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This week’s Sunday Evening Crier captures a turning point for Lawton’s civic life.
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LEDC Report: Billions in Projects Poised to Shape Lawton’s Future
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Lawton could see more than $30 billion in investment and nearly 16,000 jobs, according to the LEDC’s annual report. Projects from rocket motors to data centers signal a new era of growth and opportunity for the city.
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Lawton City Council Moves Public Comment to End of Meetings Amid Debate on Transparency
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On Sept. 9, the Lawton City Council voted to move public comment to the end of meetings, sparking debate over transparency, accountability, and how residents can meaningfully participate.
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Lawton Election Results: Council, Charter Amendments Decided
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Kirby Brown and Allan Hampton will serve full terms on the Council. Ward 4 faces a runoff between Dimery and Gill. Voters embraced the city’s new “True North” guiding values but opted not to extend employee probation periods.
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James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1
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James Lane Hooton has been appointed to represent Ward 1 on the Lawton City Council. He will be sworn in September 23 and serve the unexpired term until the next municipal election.
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🎙️ Sunday Evening Crier – Episode 1: Relaunch
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Garrett Jackson previews Lawton’s week ahead — County budget talks, City Council meetings, elections, and community highlights including the Farmers Market and Amethyst and Ink Books.
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Leadership Profile: John Ratliff
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John Ratliff, Lawton’s City Manager since 2023, brings decades of military, legal, and civic service to the role. In a recent interview with the Lawton Town Crier, he outlined priorities on neighborhood cleanup, homelessness, and audits—key issues shaping Lawton’s future.
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From the Archives: Interview with Fred Fitch (August 6, 2009)
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On August 6, 2009, The Lawton Town Crier sat down with Fred Fitch, owner of Fitch Industries and then a candidate for Mayor of Lawton. The conversation took place in his office in Lawton and was published as Lawton Town Crier, Episode 16. This interview offers a snapshot of community priorities at the time—economic…
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Taron Epps Appointed as Ward 2 City Councilman
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The Lawton City Council has appointed Taron Epps as the new representative for Ward 2. After conducting interviews during a special meeting on August 26, 2025, the council voted 6–0 after executive session to appoint him to the seat that has been vacant. Mr. Warren, Ward 8, was not in attendance. Epps brings a…