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Sunday Evening Crier, Episode #006
Update on April’s hacking incident and lessons learned Status of the City’s move to cloud servers and security posture Rapid-fire Q&A on City zoning and practical impacts Park-o-Treat community clips (10/18/2025)
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Sunday Evening Crier #005
Ward 2’s Tarron Epps joins us; we discuss Oklahoma’s new superintendent Lindel Fields, Kevin Hime’s retirement, homelessness, Flock cameras, and upcoming Lawton City Council meetings.
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Sunday Evening Crier Episode #4
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.