Oklahoma Politics

Ward 4 Runoff: Voters Choose New Voice for Lawton City Council

November 23, 2025

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Garrett Jackson

Ward 4 voters have elected Tiffiney Dimery to the Lawton City Council, unseating incumbent George Gill in a November 18 runoff. In this Sunday Evening Crier, Lawton Town Crier explains how the race got to a runoff, what happened on election night at the Comanche County Courthouse, and what this change could mean for…
🎙️ Lawton Town Crier is Upgrading Its Podcasting Equipment

September 4, 2025

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Garrett Jackson

We’re excited to share that Lawton Town Crier is upgrading its podcasting equipment. Our older gear had started to show its age, so we’ve invested in studio-grade microphones and a new podcast recorder to bring our audio quality up to professional standards.
Cyber Shadows: Lawton Faces Another Digital Blow as LEDA Fraud Surfaces

July 9, 2025

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Garrett Jackson

LAWTON, OK — Nearly eight years after a sophisticated Trojan malware outbreak crippled city systems, Lawton finds itself once again navigating the aftermath of a major digital breach—this time involving a $224,840.34 fraudulent wire transfer linked to the Lawton Economic Development Authority (LEDA). At the July 8, 2025 City Council meeting, LEDA representative Richard…