Good morning, Lawton.

The Rooted in Ranch Oak Reunion will take place in Lawton this Labor Day weekend from Friday through Sunday — events are scheduled at the Hilton Garden Inn and George.

The Lawton Public Library is hosting a free pop-up event at Elmer Thomas Park today where kids will join a StoryWalk reading at 5 p.m.—the first 50 arriving children will get a free Kona Ice snow cone.

Participants ages from zero to 10 and their caregivers will take part in hands-on crafts and dancing during the event.

Lawton officials said the murder trial set for Monday was delayed—potential evidence turned over last Friday may help clear the accused.

AAF Flanders announced that its Ardmore facility, where 120 workers are employed, will close permanently by December and is working with the local community to help affected employees transfer to other plants—this move is part of a broader realignment plan.

Last week, FISTA broke ground on an anechoic chamber on the south side of Lawton’s Central Plaza—this $10 million project funded by a grant will give students hands-on learning and allow defense partners to test R&D.

The building is expected to be completed in January and the chamber installed afterward.

Taron Epps was recently selected to fill the vacant Lawton Ward 2 council seat — he will be sworn in at the next city council meeting on September 9th.

Rooted in Ranch Oak Reunion 2025

6 PM – 9 PM — George M Lee Park — Cost not specified — Celebrate nostalgia and reconnect with the Ranch Oak community during this heartfelt reunion.

Comedy Buzz

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter with free snacks and BYOB for those 18 and over.

JBF Lawton All Season Children's Consignment Sale

5 PM-8 PM, 9 AM-8 PM, 9 AM-3 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Cash and cards accepted — Save 50-90% on clothes and items for your growing family at this seasonal sale.

Comedy Night with Andrew Patterson and Casey Coleman

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — Free entry — Watch comedians try out fresh material while enjoying free snacks and BYOB.

CAPM Certification Training in Lawton, OK

9 AM – 5 PM — Lawton Oklahoma — Early Bird pricing available — Comprehensive CAPM certification training with interactive classroom experience and extensive resources.

SMART Budgeting Workshop with Arvest Bank

3-4 p.m. — Lawton Public Library — Free entry — Learn to set and maintain a budget while exploring financial goals with Arvest Bank professionals.