Good morning, Lawton.

The Lawton Food Bank celebrated 40 years on Wednesday at its headquarters—unveiling a new logo and sharing plans for the future.

A former educator—indicted in a 2005 ghost employee scam—is now in jail on a $75,000 bond.

Medicine Park is hosting the 19th Mayor’s Blues Ball today at 7 p.m.—organizers will hold three days of blues music with local entertainers tonight and musicians from across Oklahoma starting at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Cameron University hosted visual artist Don Crouch on Thursday at McCutcheon Recital Hall where he gave a lecture at 6 p.m. and his free art exhibition 'Myth and Reality: Western Masters' began at 7:30 p.m. in the Art Teaching Gallery—offering a look at his work inspired by the American West.

Early voting for the special elections will begin on Sept.

4 and continue Sept. 5 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with all registered voters able to vote without an excuse, as stated by Comanche County Election Board Secretary Amy Sims. Those needing accommodations may contact the voting office directly.

Lawton residents in Ward 4 will vote on Sept.

9 in the City Council primary election as five candidates—including incumbent George Gill, Andrew Norris, Ronald Ballew, Tiffiney Dimery, and David Stebleton—run for a seat. Norris and Ballew focus on reducing the city's $40 million debt while Stebleton and Dimery stress economic expansion and community development, and runoff elections will follow on Nov. 18 if needed.

Lawton Police Department announced tryout dates for people who want to become officers — physical agility tests will be held on September 15th at 6:00 P.M., September 17th at 3:00 P.M., and September 20th at 9:00 A.M.

A written exam is set for September 27th and the training academy will start on February 2nd, 2026.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is asking rural residents and healthcare workers for input on a state plan to invest $50 billion in a Rural Health Transformation Program.

Public comments can be submitted until Sept. 5 — a regional listening session is planned for September.

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.