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Friday, October 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Eisenhower Highschool Student Council and Key Club organize a coat drive for Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina.  ABC 7
  • Fort Sill's 77th Army Band, a key component of public and military events since 1955, has been officially deactivated.  ABC 7
  • The Spirit of Survival event in Lawton offers bike tours, a children's ride, and a 5k to support cancer fight, happening Oct. 5-6.  ABC 7
  • Goodyear Lawton marks its 45th anniversary with celebratory blimp rides for its longstanding employees in Lawton, OK.  The Lawton Constitution
  • The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma's 'Warrior Up to Vote' tour is targeting Southwest Oklahoma to boost Native American voter registration ahead of an election.  ABC 7
  • Lyric Dorsey clinched the title at the 2024 Little Miss Rainbow of Stars Pageant, with six contestants aged 6 to 11 participating.  The Lawton Constitution
  • Lawton officials plan to extend anti-panhandling sign installations to four additional locations to address traffic concerns.  The Lawton Constitution

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters in Lawton quickly contained a blaze at a house under renovation, with no injuries reported.  ABC 7

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lawton Public Schools responded to the Oklahoma Department of Education's decision to discontinue the Counselor Corps in late July.  The Lawton Constitution

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Oklahoma National Guard collaborated with multiple agencies for a UAS integration exercise aimed at enhancing public safety through improved wildland firefighting and emergency response.  ABC 7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Godspell at Lawton Community Theatre

    Experience the beloved musical 'Godspell' performed live at the Lawton Community Theatre, featuring engaging performances and an interactive seating chart for the best ticket options.

    Sat, 10/5/24

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  • Evening with Joe Gatto

    Experience a night of entertainment with comedian Joe Gatto at McMahon Memorial Auditorium in Lawton, Oklahoma.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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  • Brian McKnight 4 Concert

    Experience a night of soulful R&B music with Brian McKnight at the Apache Casino Hotel.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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  • KAZHA Live Concert

    Experience a live music performance by KAZHA at The Railhead Saloon in Lawton.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Javelinas Women's Volleyball Match Against Cameron

    Experience an exciting women's volleyball match as the Javelinas face off against Cameron at the Aggie Gym in Lawton.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Boo-a-Palooza Halloween Storytime

    Experience a delightful Halloween-themed storytime featuring spooky tales and a fun costume parade for young children and their caregivers.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • Sit, Stay, Read: Literacy Dogs! Event at the Library

    Experience the joy of reading by participating in 15-minute sessions where children can read to therapy dogs to enhance their literacy skills.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • Chonda Pierce: Life is Funny - Live Concert

    Experience a night of laughter and uplifting humor with Chonda Pierce as she shares her comedic insights on life's joys and challenges.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Comedy Night at Comedy Avenue

    Experience an evening of laughter at an intimate comedy show in Lawton, featuring BYOB and a vibrant atmosphere for adults aged 18 and over.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • Free Concert by The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus

    Experience a captivating musical performance by The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus, free and open to the public, held at McMahon Memorial Auditorium.

    Mon, 10/28/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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