Lawton Local News – Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Friday, December 27th, 2024

Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Lawton's Holiday in the Park event, featuring lights, a skating rink, and festive activities, will be open until New Year's Day at Elmer Thomas Park. ABC 7
➤ The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team is collaborating with other police departments to conduct a sobriety checkpoint on December 27th to enhance holiday season road safety. ABC 7

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ In Oklahoma, legislative measures to incorporate religion into public schools, including allowing chaplains and religious instruction for credit, sparked debate and involvement from both local and national organizations. ABC 7
➤ The Turetii Haniaiku Foundation aims to enhance Numunu language development, cultural education, and academic standards for pre-K to fourth grade students at Comanche Academy Charter School. The Lawton Constitution

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Oklahoma plans significant government changes in 2024, including tax cuts and the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school, amidst ongoing political developments. ABC 7
➤ Michael Merritt, winning over 60% of the vote, will be sworn in as Comanche County Sheriff. ABC 7

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Oklahoma is ranked as the fifth-worst state in the U.S. for midwife shortages, with only 74 certified midwives for nearly 4,000 births a month, highlighting a critical need for more professionals in the field. ABC 7

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