“No one should be imprisoned for living out their faith,” Oklahoma Sen. Lankford thanks President Trump after pastor imprisoned for nearly nine months is released
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford welcomed the release of Pastor Ezra Jin from a Chinese prison, saying no one should be jailed for practicing their faith and calling on the Chinese Communist Party to free others who remain imprisoned for their religious beliefs. In…
Oklahoma Sen. Armstrong says he intends to use every moment left in the Senate to push what he calls Congress’ ‘single most important’ priority for America’s long-term future
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong said he plans to spend the remainder of his time in the Senate advancing permitting reform, calling it the most important action Congress can take to strengthen the nation’s long-term energy security and economic future. In a post on…
Lawton Police chief highlights community partnership during Great Plains Ambucs meeting
Lawton, OK – Lawton Police Chief Curtis Akard spoke to members of Great Plains Ambucs about the department’s ongoing efforts to serve the community and strengthen partnerships with local organizations. According to the Lawton Police Department, Chief Akard was invited to share information about the…
Road repairs on NE Rogers Lane expected to enter paving phase as drainage work nears completion
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton said repairs on NE Rogers Lane are progressing, with Stormwater Maintenance crews expected to complete their portion of the project by the end of the week before roadway reconstruction begins. According to city officials, drainage repair work is…
Eastbound lanes of SW Lee Boulevard to close July 13 as Lawton road construction enters next phase
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has announced that a planned eastbound lane closure on SW Lee Boulevard has been rescheduled as work continues on a major roadway improvement project. Beginning Monday, July 13, the eastbound lanes of SW Lee Boulevard between SW 52nd…
Mayor Stan Booker visits Abundant Life STEM Camp, explores student engineering and robotics projects
Lawton, OK – Mayor Stan Booker visited the Abundant Life STEM Camp, where he met with students and learned about the hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics projects they have been working on throughout the program. During the visit, Booker explored lessons on simple and…
“If nothing changes, blackouts will become commonplace,” Oklahoma Sen. Armstrong responds after NYC mayor urges residents to conserve electricity amid heatwave
Oklahoma – A growing debate over U.S. energy infrastructure and grid reliability has intensified after Sen. Alan Armstrong warned that rising electricity demand, combined with permitting delays, could lead to widespread power shortages in the coming years. His remarks came as extreme heat conditions placed…
Lawton announces traffic changes on SW Lee Boulevard as construction enters new phase
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced upcoming traffic changes on SW Lee Boulevard as construction work continues in the area. Beginning Tuesday, July 7, westbound lanes of SW Lee Boulevard between SW 52nd Street and SW 38th Street will reopen to traffic. City…
