Nearly $20 billion spent on Small Business Saturday
LAWTON, Okla. – Consumers spent an estimated $19.8 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday, according to data recently released by American Express, up from $19.6 billion from last year. According to a press release from the U.S. Small Business Administration, data…
Lawton man attacked with machete
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man was attacked with a machete Thursday afternoon. Police are still investigating the attack, which happened around 1:30 pm at a home on 3rd st and Bell Ave. The man was hit with the machete has been taken to a…
What small businesses must do to move forward during COVID-19? Advice from EJ Dalius
LAWTON, Okla – The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for public health and the economy across the world. Still, its economic impact is not clear as nations struggle to chart recovery methods while the pandemic keeps raging. But one thing that everyone would agree on…
Hungry Hearts collecting donations for Christmas baskets, stockings
LAWTON, Okla. – Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry is collecting donations for Christmas baskets and stockings. Normally, the organization hosts a Christmas dinner to feed families in need and the homeless. With the pandemic, that’s not possible this year, but they still want to help the…
Free COVID-19 testing in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – Starting Tuesday and going through December 3, IMMYLabs will be doing free COVID-19 testing in Lawton. The testing site will be the Cameron University parking lot at the intersection of 38th st and Gore. To be eligible for testing, you must register…
One arrest following crash on Gore Blvd
LAWTON, Okla. – One person was arrested today after Lawton police said they caused a crash. That happened around 5 p.m. on I-44 near Gore. Police said someone was stopped at a traffic light when another driver failed to stop and crashed into them from…
Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma 2020 stats
OKLAHOMA – The Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma are exceeding last year’s number in terms of tips received and money paid out. The organization has seen many improvements over the last year, technology being at the top of the list. ”This year, we’ve focused on…
What’s Next for Small Business?
LAWTON, Okla. – When statewide shutdowns began in March, the average small business had just 27 days of cash on hand. Paycheck Protection loans trickled out a first phase of relief. But weeks of stay-at-home became months, and businesses are scrambling to adapt. How do we move forward?…
Multiple fire departments called to grassfire west of Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. – Several fire departments were called to battle a grassfire west of Lawton Tuesday night. Units from Pecan Creek, Cache, Indiahoma and Lawton were called to put out the flames. Officials say the fire started burning around 6:45 pm along highway 62, just…
Nonprofits collecting donations for Giving Tuesday
LAWTON, Okla. – December 1 is Giving Tuesday, a day all about helping nonprofits right here in our community. Since Giving Tuesday started in 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been a huge day for nonprofits across the world. “You’ve got Thanksgiving, then you’ve got…
LATS to run on reduced schedule due to COVID-19
LAWTON, Okla. -LATS started a reduction in operations Monday due to an employee testing positive for COVID over the weekend. The transportation system will run its six normal routes service from 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday. There will be no Saturday Service until further…
Another Oklahoma BBQ Joint To Check Out
LAWTON, Okla. – We’ve talked a little about a lack of universally agreed upon BBQ here in Lawton for a long time. Woody’s BBQ is still talked about today as being great, I really miss Branding Iron personally, the old-timers talk about a cafeteria style…
