Ardmore Leader

06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

Kevin Boatright has been a staple at Ardmore City Hall since 1999 when he took over the city's parks and recreation department. He was later appointed assistant city manager in 2014 before taking the top job in 2021.

He is now set to retire in September.

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Ardmore City Manager Kevin Boatright has announced his upcoming retirement. A statement from Ardmore City Hall on Friday said that Boatright will retire in 90 days after almost 27 years

06/05/2026

A simple scan for unauthorized electronic devices has been carried out before private meetings of the Ardmore City Commission for several years.

This week, that scan found a mysterious signal coming from a wireless battery charger.

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While a scan for unauthorized electronics during a private meeting of the city commission this week found a suspicious device, the city’s top technology official says he is not sure

06/02/2026

A closed-door session of the Ardmore City Commission included a sweep for listening devices. Immediately after the meeting, a momentarily tense exchange between Commissioner Buddy Simon and several city officials revolved around a wireless battery charger.

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Ardmore City Hall is looking into an “incident” during Monday’s regular meeting of the Ardmore City Commission. City officials have declined to further explain what happened to cause a security

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Ardmore City Commission

06/01/2026

ACS: Agenda language delays teacher rehires

https://www.ardmoreleader.com/news/agenda-language-delays-teacher-rehires/article_0767937b-bf01-463d-bc63-23ce653b9061.html

06/01/2026

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05/31/2026

 The Friday, May 29, Ardmore Leader newsletter is now available for pick up at select local businesses OR you can join our subscriber list and receive the weekly newsletter FREE in your inbox!
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05/26/2026

Traffic alert!
According to The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, all lanes of US 77 at River Bottom Road were shut down at approximately 10:45 a.m. after a fatality accident between Wynnewood and Davis.