Jeri is proud to make Lawton home and is blessed to be a part of the KLAW family since 1999! She's something of a National Treasure in the community. Her family is her heart, so a lot of her writings are about fun family-friendly activities Oklahoma, plus the best places to shop and eat. You can also read about local weather forecasts and Oklahoma weather phenomena. As a proud Oklahoman, Jeri enjoys highlighting people, places and events Oklahoma can be proud of!
Jeri Anderson
See Lawton’s Living Christmas Tree This Weekend
For over 40 years First Baptist Church Lawton has gifted the Lawton community with the Living Christmas Tree!
Win Cash for Toys at Kiowa Casino this Holiday Season
Kiowa Casino and Hotel in Devol, Oklahoma, is hosting its annual Cash for Toys Drive this year!
Ring the Bells for The Salvation Army This Holiday Season
A big part of the holidays is giving! And with The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, you not only have the option to make a monetary donation, but also the opportunity to donate your time.
Try a Whole Menu of Holiday Drinks at this Oklahoma City Bar
This bar in Oklahoma City is celebrating the holiday season with a pop-up Christmas cocktail bar!
See One of the Oldest Holiday Traditions in Southwest Oklahoma
In December 1941, local musicians initiated the first ever performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Lawton. Little did they know that the Lawton Schubert Music Club would spark a holiday tradition that has been continued for over eight decades!
When Do Oklahomans Feel the Most Christmassy?
The holidays seem to come earlier and earlier each year! But how soon do Oklahomans start getting into the holiday spirit?
Top Oklahoma Christmas Parades You Won’t Want to Miss
Some of Oklahoma's top Christmas parades take place the weekend after Thanksgiving, but most start the first weekend in December. Make plans with the whole family this holiday season to catch these festive parades in our home state!
Hot Dog! It’s Mickey Mouse Day!
Oh, Toodles! It's Mickey Mouse Day! Today we celebrate all things, Mickey. But, what I'm so impressed with, is even after all of these years, Mickey Mouse is still all about learning.
Time is Running Out to Honor Veterans This Holiday Season with Wreaths Across America
One way to help remember and honor those who gave their lives for this country is by participating in Wreaths Across America.
Attitude of Gratitude
Attitude of Gratitude: You hear that phrase a bunch this time of year, as we get ever closer to Thanksgiving Day
Drone Racing This Weekend at Central Plaza
This Saturday, professional drone racers will race in the old Dillard's Building at Central Plaza, 200 SW C Ave., Lawton, Oklahoma.
What is Lawton Public Schools’ Snow Policy?
While Lawton Public Schools does not have a hard and fast Snow policy, they try to make any closing decision as early as possible.