Jeri Anderson

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!

This Is How Oklahomans Can Save Monarch Butterflies

Oklahoma is one of the main pathways for the monarch butterfly migration every spring and winter. Unfortunately, due to drought, the monarch's main food source, milkweed, is lacking in the Sooner State.

Be A Part of the Monarch Migration At An Oklahoma Wildlife Area

The monarchs are getting ready to make their way through Oklahoma! Monarchs will soon begin migrating south towards warmer temperatures for the winter, and you can help monarch research by participating in a local tagging event at Hackberry Flat in Davidson, Oklahoma.

Check Out Southwest Oklahoma’s Best Oktoberfest Events

Oklahoma has some of the best Oktoberfest events! But if you don't want to drive all the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma, or deal with huge crowds, then you'll definitely want to check out the Oktoberfest events in southwest Oklahoma.

Here’s The Best Fried Chicken In Oklahoma

Fried chicken can be found in several restaurants across Oklahoma. But where can you get the best fried chicken in Oklahoma?

Watch a WWII Airborne Demonstration In Frederick, Oklahoma

One of the coolest things about the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team in Frederick, Oklahoma, is getting to experience history firsthand during an Open Hangar Day! The team has scheduled an Open Hangar Day for Saturday, Oct. 19 that will feature a live airborne demonstration with a WWII aircraft.

Fall Open Streets Is Returning to Lawton, Oklahoma

One the best events for families in Lawton, Oklahoma, is Open Streets! And the fall Open Streets event is set for Saturday, Oct. 19 in downtown Lawton.

Oklahoma May See 100 Degrees Temperatures This Week

Oklahoma was teased by fall weather at the start of September. But now the heat is expected to return this week. Some areas of Oklahoma may even see temperatures back at 100.

International Festival Set for The End of September In Lawton, Oklahoma

One of the best ways to experience a multitude of cultures is during the annual International Festival in Lawton, Oklahoma! This year's festival is set to take place Sept. 27-29 in Elmer Thomas Park.

Say Goodbye To the 77th Army Band During Farewell Concert in Lawton, Oklahoma

Civilians and military personnel will gather together to offer a heartfelt goodbye to Fort Sill's own 77th Army Band this month before the group officially disbands in October.

Here’s the Best Chicken Fried Steak in Oklahoma

Chicken fried steak is a part of Oklahoma's state meal. And there's several places in the Sooner State that has chicken fried steak on the menu. But where can you get the best chicken fried steak in Oklahoma?

Here’s When Oklahoma Can Expect The First Frost of 2024

As summer reaches its final days, Oklahomans are dreaming of cooler weather. Luckily, the first frost will come to the Sooner State right in time for fall.

Get Ready for Braum’s Fall An Affair of the Heart This October

Fall is one of the best seasons in Oklahoma! And one event that Oklahomans look forward to every fall is the annual fall flagship show of Braum's An Affair of the Heart.