Lawton man pleads guilty to 2019 robbery
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man has pleaded to several charges including a 2019 robbery. Brandon Alexander pleaded guilty to first degree robbery Thursday. Investigators say in September of last year, Alexander forced his way into a couple’s apartment and threatened them at gunpoint. They…
Free Thanksgiving turkey giveaway set for Monday at Bethlehem Baptist
LAWTON, Okla. – You and your family can go secure a Free thanksgiving Turkey. All you have to do is stop by the Bethlehem Baptsit Church, located at 602 Northwest Arlington Avenue starting Monday at 2 p.m. The plan is to be there until 6…
Brandie Combs describes Oklahoma’s four phase roll out plan for COVID-19 vaccine
LAWTON, Okla. – Brandie Combs of the Comanche County Health Department sat down to talk with 7News’ Caitlin Williams about the roll out plan for the COVID-19 vaccine. The first almost 2,000 doses are supposed to be in Lawton starting Tuesday, but those will be…
Purdy’s Schallert signs to play softball at D2 Cameron
Purdy standout Lauren Schallert is set to take her softball talents to the NCAA Division II level. Schallert signed a letter of intent to continue her career for Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Nov. 18 at a special ceremony at Purdy High School hosted…
SE Oklahoma Couple, Grandson Killed In Crash
OKLAHOMA – A couple and their grandson from Southeast Oklahoma were killed in a three vehicle crash in Collin County. State Troopers said a sedan headed northbound on State Highway 121 in Trenton crossed into the southbound lanes, sideswiped one vehicle and then struck an…
Tips for Small Businesses For the Holidays & Beyond
LAWTON, Okla. – Despite the coronavirus pandemic, small business owners have been resilient, pivoting and adapting their business models to navigate continually changing conditions. With the new year on the horizon, there are potential new opportunities to take advantage of and ways to adapt to…
Child neglect arrest warrant filed
LAWTON, Okla. – A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a woman they say kept her child in unsafe conditions. Morganne Avvocato is charged with one count of child neglect. Investigators say DHS workers and police found her unresponsive on a couch during an…
LPS will feed the youth while schools are closed for the holidays
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton Public Schools are doing grab and go meals over Christmas break. They’ll have 11 sites available for pick-up. That includes Cleveland, Freedom, Hugh Bish, Lincoln, Pioneer Park, Pat Henry, Sullivan Village, and Ridgecrest Elementary Schools. Central and MacArthur Middle School as…
Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma welcomes new radiation oncologist
LAWTON, Okla. – The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma recently welcomed a new radiation oncologist. Dr. Rufus Mark is a native Californian, but he’s worked in Texas for roughly the last 20 years before deciding to move to Lawton. One of the factors that played…
Coronavirus stalls Lawton Propel project
LAWTON, Okla. -Lawtonians voted on the propel city project last fall, but the coronavirus pandemic slowed down progress on planning, according to city officials. The 2020 City Improvement Project is a 14-year plan that puts millions of dollars of funding into focused areas, such as…
Oklahoma state senator wants to outlaw abortion
OKLAHOMA – State Sen. Warren Hamilton announced his intent to file the Abolition of Abortion in Oklahoma Act/Equal Protection and Equal Justice Act, which would criminalize and end all abortions in Oklahoma. The measure would ensure equal justice and equal protection of the laws to…
How A Late Payment Affects Your Credit Score
LAWTON, Okla. – We have talked before about how payment history impacts your credit score, but let’s talk specifically this week about what a late payment does to your score. How long does a late payment stay on your credit report? Late payments that were…
