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
Beautiful Easter Weekend in Oklahoma with Storms Returning Sunday
Oklahoma lucked out! It's going to be a BEAUTIFUL Easter weekend in the Sooner State. But it won't last long; spring storms will return Sunday evening.
How To Naturally Dye Your Oklahoma Easter Eggs
If you love the tradition of dying Easter eggs but hate messing with food dye, luckily there are some easy natural ways to make colorful eggs! Oklahoma's Pioneer Woman outlined how easy it is to naturally dye Easter eggs from simple items found in your kitchen.
This Is The Best Small Town in Oklahoma for 2024
Oklahoma has plenty of great small towns to choose from! Southern Living recently conducted a survey of its readers for the best small town in the southern states. And one Oklahoma town was named the best out of all the small towns in the state's 77 counties.
Oklahoma Will See Snow, Hard Freeze and Cold Wind Chills This Week
Oklahoma isn't getting rid of winter that easy! Although the official first day of spring was last week, Oklahoma has snow, a hard freeze and cold wind chills in its forecast.
Oklahoma Could See Fewer Monarch Butterflies This Year
The number of monarchs are down drastically compared to other years. And Oklahoma is partly to blame.
Oklahoma At Enhanced Risk for Tornadoes and Large Hail Today
Oklahoma is in the path for enhanced severe weather Thursday, March 14. All the way from Dallas, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, is at an enhanced risk for tornadoes and baseball-sized hail.
Mammoth Amounts of Morel Mushrooms Are Popping Up All Over Oklahoma
It's morel mushroom season in Oklahoma! You can currently find the coveted fungi in 30 counties of the Sooner State.
These White Flowering Trees Are Better for Oklahoma
Oklahoma is extra beautiful when it's in full bloom! But Okies will pinch their nose when they come across a Bradford Pear tree. Luckily, not all white flowering trees are stinky.
This Restaurant Is Located Inside Oklahoma’s First Grain Elevator
There's a lot of history in Oklahoma! And one Oklahoma restaurant recently established itself inside the state's first ever grain elevator in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Beautiful Weather On Tap for Oklahoma This Weekend
Oklahoma's having a cloudy and rainy day today but this weekend will be sunny with cooler temperatures.
Here Are The Best Spring Festivals in Oklahoma
Everyone across Oklahoma gets eager to get out of the house when spring rolls around. Winter keeps us cooped up for too long! Luckily, Oklahoma has some great spring festivals that allow for fun activities while enjoying the warm weather.
These Are the Best and Beautiful Plants to Keep Away Oklahoma Mosquitoes
Okies like to spend their days outdoors when there's warmer weather! But with warm temperatures comes the dreaded mosquito. Luckily, there are some beautiful plants to keep them at bay.