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Stephens County has been formally recognized as a Purple Heart County.

The Jefferson County Health Department hosted a drug take back day.

The City of Lawton is working to improve driving conditions in neighborhoods.

The Eisenhower High School family is mourning the loss of coach and teacher Joseph McKenzie.

Eisenhower High School held a memorial tribute today for three late staff members who served the country and Lawton Public Schools.

The Comanche Nation held a ground breaking ceremony for their Anadarko Outreach Office today.

The City of Anadarko is honoring veterans by hanging Hometown Heroes Banners throughout town.

While Health Departments are working to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, they’re also trying to meet the needs of the community unrelated to COVID.

The Altus Animal Welfare Association is mourning the loss of one of their biggest advocates, Brenda Mahan.

The City of Altus is accepting proposal ideas to repurpose their old fire station, since a new one was built a few years ago.

The attacks on the U-S Capitol have started a conversation about using the 25th amendment to remove President Donald Trump just weeks before Inauguration day.

An online portal for COVID-19 vaccine availability will be open to the public tomorrow. This will be one of the few ways to make an appointment as doses have become limited after opening to the 65 and older population.

The Lawton Police Department wants people to be aware of COVID-19 vaccine scams.

Students across the state and in southwest Oklahoma will continue to receive free meals for the rest of the school year thanks to the extension of one program.

An Institution for Mental Diseases waiver has been approved to increase mental health and addiction services in Oklahoma.

Tillman County EMS and the Frederick Fire Department are teaming up to provide Emergency Medical Services for the surrounding area.

The number of DUI’s and accidents typically increase during the holiday season. As the New Year approaches the Lawton Police Department is ramping up their Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

The Comache County Health Department is partnering with leaders in the community to set up Coronavirus Vaccination Walk-in Clinics.

The last group of heath care workers and support staff at Comanche County Memorial Hospital are getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

The deadline to pay property taxes without any penalties is quickly approaching.

Fort Sill’s adopt a solider event helped 98 soldiers enjoy a home away from home this Christmas.

Food banks across the state have been approved for six-million dollars in CARES ACT funding.

Duncan’s Freedom Biker Church handed out meals to families in need of a Christmas dinner Wednesday.

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The City of Lawton’s Arts and Humanities Division has received its first share of the CARES ACT funding.

Fort Sill is making sure soldiers who weren’t able to make it home for the holidays are having a good time.

The Armed Services YMCA showed up to a Fort Sill soldiers home with a van full of Christmas presents.

Educators and school support staff are being moved up to phase two of the state’s distribution plan for the Coronavirus vaccine.

Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry gave out Christmas food baskets and gifts.

Residents at the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center will get a special gift this year from Kirk’s EMS.