Tarra Bates
Evening Anchor
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Kiowa Chairman, Lawrence Spottedbird, joined 7News anchor Tarra Bates to discuss important events and topics affecting Tribes across Oklahoma.
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Monday with the Mayor: Duncan Mayor Armstrong discusses water meters, City Manager resignation, more
On this edition of Monday with the Mayor, 7News spoke with Duncan Mayor Robert Armstrong.
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In this edition of Community Conversations we spoke with Adriene Davis with Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry about what inspired her to start the program.
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7News was joined by members of the Comanche County Retired Educators Association, President Carol Gardner and Chairperson Cheryl Tate.
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A car is the perfect metaphor for voting because voting is just like a new car that each generation is given as an 18th birthday present.
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With Native Heritage Month in full swing and controversial new enforcement at the state level in Oklahoma, there’s plenty to discuss on this week’s edition of Comanche Happenings.
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On this edition of Monday with the Mayor, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker joined 7News to discuss current business with the City of Lawton.
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Veterans Employment Representative, Malcolm Sublett joined 7News to discuss what services are available, how these services have impacted the community and more.
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Larry Bush, the Democratic nominee for the seat, joined 7News as we asked questions about his campaign, his stances and other aspects of his candidacy.
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Walking is good for all of us but 7News learned about a walk that isn’t just a stroll in the park.
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For this edition of Community Conversations, we welcomed a future farmer here to discuss a special annual tradition just in time for Thanksgiving.
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On this week’s edition on Monday with the Mayor, 7News spoke with Altus mayor Robert Garrison.
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Dusty Deevers, the Republican nominee for the seat, joined 7News as we asked questions about his campaign, his stances and other aspects of his candidacy.
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Today is Friday, so that means it is Furry Friend Friday and Roy Rodrick from Lawton Animal Welfare has come to the studio with an Australian Shepard mix.
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Thursday evening, the members of the Lawton FFA organization hosted its 4th annual Calf Fry and Silent Auction.
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The NAACP is the nation’s oldest civil rights organization in America.
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During the conversation, the Vienna Boys Choir, their upcoming performance, as well as who and how much it will cost to attend were discussed.
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With the holiday season upon us, there are plenty of events happening on Fort Sill.
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Lawton police responded to a rollover accident at 17th and Columbia Tuesday evening.
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With a lot of unknowns, Lawton Police Department Chief James Smith joined 7News to discuss Halloween safety.
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Monday, the Vaska Theatre held “Student Film Night” where patrons watched a locally made, and award-winning short film called “Capital of Conformity.”
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The founding and evolution of the film festival, as well as line up for this year’s festival were discussed during this edition of Community Conversations.
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Gala and Festival Committee Member Kaley Patterson joined 7News to give the details on the event such as participation, the purpose of the event and other information.
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Altus mayor Robert Garrison has joined 7News to discuss upcoming events in Altus including Red Ribbon Week, the Annual Chili Cookoff, the Balloon Festival and Halloween.
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Vendors, volunteers and supporters heard all the statistics for those either diagnosed with the disease or Dementia -- along with the number of family and caregivers.
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The McMahon Memorial Auditorium let the Lawton community go back to a bygone era of music with a special Motown concert.
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The Leslie Powell Gallery hosted the Oklahoma State Arts Conference Tuesday evening.
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Memories like pictures and keepsakes burned up as well.
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During the conversation, the Oklahoma Arts Conference that is coming to Lawton for the very first time and what the public can expect when they attend the conference was discussed.
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An altercation in Grady County has left one man dead and another injured.
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Summit has selected 15 nonprofit organizations with each organization getting a portion of the committed $30,000.
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One definition of community is a group of people living in the same place but Greater Galilee Baptist Church is expanding that definition by inviting everyone to their Grand Community Giveaway Saturday.
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Young Professionals of Lawton held a candidate forum at Cameron University for those running for the Oklahoma State Senate District 32 seat.
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The topic of Artificial Intelligence found its way to Cameron University on Monday.
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A 22-year-old Walters daycare worker has been charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior with two underage girls while working at the daycare.
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Three men have been charged in the death of an inmate at the Comanche County Detention Center.
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Kirks EMS and the first responder community are inviting everyone to come out and support a fundraiser for one of their own at the Ollie Strong Fundraiser
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Cameron University observed Constitution Day with a symposium highlighting various parts of what is known as the “Supreme Law of the Land.”
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It was an evening of wanderlust at United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s 6th Annual Blue Tie Gala Friday night.
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From now until Oct. 15, we celebrate a period that covers the independence days for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and other Latin American countries.
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Get your blenders ready for cool, creamy chocolate-y goodness because today, Sept. 12, 2023, is national chocolate milkshake day!
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Lawton voters will go to the polls on Sept. 12, 2023, to decide who will represent them in Ward 7 and 8, while also deciding if the Ad Valorem Tax should be extended.
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Randy Warren is running to be reelected to the Ward 8 Council Representative seat for the City of Lawton.
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Wayne Greene, Region Communications Manager for PSO, shares advice and information to protect yourself and loved ones from scams involving those claiming to be from the company.
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Sergeant Romanei Williams won the cooking competition with a bison risotto and sautéed asparagus.
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U.S. Representative, Tom Cole, for Oklahoma’s 4th congressional district, stopped by 7News to discuss recent congressional action including recent military bills as well as Oklahoma National Guard members being sent to the Texas border.
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Friday is Military Appreciation Night you can go out to honor those who have bravely served our country. That’s when the Half Section from Fort Sill will be on display.
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Founder of Hungry Hearts, Adriene Davis, joined 7News Friday to discuss Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry and her retirement.
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Cheyenne Belew joins 7News to discuss an upcoming Homeschool Fair in Lawton to help homeschoolers and homeschool parents in Lawton prepare and enhance the experience.
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Altus City Manager, Gary Jones, joins 7News to discuss the current happenings around the city of Altus.
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