Good morning, Lawton.

The historic Dunbar School in south Lawton is nearing demolition — the predominantly black school that once served as a vital community landmark is set to be torn down soon.

My Little Pearl Bowtique in Lawton hosted a free toy drive that featured a children’s pageant on Friday.

The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce named Matt Tranquill as its next president and CEO, and he will officially begin his role Aug.

4 (bringing over 20 years of leadership experience from Adams Media Group). Chamber officials say Tranquill plans to meet local business partners quickly (to strengthen Lawton's economic growth and community engagement).

The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce will host its State of Economic Development luncheon at noon Friday, July 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn—135 NW Second St.—in Lawton.

Brad Cooksey, president of the Lawton/Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation, will share updates on local development projects, workforce trends and business opportunities—tickets cost $25 for Chamber members with limited seating.

Today, 7News anchor Tarra Jones interviewed Duncan High School junior Anthony Lada who was nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders after attending a conference at the University of Massachusetts—he explained how his journey started and the program he joined.

Chairman Josh Powers and Lawton resident Brenda Spencer-Ragland were named trustees for the Southern Oklahoma Drug Addiction Trust after the commissioners approved the trust's creation on June 23 — the trust will address opioid addiction using nearly $2 million in litigation settlement funds. The board of five members will meet once every county approves the resolution and plans to hire an executive director to guide the development of one or more treatment centers — further steps will be taken as the process advances.

Registration is open for the 2025 Spirit of Survival event hosted by the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma—this event will raise funds for cancer research and help local patients.

Bike rides will be on October 4 and the walks and runs will be on October 5, continuing a tradition from last year.

Clean Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Experience a night of laughter with clean comedy and free snacks at a local venue.

3rd annual set free praise dance conference

This community event is to encourage and empower our youth and young adults to use their gift of dance to build their relationship with God and draw others to Him. We are also bridging the generational gap with our youth to mentor and share life experiences to help them become servant leaders. Friday night will be a night of praise and worship, with instruction on the importance of covering as ministers and how colors have important meaning. Saturday will be all-day workshops including dance technique, mime, and lyrical dance. Each dancer will have two dance workshops based on their training and experience.

3rd annual set free praise dance conference

This community event is to encourage and empower our youth and young adults to use their gift of dance to build their relationship with God and draw others to Him. We are also bridging the generational gap with our youth to mentor and share life experiences to help them become servant leaders. Friday night will be a night of praise and worship, with instruction on the importance of covering as ministers and how colors have important meaning. Saturday will be all-day workshops including dance technique, mime, and lyrical dance. Each dancer will have two dance workshops based on their training and experience.