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• Frederick, OK News
• National EMS Week observed this week
• ‘Summer Fun For Everyone’ pull-out coming soon
• Quarterly SWODA Aging Services Advisory Council meeting
• ‘Summer Fun For Everyone’ pull-out coming soon
• With $6.8B budget passed, Okla. session to wrap
• Memorial Day Breakfast set for Monday
• A retirement reception for Bill Weldonto be held Thursday at SWTC
• Run with Force 5 km and 1 mile Fun Run
• Three new JCMH physicians reported at board meeting
• Algae bloom 101
• Cause of water odor and taste addressed, explained
• Contract awarded for highway safety improvements in Greer County
• St. John Baptist Church ‘Feeding the Community’ program begins June 4
• Gov. Fallin signs Water Conservation Plan into law
• DEQ recommends caution on lakes, rivers and streams
• Two Altus men robbed at gunpoint; APD seeking tips
• Carpenter’s Kitchen offering free community meal
• OSU Caravan rolls through Altus
• Council to hold special public hearing/meeting on proposed budget
• RV and camping site information given for upcoming holiday weekend
• Okla. gov, lawmakers reach deal on $6.8B budget
• American Legion serving veterans, and military a Memorial Day Breakfast
• Commissioners approve bid process for JC Health Department reflooring project
• Altus High School Top Ten Seniors Named for 2012
• ‘Ready When the Time Comes’ program for disaster preparedness
• Art Class for Kids at the Altus Public Library
• National Prevention Week- Monday is Prevention of Underage Drinking Day
• We are the Ones: National Prevention Week 2012
• Lucas on American energy: Obama’s actions speak louder than his words
• NAHCA 2012 Conference to honor frontline caregivers
• Primera Iglesia Bautista to serve free hot meal
• Solar eclipse safety information
• Ten Jackson County girls going to Girls State
• 'Cutet Kids' entries now being accepted
• Jackson County Clerk candidates to speak at SWORW meeting
• Annual Spring Band Concert to be held tonight at AHS
• Partial solar eclipse happening Sunday
• Jackson County Sales Tax revenue third highest in three years, $120,179
• Railroad crossing north of Blair closed May 17
• Jim and Jean Hodges to speak at Grace New Life Fellowship
• Jackson County Sales Tax revenue third highest in three years, $120,179
• Shooting suspect sought for injuring local Altus man
• Open-carry and TANF drug-free client bills sent to Governor’s desk for approval
• Inhofe praises Altus AFB as potential KC-135 home
• School Board to meet Monday
• SWTC graduation set for Tuesday
• Cutest Kids Contest starts today
• ‘A Work of Heart’ tribute to nurses to be held Monday
• Swimming pool summer passes to be considered at City Council meeting
• USPS keeps rural post offices open, cuts hours
• Three arrests made on area drug dealers
• Oklahomans gather at Capitol to demand education funding
• SWTC Foundation Golf Tournament is a ‘Hole-in-One’
• Woman dies in two-vehicle accident south of Altus
• Help “Stamp Out Hunger” Saturday in Altus
• Be in the know; don’t miss local storm warnings
• AAFB Open House set for Saturday
• Third suspect in violent home invasion burglaries held in Jackson County Jail
• Southwest District Assessor’s Conference hosted this week by the JC Assessor’s Office
• Sweet Adelines” Chorus in concert Saturday at WOSC
• House and Senate budget agreement getting closer
• Jaywalking’s heavy price in the Raquel Nelson case
• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta being held today
• Tim Murray, challenger to Frank Lucas, to speak at Democrat Women’s meeting
• 74th WOSC Commencement Ceremonies this week
• Altus woman falls asleep at the wheel, wrecks
• At the Anniversary of Greensburg Tornado, It’s Clear Early Warnings Save Lives
• Do you have at least three ways to get storm news?
• Bags start being delivered tomorrow for Altus ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collections
• Altus Firefighters host Burn Out Contest
• Altus firefighters competing in regional Combat Challenge Saturday
• Clogging recital to benefit Relay for Life
• Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” May 12 in Altus
• VFW hosting band ‘Rincon Norteno’ for Cinco de Mayo
• DAV Pancake Breakfast to benefit Veterans and families
• Author to sign new Custer travel guide at Museum of the Western Prairie
• Altus MAPS is working: $264K out, $426K in monthly
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• Accident results in two people injured
• Jackson County resale lots continue to be hot sellers
• Alcohol Compliance Checks conducted in Altus;
• State Senate deliberates budget for 2012 fiscal year
• EVER CHANGING TIMES -Today’s special edition focuses on progress of Altus, surrounding area
• Police K9 Rocky retirement and adoption at to be considered at City Council meeting;
• Tips from a Trooper on the Rattlesnake Derby
• Highlighting services during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
• Physician recruitment reported on at hospital board
• 100+ temperatures begin
• Two injured in early morning shooting
• Altus Community Blood Drives May 1, 3 & 4
• Ask a Lawyer Day April 26
• Oklahoma Infants Missing Crucial First Vaccinations
• Man in serious condition after accident near Blair
• Contestant applications for Miss Altus Outstanding Teen 2013 Pageant being accepted
• Jackson County Court Clerks Office closed Friday for training
• Raising awareness to raise self-esteem
• DAV and DAV Auxiliary to meet
• County Bar Association hosting reception to honor Oden
• 6th Annual Biker Weekend May 4 to 6
• Jackson County’s annual Spring Wheat Field Tour to be held
• 2012 DCP/ACRE signup deadline approaches
• Olustee blood drive date changed
• Altus man arrested on rape charge;
• Free community meals served by area churches
• CASA is seeking volunteers
• Arts Institute fund drive kicked off Thursday
• Cooperative agreement with Caddo Kiowa Tech Center presented to Western Board
• Officials classify Blair tornado
• Headrick Volunteer Fire Department to hold fund raising event in Altus
• Getting to Know Your eReader at the Altus Public Library
• The Altus Municipal Authority (AMA) and the City Council met on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. All members were present except Jack Smiley.
• Nine Altus students accepted to Arts Institute
• Habitat for Humanity Luncheon set for April 19
• American Legion to meet
• Free cancer screenings to be held Friday
• Candidates for Olustee Town Trustee to file declarations starting Monday
• Southwest Oklahoma Republican Women to meet
• Task Force Committee meeting designed to answer Altus City Council’s questions
• Sheriff LeVick relates ironic story at Commissioners Meeting
• Legislative Luncheon speakers address income tax reduction;
• Final filings reported; Race developes for County Clerk
• Severe weather rolls through Altus area
• Altus community to hosts blood drive April 20 at library
• Altus Air Force Base to celebrate 70 years of air power with Open House
• Jackson County Commissioners Blood Drive set for April 17
• Free cancer screenings to be offered
• Swim-A-Cross fund raising event set for April 28
• Filing period opens; Race develops for County Clerk
• Storm Prep 101: What if the lights go out?
• Altus man killed in accident
• Altus School Board approves position of Child Nutrition Director to address child obesity and diabetes
• Commissioners approve Friendship Fire Department for Title 19 status
• Sheriff’s Office Deputies responda to 445 calls in March
• Rep. Ortega to speak at Democrat Women’s meeting
• Survey: Oklahoma far ahead of national projections for business optimism
• Historical Society to present silent movie event free to the public
• National Library Week at the library starts Monday
• School Board meeting to be held Tuesday
• Alley Oops! Someone left big mess for homeowner and Street Department
• Altus Easter Egg Hunt
• Rust and powdery mildew threaten Central and Southern Great Plains wheat
• OSU Extension Office offering Canola Field Tour on Monday
• Alley Oops! Someone left big mess for homeowner and Street Department
• Altus Public Library to Celebrate National Library Week with a Challenge
• Blair High School hosts blood drive April 11
• ‘Blossom and Bows’ project to provide prom clothes from Mission on Wheels
• March temperatures set record in Oklahoma
• Rain: What a difference a year makes!
• Filing period opens next Wednesday
• Altus DAV Unit 33, DAV Auxiliary & Schwan’s hold fundraiser to benefit Veterans
• Many infrastructure-related projects approved by Council
• Senate approves resolution calling on Congress to initiate, adopt a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• Main Street Altus’ 20th Birthday Party to be held Thursday
• Commissioners approve events at Courthouse to raise sexual assault awareness
• March temperatures set record in Oklahoma
• FEMA Floodplain maps okay’d in Special Council meeting
• Commissioners accept ‘Railroad Yard’ bid for bridge materials
• Library annual Book Lover’s Sale fast approaching
• Special School Board meeting set for Tuesday
• City Council executive session concerning Public Works Director /Chief of Operations
• Prospective Habitat for Humanity homeowner orientation meeting to be held
• Bond addresses efforts to eliminate State Personal Income Tax
• Unity Service to be held by Jackson County Ministerial Alliance
• Collingwood takes oath of office at JCMH Board meeting
• Change My Heart Revival to be held at the Corinth Baptist Church with evangelist Don Clark
• BRAC for 2013 is dead
• Navajo High School Hosts Blood Drive April 2
• Fish biting, levels up and trees blooming at Lake Altus
• Limited number of tickets still available for Jazz Ambassadors concert
• With Senate and House having reached the deadline for reading of bills in the house of origin, both assign measures to committees
• Vehicle, tractor accidents leaves one in serious condition
• Altus Public Schools concerned about proposed rules to A-F grading system
• More resale lots sold at Commissioner Sale
• Monday deadline to enter Spelling Bee
• Governor, congressman release statements regarding President Obama’s remarks in Cushing
• Date set for annual ‘Walkin on Chalk’ event
• Council to hold special meeting concerning floodplain ordinance
• Sleep Apnea Awareness Day to offer free screenings
• Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Safety Meeting to be held
• Dog Walk event to be held March 31
• Property tax reminder
• Obama putting Oklahoma pipeline on fast track
• Top ten allergy cities in U.S. applicable to Altus
• Altus Professional Oklahoma Educators offering scholarships
• New flood maps show current risks in Jackson County
• Water lines, treatment plants, storm run-off, flood plains
• Altus trustees approve relocation of 'Round Timber' water line
• Pedestrian sent to hospital after being hit in parking lot
• Commissioners set April 9 as public hearing on Friendship Fire Department
• Scavenger hunt to part of Frederick Oyster Fry activities
• Injury accident involving semi spilled diesel fuel
• Schulz and Ortega brief locals at Legislative Luncheon
• City Council will consider adoption of new FEMA Flood Plain maps
• Altus amateur radio class
• Lowell-Tims invites seniors to come to the movies
• Kick Butts Day empowers youth to stand up to Big Tobacco
• ‘It’s Time…to Talk About It’;
• Balfour Beatty Communities is blogging
• Deadline to change political affiliation nears
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group to meet
• Commissioners approve Receiving and Requisitioning Officers for Sheriff’s Department
• Revamping AHS VoAg building may require land purchase
• Altus electrical superintendent placed on leave
• School Board to meet Monday
• Lunch to benefit Habitat for Humanity
• Martha Road to host Annual Father Daughter Banquet
• Final dates changed for 2012 irrigated cotton
• Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band present free concert
• Sen. Inhofe to speak at Peanut Expo
• Jackson County Community Health Action Team partnering with Fruits & Veggies—More Matters
• Altus City annual audit review shows long-term debt down
• Beckett Brothers bid chosen for AJH gym project
• Frederick oyster fry tickets available
• Relay for Life meeting March 12
• Council receives audit review
• Woman accidentally run over during confrontation
• County voters follow trend of state, nation
• Map can help plan wildlife watching
• Pasture management meeting Thursday
• USDA and Rural Community College Alliance, Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen the Rural Economy White House Rural Council Partnership to Strengthen Skills of Rural Workers to Compete in Global Marketplace
• Commissioners to enforce Floodplain regulations
• Main Street Altus finalist for awards
• Altus gets 4G LTE Network through Verizon
• School Board to hold special meeting
• Voters go to the poll Tuesday
• Chief Wheeler to receive plaque
• Wind ensemble to hold concert
• Surprises rolling down Keystone Pipeline
• U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors to hold concert at WOSC
• New funding to benefit Teachers and Troopers
• Learn more about the Outdoors
• Altus Spring Blood Drives held March 7, 9
• Altus AARP to hold meeting
• Investment board agreement approved
• Pasture Management meeting planned
• JCMH recruitment efforts focusing on pediatrics, general surgery
• Congress will be asked to approve call for new BRAC
• Spring officially starts at Vernal Equinox
• Altus Christian Academy hosting open enrollment for 2012-2013 year
• Several projects were lost in ’11 due to environmental conditions
• Altus AFB will conduct severe weather exercise
• Altus AARP to hold meeting
• BODY FOUND IN VEHICLE LEFT IN ALLEY
• JCGOP to hold special meeting to elect officers
• Community hosts blood drive March 6
• Frederick Oyster fry tickets will be available soon
• Condition of small grains improved over past month
• Jackson County Jr. Livestock Show under way
• School Wellness Assessment available to encourage local health and fitness
• Additional findings about WOSC’s Energy Performance Contract given
• Warren Fire Department to hold Ground Hog Supper
• Jackson County Memorial Hospital hosts blood drive
• Bible scholar to speak at Martha Road Baptist Church
• Recreation trust to be revamped to advisory board
• Commissioners consider options for affordable health insurance
• Nature Center providing feed for deer, birds
• Oklahoma’s Presidential Preferential Primary nears
• Application process begins for CFC
• State economy said to be consistently improving
• Pencil Drawing Workshop with Lyn Taylor at the Altus Public Library
• Special Council Meeting on Altus Recreation Trust to be held Tuesday
• Town Hall Meeting set by U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas
• Smokeless tobacco more addictive than cigarettes
• Off the Wall Dance Productions hosts brisket dinner
• Legislative Luncheons slated in Altus
• Winter Canola meeting set
• Recall of Britax Infant Child Restraint Systems
• Assessment group celebrates survey completion
• Date set for 68th annual Jr. Livestock Show
• Church hosting dinner
• Apply now to receive absentee ballots
• Jackson County declared ‘storm ready’
• Storm blankets most of Oklahoma
• 750 students absent from Altus schools Monday
• Sen. Schulz reflects on beginning of Legislative session
• Sharp reduction in 2012 cotton acreage expected
• Variety Show to benefit schools music program
• VFW hosting ‘Alsum’ classic rock band
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver support group to meet
• Building updates to be presented at School Board
• Polls open Tuesday for Altus, Olustee School Elections
• Fairchild crowned Miss Altus 2012
• Pathways group participates in Rose Day
• Local rights bill discussed during Jackson County legislative meeting
• Miss Altus 2012 to be crowned
• AHS grad promoted
• Habitat for Humanity lunch changed to third Thursdays
• Community Helping Community
• Pageant photos by Shanda’s Shots
• Miss Oklahoma in Altus for pageant
• Program collects valentines for retirement homes
• Absentee ballots will be available
• Free Ombudsman volunteer training being offered
• Multistage energy savings discussed at WOSC
• Miss Altus Week proclaimed
• JCRP Precinct Meeting and Convention
• Lucas announces Town Hall meetings
• Proposed pay schedule changed; Finance Director gives notice
• MADD organizing “Walk in a Box” for Southwest Oklahoma
• Former Jackson County Reserve Deputy arrested
• Miss Altus contestants visit sponsors
• Fallin highlights more cuts to state income tax
• Wayland Baptist University given Patriot Award
• Training planned in preparation for Severe Weather Aware Week
• Commissioners approve Medallion Energy pipeline section
• New G.E.D. classes aid in reaching goals
• Literacy Council gearing up for Spelling Bee
• Learning about US Citizenship
• Park Lane project and pay schedule change on Council docket
• Is Your Smart Device Smarter Than You Are?
• Rare Fair Board Election set for District Two
• New Altus City Administrator speaks at Kiwanis Club
• Volunteer brings music to Plantation
• School receives award
• Consume variety of foods for a healthy heart
• ‘Look Good…Feel Better’ event for women fighting cancer
• Driver Safety Program set for Feb. 15 in Altus
• Hearts Apart helps families of deployed Airmen
• County retailers rewarded for not selling tobacco to minors
• Nero to speak at Western campus
• Altus Animal Control shining example to other shelters
• Family Life Church hosts marriage counselors
• School elections Feb. 14 in Altus, Olustee
• Public Health System assessment raises issues of care
• ‘Buddy and Beyond’ show returning
• Duke Band performs at Honor Band Clinic
• Water line approved for City raw water to Altus AFB
• Frederick Leader, Press join forces
• Several demonstration lots of winter canola to be planted
• Noon time traffic accidents are common
• City of Altus supports ‘Tobacco-Free Oklahoma Week’
• Vernon to serve as President of First National Bank
• Martha Volunteer firefighter killed in traffic accident
• Frederick’s Oyster Fry date changed
• February 3 is National Wear Red Day®
• Altus Schools will have D.A.R.E. officer for 2012-2013 school year
• Phillips to run for re-election
• Duke Chamber holds banquet
• JACKSON COUNTY RED CROSS RECEIVES DONATED VAN
• Head baseball coach presents Pioneer Perks cards
• Oklahoma given approval for SHOPP Act
• Avilla to teach adult painting classes
• Commissioners approve filing period for county fair
• Ortega seeks to help homeowners
• Jan. declared National Mentoring Month in Altus
• Wheeler to perform at WOSC Alumni Banquet Feb. 3
• How we pay the price for tobacco use
• Native American home loan program available
• Christmas in February for Mexican orphanage
• How do our policies and laws impact our local public health system?
• Consider water quality when maintaining lawns
• Public servant Hale has Altus roots
• Stephenson’s long road back to health
• Additional meetings planned
• Benefit account setup for fire victim’s family
• Commodity meeting scheduled for Wednesday
• Sheriff asks county residents to be vigilant
• Achievement Program and couponing lesson sponsored by HCE
• CONNECT! program seeking mentors for youth
• Judge Huey to provide music for Western’s Alumni Banquet Feb. 3
• Howard brings his law expertise back to Altus
• Western to host Superintendents and Principals Summit on Wednesday
• Knights of Columbus provide funds for Pathways ultrasound
• Community members assess quality of life in Jackson County
• JCMH CRNAs join in celebration of National Nurse Anesthetists Week
• Local groups urged to get ready for upcoming ‘Kick Butts’ Day
• Solar flare expected
• Violation of protective order leads to stabbing
• Altus AFB to test new Instrument Landing System
• Armed Services YMCA to host 1st annual Chocolate Festival
• Winter blood drive to be held at WOSC
• Hot meals served by local churches every Saturday
• Damage to gym floor at Junior High topic of discussion at monthly Altus School Board meeting
• Bailey named Teacher of the Year
• Inmate escapes from Altus Work Center
• Arrest warrant issued for man accused of raping 14-year-old
• Parts ordered for traffic light
• Commissioners approve new agenda procedures
• Greenlee, Watkins to be inducted into ‘Friends of Altus’
• WWII Open Hangar Day planned
• Contestants gather for events leading up to Miss Altus Pageant
• Altus man injured in motorcycle accident Sunday
• Habitat for Humanity seeking sponsors for 2012 lunches
• Jackson County deputies responded to 415 calls for the month
• Upcoming American Legion and Altus DAV chapter meetings set
• Brigadier Gen. Hunter to be inducted into WOSC Alumni Hall of Fame
• Civilian restructure, round two, announced for AAFB
• Late flurry lifts AHS past Cache
• Date, details announced for Walkin’ On Chalk event
• Council to consider leasing old library for used book store
• Altus AFB to get new Medical Group building
• Sharing her talents
• 97th CES Airmen continue construction on park
• Finalists, Teacher of the Year to be recognized at School Board meeting
• Suggestions sought for book on famous Western Oklahomans
• State’s annual row crop summary given
• FEMA awards $23.6M+ to state to help repair power
• Altus pharmacy robbery suspect arrested in Michigan
• Issues raised on hiring practices at area water authority
• Special meeting held at WOSC President Birdine gets salary increase
• Plan: $110M to address state prison population
• Mangum’s acting Chief of Police thanks citizens, addresses concerns
• No drivers license testing being done in Altus - Most other processes including license renewals, can be done at Altus Tag Agency
• Voting has begun, but there is still time to enter photo contest
• Assessment attempting to take the pulse of our public health system
• Phillips to hold book signing Jan. 21 at Hastings
• 5th annual CASA ‘Love a Child’ banquet and auction planned
• SW Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference set
• Jan. 20 last day to apply for voter registration to vote in upcoming school elections
• New E-Scan devices easy to use for all voters
• Police ID suspect in pharmacy robbery
• Altus gets kudos as ‘Best Small Town for Commuters’
• Tax receipts reported up
• Mangum Chief of Police resigns; Asst. Chief Paxton appointed interim
• School Board Recognition Month celebrated in Eldorado
• Error disables online flood plain maps
• County voters can participate in mock election starting Monday
• County GOP to hold first meeting of the new year
• Robbery suspect’s bond set at $250K
• Honors continue for Western Pioneer baseball program
• Teaching English as a second language
• Three City employees fired after larceny; Five Work Center inmates said to be involved
• Assessment period under way in county
• Lincoln Head Start receives grant to enhance outdoor play
• Applications for SOCAG classroom, home visitor services being taken
• Attempted car jacking foiled Suspect captured
• County Health Department and Altus Fire/Rescue join forces with Safe Kids program
• Two sentenced on child porn charges
• AAFB to be site for testing new instrument landing equipment
• WWII Open Hangar date set; New Andrews Sisters to return
• New City Administrator welcomed
• T.O.P.S. donates food to community cupboards
• Cottonbelt Conference currently under way
• Residents urged to review maps for possible flood risks
• New Year’s Eve dirt storm
• County employees earn safety awards
• Clinton to serve as Commissioner Chair and on EDC Board
• Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound
• Lawmaker wants to drop Oklahoma personal income tax
• Free income tax assistance offered
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• Altus Times 2011 Year in Review
• City Council to welcome new City Administrator Tuesday
• Mayor considering Parks & Rec Board candidates
• Altus’ 1994 New Year’s Baby turns 18 years old
• Drive sober or get pulled over this New Year’s Eve
• Radio communications to improve with Homeland Security grant
• Altus Chamber announces 2012 Officers, Board members
• Second sexual assault reported in a week - Tips given on how to not become a victim
• Crop recap given by OSU Extension Center
• CableOne will continue to carry KWTV and KOCO
• Everett makes initial court appearance
• Child hit by vehicle while playing basketball in the street
• County voters invited to participate in mock election
• Driver in accident near Hollis dies from injuries
• Christmas tree disposal site now open
• Report: Oklahoma continues strong pace of growth
• Altus Air Force Base to host blood drive Jan. 6
• State AARP office to present program for local chapter
• Donations from local groups helped to make ‘Coats for Kids’ program a big success
• Gifts presented in the spirit of giving
• Win prizes in contest exclusively found on the Altus Times website
• New Year’s Eve dance planned at WOSC
• Winter blood drive to be held in Altus next Tuesday
• AIS students present Christmas program
• Altus Masonic Lodge named ‘Lodge of the Year’
• Crouch’s vacancy filled by Snodgrass on JCMH Authority Board
• DAV sponsored support group to meet Jan. 14
• Proceeds from pancake breakfast to help needy vets and their families
• Christmas made merrier for many military families
• In historical visit, Santa brings gifts to ACMI House
• Program gives over 300 coats to local children
• County Commissioners consider Snodgrass for JCMH Authority Board
• Gentry to lead Prayer and Prophecy services at Family Life Church Jan. 7&8
• Fire Department out on home, business and airport calls this week
• Local CableOne getting calls after other locations get extra news channel
• Several Christmas Eve services planned
• Public asked to view flood maps
• Pilot sidelines at airport after engine troubles; Altus Fire Dept. responds
• Donation made to supply stockings for students
• After six die in five fatal crashes over the last Christmas holiday Highway Patrol urging people to buckle up, stay sober behind the wheel while traveling this holiday weekend
• Altus firefighters battle two morning fires - Shop fire behind home health business causes concern of possible tank explosions
• Special called School Board meeting postponed
• Christmas tree disposal site opened near community center
• JCMH Women's Center donates to Coats for Kids
• Silver Belles perform for nursing home residents
• Final Candy Cash winner announced
• School Board to hold special meeting Thursday
• Council OK’s Works Comp insurance plan Nixes adding more debt on ad valorem tax rolls
• Two arrests, numerous charges in connection to contraband being smuggled into Granite Reformatory
• Community Benefit report among those presented at JCMH Board meeting
• Membership drive for Main Street Altus under way
• Davis wins $10,000 drawing
• Literacy Council student receives citizenship
• Commissioner Carrell approved to continue on SOCAG Board
• Lt. Gov. to be keynote speaker at Duke Chamber banquet
• One dead, one seriously injured in Sunday accident near Hollis
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• Candy Cane Cash winning tickets announced
• Santa coordinates with local airport to plan Christmas Eve flight routes
• Eldorado School Board members recognized by State Association
• Tobacco Education agreement to be considered at Monday’s Co. Commissioners meeting
• Martha Road Baptist to hold candlelight Christmas Eve service
• Billboards, restaurant leases to be considered at City Council Tuesday
• Altus Ballroom Dancers to hold New Year’s Eve dance at WOSC
• Altus CableOne dropping three OKC channels
• Masonic Lodge presents toys for needy children to local Salvation Army
• Online recipe contest deadline is Saturday
• It’s 3D Month: National Drug & Drugged Driving Prevention Month
• Win up to $12,500 this Sunday in the Candy Cane Cash drawings
• Lions Breakfast with Santa this Saturday
• Bulldozer accident in Blair fatal for Altus man
• Free, hot meals to be served Saturday
• Bacterial infection has family wishing for healing this Christmas
• Possible action for power upgrades reported on at Board of Regents meeting
• A scam about being scammed
• Mrs. Claus visits residents
• Music students carol at Plantation Assisted Livin
• Altus man charged with three counts of burglary in Blair
• Gather those tickets... Candy Cane Cash drawings Sunday
• OSAI now scheduling auditions Full scholarships, reduced audition fees for Quartz Mountain
• Christmas program set for Sunday at First Presbyterian
• Sign-up period for USDA’s NRCS stewardship program ending soon
• MacDowell Club preparing for biennial Christmas Vespers Service on Sunday
• ‘Cops for Kids’ spreads Christmas cheer
• Drugstore robbery suspect sketch, description released
• Additional charges being filed against ‘back seat burglar’
• Gym floor to be removed after flooding
• Sales and use taxes down slightly Looking to holiday spending to bring them back up
• Native American art collection on display through December
• Racetrack Rd project to receive $625K in grant funding
• Construction, renovation and repair items all on School Board agenda for Monday
• Residents get pampered with manicures and foot rubs
• Cornerstone removed - historical items found in box
• Altus man appears in court accused of domestic abuse
• Pathways annual Open House to be held Sunday
• Immigration attorney to discuss naturalization and citizenship issues on Spanish radio program
• Woman attacked in hotel parking lot
• Spreading Christmas cheer
• Fergeson among those announced for statewide nonprofit awards
• Hunter to address Pionair Flight Club
• Mission on Wheels hosting ‘Tree of Love’ giveaway
• Dance group to hold gift wrapping fundraiser event
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - A Sleepy Sunday morning
• Ledbetter honored at state Workforce Investment Act Alumni Celebration Recognized for her contributions to the public workforce system, community service and work with youth in her community
• Armed robber demands drugs from pharmacy
• Local church offering free Christmas concert tomorrow at Altus City Auditorium
• Municipal Authority approves repairs to fire-damaged Tamarack Substation
• Project Noel signups ending Friday
• Altus Christmas Parade
• Burglaries under investigation
• Domestic abuse puts Altus woman in hospital, man in jail
• Photo exhibit Saturday as part of program series at Hackberry Flat
• Elmer Volunteer Fire Department qualifies for partial REAP grant
• Advent Recital to be held Friday
• Altus student’s brave actions lead to arrest
• Navajo School Road project now funded
• City Council to meet Tuesday
• Kids aren’t the only ones asking Santa for something special this Christmas
• Christmas with the Organ at St. Paul’s
• Local author to hold book signing for children’s book on grief
• Altus Christmas Parade set for Sunday
• Salvation Army Food Drive begins
• November rains have drought on the run in Oklahoma
• First Baptist to hold First Saturday Lunch tomorrow
• Delta Eta group donates to ‘Coats for Kids’
• Chuckwagon history part of traveling museum exhibit
• Meth charges filed against Snyder police chief; fired by mayor
• Online contest offering more than $300 in prizes
• Family Life Church holding Shoe Drive
• County tax collections up
• Annual Toy Run for Kids set for Saturday, Dec. 3
• Getting ready for the parade
• Crouch resigns from JCMH Board of Trustees
• Poolaw found guilty of rape
• Boundaries for three precincts in Jackson County have changed
• Candidates in seven county districts to start filing declarations on Monday
• Christmas card drive being held for local senior citizens
• Neighborhood Watch helps prevent unauthorized entry
• Flag of Honor donated to Altus Fire Department
• Federal defense cuts could hurt Oklahoma economy
• Holiday concert set for Friday at WOSC
• Nichols announces retirement from USDA
• Two art workshops being offered in December
• Santa to visit Blair during Festival of Lights
• Residents have big plans for Parkridge Garden of Hope
• Festival of Trees to feature student artwork
• Residents have big plans for Parkridge Garden of Hope
• Davis named Navajo Teacher of the Year
• Sounds of the Season
• AHS students’ art from ketchup and fries to be displayed at McDonald’s of Altus
• Hospice celebrates a very special kind of caring Light Up A Life celebration Dec. 5
• Entries sought for Altus Christmas parade
• Small Business Saturday to be held tomorrow
• State investigators called in over pet poisonings
• Ashes from burning leaves said cause of Tuesday house fire
• A Time to Give Thanks
• Thanksgiving travel and OHP’s Operation C.A.R.E.
• Tammi Didlot named Oklahoma Agriculture Woman of the Year
• Abby Lane wins Main Street contest
• Opening ceremony held Saturday
• Altus Church of Christ receives nod as historical site
• Elm & Hudson Church of Christ hosting Thanksgiving dinner
• Free Health Clinic receives recognition for community work
• Offer extended for new Altus City Administrator
• Registration being accepted for Altus Christmas Parade
• Breakfast with Santa helps provide glasses for kids, seniors
• Benefit dinner to be held before performance
• Preparations being made for Festival of Trees
• School production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to be performed Monday, Tuesday
• Main Street Altus Business Membership Drive currently under way
• Johns: Altus involvement in USAF bringing worldwide support through ‘machines of war and wings of hope’
• Blair boy who fell out of truck dies
• Deadline to return ballots to FSA fast approaching
• Local Stage shoppers help raise $375,000 for U.S. Military families
• 340 students visit museum to view exhibits, see Aldonian puppet show
• Christmas in the Park kickoff event set for this Saturday
• School plan could lead to takeovers
• Deadline to enter Virtual Costume Contest is Friday
• Guest Youth Band featured at ‘Friday Nite Live’ this Friday
• Finishing touches made to the set - AHS production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ nears
• Knights of Columbus donate to charities
• Retail Attractions to help pull new retailers to Altus
• Announcement of EQIP sign up deadline
• Coats for Kids program under way; donations sought
• HCE group donates blankets Challenges others to give to Mission on Wheels
• New AHS Sports Facility location OK’d by Board
• Benefit dinner/auction and medical fund set up for boy who fell out of pickup
• Red Cross volunteers to learn disaster services and shelter operations at bootcamp
• Tickets go on sale Monday for AHS production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
• Proposed second draft of Altus Recreation Trust has seven trustees to oversee legal, fiancial decisions
• Benefit dinner to be held before ‘Phantom’ production
• Poet Eddie Wilcoxen to present program at library
• Highland Heights United Methodist Holiday House scheduled
• Proud parents have soldier sons home together for Veterans Day
• Farm/City Week banquet held
• Child falls out of truck onto highway in Blair
• It’s Bedlam as Altus hosts Blood Drives
• Altus Operation Christmas Child efforts in full swing
• Literacy efforts recognized
• Accident results in DUI arrest for Altus woman
• Annual ‘Toys from the Heart’ and free dinner planned
• Cable ONE ‘Likes’ to help the National Military Family Association
• Awards given to MSgt. Fruge for service in Afghanistan
• Property on AMA executive session agenda; Council to set fees for cremated remains
• Mission on Wheels seeking winter clothing and blankets
• 2nd annual Altus Memory Walk set for Saturday, Nov. 5
• Castillo
• Turnovers, offensive inconsistency costly to the Bulldogs
• Miss Altus contestant meeting set for this Sunday
• Altus Trick-or-treating times given; alternate events listed
• Mangum police chief stays on job despite charges
• Kickoff for Candy Cane Cash ‘Sweet’stakes Sunday, Nov. 6 as part of city-wide Holiday Open House
• Sherman and Revilla place at statewide ‘Roadeo’
• Two Altus infant deaths confirmed, one near drowning averted
• Hospital board approves audit as presented
• Chamber preparing for Farm/City Week
• Mission on Wheels offering treats with clothing giveaway on Friday
• Salvation Army to accept Christmas applications
• DAV to host pancake breakfast fundraiser
• Lions Club hosting Branson-type show
• Bake Sale fundraiser Saturday for ‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes®’ event
• SW Regional Fire School held in Altus
• Town Hall on Oklahoma Economic Development wrapping up today
• Spooktacular Fest set for Thursday at Plantation Village
• Trunk-or-Treat events being held at local churches
• Frederick teen flies solo on 16th birthday
• Virtual Costume Party being held on Times website
• Altus team participates in marathon
• County employees schedule Thanksgiving luncheon
• Drought impacts may be slowing down
• Two fun-filled events coming up in nearby Frederick
• Red Ribbon Week declared
• Could Altus see a water shutdown like Walters did?
• Agriculture commodity marketing meeting set in Altus on Wednesday
• FBC to hold 4th annual Fall Family Festival
• Students warming up for Talent Show at CASA Fall
• New Hoyt Shadid playground equipment ready for play
• Gadhafi burial delayed
• GADHAFI DEAD Now what for Libya?
• Free community meal to be held Saturday
• Driver air-evaced after failure to yield accident
• IPAWS National warning system to be tested here Nov. 9
• Storage unit fire shuts down traffic
• Food items needed to replenish shelves of the Community Cupboard
• Relay for Life Craft & Business Show fundraiser set for Saturday in Altus
• Mangum teen bound over for trial
• Duke PSTO Fall Festival to include games, food and costume contest
• Fire Chief Wheeler to speak at Republican Women’s meeting
• FBC Blair to hold Fall Revival
• Officer Hill’s memorial, relatives receive standing ovations
• Labor Commissioner visits SW Oklahoma grain elevators regarding Safety Pays program
• Volunteers working wonders at Animal Control
• Free Gospel concert and 300-foot banana split part of church’s Friend Day activities Sunday
• State Fish & Wildlife officials contacted about dead fish at City Reservoir
• Charges filed against Mangum Police Chief
• Silhouettes speak loudly in total silence
• Local documentary named Outstanding Humanities Project
• Sheriff urges caution in communications regarding identity theft and scams
• Commissioners advise county still under Burn Ban
• Get $1,000 in grocery coupons with Altus Times subscription
• Local pastor victim of ID theft
• Altus Fire Department’s 24th annual program teaches kids through humor
• Commissioners to consider deputies for Treasurer’s office
• Memorial bench for Officer John Henry Hill on council agenda
• Non-profit group hosting Grant Writing Seminar in Altus
• Bulldogs collapse in 2nd half, lose to Durant 35-16
• MAC holds First Sergeant’s Appreciation Dinner
• Preparations being made for upcoming Harvest for the Hungry food drive
• Altus residents decorate for Fall
• Man dies in drilling accident near Eldorado
• Luncheon to benefit Habitat for Humanity
• Battle of the Bands to be held Saturday in Altus
• GPLC coordinator Winters emcees at conference; local students & tutors recognized
• Aragon to be speaker at ‘Beans & Baskets’
• Auditors: Financial health, position of WOSC is excellent
• JCMH Fall Community Blood Drive next Thursday
• State smoking rate reaches historic low
• 4-H Honor Reception: Soaring to New Heights
• Commissioners support ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Operation Homefont
• 46 injured Tuesday in Sayre prison riot
• Blair Bluegrass Festival to be Thursday thru Saturday
• Demo Women throw down gauntlet on Coats for Kids drive
• Church to serve free meal Saturday
• Western Ambassadors visit Frederick Lions Club
• Operation Homefront to honor troops during Saturday’s events
• Cattle raisers to host ranch gathering in Eldorado
• SW Oklahoma repeaters improved by work of area amateur radio operators
• Altus School Board meeting held Monday 14 students OK’d to go to FFA Conference in Indianapolis
• Atwoods to hold costume contest for pets on Oct. 30
• Wenk, Quirino Homecoming Queen & King
• Corporate aircraft one of airport’s new trends
• Battle of the Bands to support Christmas in the Park
• Commissioners meeting changed to Tuesday
• 4th Public Rosary Rally planned
• AAFB to host Fort Sill in Patriot missile training event
• Furniture drive to help SWYS transitional program
• Enjoying the colors of Fall
• Love and devotion motivates dog’s adventure
• Altus Ballroom Dancers plan busy October schedule; change venue
• Deadline nears for Oklahoma farmers intending to plant winter canola and qualify for crop insurance
• Public hearing on school financial matters to be held
• Judge won't dismiss judge for Okla. warden's wife
• Possibility of adding another bay to fire station considered
• Health Department flu vaccine clinic tomorrow
• ‘Too much turmoil’ said cause of Hollis Police Chief being fired
• Participating in survey nets Jones two tickets to Red River Rivalry
• Formal sentencing in Parker case set for today
• Consultant challenges Altus to see beyond the present
• City loses grant due to federal cuts
• Officials visit area post offices today being looked at for closings
• Scattered storms, rain back in forecast
• Mission on Wheels holding warm clothing drive
• Hunting Heritage Banquet postponed
• Chili Cook-Off winners told
• Reservoir clean up
• SHOTS FIRED Suspect in custody
• Cheerleaders take 6th
• Red Cross assisting family affected by Monday house fire
• Commissioners OK Friendship Fire Department grant application to buy newer pumper truck
• JCCHAT receives Community Champion award
• AMA, Council to receive updates from Budget and Finance Committee
• Willis weighs in on City work week issue
• Warren subject of County Commissioners’ hearing
• Personnel turnover prompts protestors to attend Hollis City Concil meeting
• County Health Department schedules flu vaccine clinics
• Dance team holding dinner as fundraiser for competition trip
• Sanders recognized for 30 years of service
• Benefit event being held Saturday for McGrath
• New bakery joins Altus Chamber of Commerce
• Cotton Pickin’ Chili Cook-Off to be held downtown tomorrow
• Spiritual center seen for Altus area
• Altus Community Fall Blood Drive to be held Tuesday
• Altus, area FFA officers attend state leadership training in Lawton
• Olustee 5th grader chosen for Kidd’s Kids trip to Orlando
• Thomas wins in-house chili cook-off for second year in a row
• Farm-City Week activities to include in-depth tour of AAFB
• Wife of former warden requesting appeal bond
• Fall Blood Drive to be held at WOSC
• CHILI COOK-OFF TO BE HELD THIS SATURDAY
• JCMH considering policy requiring all employees to have a flu vaccine
• AARP October meeting set for this coming Tuesday
• Building fundraiser being held for church in Olustee
• Safe Room rebate announced
• Museum reopening well attended
• An interview with Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb
• Commissioners OK grants for various projects
• Gov. Fallin to amend burn ban
• Rescues & Runways fashion show to benefit pets in need
• Altus business donates equipment, safety vests and more to City
• Grand Reopening of museum to be held Monday
• Cotton defoliation meeting set for remaining cotton acres
• AHA Golf Tourney planned
• Journey stories coming home with ‘The Life of Pi’
• Commissioners to receive data on tobacco free property policy
• Chili Cook-Off is coming; T-shirts are in
• Petition circulating in Mangum to recall Chief of Police and schedule a new election
• State dispute resolution program recruiting volunteer mediators
• Speech contest to be held at WOSC
• NRCS field office to host open house next Thursday
• Jackson County Conservation District participates in cost-share program
• Pinwheels for Peace Day
• Bush to speak at Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday
• Bobbi Parker found guilty
• Expressive Drawing with Jill Anderson to be held at library
• Grand reopening of Museum of the Western Prairie to be held Monday
• Very little good news for cotton production
• Failure to yield in injury accident
• City work week, take home vehicles challenge council
• Free car seat check to be held Saturday Being held in conjunction with National Child Passenger Safety Day
• Veterans’ meet at The Towers
• City concentrating on adoption for stray animals
• Photo of Warren couple’s granddaughter to appear in video in Times Square
• Hollis teacher named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
• Terminal and hangar ribbon cutting at airport
• Rep. Ortega reads to Head Start kids
• Retired Educators organization to start
• Recommendations on county bridges given to commissioners
• Wind blows roof off structure Saturday during four minute storm
• Brake malfunction said cause of motorcycle accident
• Salvation Army to accept Christmas applications
• Preliminary chili cook offs being held in preparation of annual Cotton Pickin’ Chili Cook Off on Oct. 1
• Commissioners to discuss estimate of needs publication
• Council to receive update on Homeland Security Grant
• Benefit dinner, silent auction and bake sale to be held for McGrath
• Garrison gives preview of ideas for future developments in Altus
• ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ next book in library program on Thursday
• Refurbished exhibits at Museum of the Western Prairie
• City may go back to 5-day work week
• CHAMPIONS OF HEALTH WINNERS NAMED Jackson Co. Free Health Clinic, Community Health Action Team finalists
• ASPIRE program a popular experience for the children
• ‘Christmas in the Park’ volunteers needed
• National Gymnastics Day celebrated locally with exhibition Saturday to help break handstands world record
• Local Hispanic group celebrating with Dance & Fiesta this Saturday
• Ready for their turns on the Red Cross Style Show catwalk
• Citizens called to raise the bar on quality of life issues
• New Business Development Director to speak at Kiwanis
• Cancer Center to offer free prostate cancer screenings
• Volunteers preparing grounds for museum reopening
• Homemade buttermilk serves as inspiration for meal
• Jackson County District Court awarded grant
• LZ Home Support Group discusses PTSD
• Mounties to host Top 9 Rodeo event
• Defense in Bobbi Parker trial rests case
• BOMB SCARE: Mystery package brings swift reaction from first responders
• Students recognized at meeting for artwork in school calendar
• County sees significant sales tax revenue jump
• Altus FBC to host Bedlam Blood Drive on Sept. 18
• Tucker recognized at state safety conference
• Cook shows patriotism through mural on vehicle
• Grand Reopening of museum set
• Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner to benefit Pathways
• Garrison to address Lions
• ‘Travels with Charley’ next program in library series
• AAFB holds commemorative 9/11 event in downtown Altus
• Two still sought in multi-county undercover drug investigation
• New art workshop to be held at Altus Public Library
• Western student receives scholarship
• Altus School Board meeting Monday
• Entering items in the County Fair
• Today is International Literacy Day
• Altus Air Force Base Airmen commemorate 10th anniversary of 9/11 with downtown reveille, run
• Law enforcement spread out across four counties to serve drug-related warrants
• Alley Cat clean up crews to meet Saturday
• County Fair Fun starts today
• New Business Development Director introduced at Altus City Council meeting
• Commissioners OK youth detention service contracts
• Frederick Arts N Action Arts and Crafts Show to be held Saturday, Sept. 17
• Beautiful babies part of Jackson County Fair
• Author to hold book signing Saturday
• AAFB hosts Bedlam Blood Drive Sept. 9
• Young woman found dead in her apartment
• Cool weekend weather to stay for a while
• Former Phillies pitcher to lead worship at Southside Baptist Church revival
• Altus Area Amateur Radio group to meet Thursday
• Animal Shelter issues to be discussed at Altus City Council meeting Tuesday
• Plans under way for upcoming American Red Cross Style Show
• Jackson County to receive federal funds
• SCARECROWS A sign that autumn is just around the corner
• Altus AARP chapter to meet at The Towers on Tuesday, Sept. 6
• Meal site holds first annual Hawaiian Luau
• Public Affairs Chief issues statement regarding temporary positions at AAFB
• Former OSR warden said to have taken a ‘liking’ to escaped convict
• Earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes, oh my! - Part Two
• Lots of fun events planned for kids at County Fair
• EBC to hold 12th annual Block Party
• Investigation continues into burglaries
• Ex-secretary testifies in Parker trial
• Dinner and auction to be held as Cambodian mission trip fund raiser
• County bridges inspected, repairs done and reimbursed
• Earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes, oh my! - Part One
• GPSR Rodeo Royalty
• Honor Star crowning held in OKC; local crowning tonight in Altus
• Armed Services YMCA donates school supplies
• DoD belt tightening triggers loss of 300 temp positions at Altus AFB
• KC-46A Tanker still a few years in the future
• CASA to host Fall Festival
• Three early morning burglaries reported
• County redistricting OK’d by commissioners
• Former AAFB Base Commander, Altus civic leader Burleson, dies
• Bryce crowned GPSR Queen
• Altercation at rodeo; charges pending against Mangum Police Chief Woodress
• Stewart to address Lions Club Thursday
• Discolored City water said OK to drink; not a safety issue
• Review of Rodeo 2011 scores results in several award changes
• McDonalds donates Happy Meals to residents
• Altus AFB joining Fort Sill to practice humanitarian relief support preparation
• Ramsey’s Financial Peace University course being offered in Altus by FUMC
• DAV Pancake Breakfast to benefit Veterans
• First Thursday special events being held by downtown mechants
• Great Plains Stampede Rodeo in second night of performances
• County Commissioners consider redistricting in special meeting
• Tonight’s rodeo dedicated to Ed Drury and Aaron Custer
• Wild Turkey Federation kick off meeting to be held Tuesday at WTC in Hobart
• Head 'em up... Move 'em out!
• Girl sent to hospital after car hits pole
• ‘Road Trip’ to be held at library
• Tops in Blue to perform on AAFB Sunday
• Increased number of accidents leads to change
• Girl donates birthday money to help feed Altus folks in need
• Employment turnover numbers lowered at JCMH
• ‘Washers and Dryers for Airmen’ program looking for donated used appliances
• 57th Alumni Association returning to Altus in October
• Back to School for Frederick - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
• Rodeo Days being held this week in Altus
• Account set up for baby born with LCH
• Frederick’s Arts in Action Festival seeking artists and entertainment
• Trooper takes man to the hospital after one-vehicle accident Sunday
• Summer blood drive set for Monday in Duke
• Team Sheridan walking for CureSearch
• ‘Christmas in the Park’ volunteers needed
• Football equipment trade and sale set for Aug. 27
• Rep. Ortega examining laws regarding release of claims checks by mortgage companies
• Giddy-Up Gala BBQ Dinner & Concert to be held Saturday
• 2011 Compliance Inspection
• Ag Committee prepares for banquet
• County Commissioners met this morning in lieu of Monday meeting
• Heat watch, advisory posted for most of state
• Altus center receives $60,000 research grant
• Generator, copper thefts net charges for five
• Recently hired faculty, staff & special guests, recognized at WOSC Regents meeting
• Jackson County 4-H Honors and Awards Reception postponed
• New programs and art workshops for adults offered at Altus library
• Altus Power recertified in OMPA efficiency program; awarded $20,000
• Country Showdown seeks aspiring musical artists; local show to be held Saturday
• Agency Ok’d to clean up old utility bills, court fines
• Mighty 97th to host Summer Sizzlin’ Celebration Aug. 22
• Free meal to be served Saturday at Primera Iglesia
• Former warden testifies at Parker trial
• First day of school
• Governor asks lawmakers to reimburse emergency fund
• Lunch time accident injures two drivers
• Passenger air evaced after Sunday accident west of Roosevelt
• Commissioners sale to take bids
• Back to School concert Wednesday
• Olustee teenager dies in early morning accident near Weatherford
• Tickets now available for Giddy-Up Gala
• City looking to contract with outside service to collect unpaid utility bills
• Plans being set for 4-H awards reception
• Chief Murphy gives Back-to-School reminder
• Altus one of 14 state communities commended for optimal water fluoridation
• Frederick woman competes on reality TV show
• ‘That Altus Band’ rehearsals under way
• New school year, new campus director at SWTC
• Elmer resident, Shannon Olson, to hold book signing Sunday at Hastings
• Local appeal made to FCC on AT&T & T-Mobile merger
• New high temperature record for Altus won’t be broken this month
• SWTC hosts partner schools for Professional Development
• Council OK’s Employment of Business Development Director
• SWAT to hold Back to School Bash Friday
• Wilcoxen to be featured speaker Saturday at Mangum library
• Realtors donate for APS school supplies
• Morgan Gover wins Miss Altus Outstanding Teen
• Robinson sentenced in Phan murder case
• Former State Rep. Howard Cotner of Altus dies at 85
• Tense moments as child left locked in vehicle
• Brief rain hits Altus for second day in a row
• Open Youth Rodeo to be held in Mangum Saturday
• Woodmen of the World donate fans to Salvation Army
• Altus Schools welcome 39 new employees
• Special Council meeting called for noon Wednesday
• Record number of consecutive days with 100 degree or higher temperartures could be broken on Friday
• Several overnight fires reported, at least two lightning -related
• Cuts could mean significant reductions in military spending for Altus AFB
• County Commissioners meeting held Monday
• Frederick Police Association hosting Law-Palooza event
• Local group responds to US Census graduation rate figures among Hispanics
• Prescott to perform at Giddy-Up Gala
• Luncheon to benefit Habitat for Humanity set for Tuesday
• Commissioners to consider transfer of appropriations
• Storms in state cause School Board to consider increasing insurance coverage
• Management of 2011 drought acres meeting set for Thursday
• Facade grant received for downtown Altus renovation
• Miss Altus Outstanding Teen Pageant to be held tomorrow in Altus
• Donations for school supply giveaway on Tuesday still needed
• Still time to ‘Reach Higher’ this Fall
• Local orthopedist providing Sports Medicine Outreach program to local schools
• Free lunch to be held Saturday at First Baptist
• Altus Farmers Market open, going strong
• Jackson County to receive federal funds
• Giddy Up Gala to kick off Rodeo Week
• Tours of new AHS building, renoviations to be offered Aug. 11
• Food for Kids backpack program nourishes Jackson County students
• Police nab suspect after downtown foot chase
• Doak shares concerns with roundtable group
• Pilots N Paws saving lives of animals
• Morrison among new staff, faculty at WOSC this fall
• Citizens urged to be careful with water consumption
• Team Altus wins AMC “Best of the best”
• Gallagher Orthopedics Celebrates 5 Years
• Commissioners help ODOT in updating County road status
• Debt-limit bill passes in House, on to Senate; Giffords’ return for vote brings tears and healing
• 63 days this year of highs hitting at least 100 degrees
• Team Altus wins 2011 AMC Rodeo
• Countdown for Diamondback Bike Ride under way
• Commissioners thank public for joining in public prayer
• Altus AFB stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo
• Much of fire at King Mountain extinguished by late Thursday
• ‘Call for Rain’ starts Monday
• 326,526 pounds of food distributed in Jackson Co.
• One-Stop Enrollment, free Immunization Clinic set for Aug. 5 at Altus High
• King Mountain fire now contained to a remote area
• Music festival concerts begin again tonight
• Blair First Baptist to present free showing of ‘Soul Surfer’
• Crazy Days Sales to be held Friday, Saturday in Altus
• Final decision on Post Office closures still a few months away
• Disaster declaration issued in Oklahoma
• High school parking lot work under way
• Crouch, Howard take oathes of office as JCMH Board of Trustees
• Summer blood drive to be held in Altus
• Team Altus spurs through third day of AMC Rodeo
• Mission on Wheels to hold annual school supplies giveaway
• Western and Red River partner for flight training
• Commissioners OK updates to Emergency Operations Plan
• Miss Altus Outstanding Teen Pageant approaching
• Altus man dies in weekend accident
• Wilcoxen to provide program for Altus next AARP meeting
• Citizens of Altus asked to start participating in a voluntary odd/even watering plan
• African American folklore to be presented at library
• Teen flips vehicle end over end; charged with inattentive driving
• OK GOP University to be held in Altus
• Church to hold free Movie Night
• SWOK Republican Women to hold July meeting
• Altus AFB Airmen preparing for rodeo
• Amid debt talks, House budget plan faces Senate
• Carpenter’s Kitchen set for Saturday
• First United Methodist Church to hold Missions Carnival
• Recommendations for winter canola given at meeting
• Backpack drive to be held starting Monday
• Governor issues executive order amending state of emergency
• Commander’s family learning about life in Altus, America
• Quartz Mountain Music Festival begins tomorrow
• Hospital pays off bonds four years early
• Clarification given on transfer of FAA funds for airport acreage
• ‘Back-to-School’ immunization clinics to be held by county health department
• Electricity rate hike delayed until November billing
• SCAM ALERT: Realistic-looking cashier’s checks from retailers are fake
• Escapee’s interview played at Parker trial
• New coat of paint for ‘The City of Altus’ B-47
• County sales tax, use tax receipts, up significantly
• Counterfeit bills still being passed in Altus
• Jury to hear audio at Parker trial
• Heatwave to continue this week
• FUMC’s school supply mission under way
• Jackson County Courthouse fascia repair done; east entrance now open
• In order to continue operations, Council to consider $2M ‘stabilization note’
• Public prayer for rain each day next week at courthouse
• Benefit account set up for family of Friday fire
• Children’s musician to peform live at library
• Morning fire said to have started in garage area of home
• Oklahomans asked to set aside time this Sunday to pray for rain
• Drought taking terrible toll on agriculture in Southwest Oklahoma
• Martha Road Baptist to host Community Luncheon benefiting Altus Area Habitat for Humanity
• Gov. Fallin issues ban on outdoor burning
• Braddock and Ledbetter recognized for community service at JCCHAT meeting
• Jackson County residents may miss $1.5M a month
• New exhibitors featured at WWII Airborne Demo Team Open Hangar Day/Fly In
• Altus Schools to hold One-Stop Enrollment and Shot Clinic
• AHS’s Link Crew Freshman Orientation to be held Aug. 11
• New 97th Air Mobility Wing Commander to speak at Kiwanis meeting next Wednesday
• Heat wave prompts safety concern for children
• Passing storms Tuesday provide little heat relief
• Public prayer for rain each day next week at courthouse
• State water board OKs REAP grant to Duke
• ‘Football Moms’ garage and bake sale set for Saturday
• Testimony resumes in Parker trial
• Mangum’s 33rd annual Car Show and City-Wide Garage Sale planned for Aug. 6
• Amateur radio association donates study guides
• ‘Magic of Sinatra’ show to be held in Fredrick
• Crop loss spurs plea for community prayer
• Unending heat causing aggressive behavior
• Death at hotel appears to be have been from self-inflicted gun shot
• Veterans group to meet Saturday at Tamarack Road Church of Christ
• AHS parking configuration approved
• Foster families needed in our community
• Zachary Cook Day proclaimed
• Time to start thinking ahead for County Fair
• Several policy changes to be addressed at Monday’s School Board meeting
• Altus Farmers Market season begins
• Summer program continues at library
• Jackson County Commissioners’ to consider many items for Treasurer’s Office at Monday meeting
• Council approves mayor, administratior to negotiate purchase of property near airport
• Days of Wine and Roses
• Local artists donate paintings for Zach Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Christian children's book signing Saturday
• AAFB Rodeo Team to compete at the AMC Rodeo at McChord Field
• DAV hosting bluegrass and gospel music show tomorrow
• FUMC Love Feast free to community
• Residents hold Summer Olympics
• Music festival being held this month
• Mark your calendars for citywide promotions coming up in Altus
• Registration still open for July 16 Salvation Army golf tournament
• Prosecutors accused of ‘character assassination’ in Parker case
• Special Council meeting Friday
• 3-generation Locks for Love donation
• City debts paid by cashing in 760K in CDs
• Of 34 ‘reclassified’ employees, 15 hired in new City jobs
• Commissioner makes case for County employee raises
• Heat said factor in algae growth found in City Pool
• U.S. Army photo by Jesse Beals Hansen attends ROTC training
• Residents hold July 4th party
• Howard sworn in this morning
• Woman sent to ER after chemical explodes in face
• Trial starts in Parker case
• Zachary Cook Memorial Fun Run/Walk to be held Saturday
• Last session of kids swim lessons start today
• Blood drive being held for Bautista
• Altus City Council to consider freezing annual step increases
• County Commissioners to hold joint meeting with Excise Tax Board Tuesday
• 4th Diamondback 100 brings biking fun for all
• VBS kick-off party planned
• Happy as a new US citizen
• Howard appointed new Treasurer until formal ceremony on Tuesday
• Summer blood drive to be held at Community Center
• Enrollment under way at SWTC for full time programs
• Drought flourishes during hot, dry June
• Dance recital raises $1,500 to help with expenses for fellow dancer diagnosed with osteosarcoma
• JCMH physician recruitment focused on finding Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant
• Snap to it! -Photography contest now accepting entries
• Arrest warrants issued for Frederick men, ages 18 & 21, accused of rape
• Opening Parker trial statements set to begin Tuesday in Mangum
• Clown School graduation festivities
• Ugly Dog contest held
• Kid’s Adventure Day to be held at Western tomorrow
• Counterfeit money reported
• Altus AARP recruiting new members; meeting set for July 5
• Youth baseball team holding fundraising events
• More jurors picked for Parker trial
• Riders raise affordable housing awareness
• Personalized brick presented
• Burn Ban declared - No setting off fireworks in city or the county
• Due to recent farm equipment thefts, call made for vigilance
• Little relief in sight from heat
• Prizes awarded in Cutest Kids Contest
• Folk singer, auto harpist to perform at Altus Library
• Altus resident joins national commission supported by Gates Foundation
• Wildfire danger said to be very high
• Robinson found guilty; life term recommended
• Harper performs for kid’s summer reading program
• Violation of Violent Offenders Act sidelines Altus man
• Bail denied for teen accused of rape
• Exceptional Drought expands in Oklahoma
• Local Salvation Army hosts first annual Golf Tournament
• Change of command today at Altus AFB
• Head Start/Early Head Start taking applications for 2011-12 school year
• Altus July 4 fireworks display details given
• Cooling assistance available for low-income households
• Alumni Weekend is June 24 & 25 in Altus
• Cutest Kids Contest winners named
• Six Altus students study with famous artists
• Drastic City cuts discussed
• Last of Phan murder defendants on trial
• With other high school projects to consider Altus School Board nixes Commons Area
• Kid’s Adventure Day to be held June 30
• County sales tax ‘holding its own’
• USDA gives notice to women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers: Compensation for claims of discrimination
• Hoover to perform at free concert in Frederick
• Mangum teen charged with first degree rape
• Mangum teen charged with first degree rape
• Wright retiring after 28 years as Treasurer
• Elks present generous scholarship funds to SWTC and WOSC foundations
• High winds, hail cause damage across area
• Special called School Board meeting set for Monday
• Bluegrass Jam to be held tonight in Blair
• Jackson County retailers rewarded for not selling tobacco to minors
• Primera Iglesia Bautista to serve free hot meal Saturday
• Annual Clown School to be held
• Wing change of command to take place at AAFB
• Rick Steen named new OKDHS Area II Director
• Mangum Mounties Rodeo set for Friday and Saturday
• Jury pool unchanged in Bobbi Parker trial
• Relay for Life event starts Friday
• Paint the Town Purple Week proclaimed
• Preliminary City budget cut by 11 percent
• Main Street Altus cut to remain in new budget
• Free fireworks display to be held this Friday
• First Baptist to hold VBS next week for children and adults
• Artists encouraged to attend meeting to form Shortgrass Artists’ Guild
• Talent show to be held in Frederick
• Girl’s Track Team Congratulated
• Rachel Gover wins awards at Miss Oklahoma Pageant
• Concerts in the Park planned in Frederick
• Special City of Altus budget-cutting meeting being held today
• May revenue indicates big deposit for State’s Rainy Day reserve fund
• Courthouse repair bids approved based on stability and cost savings
• IT’S HOT!: Caution warned, tips given
• Kid’s program at library rocks
• AHS construction items to be OK’d at Monday meeting
• SWORW to host ‘An Evening of Desserts and Politics’ with Thomas J. Basile
• Travel to ‘Awesome Australia’ at the Altus Public Library
• Storm explained as ‘heat burst’
• Two sent to hospital after broken rear axle causes accident
• Altus Chamber recognized
• Cutest Kids Contest explodes into huge competition for entrants
• Students study vermiculture at Kids College
• Livestock disaster assistance available because of drought
• Greater Love Ministries celebrates 89th anniversary
• Retirement reception to be held for Pitts
• Final Legislative Luncheon for session wraps up issues
• Masonic groups visit EVM residents
• Winds cause minor fires; More pop-up storms may come
• Sponsors sought for Zachary Cook Memorial Run to be held July 9
• Tuition increase approved at WOSC Regents meeting
• Phillips competing in Miss Oklahoma Outstand Teen competition
• Dance event to benefit Sheridan Bautista
• County Health Department offers tips for preventing heat illnesses
• Stephenson appointed interim City Administrator
• Five ‘take home’ vehicles removed from City list
• Bluegrass Jam to benefit Blair Fire Department
• FUMC’s Run with Force to be held this Saturday
• 3 elevators damaged in massive collapse
• Headstart visited English Village Manor for National Yo-Yo Day
• Bid approved for backhoe/loader for District 2
• Mangum Mounties to host rodeo, parade and barbecue dinner
• Powers shares magic of storytelling
• St. Johns to hold Community Feeding Program
• One World, many stories with musicians ‘Sugar Free All Stars’
• Workers Comp to be reviewed at Commissioners’ meeting
• One World, many stories with musicians ‘Sugar Free All Stars’
• Girls Track to receive kudos at AMA meeting
• Western Oklahoma State Pioneers win NJCAA World Series
• Pioneers win Friday game to go into final game of NJCAA World Series on Saturday
• Miss Altus heading to Tulsa for State Pageant
• New Habitat for Humanity home ready
• Altus Power truck displays energy and money-saving logos
• Pioneers 1 of 3 teams left vying for NJCAA World Series
• First Baptist offering free meal tomorrow
• Over $2,200 raised to help local families
• Go Pawn hosting rifle raffle to benefit Officer Mike Bell
• Letter Carriers’ Food Drive exceeds goal in Altus
• Altus Airman’s proposal at Royals game a YouTube sensation
• Famous artists and Oklahoma students to showcase work
• It’s twins for Monarch Broadcasting KWHW AM & FM now on simulcast
• Altus AARP chapter to meet June 7
• Goodbye tornado season, hello hurricanes
• Students show appreciation to police officers
• McClenney receives recognition from Aldonian Club
• Area entertainers slated for upcoming Abernathy event
• 10th juror in place in trial of warden’s wife
• Commissioners open, approve bid for two new motor graders
• Altus AFB training mission reflects world changes
• C-141 Memorial to be unveiled at AAFB on Memorial Day
• Library launches summer reading program June 2
• Agreement forged that balances state’s budget in midst of shortfall
• Performance book review to be presented to Coffee Cup Bunch
• Still time to enter Cutest Kids Contest
• SWTC, Masonic Lodge donates to Relay for Life efforts
• Altus Aviation Training Consulting LLC awarded contract for AWACS
• Aircraft noise, accident potential explained at Altus AFB study update
• OHP enforcing no tolerance policy
• Will Rogers All-School Track Meet held today
• Taking advantage of the beautiful weather
• New JCMH officers approved
• Mission on Wheels closed Monday for Memorial holiday
• WOSC receives medical simulators
• Blood drive to be held June 1
• Top 10 Seniors named at Altus High School
• Senior vocal music students perform
• Storms spawn tornadoes, kill 13
• Fallin declares State of Emergency
• Jury selection resumes for Bobbi Parker trial
• Abernathy Celebration planned
• Graduation week events begin
• Power problems ruining County equipment
• State Legislature wraps up business a week early
• Planting day is the most important time in growing cotton
• Burn Ban factors being accessed day-to-day
• WOSC to host blood drive June 13
• Never too late for good deeds
• Altus AFB to host public meeting to inform local community about current air space operations
• SWOKRW hosts Labor Commissioner Costello
• Villain subject of ‘Heaven’s Rain’ dies in prison
• Retirement reception for Junior Rowland to be held Monday
• Jackson County residents encouraged to join fight against big tobacco on ‘World No Tobacco Day
• Local author’s book now available as a Kindle e-book
• With Altus in tornado watch box, sirens sound in Altus after reports of wall cloud
• Dance, musical theater students to perform Saturday
• Man arrested for assault and damage to property
• Special Council meeting resolves several small items
• Three admitted to hospital, one treated and released after accident west of Tipton
• First week of Parker trial wraps up
• Rash of property damage, burglaries reported
• Deadline approaching for SWTC golf tourney
• Fergeson elected chairman of arts organization
• Altasia visits Altus City Mayor David Webb
• Fire Weather Warning
• Jackson County DA to hold forfeiture sale
• Police receive report of shots fired in NW Altus
• Construction information reports changing
• Tobacco-free parks policy enacted for Altus
• City reports decreased spending and debt
• Bluegrass Jam to benefit Blair Fire Department
• ‘Roundup for Jesus’ Rodeo Revival set in Frederick
• Second juror picked in warden’s wife trail
• Happy Days for Duke Pre-K & Kindergarten kids
• ACMI House’s Bulldog teal T-shirts back by popular demand
• Fascia repair needs a change order on the change order
• Adult oil painting workshop to be held at library
• Budget agreement addresses state’s $500 million shortfall
• School Board holds special meeting
• Proposed 2011-12 City budget shaves off extras to save more
• Winter electric rates, water fee changes to be considered at City Council meeting Tuesday
• Employments main topic of special School Board meeting Monday
• Alzheimer’s Support meeting set
• Wares to be at Family Life Church
• City Administrator resigns with settlement
• Hilley keynote speaker for Monday’s SWTC graduation
• Broscoff to play at Woody’s Saturday
• You CAN help - Leave canned donations by mailbox Saturday
• Salvation Army seeks community help with fire victim relief
• City Administrator resigns with settlement
• Rodeo Queen & Princess contestants sought
• Cans for cancer effort for Sheridan Bautista
• Council’s Friday special meeting to tackle new budget
• Spaghetti lunch, silent auction being held for injured firemen
• Hackberry Flat Day Saturday in Frederick
• Connecting to youth in our community
• Southwest Technology Center receives Innovative Project of the Year award
• Accident with injury on West Broadway in front of Kirby’s
• Risk for severe weather today
• Two special meetings for Council announced; one on Nettles, other on budget
• Parker jury trial set to begin Monday
• Pancake Breakfast for Youth Services
• Golden Years Expo Friday
• Hutton wins Best of Show
• Sunday vehicular accident
• Staffing high on list of preparations for new school year
• Assessor’s office to be closed Friday
• OHP reports two weekend accidents ,one near Eldorado, the other by Hollis
• Former Council member resigns from committee
• Rock-N-Rumble event held this weekend
• Need for more motor graders
• Church hosts event to reach out to Hispanic community
• Kizziar vehicles to be on display
• Altus School Board meeting Monday
• Blood drive to be held at SWTC
• Letter carriers ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
• Pink barrels to help Navajo 1st grader
• Schoonover to be student delegate to Australia
• National Music Week proclaimed
• Retirement reception to be held for Gary & Joyce Montgomery
• Courthouse repair larger than hoped
• Altus blood drive set for May 11
• Tailgate Party Patrol
• Altus native to hold book signing
• Main Street Alley Cats clean-up the downtown for Rock-N-Rumble
• Packed agenda leads to late night Council meeting
• Items tabled; no action taken after executive session
• Benefit to be held for injured firefighters
• Items declared surplus for auction
• Historical Tapestry Video Tour features five area sites
• Frederick Arts Council to present ‘Rocky Horror’
• Fallin releases statement
• Osama’s death: Symbolic victory
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• Firefighters injured battling blaze near Navajo
• City four-day work week to be evaluated
• Sheriff warns of equipment theft
• Police Chief cautions citizens on mail fraud
• Aerial view of new construction at Altus High School
• Today’s special edition focuses on progress of Altus, surrounding area
• Crowning of Cinco de Mayo Prince & Princess to highlight Sunday event
• Red Cross ‘Safe and Well’ tool can help find loved ones during a disaster
• Free children’s carnival to be held at Community Center
• WOSC graduation to be held May 13
• Operation Care now a Food Bank distribution point
• Navajo students celebrate Earth Day
• Friday marks start of Mangum Rattlesnake Derby & Flea Market
• Tickets now on sale for Prayer Breakfast
• Recruitment efforts continue at JCMH
• Razor blade said to have been found in pre-wrapped Easter basket
• Blair man arrested for negligent homicide
• Premier showing of historic sites video to be held in Altus
• Altus Schools to host All-Star Olympics
• Benefit tournament set for Rhonda McKee
• Rain too little to prevent fires BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT
• Seminar to be held for local ministers
• Doan’s Crossing event approaching
• Area residents help coordinate Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute volunteers
• County to participate in statewide Emergency Preparedness Exercise
• ‘Poetry for the People’ to be held at WOSC library
• Attic fire causes loss of residence
• Flower bed clean up volunteers sought
• Courthouse fascia repair hits snag
• Western splits with Tonkawa
• CANTU PORTRAYS JESUS
• Group to host meeting with new municipal officials on Tuesday
• Go Pawn hosting FOB rifle raffle for Officer Bell
• Lions benefit brings County music award winners to town
• Henry attends Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission dinner at Governor’s Mansion
• City Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow -Altus car dealers donate to event
• Altus, Jackson County SWAT teams spreading information on the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke
• ‘Best of the West’ art contest to be held in Mangum
• Thunderstorms possible for holiday weekend
• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta activities planned Annual event to include Cinco de Mayo Prince / Princess Contest, Car Show, Cumbia & El Grito Contests and more
• Revival set for Blair First Baptist Church
• College proposes Voluntary Retirement Incentive program
• Seven Altus students accepted to Arts Institute
• Easter Egg Hunt plans made for Saturday
• DASR/RAPCON facility unveiled
• Expectations high for new City administration -New mayor, officials sworn in, retirees recognized
• Churches, groups plan Easter week activities
• Sandy Nichols Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Friday
• County Spring Wheat Field Tour set for April 26
• ‘Hairspray’ cast holds it together
• Commissioners, County officers welcome new Asst. Director
• Community responds to fund raiser for Bell
• New radar system, facility complete at Altus AFB
• Fire Chief, Emergency Manangement give briefing on weather conditions
• BURN BAN EXTENDED Red Flag Warning for most of state
• Firefighters battle multiple blazes
• New mayor, council members to hold first meeting together
• State economic rebound ‘good news’ at Legislative Luncheon
• Miss Altus riding in style
• Douglas extends mission to help prom-goers with formal wear
• Wilcoxen to be honored at Capitol
• Salazar
• Campaign being held Saturday to help Altus PD officer with cancer
• Mr. and Ms. WOSC Luncheon honors stand-out students
• Murder trial date set for Robinson
• Stories of lost treasure sought for OETA program
• M.E. confirms death to be a homicide
• Child advocate program seeking volunteers
• OSAI Fund Drive Committe meets to prepare for campaign
• SWTC Foundation presents scholarships
• Prince of Peace Catholic Church prepares for the Easter celebration
• Annual Prayer Breakfast set for May 5
• Chamber, Kiwanis to host Legislative Luncheon Friday
• Davis named Safe Kids Technician of Year for Western OK Region
• Applications now being taken for Miss Altus Outstanding Teen Pageant
• Spring Fling Flea Market & Expo to be held in Elk City
• Altus, Jackson County shows increase in sales tax collections
• Primera Iglesia Bautista hosting free hot meal
• County Sales Tax proceeds up
• Report: Altus School District saved energy equal to removing 222 cars off nation’s highways
• Weatherford wins Best of Show
• Inhofe to visit Altus
• Mangum woman wins one million in Saturday’s Powerball Lottery
• Two Tipton area accidents reported
• Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!
• School Board to meet Monday
• Patterson retiring from APD after 41 years
• Altus Public Library joins National Library Week celebrations April 10-16
• Walkin’ on Chalk event to be held Sunday afternoon
• Retirement reception to be held for LaJune White
• Cigarette thought cause of Thursday house fire
• Council reviewing paid time off issue
• Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event Saturday
• City Council ties up some loose ends as transition approaches
• Wanted: Alley Cats
• How Does Your Garden Groove?
• School Carnivals set for today and Friday
• Heroes for the American Red Cross
• Altus AFB partners with local Army garrisons to accomplish training
• Sandy Nichols Memorial Golf Tournament set
• Juveniles leave school, caught robbing house
• Calvert pleads guilty, sentenced in Phan case
• Webb elected Mayor, Murphy Chief of Police
• Council seats filled with new members
• Special meeting, different day for AMA & Altus City Council
• Guilty pleas entered by two more Phan murder defendants
• Governor requests major disaster declaration for February snow storm
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• City time capsule enshrines mementos of our time
• Voters out in numbers
• Tax protests cost schools funding
• AAFB to hold memorial dedications
• Stabbing, two drive-bys reported
• Local walk starts at Courthouse and ends at Altus City Park
• Commissioners’ end of the month meeting rolled to Monday
• Lash & Steel Sunday to be held at Tabernacle Baptist
• Campus Cruise, Fun Run and Walk to be held at WOSC
• Fundraiser spells S-U-C-E-S-S
• Early voting under way
• Candidates answer gamut of questions
• Banner Contest part of Walkin’ on Chalk
• AAFB to conduct joint severe weather exercise with City
• Altus man completes car restoration for Cancer Awareness Month
• OAI Fund Drive set to kick off
• Bowl for the Cure to be held this weekend in Altus
• Man arrested on drug charges after trying to elude officers
• JCMH physician recruitment continues
• Candidate forums stir voters’ interest
• Suspect on the run arrested early today
• Altus Community Blood Drive scheduled for Tuesday, April 5
• Mangum mayor’s race finally certified
• Office hour changes announced for driver license testing facility
• Business Development Specialist to offer advise for local businesses
• Altus takes three top state awards
• Time capsule burial April 4
• Ice storm damage repair to courthouse to begin by April 4
• Early voting announced for next Tuesday’s municipal elections
• All about the birds near Frederick Bird ID program being held at Hackberry Flat
• Altus Armed Services YMCA ONE Awards community finalist
• New day and times for upcoming Main Street event
• End of an era: Gramling completes service to SWODA
• Commissioners consider draw down of FEMA funding
• Retirement reception to be held for Vann
• ‘Nothin 2 Lose’ cage fight coming up April 2
• Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
• Landowners ponder pros & cons of wind farm
• Authorities still looking for suspect
• Main Street Altus lining up Alley Cat volunteers for next clean up date
• Altus Public Schools’ Kindergarten & Pre-K Roundup set for April 14
• New C-17 contractor in town for interviews
• Larcency, damage to property charges possible
• Suspects caught fleeing scene of burglary
• Blair man dies in auto accident
• Mangum man dies in morning house fire
• Altus School’s elementary school choice period March 28-April 4
• Wheeler crowned Miss Tulsa County
• Green seminar offered
• Suspect still at large
• SWTC, Chamber team up to present Census 2010 info
• Community Theatre Players present murder mystery fundraiser to benefit missions trip
• City trustees receive annual audit report
• Preparing ahead of a disaster
• It’s a ‘Bugz Life’ in Frederick
• New Wind Works site located in flood plain area
• Accident near Elmer sends two to hospital
• Burn Ban extended another 30 days
• Wind Works announces second landowner’s meeting
• Geigle candidate for City Council Ward 4
• McCuistion running for City Council Ward 2
• Industrial site adjacent to AAFB on Council agenda
• Altus man injured in stabbing
• Commissioners may extend Burn Ban
• County Democratic party will assemble to elect officers
• It’s time to tie a teal ribbon ‘round the old oak tree
• Wind farm coming to Altus
• Benefit dinner being held Tuesday for Navajo 1st grader
• National Safe Place Week declared
• Mihanni elected to fellowship
• Road closed to through traffic, detour due to bridge construction
• County youth speak up, seize control against big tobacco on ‘Kick Butts Day’
• Getting ready for Spring
• March is Red Cross Month
• Chamber, Kiwanis hosting Legislative Luncheon tomorrow
• Second half of property and personal taxes due by March 31
• Jackson County still under burn ban
• Test as part of Oklahoma Heritage Scholarship Competition to be held at NBC Bank on April 2
• Free beans and cornbread lunch offered on Saturday
• CASA volunteer sworn in
• Platters returning to Altus for concert
• Walking tour of downtown Altus planned
• Lots of items being donated for fundraiser on March 26
• Tebow wins Mangum mayoral race by only 3 votes
• Retirement party being held for Madden, AhSing
• Governor seeks small business ambassadors to serve state
• Preparations being made for Great Plains Literacy Council Spelling Bee fundraiser
• Volunteers recognized at RSVP program
• Altus candidate forum to be held at WOSC
• Legislative Luncheon to be held this Friday
• Voters should apply now if they want to vote absentee
• Bulldogs thrash Frederick 14-5
• School Board signs resolution
• Bond set at $150,000 for Olustee man charged in rape case
• Grayson places 1st in his division at ‘Fight For Air’ firefighters competition
• Teal-colored Bulldog shirts to be sold for ACMI House
• National project spotlighted at local Alzheimer’s support group meeting
• Monthly Habit luncheon set for Tuesday, March 15
• Grady Vann, world traveler turned police officer, retires
• Main Street Altus welcomes three new downtown businesses
• Daylight Savings or Saving a Life?
• Threats made against local DHS workers
• Renovations at Altus High said to be 59% complete
• Legislators need to hear from constituents
• Altus PD holds ‘Cops ‘n’ Kids’ program Students learn about police work through community service event
• Fill 'er up please
• Lucas announces Congressional Art Contest
• MAPS reviewed at Council meeting
• Trespassing laws about to get tougher
• 'Meet the Mayoral Candidates' hosted by JC Democrat Women
• Lt. Gov. to speak at Republican BBQ event
• Altus City Council makes progress on issues
• Altus School Board to hold regular meeting on Thursday
• SW Cowboy Church makes the move to new site east of Altus
• They came in packs to hear the Zax
• Duke students place in state poster contest
• Agents make arrests, conduct searches today after three-month-long narcotics investigation
• Courthouse fascia repair said to start by April 4
• Friday last day to apply for voter registration for upcoming elections on Tuesday, April 5
• Spelling Bee deadline nears
• City Council to consider $200K golf course contract
• Meet the Mayoral candidates at Demo Womens meeting
• Community Band Concert to be held Monday at WOSC
• Patterson vying for Ward 4 Council seat
• Rescheduled reception for Wilcoxen to be held Wednesday
• Painting workshop to be held for teens during Spring Break
• Sure sign Spring is on its way
• Information aimed at veterans and families to be addressed at upcoming free luncheon
• Back-to-back service times at Martha Road Baptist Church to combat Daylight Savings Time confusion
• Warning given on text scam aimed at unemployed
• Ash Wednesday service to be held
• Boman welcomed to OSU Southwest Research and Extension Center
• Eagles tribute band to perform in Altus
• Physician needs addressed at JCMH board meeting
• In recognition of Colon-Rectal Cancer Awareness Month Free testing kits offered by local Cancer Center
• Your local Red Cross in action
• Heidi wins ‘Cutest Pet’ contest
• Local businesses donate items for CASA fundraiser
• AMA/Council meetings to be continued
• Benefit dinner and auction set for Friday
• Norman to speak at Western
• Sunday fire leads to homes in Blair area being evacuated
• Jackson County officers assist with Blair fire
• Jr. Livestock Show and Premium Auction held
• Main Street Altus is up for six state awards
• Semi rolls, blocks highway south of Altus early today
• Blair Cruisers Car Club to hold benefit for Sullivan
• WOSC to hold Dr. Seuss birthday party
• MAPS funding and projects to be reviewed at next Council meeting
• County Commissioners to meet Monday morning
• Beason announces candidacy for City Council Ward 2
• Martha Road Baptist Church to host annual Father Daughter Banquet
• Bulldogs eliminated
• State Auditor’s Office to investigate City of Altus
• Junior Livestock Show Under Way
• Preparing entries for submission
• Mission on Wheels holding free clothes giveaway today
• Boeing wins $35 billion Air Force tanker contract
• QMA BACK IN NEWS Residents seeking repayment of lost investments; Former CEO violated federal law
• Hunter education class to be held at Hackberry Flat Center south of Frederick
• Citizenship goal obtained
• Missing teen found safe
• 67th annual Jr. Livestock Show starts Friday
• Altus High School to host Spring Blood Drive March 2
• Salvation Army sets record with kettle collections
• Stone named new Altus High School Head Football Coach
• Hero recognized for actions in snow storm
• Local teen still missing
• Miller, Farquhar, Moreau added to Fair Board
• BURN BAN extended 30 days
• MAPS funding dwindling for Economic Development
• Support group to start for veterans, active military personnel diagnosed with PTSD and/or depression
• Art skills developed
• MISSING PERSON Altus teen missing six days
• City Complex project said to be over set cap
• Time is running out to vote in Cutest Pet Contest
• Board reorganized at Friday’s regular SWTC meeting
• ASPIRE program using creative, entertaining education projects
• Gover crowned Miss Altus 2011
• School Board to hold special meeting
• ‘Introduction to the 2012 Republican Presidential Primary’ to be presented
• Altus Christian Academy to hold Open House
• Child support workshop to be held at SWTC
• Harlem Ambassadors’ Lade Majic (Lady Magic) speaks out to kids
• AHA donates to Red Cross for Harlem Ambassadors
• Miss Altus Pageant to be held Saturday
• Altus Community Ensemble to join Cameron University Civic Symphony in concert
• Free ‘going green’ program offered at SWTC
• Severe weather briefing well attended
• Senate committee approves ban on texting while driving
• Emoly West Miss Oklahoma 2010
• What's this 5320 all about?
• Emergency meeting called to implement ban
• Public hearing to be held in Altus on redistricting
• Cancer Center receives inspiration from patient
• Bank statements show City routinely overdrawn
• OJA teams with AAFB today for tour
• Annual Winter Ag Conference to be held at Southwest Tech
• Recent history of troubles at City Hall
• USDA to survey planting intentions
• Annual spelling bee raises funds to fight illiteracy
• Hall, Moss now led reorganized APS Board
• Assessment of bridges presented to county commissioners
• Severe weather briefing to be held
• Legislative Forum Luncheons to resume on Friday
• Rowland announces bid for City Council
• Arvella Wall seeking office of Mayor
• Steen running for Council Ward One
• Citizens propose new fitness center for AHS students
• Harlem Ambassadors are coming back
• Council studies retirement and lanfill change
• Council studies retirement and lanfill change
• Osborne files for Altus City Council Ward 3
• Altus man confesses to FBI that he robbed OKC bank
• Miss Altus Pageant to be held next Saturday
• Tipton man arrested on child pornography, obscene material charges
• Ortega praises rule reforms that open legislative process
• AFTER THE STORM: EOC gives roundup report
• Davis winner in Voice of Democracy contes
• Playing in the snow
• Area election results given
• Waterfowl ID program part of outdoor learning series at Hackberry Flat Center
• Seven races develop in upcoming municipal elections
• Altus Armed Services YMCA to host Sweetheart Express
• Still time to enter the Cutest Pet Contest
• ALTUS SCHOOLS START AN HOUR LATE THURSDAY; BREAKFAST SERVED AN HOUR LATE; TEACHERS REPORT AN HOUR LATE; BUSES TO RUN AN HOUR LATE. Altus area sees 3-4 inches of snow; Not as hard hit as originally forecast
• Altus featured in ‘Trail of Trees’ book
• Tipton woman loses control of vehicle, overturns
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• WEATHER WATCH
• VFW, Ladies Auxiliary makes donation for smoke detectors
• Annual Frederick Oyster Fry on tap
• Filing period for municipal offices under way
• County officers to attend CODA Conference
• FHS Bomber Band to host Band Festival
• Preparation urged ahead of storm
• Wilcoxen to be honored with reception for appointment as Poet Laureate for Oklahoma
• Career and Technical Education Week proclaimed
• JCMH hosting Healthy Heart Screening Thursday
• Pre-enrollment being taken for AARP Driver Safety Program
• County Commissioners to hold regular meeting Monday
• Munn announces intent to run for Chief of Police
• THE GLENN MILLER SOUND LIVES FOREVER
• AREA WIDE SINGING
• SNOW FALLING AGAIN
• WOSC evacuated due to water breaks, smell of gas
• Police Chief candidate forum being hosted by Democrat Women
• Bargain Blizzard sales tomorrow in Altus
• Vernon author to hold book signing event in Altus
• Awards presented
• Council weighs City expenditures carefully
• Blair, Duke and Navajo school district elections set
• Absentee voters can cast ballots Friday and Monday
• Candidate filing period begins Monday
• Gov. Fallin seeks federal disaster declaration for winter storm
• World Help Concert to be held Sunday
• Officers, good Samaritans, National Guard perform snow/ice rescues across state
• Jackson County employee rescues man found in snow
• Altus is ‘doing great’now to other areas in state
• Winter storm injury caution urged
• Emergency price stabilization in effect
• Coburn’s letter to Joint Chiefs of Staff
• AMA and City Council Continued to Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
• ‘Monster storm’ hits state; worst in 15 years
• Jackson County Courthouse flagpoles dedicated
• Clinton to negotiate on Martha Bridge
• Insight given into City of Altus’ financial problems
• Davis tosses hat in ring for City Clerk/Treasurer
• Smiley in election race for Altus mayor
• Murphy looks to fill Chief of Police position
• Use of car to be donated to new Miss Altus
• Altus Salvation Army welcomes new officers
• David Brown seeks second term for Ward 1
• Motorcyclist hit by deer
• Beta Mothers Club to hold comedy night event
• Maurices announces remodeling plans; Moving to temporary location
• Benefit to be held for Mendoza family
• FFA State Officers visit Frederick Chapter
• David Brown seeks second term for Ward 1
• Magazine features Altus farm couple
• Coburn on State of Union
• Lucas pleased with Obama’s focus on recovery
• Katseres Physician Rep on JCMH Board
• Carpenter’s Kitchen to be held
• Arts Council to present Glenn Miller Orchestra for Valentine’s concert, dance
• City to go to four-day work week
• National Nurse Anesthetists Week celebrated locally Nurse Anesthetists: Always There Caring for America
• Relay for Life event organizers to meet Thursday
• Three-vehicle accident -Two sent to hospital after driver runs red light
• Ortega to serve on Immigration Panel
• Special meeting being held tonight to address City of Altus’ cash-flow problem
• Commissioners and officers expedite Main Street calendar
• Looking for next of kin
• Altus Public Library adds online ‘Mango’ language-learning system
• Driver loses control in accident; passenger in critical condition
• Carder announces intention to file for Chief of Police
• DeVore announces candidacy for City Clerk/Treasurer
• Bond election set for Blair Public Schools
• Free safety seat checks to be conducted
• Children of the World to perform at Martha Road Baptist Church
• Altus Chamber presents first AETC Community Support Award in Columbus
• Stolen vehicle found
• Special City Council meeting to be held Tuesday on finances
• Cold weather prompts plea to community to donate blankets, winter apparel
• Schulz, Ortega to speak at Republican Women meeting
• City of Altus Emergency Management announces weather radio rebate program 75 percent of cost of a weather radio will be reimbursed through plan
• Bulldog wrestling raises funds to beat cancer
• 2011 Miss Altus contestants gather for first meeting
• Winter storm moves out of state; Altus area sidesteps snow and ice
• 5th annual CASA ‘Love a Child’ banquet and auctions planned
• Local artist to offer charcoal & pastel drawing workshop
• Class visits WWII Airborne demo team
• Ford building to be purchased for Sr. Citizens’ Center
• Wind farm south of Altus vying with Snyder site
• Voters should apply now for Blair, Navajo and Duke absentee ballots
• Assessment period under way; rural dates & times set
• Altus AFB’s TSgt. Cruz to present Lions Club program
• Benefit being held in Elmer Saturday
• SWAT works against state’s leading preventable death
• Vests donated to Red Cross
• Rotary offering Ambassadorial Scholarship
• Routine maintenance procedure error said cause of power outage Most of south Altus without power for part of morning
• Filing under way for Mangum elections
• Do you have the cutest pet in town?
• Salaries of elected City officials on Tuesday’s agenda
• Councilman says discussion of making Chief of Police’s position an appointed one would circumvent wishes of the people
• Commissioners to consider two to serve on County Public Finance Authority
• Esparza to run for City Council Ward 2
• Swine and goat showmanship and grooming clinic to be held Monday
• Aldermanic government and Altus City Council powers
• Organizational meeting to be held Monday for those wanting to help run, use center
• Quartz Mountain Resort chef to be featured on News Channel 9 Saturday morning
• Altus business leaders join efforts to address doctor shortage
• Early morning strong- armed robbery reported today on N. Jackson
• Hill sentenced to 60 years for domestic abuse
• Band holding fundraiser Saturday for Orlando trip
• Mayor proclaims ‘That Altus Band Day’
• Wilcoxen appointed Poet Laureate for State of Oklahoma
• Duke winners named from academic meet
• Gospel Showcase Talent Show to be held Saturday
• Duke High School to host blood drive
• Free hot meal offered Saturday
• It’s Ashley Hyde Day in Oklahoma County
• DA details Drug Court program at Democrat Women’s meeting
• Risinger to file for Ward III Council seat
• Vehicle burglaries said to be related
• Navajo bond election proposition passes
• Unsigned check ploy basis for new scam
• Altus author’s book shares his inspirational story
• Susan Hepner named Altus Teacher of the Year
• OHP memorial damaged Sunday by intoxicated driver
• 77+ lbs. of pot found during traffic stop
• County sales tax figures up
• Chamber to host meeting on state doctor shortage
• Hams meeting tonight
• Messerly paintings to be exhibited in Lawton
• Teacher of the Year finalists to be named at Monday’s Altus School Board meeting
• Commissioners to meet with Excise Board
• Failure to stop at sign sends three to hospital
• Ortega’s role at Capitol increasing in scope
• Free tax assistance offered through SOCAG
• First baby of 2011 born
• Work continues on West Broadway railroad tracks
• AHS Head Football Coach Lyn Hepner announces retirement
• Altus Dance team places at competition
• Arctic front moving into Oklahoma
• Preliminary cotton variety tests released for county, area
• Change of local Salvation Army command announced
• Bond election set for Feb. 8 for Blair Public Schools
• Free community meal offered this Saturday
• Lucas sworn in to 112th Congress
• Gospel singer to be a part of SW Cowboy Church’s anniversary concert and dinner
• PD losing officers due to Chief’s low salary ceiling Pay Plan Committee recommendations given to Council
• Navajo School District to hold special election Tuesday, Jan. 11
• Absentee voting information:
• SWTC now enrolling a variety of classes
• Jump into history with the ‘New Andrews Sisters’ and the WWII Airborne Demo team
• Council discusses landfill injury, safety precautions
• Rebuilding of golf course’s greens OK’d
• Bark Park issue muzzled again
• Bulldog Wrestling Team’s ‘Pink All Out’ night to benefit Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma
• Benefit dinner being held for Pelt family
• Swearing-In ceremonies held Monday
• New year, new configuration for County Commissioners
• Cigarette butt in trash said cause of house fire
• Voting announcement made for next Tuesday’s Navajo School election
• Tipton man dies from Christmas Eve accident injuries
• Ringing in the New Year
• Bark Park, Greens of Altus to be presented at Council Tuesday
• First meeting of 2011 brings change to County Commissioners
• Lots coming out of Census 2010 info
• New learning resolutions
• County bids farewell to outgoing Commissioner Dale Dunn
• LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE LOOK OUT If you are going to drink tonight, don’t drive
• Tandem County Commissioner meetings held
• January ice storm top local story of 2010
• Former QMA/LAC package at auction again
• Altus VFW presents awards to local speech winners
• Debris on house not from AAFB aircraft
• Henrys buy Hollis funeral home; reception planned for Thursday
• Dr. Rivera to present Women’s Forum 2011
• ‘Open hearts and homes’ urges children’s Emergency Host
• Balderas donates show proceeds to ACMI House
• Three holiday weekend traffic accidents leave one in critical condition, two dead
• Mangum hospital bought out by Texas-based group
• OBI blood drive set for next Tuesday
• Area growers report a lot more cotton harvested than predicted
• Piece of aircraft hits a house on North Willard
• Former Altusan wins prestigious teaching award
• Discounts provided for ‘Coats for Kids’
• ‘Blankets Across America’ provides hundreds of free blankets locally
• Sunset Christmas program held
• Shoplifter chased through three different stores
• Musicians with a mission
• AAFB Youth Program helps ring the bell and distribute toys
• Christmas Eve services to be held
• Senior Perspectives program to close
• Farm Bureau partners with Fallin for ‘Feeding Oklahoma’ food drive
• Community responds to plea for ‘Coats for Kids’
• Webb to file for the office of mayor
• Open Meeting Act charges will not be filed against named council members, mayor
• Teen could get prison time after violating parole
• Water issues dominate city concerns
• Martha Road Baptist sets Christmas worship schedule
• Altus water rate increase item goes back to committee
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• Turner wins big Candy Cane Cash prize
• Jackson County to continue protest of FEMA digitized flood plain map data
• Handbell Choir presents Christmas program
• FEMA launches new flood map tools
• All I want for Christmas
• County Election Board releases information about absentee voting
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• City Council to set new treated water rates for contracted public water systems at Tuesday meeting
• ‘Littlest Reindeer’ saves Santa at Will Rogers Elementary
• Olustee man charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon after Wednesday accident
• Having a heart-to-heart with Santa
• Man convicted of abducting Altus woman executed
• Altus Firefighters help Coats for Kids
• Rules, regulations given for Sunday’s Candy Cane Cash giveaways
• Second 3-car pile up in two days - in same location
• 7th annual Cops, Kids and Christmas event held
• ANSWERING THE CALL... Series of food donations being made
• State AG assigns open meeting act violation case to Comanche County DA Fred Smith
• QMA checks in the mail
• County accident leaves one in serious condition
• Group’s challenge met to raise money for coats
• Candy Cane Cash schedule released for Sunday event
• Fallin encourages Jackson County to help in food drive
• ‘Reach Higher’ initiative presented to WOSC Regents
• State’s cotton crop a good one
• Man arrested after child porn photos found on his phone
• Mikayla Jo Christmas Show this Saturday
• Darden donates hair to Locks of Love
• School Board decides on Jr. High roof repair project
• County sales, use tax receipts up
• Friday last day to apply for voter registration to vote in Navajo School District Special Bond Election
• AHS renovations on Monday’s Altus School Board agenda
• Catherine Coke and her Musical Friends to present free Advent Recital
• Duke man pinned in vehicle after Friday afternoon accident
• Agriculture Commodity Marketing meeting Tuesday
• Alzheimer’s caregiver support group to hold meeting Dec. 16
• SWTC Robotic team places second in all around competition
• Area towns plan Christmas parades, other festivities
• New radio station in Altus The House FM joins Chamber
• Lions Club sponsoring Breakfast with Santa Saturday
• Jackson County OSU alumni chapter meets Pickens challenge
• Two free performances of ‘The Nutcracker’ to be presented this weekend in Altus
• Unresponsive infant pronounced dead at hospital
• Library to host release of Wilcoxen’s new book
• Fallin, Schulz stress economic development
• School Board filing ends
• City recognized for being ‘Storm Ready’
• Battle of the Badges blood drive held Altus Fire Department wins competition
• OH DEER! Deer crossing in city limits remains a problem
• ‘Christmas at the Townsite’ coming up, along with Frederick parade, other activities
• ‘Meet or Beat’ Democrat Women say; gives $700+ to Coats for Kids
• Matching donation made to Community Cupboard
• Coats for Kids challenge raised
• Pathways plans annual Open House
• Donations made by local businesses to JCMH Hospice Memorial Day Fund
• Portable heater on extension cord said cause of Thursday house fire
• Fire displaces family of five
• Altus Christmas Parade set for Sunday
• Calendars have arrived
• Bond set for teen in vehicle assault incident against his father
• Fire that claimed the lives of a mother and son Saturday ruled an accident
• Electronics students from SWTC gear up for robotics competition
• After physical altercation, incident ends with Deputy shooting into son’s vehicle
• Annual Toy Run for Kids set for Saturday, Dec. 4
• Lions Club to host Breakfast with Santa
• Santa Claus Express to take off Dec. 11
• Students helping with canned food drive
• AAFB, school district sign lease for Rivers Elementary
• County Courthouse may be spared expensive roof repair
• Jackson County couple named Farm Family of the Year
• High speed pursuit in Mangum ends after suspect flips vehicle end-over-end
• Upcoming Sounds of the Season concert at WOSC Annual Christmas presentation open to public
• Museum receives donation
• Federal pay freeze to have local affects
• Frederick man dies after being ejected from auto accident
• Filing of declarations of candidacy to begin Monday
• OBI blood drive to be held at SWTC Wednesday
• Western Trail Historical Museum goes ‘Up the Trail’ for 2011
• Tickets now on sale for Festival of Trees event
• Bail set at $250,000 for man held on child porn charges
• AAFB to host blood drive
• Commissioners postpone meeting until Tuesday
• Duke Christmas parade planned
• Mother, child perish is fire Saturday
• Helping to feed the hungry
• Black Friday shoppers out in full force
• Dr. Joe Leverett selected for Chief of Staff’s Air Force Civic Leader Program
• Blair man hospitalized after being ejected in roll over accident
• SWTC to host blood drive Dec. 1
• Group seeking donations for AAFB Christmas party
• Olustee 3rd graders present Thanksgiving program
• Car dealership donates van to ASYMCA
• CDC award given to City for fluoridation
• To cell or not to cell...
• Free Thanksgiving Day meals offered to public
• Thanksgiving grilled corn tradition continues
• Working together for a Thanksgiving Blessing
• Stepp to make initial court appearance on child pornography charges Wednesday
• Treasurer reports tax collections going well
• Driver swerves to miss deer, hits bridge; two taken to hospital
• Festival of Trees event approaching
• Pioneer educators honored at meeting
• AHS to present 'The Sound of Music'
• Set up and ready to go... Park to light up for the holidays this Saturday
• Main Street Altus membership drive
• SOCAG RSVP sponsors Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
• Art workshop for teens to be held at library
• Several community Thanksgiving events to be held this week
• Free local genealogy workshop offered
• Ministry offering free lunch Saturday
• Memorial service to be held at Altus AFB for Staff Sgt. Bubacz
• Dropping out of school now a ‘silent epidemic’
• Sen. Schulz takes oath, continues legislative service
• There'll be Elvis sightings in Altus this Saturday
• Barring objections, QMA employees to receive final pay
• Operation Christmas Child box count at 400
• Blair FFA Clay Shooting Team state champs
• Quartz Mountain Aerospace executive sued for misuse of welfare benefit assets
• Praise and Worship concert to kick off Project Noel 2010
• Funeral to be held Saturday for Altus Airman killed in Afghanistan
• Altus AFB Airman dies while deployed to Aghanistan
• Literacy efforts recognized
• Ewing given first ‘Lillian Wald Award’ for exemplary service
• County must find $3,600 more from tight budget
• DA recuses his office from Open Meeting Act violation investigation
• WOSC Homecoming events set
• Tickets go on sale Monday for All-School production THE SOUND OF MUSIC
• Altus City Council to postpone meeting due to Complex move
• Christmas Love to Seniors
• Habitat luncheon set for Nov. 16
• Christmas in the Park event to be Saturday
• Christmas parade set for Dec. 5
• Blair woman wins blue ribbon for cookie recipe from ‘Just A Pinch’
• Local Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks off today
• Veterans Day Ceremony held
• Coggeshalls receive Yard of the Month award
• ‘Harvest for the Hungry’ sack pickup tomorrow
• Church offers free meal on Saturday
• Rogers to present 50s & 60s music concert in Altus this Saturday
• Murder cases at Granite OSR resolved
• Tipton Police Chief arrested for sexual crime with a child
• Volunteers get ready for Christmas Bazaar
• Early enrollment dates, times announced for WOSC spring semester
• Community clothing drive under way
• ‘97 OSS and Kiwanis place flags for Veterans Day
• Today is Winter Weather Preparedness Day Get ready in advance of snow, ice
• Veteran’s Day events planned
• Pickup, freightliner collide south of Altus
• Candy Cane Cash tickets worth $12,500 now being passed out
• Blair students get lesson from Mobile Dairy
• State Chamber President visits Altus
• AHS Girls’ Softball wins State Academic Championship
• Groups combining meetings tonight
• School retires Harley the drug dog
• Agreement OK’d for wind energy projects in county
• National Radiologic Technology Week celebrated
• Altus FFA Sporting Clays teams win district Teams heading to State contest in OKC Wednesday
• Love Feast meal offered to community
• Interview with Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards
• School Board meeting set for Monday evening
• Local VFW to hold Veterans Day observance
• $10,000 donation made to Armed Services YMCA
• Winter Weather Preparedness Day proclaimed
• Holiday House slated at Highland Heights
• Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk set for Saturday
• Harvest for the Hungry volunteers distributing sacks in Altus, on AAFB
• Church hosting annual turkey dinner Sunday
• Altus Fire Department reminds us of a change we can all live with
• Miller presented ‘Legends of Agriculture’ award
• ‘Fighting for Freedom’ Veterans Day event planned
• AAFB prescription drug take back event part of ‘Lock Your Meds’ campaign
• Chamber elects five new members to serve on board of directors
• First haircut in 11 years benefits Locks for Love
• Go Johnny Go! Oldies tribute concert set for Nov. 13
• Delta Eta donates to Food 4 Kids
• City offices on the move to new Complex
• 4th annual garage giveaway to be held
• State voter turnout at about 50 percent
• Council OK’s ordinance banning smoking in parks
• Early morning head-on collision
• Republican candidates win in local county elections
• Fallin elected new Governor of Oklahoma
• Star gazing event to be held at wildlife refuge this weekend
• Transfers OK’d for county road, bridge projects
• Some area cotton gins working overtime to stay up with processing demands
• Large local voter turnout expected
• Ribbon cutting held for new City Complex
• Orientation meeting being held for prospective Miss Altus Pageant contestants
• Rural fire departments awarded grants through SWODA
• Flu vaccine available on walk-in basis at Jackson County Health Department
• Arts Council sponsoring ‘The Shining Lights’ concert by local area musicians
• ‘Friends of Israel’ Yom Kippur service to be presented at Emmanuel Baptist on Sunday
• Public invited to new City Complex events Saturday; To include tours and ribbon cutting
• Quilts offered at upcoming Methodist Country Kitchen Bazaar
• Escapee back in custody
• Trick-or-Treating and other fun Halloween events to be held Saturday in Altus
• First in-clinic animal stem cell therapy launches in Altus
• Dr. Powers to serve as JCMH Chief of Staff; Dr. Zakhary as Vice Chief
• Relay for Life kickoff meeting to be held at Best Western Thursday
• Altus among the top Oklahoma communities commended for optimal water fluoridation
• Church offering free meal
• Authorities searching for escaped inmate Airplane, helicopter and dog called in to help in search south of Mangum
• Youngster shares music with nursing center residents
• Victim treated and released after head-on accident Tuesday
• Sample ballots now available
• City Clerk/Treasurer White announces April 15 retirement
• Man arrested for first degree robbery
• Media gets sneak peek of new City Complex
• VFW Halloween event to be held Saturday
• Special assistance offered to four groups of voters
• Two years and counting on final QMA employee pay
• Current FEMA formula for public assistance reimbursement
• Storm damage reported to Emergency Management
• Frederick to hold Cotton Festival
• Red ribbons flying this week
• Winkler charged on drug counts, but not for threats
• Cornerstone ceremony to be held at City Complex
• Downburst said cause of storm damage
• Pretty Pumpkin Patch
• Ft. Sill-Altus AFB partnership ‘Smartest thing to do’
• Benefit lunch to help family with medical expenses set for Nov. 6
• Bulldogs play Duncan tonight in playoff run
• Jones to visit every County Courthouse in Oklahoma
• Compass Rose painted at airport
• Dedication, ribbon cutting, open house to be held for new Complex
• Chesser to hold painting classes at Altus Library
• Man runs pickup through building on US Hwy 62
• To recognize October as National Weatherization Month State, County officials help crew with home audit
• Deployed Airmen return home
• Deadline nears to apply for absentee ballots
• Zoning change allows Bunker Hill revamp
• Quilters invited to join Saturday show
• Customers support literacy
• Howard named great baker in state contest
• Dispatch on the move
• Farm-City Week activities planned
• Producers urged to apply now for EQIP before cut-off date
• Blair man in critical condition after roll over accident Sunday
• Former Bunker Hill United location may become home to Tractor Supply store
• Possible complications reported on Courthouse repairs
• Several claims for new City Complex on AMA agenda
• Harvest for the Hungry planning meeting held
• Getting ready for Spookytown
• Relay For Life planning meeting set for prospective committee members
• Habitat luncheon to be held Tuesday
• Time is ticking for Operation Christmas Child
• Avila to present gesture drawing workshop at library
• Altus Christian Academy receives Spirit of Survival awards
• 102nd annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet held
• ‘The Great Pumpkin’ comes to town
• Bedlam Spirit blood drives to be held in Altus, Duke
• AHS Homecoming parade, pep rally to be held Friday
• Think Pink Tea Party to honor survivors, patients
• College Foundation makes a positive impact for Western
• Health Department giving flu shots by appointment Walk-in clinic set for Monday
• Bluegrass Festival under way in Blair
• Benefit spaghetti lunch to be held for Bevers
• Eldorado to hold car show with Fall Festival and Carnival
• 4.5 earthquake hits near Norman today
• Recent audit, financial status report presented to WOSC Board of Regents
• Altus Farmers Market dates and times change
• Roll over accident found today without a driver
• Bonds go on sale Thursday for Jackson County Jail
• Getting Ready for Homecoming
• New City Complex nearing completion
• Main Street Altus looking for Alley Cat volunteers
• ‘Field of Faith’ event tomorrow night at Hightower Memorial
• Charges pending in weekend stabbings
• WWII Red Devils Parachute Division to visit Frederick Army Airfield
• No 2011 Shortgrass Basketball Tourney due to lack of participation
• Man dies in farming accident
• A tall order from home garden
• JCMH celebrates women’s health
• Election Board urges voters to apply now for absentee ballots
• SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD Decision made to proceed with hangar construction
• Bulldogs strike fast, coast to easy win over Capitol Hill
• Area candidates to speak at Eldorado Pie Auction
• SBA seeks nominations for Small Oklahoma Business awards
• Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland to speak in Altus Tuesday
• New hours today for Altus Farmers Market
• TAB brings home trophies from Tiger Palooza Marching contest
• Willow man dies in one-vehicle accident
• City Council to hold special meeting Friday to discuss hangar issue
• Altus Chamber Banquet just a week away Congressman Frank Lucas to be keynote speaker
• Darby sets new trail date in Parker case
• Program will provide cards for every veteran in Oklahoma’s VA facilities
• Cotton Pickin’ Festival & Opry set for Saturday in downtown Hollis
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• Jackson County Health Department schedules Friday flu vaccine clinic
• Airport hosts 2010 Ercoupe Fly-In
• Megan Blonien Day
• Friday last day to register for Nov. 2 election
• October is transition month
• Absentee ballot deadline nears; Sample ballots now available
• Frederick Chamber seeks non-food vendors for upcoming Cotton Festival
• Proposed County budget OK’d
• Passenger dies in roll over accident
• Screening process for DOC inmates clarified
• Edwards, Gover named champions in Cotton Pickin’ Chili & Barbecue contests
• Landfill and water items on Council agenda
• Outdoor healing crusade to be held at The Door Christian Fellowship through Wednesday
• Annual Women’s Conference to be held Oct. 9
• Hearings for two defendants in Phan case
• County Jail refinance OK’d
• Weese elected Senior Princess Altus DAV
• Cooking with Main Street event set for Saturday around downtown Altus square
• Oklahomans for Responsible Government to present program at Rotary Club meeting
• Have you taken the health survey yet?
• Hospital’s recruitment efforts said to be focused on Emergency Medicine and General Surgery
• Altus Firemen respond to call for volunteers
• Art Festival to be held Saturday at Mangum library
• Pink Walk and Golf Scramble to be held on AAFB
• Bedlam blood drive to be held Oct. 4 in Altus
• Community flu shot clinic to be held Friday
• Arts Renaissance fosters creativity
• Failure to yield accident sends driver to hospital; Admitted in stable condition
• Altus firefighters bring home medals
• West lawn of Courthouse ready for Chili Cook-Off
• Republican Womens group to host speakers tonight
• Free diabetes screenings being offered in Hobart
• Altus to get male work center inmates
• Public invited to help judge chili at SWTC
• Howard candidate for County Treasurer
• McKinley to be guest speaker at MAC’s First Sergeant’s dinner
• Clinic endures high costs to provide free health care
• Bulldogs overcome errors to defeat Knights 35-14
• Car seat check Saturday
• In-house chili competitions being held in preparation for Cotton Pickin’ Chili Cook-Off Oct. 2
• Business team donates a day’s profits to Pathways
• Fall dance to be held at WOSC
• Community flu shot clinic to be held at The Towers Oct. 5
• Four SWTC students donate to Locks of Love
• Altus Lions Club trick-or-treating for sight
• Adult Day Care Open House set for Friday
• Gospel Jamboree planned in Frederick
• Altus Schools out on Friday for Parent-Teacher conferences
• 102nd Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet date set
• First area cotton of season harvested
• Martha Road to host ‘Letters from Dad’ event
• Hangar item said to require independent opinion
• Council tables Senior Center agenda item
• City Council to hold special meeting Monday on male inmate contract issues
• Quilts donated for babies and pediatric patients
• Semi and car collide Tuesday near Elmer - Olustee woman pinned in wreck
• Jackson County will offer flu vaccine in October
• Altus woman Air Evaced to OKC after roll over accident Sunday
• No bids submitted for courthouse fascia repairs
• Lamb visits Altus
• Altus soldier wounded in Afghanistan
• Remaining Work Center women leave Altus
• Downing promoted to executive director at Turbines, Inc.
• Angel of Hope Style Show set
• New location to be considered for Senior Citizens Center
• Chili Cook-Off planned for Oct. 2
• Oil painting workshop with Lyn Taylor to be held at library
• Classic Nickelodeon Fan Meet to be held at Best Western in Altus
• First home game of the season for Altus Bulldogs
• Drawing to benefit local Red Cross
• Alley Cat work day this Saturday
• Gifted and Talented advisory committee to meet
• Skywarn seeking ‘eyes on the ground’
• Free meal to be served Saturday at New Covenant Baptist
• Sanders pleads guilty in Phan murder case
• Dugan to be at two book signing events this weekend
• Hispanic Heritage Month proclaimed in Altus
• WOSC to host NWA pro wrestling event as fund raiser for softball team
• Bidding process questioned for new City hangar
• Altus Realtors donate to schools
• Update given on state bridges and highway projects
• Matched savings accounts program topic of workshop
• Community health survey being conducted
• Southwest Youth Services sponsors Battle of the Bands
• Republicans set Boot Camp event
• Commissioners correcting under-insured courthouse
• Altus Public School enrollment down 2.5 percent
• USAFA Drum & Bugle Corps to perform at Altus AFB
• Winners named in annual Beautiful Baby Contest
• Stroke, Osteoporosis screening coming to Altus
• Habitat luncheon set for Sept. 21
• County Commissioner Dunn running for re-election
• Mariachi dinner and concert planned for Hispanic Heritage Month
• National Assisted Living Week proclamation signed
• Howard, Cable win Wheathearts Bread Contest
• Alzheimer’s support group plans Memory Walk
• Beautiful Baby Contest to be held Saturday at County Fair
• High school renovation items on Monday’s Altus School Board agenda
• World Champion invites local shooting sports teams to Saturday event
• Second quarter explosion fuels Eisenhower past Bulldogs 41-17
• Winter canola offering alternatives
• Red Cross urges all to prepare for flash floods before storms hit
• Headrick reunion planned
• Sen. Corn to speak in Altus
• Clothes dryer catches house on fire
• Rain not putting a damper on County Fair
• Ballard termination upheld
• CASA presented with check from bike ride
• Pep Squeaker Cheer Clinic to be held Saturday
• Red Cross, FUMC hosting Angel of Hope event
• More cameras may be added at courthouse
• POW/MIA Day ceremony to be held at Altus AFB
• Re-greening The Greens for less green
• Liquor license application for former bar raises issues
• Click here to see video of the Altus Bulldogs/ Vernon Lions game from Sept. 3
• Frederick man arrested after tampering with gas stoves at church
• Bedlam blood drive being held today
• Mangum woman pinned in accident
• Altus man dies in auto, pedestrian accident
• Wednesday first day of Jackson County Fair
• Card project for literacy awareness
• Altus City Council to discuss several items during executive session Tuesday night
• City Council member Johnson addresses issues
• Former Altus bank president files for bankruptcy
• Bulldogs strike quick to easily defeat Vernon 35-7
• Bulldogs strike quick to easily defeat Vernon 35-7
• Murder and mayhem to be reviewed at Altus Public Library
• Alley Cat volunteers sought
• Western awarded a new ‘Students in Service AmeriCorps’ grant
• Child advocate program still seeking volunteers
• High winds and rain hit Altus, state
• Altus native to be inducted into Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame
• Altus Lions Club hosting blood drive
• New policy change at WOSC to better serve needs of military community
• Free food boxes to be given away Friday
• Complaint filed over City Council quorum issue
• Golf course needs speedy revamp
• Citizens voice opinions to Council about male inmates coming into Altus Work Center
• HCE groups sends care packages
• Parents and caregivers urged to get their child safety seats inspected
• Eyeglass assistance offered
• Ultimate Fight Night meet and greet to be held Friday
• Two arrested in trailer thefts
• Phase one of Navajo School Road construction approved
• Stafford returns to Coffee Cup Bunch to review international bestseller
• Commissioners meeting two Tuesdays in a row
• Freightliner tractor overturns after hitting cow near Frederick
• Student hit by car at AHS
• Mangum man in stable condition after roll over accident
• City Council holding public hearing Wednesday over work center, golf course
• Public asked to help get stolen trailers back to rightful owners
• Free prostate cancer screening being offered for men age 50 and over
• How much do your City and County public servants make?
• Altus hosting Bedlam Blood Drive on Sept. 7
• Local emergency management team reflects on anniversary of Katrina
• Physician joins hospital specialty
• Altus woman said to have molested her 6-year-old son
• GOP ‘Beans and Baskets’ fund raiser to be held
• Roofing project at Altus High School under way
• Lack of drainage said cause of damage to greens at golf course
• Longhorn Cattle Drive through Altus Air Force Base
• St. John Baptist hosting clothing giveaway
• Free food to be distributed to families on Friday at Altus Community Center
• Graumann recognized at WOSC regents meeting
• CMA to hold ‘Ride for Life’ Sept. 4 to benefit Pathways
• Outpatient clinics report busy month
• Frederick planning annual ‘Arts in Action’ festival
• Hospital honors volunteer chaplains
• Fire scare at Sunset Elementary School today
• Failure to yield results in accident on North Main
• Woman escapes burning home near Blair
• Committee of 100 holds Business Fair, Banquet
• Community desperate for emergency host homes
• Western Oklahoma State College named Military Friendly School for 2010
• Cattle Drive time changed
• Bids for repair of courthouse fascia to be taken
• Commodity marketing meeting planned for Wednesday
• Free food to be distributed at Community Center on Friday
• How area cotton is handling varied weather conditions
• Cowboy musician Gary Pratt to perform during Giddy-Up Gala on Friday
• Free ‘Remembering Elvis’ concert to be performed by SAM group next Sunday
• Howard, Clinton to speaker at Republican Women’s meeting
• Some voters may have to show ID
• Advocate program seeks volunteers
• 13-year-old admits to raping 7-year-old cousin
• Celebration of Life ceremony honoring Hunt to be held in downtown Tipton Saturday
• Altus man accused of rape said he thought he was dreaming
• Accident with injury on North Main
• Recent business burglaries said to be related
• No eggs recalled from Altus grocery stores
• Pathways receives donation from VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Free barbecue sandwich meal to be served Saturday
• Those wanting mailed absentee ballots for runoff primary election have missed application deadline
• Mary Fallin to attend Great Plains Friends of NRA banquet this Saturday in Blair
• Sample ballots now available at Election Board
• Lugert-Altus Irrigation District item tabled at meeting
• Male inmates OK’d upon contingency
• Five arrested, two more sought on meth charges
• Accountability called for; Nettles, Marple retained
• Great Plains Stampede Rodeo Princess, Queen Contestants announced-- ADVANCE RODEO TICKETS NOW ON SA
• Altus may harness some of Oklahoma’s translucent gold
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• Snyder man drowns in pond after accident
• Special assistance offered to group of voters at runoff primary election
• Altus man stabbed at Vernon Cruise
• Scope of repair work to courthouse outlined
• Coburn visits Altus
• Soggy first day back to school
• Support sought for fire victims
• Alzheimer’s meeting set for Thursday at SWTC
• Drawing class planned
• Giddy-Up Gala tickets now on sale
• Committee of 100 Business Fair set
• New CRP program sign up available through Aug. 27
• Coburn to host town hall meeting in Altus
• Local USDA Producer meetings to be held in Altus, Eldorado
• Most serious allegations involve those no longer City employees
• Nettles, Marple facing possible termination
• Casner given going away party
• It’s picture day at Altus High School
• Cotton charged with trafficking cocaine
• Investigations confirmed a deciding factor in moving female inmates out of Altus work center
• City Administrator, City Parks and Recreation Director facing possible termination
• Final authorization given to build church
• 4-H Honor Banquet to be held Aug. 21
• Amateur Radio Assoc. holding meeting tonight
• Chamber: Several county organizations at risk of losing their charitable status
• City-wide garage sale being held in conjunction with Mangum Car Show Saturday
• OSHA investigating death at grain elevator
• Thomas’ to present Christian concert at Martha Road Sunday
• Hitchcock’s story to be on Biography Channel Sunday
• Cotton crop looks good: Predicted to be in high demand
• Birks new Salvation Army Commanding Officer
• Three injured in rollover accident
• Voters should apply now for absentee ballots
• Baby shower for Pathways to be held at Glad Tidings
• Altus SW Area Economic Development to receive first of QMA bankruptcy disbursements
• Dotson wins CMT game show
• Several agencies join to arrest 13 in undercover narcotics investigation
• DOC will pull female inmates; multiple investigations conducted
• Miss Altus Outstanding Teen Pageant Saturday
• Backpack giveaway changes to Aug. 11
• Cowley honored for volunteer service
• Quick-acting employee saves choking customer
• Pool water problem addressed by Council
• First Altus Farmers Market opens to eager crowds
• School Board to consider sale of property to City for a Senior Citizens Center
• City Council approves rate increases
• Altus AFB supports MC-12W decision
• Pre-season wheat meetings set for Tuesday
• One-Stop Enrollment, Shot Clinic to be Friday
• New crop, winter canola production meetings set in Altus and Hobart
• SWRE to hold 73rd annual meeting in Altus
• It’s back-to-school time for Altus students
• Habitat for Humanity volunteers needed
• Wrongful death suit filed over plane crash
• Elks donate 27 more fans for those in need
• Mission on Wheels to hold backpack giveaway
• District students celebrated at meeting for their artwork
• Conference set in Bobbi Parker case
• Former ODOT funds transferred to County
• Giddy-Up Gala on tap
• Altus man arrested on rape charges
• Convicted murder Esquivel petitions court for documents
• Mexican company acquires Bar-S Food company
• Solar activity allowing Northern Lights to be seen in area; no electrical interference reported in A
• County Commissioners trying to resolve roof issues
• Commissioners to refinance County Jail at very low rate
• Local family entertainment group to present ‘Steel Magnolias’ in Altus
• Red Cross to hold blood drive in Altus Aug. 10
• Altus Firefighters bring home medals from Combat Challenge
• AAFB to host Summer Blood Drive Aug. 13
• Council to consider corrected rate increases tonight
• Phillips crowned Miss Altus Outstanding Teen
• Three calls of vandalism to vehicles received
• WOSC declares a tobacco-free campus

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