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Partial solar eclipse happening Sunday
For those of us in western Oklahoma, we will have a partial solar eclipse occurring Sunday May 20. To those who might be traveling west, Albuquerque will experience an Annular Eclipse between 7.33 to 7.39 p.m. What is a “solar eclipse” and what is the difference between a “partial” and an “annular” eclipse? A solar eclipse happens, when the moon crosses between the Sun and the earth. The light of the sun can be “totally” or “partially” blocke...
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Jackson County Sales Tax revenue third highest in three years, $120,179
The Jackson County Commissioners had their regular meeting on Monday, May 14, at 10 a.m. The minutes of the Monday, May 7 were approved with minor corrections. A report received from the Election Board Office was approved. There were no Officers’ reports or blanket purchase orders. Chair Marty Clinton told the officers that they had received a letter from attorneys Ryan, Bisher, Ryan, Phillips & Simons of claim under the Governmental Tort ...
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Railroad crossing north of Blair closed May 17
Jackson County Commissioner Marty Clinton has reported that the railroad crossing west of Highway 283 at CR 153 will be closed tomorrow, May 17, for about six to eight hours for construction. This is located about one mile north of Blair.
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Jim and Jean Hodges to speak at Grace New Life Fellowship
Grace New Life Fellowship will be hosting a regional meeting of the Federation of Ministries and Churches International (FMCI) on Saturday, May 19. An apostle and prophet team, Jim Hodges, founder and president of FMCI and his wife, Jean, will be speaking at Grace New Life Fellowship beginning at 10:30 a.m. Jean Hodges will speak first. A BBQ lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Jim Hodges will speak at 1:30 p.m. Grace New Life Fellowship is l...
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Jackson County Sales Tax revenue third highest in three years, $120,179
The Jackson County Commissioners had their regular meeting on Monday, May 14, at 10 a.m. The minutes of the Monday, May 7 were approved with minor corrections. A report received from the Election Board Office was approved. There were no Officers’ reports or blanket purchase orders. Chair Marty Clinton told the officers that they had received a letter from attorneys Ryan, Bisher, Ryan, Phillips & Simons of claim under the Governmental Tort ...
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Shooting suspect sought for injuring local Altus man
Altus Police Department received a call 9:39 p.m. Saturday, May 12, from a South Carolina resident. That person had gotten a call from someone about a shooting at SW Metal Trade at 1100 W. Broadway in Altus. When they arrived on the scene, first responders found David McKeaver, 30, of Altus, with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Jackson County Memorial Hospital and, according to Assistant Police Chief Mike Turner, was life-flighted to an...
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Open-carry and TANF drug-free client bills sent to Governor’s desk for approval
The Senate has advanced a series of important Second Amendment proposals this year, including the open-carry bill sent to the Governor this past week. Senate Bill 1733 allows citizens licensed to carry a firearm under the Oklahoma Self Defense Act to carry their weapon openly or concealed. The bill also allows property owners to openly carry firearms on their land without requiring a concealed carry permit. This is good legislation, and fears...
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Inhofe praises Altus AFB as potential KC-135 home
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today reacted to an announcement by the U.S. Air Force that unveiled basing criteria for the planned KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft. Of the 54 Air Force installations being considered, Altus Air Force Base in Altus is a potential candidate for selection. The Air Force published basing criteria and a weighted scale that takes int...
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School Board to meet Monday
The regular meeting of the Altus School Board will be held Monday at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Administrative Center, 219 N. Lee. Under Superintendent’s reports and comments are a pay request for high school renovations and new construction, a JCMH donation to the athletic program, AFB test proctor volunteers, recognition of the Sweepstakes winning AHS choir and recognition of the four-time State 5A golf champion. Under the consen...
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SWTC graduation set for Tuesday
Dr. Ann Benson will serve as the keynote speaker at the Southwest Technology Center graduation Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the Frances Herron Seminar Center. Dr. Ann Benson is currently consulting with states and personnel in local education agencies on the development and implementation of career clusters, career pathways and programs of study. In addition, she is providing leadership to the new Technology Centers that Work initiative supp...
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Cutest Kids Contest starts today
It’s time once again for the Altus Times “Cutest Kids Contest.” Get out your favorite photos of your children and grandchildren and post them online at www.altustimes.com The contest starts today, Sunday, May 13, and offers entries in several age categories. There is no cost to enter the contest, or to vote. Just register online, upload your photos, and have all your friends and family support your entries once the voting period begins. Ther...
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‘A Work of Heart’ tribute to nurses to be held Monday
“A Work of Heart”, a tribute to all nurses will be held Monday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn Conference Room. This DVD presentation will be shown to honor all nurses that give their lives in service to helping others. In addition to the presentation, there will be give-aways, a drawing, and delicious snacks. There will also be information given on clinical studies that support healthy lives, strong immune systems, and make positive imp...
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Swimming pool summer passes to be considered at City Council meeting
The Altus Municipal Authority (AMA) and the Altus City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The consent agenda and some of the following items will be considered during the AMA: “squirrel and environmental guarding” for the electric substations, accepting contaminated soil at the City Landfill, amending the budget to help fund a portion of matching funds for the ODOT Falcon Road project, going out for bid...
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USPS keeps rural post offices open, cuts hours
WASHINGTON _ The United States Postal Service stayed the sword hanging over thousands of rural post offices, opting instead to cut opening hours in a bid to stem devastating financial losses. The USPS estimates that the plan will save $500 million a year once it is fully implemented in 2014. A previous proposal to close down more than 3,000 rural post offices completely would have saved $200 million a year. Under the proposal outlined Wednes...
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Three arrests made on area drug dealers
Arrests were made on three local men for distributing controlled dangerous substances (CDS) or soliciting a person under 18 to distribute CDS. Armando Lopez Abila, 44, was arrested on two counts and held for $50,000 bail for each count. Abila’s stepson, Brandon Joseph Olson, 22, was arrested on one count of distributing CDS or soliciting a person under 18 to do the same. Another man, Nathaniel Edward Sanchez, 24, from Altus, was also arreste...
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Oklahomans gather at Capitol to demand education funding
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans gathered at the State Capitol today for the Mad Mom March to demand that the Oklahoma Legislature add $50 million to the statewide education budget to help fill the funding gap in Oklahoma public schools. According to 2011 estimates from the National Education Association, Oklahoma ranks 49th in the nation in expenditures per student. The organization 49th is Not OK organized Wednesday’s march. “We believe that an ...
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SWTC Foundation Golf Tournament is a ‘Hole-in-One’
Southwest Technology Center Foundation announces a Putnam Toyota vehicle, valued at $20,000, hole-in-one prize at hole #8 of the Windy Trails Golf Course, during the 14th Annual SWTC Foundation golf tournament on Saturday, June 9. The insurance premium has been provided to SWTC Foundation by Dobbs and Braddock Insurance of Altus, a devoted SWTC Foundation tournament sponsor. The deadline for player registration is May 31, those interested in ...
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photo by Ashley Anthony
Woman dies in two-vehicle accident south of Altus
A fatality accident occurred at approximately 5:37 p.m. Wednesday on SH 5 about one mile east of US Hwy 283 in Jackson County. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Heather Copeland, 33, of Altus, was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries. Copeland’s 1989 Oldsmobile was parked in the roadway for an unknown reason when Derrick Gipson, 32, of Tipton, was east bound on SH 5 and stuck the Copeland vehicle with his 2...
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Help “Stamp Out Hunger” Saturday in Altus
This Saturday, Altus letter carriers are collecting nonperishable food donations from households on their route to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s partner agency Southwest Community Action - Community Cupboard. This is part of the Regional Food Bank’s Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, which is a one-day food drive in 100 cities in central and western Oklahoma. To help “Stamp Out Hunger,” fill the plastic donation bag ...
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