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Masonic Pancake & Sausage Breakfast to be held Saturday
The Altus Masonic Lodge No. 62 will be having a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday, march 16, at their lodge, located at 1120 N. Hudson, from 7 to 11 a.m. Dine in and carry out are both available at a cost of $5 per person. All proceeds will be used to make improvements to their building, to increase community service programs and decrease utility costs. Everyone is invited to come out and join their efforts and have a great breakfast.
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OSBI agents arrest altus man for Possession/Distribution of Child Pornography
An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children Unit agent arrested an Altus man Tuesday for possession and distribution of child pornography. Sherman Mullis, II shared files containing images of child pornography to an undercover OSBI agent. OSBI ICAC agents and an investigator with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, with the assistance of the Altus Police Department, served a search warrant on Sherman’s App...
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Local businesses supporting fan film
With only two introductory meetings under their belts the Doctor Who Fan Film’s Altus Chapter is off to a good start with three local businesses supporting their efforts as they set out to help film one of the largest fan films ever produced. “We are really thankful to have the support of local businesses here in Altus,” states Peggy Sue Clay, chapter leader of the group. “Their support proves to us that people in Altus are not only interes...
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ACA Science Fair held
Altus Christian Academy held its 2nd Annual Science Fair on Thursday, March 7. Evan Privett is shown explaining his experiment on bouncing eggs to the judges, Marsha Howard, from Navajo Schools and Todd Ware, from Altus Schools. The winners will advance to the Association of Christian Schools International Regional Science Fair in Amarillo, Texas, on April 19.
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‘Beneath the Surface’ theme for teen mural at the library
“Beneath the Surface” is the theme for the teen Summer Program for 2013 and the library is kicking it off with a mural painting project for teens during Spring Break. The workshop will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, March 18, 19 and 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop is totally free and open to all teens. Come join us for three evenings of fun, and show your creative side. Talent is not a requirement for the workshop but having fun i...
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Voters should apply now for absentee ballots
Voters in Jackson County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Altus, Eldorado or Olustee Regular Municipal General Elections and the Altus Special Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Jennifer L. Wilson said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, Wilson urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to app...
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Bike rider hits vehicle
Altus Police responded to a vehicle/pedestrian accident Saturday evening at approximately 8:43 p.m. The investigation showed that a 2007 Hyundai, driven by Juvvala Uday, 23, was stopped at a traffic light, north bound, at the intersection of Main and Cypress. Luis Santoyo, 56, was riding a bicycle east bound at that same intersection. Santoyo proceeded across the intersection and struck the Uday vehicle after the light turned green for no...
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Butler approved as new Board of Trusteea member
Jackson County Commissioners held a regular meeting, 9 a.m., Monday, March 11, at the Commissioners’ Office of the County Courthouse, and approved a recommendation to accept the resignation letter of Louise Snodgrass. Snodgrass resigned, per letter dated March 4, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority.The Commissioners then approved the appointment of Kirk Butler to fill in the unexpired term to se...
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High school sprinkler system approved
The Board approved four-year board member Dr. John Thomas to serve as President of the Board, and three-year board member Keith Phillips to serve as Vice President. The Altus Public School District Board of Education approved this reorganization of the Board during their regular meeting held 5 p.m., Monday, March 11, in the Conference Room of the Administrative Center at 219 N. Lee. The newest Board member Nate Covington was present. The ...
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Altus AFB releases 2012 Economic Impact
3/5/2013 - ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Based on the Economic Impact Analysis, the economic impact of Altus Air Force Base on the local area for fiscal year 2012 was approximately $350 million. Altus AFB is the largest employer in Jackson County and created an estimated 940 indirect jobs for the surrounding community. “The Economic Impact Analysis for the 97th Air Mobility Wing is prepared annually by the 97th Comptroller Squadron to provi...
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School Board to consider bid for underground sprinkler systems at AHS
A regular meeting of the Altus School Board will be held Monday beginning at 5 p.m. at the administrative office, 219 N. Lee. After calling the meeting to order and roll call, the Board will be reorganized through the election of officers. Under Superintendent’s reports and comments, Superintendent Bob Drury will present pay requests for the high school renovations and new construction, and choice of school and Pre-K enrollment. Items u...
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Water restriction in Altus to be enforced
As part of the emergency ordinance passed by City Council March 5, the enforcement of water conservation is in effect. Violators will be subject to surcharges and fines, which could result in revocation of water service to non-compliant customers. City of Altus Chief of Operations Bob Stephenson clarified during an interview this week that the two best ways to avoid any penalties is to conserve the use of water, and manage it properly. Re...
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Martha Road encourages everyone to come to church late Sunday
Martha Road Baptist Church would like to remind you that “Daylight Savings Time” begins on March 10. The annual question is poised again, “Do you move your clocks forwards or backwards?” Just remember spring forward one hour in the spring and fall backwards one hour in the fall. That means on March 10 we all lose one hour of sleep. At Martha Road they want to give that one hour back, so they’re featuring March 10 as “Co...
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Art class for ‘Tweens’ at the Altus Public Library
The Altus Public Library and the Shortgrass Institute will be conducting an art workshop for teens Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and Friday, March 11, 12 14 and 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Synott Matthews will be the instructor for the class. The cost of the class is $25. This workshop is for ages 10-12, it will be the first the library has conducted for this age group. Synott, a well-know artist and area teacher, will be teaching Prismacolor Drawi...
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One way to fly an American Flag
“The wind was cooperating today, so I thought I’d go fly for a couple hours,” says kite flyer, Vernon Courson of Altus. Courson knows how to make the best of his vacation, and the best of the Oklahoma winds. On a gorgeous afternoon, Thursday March 7, when the temperature was in the 70’s, an American flag kite soared 300 feet up in the air. Courson packed his three-wheeled cycle with three his favorite kites and rode over to the big open f...
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AHS to host Bulldog 5K race on April 6
Altus High School will host the second annual “Pound the Pavement” Bulldog 5K Walk/Run at the Altus City Reservoir at 10 a.m. on April 6. This year, the event will be open to the public, as well as to Altus Public Schools staff and students age 12 and up. Last year, the event attracted 180 registrants, and the Altus Public Schools Wellness Council hopes to encourage even more participants this year. The event will feature chip timing, and a...
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Beta Mothers Club to host charity kickball tournament on April 6
Pull on your tube socks, lace your sneakers, and get ready to score! Beta Mothers Club of Altus is hosting their inaugural “Kicks for a Cause” Kickball Tournament on April 6. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Missile Park in Altus, and will be a 16-team, double-elimination kickball tournament. Teams will be co-ed, and will be made up of 10 to15 players, age 14 and up. This event is a fundraiser to support organizations in sout...
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Stage 2 Drought Warning
During the Tuesday, March 5, meeting of the Altus City Council, it was approved to restrict the outside use of water in the City of Altus to every other day. The Emergency Ordinance was approved to compensate for severe drought conditions. The City Council approved Emergency Ordinance 2013-4, with modifications, initiating a Stage 2 Water Conservation Plan. City of Altus Chief of Operations Bob Stephenson reports that the Tom Steed and Altu...
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Freeholders ballot to be given to voters at time of April 2 Municipal Election
When voters go to the polls on April 2 for the City of Altus Special Municipal Election, they will also be given a separate ballot for Freeholders. According to County Election Board Secretary Jennifer Wilson, a precinct official will be on hand to help voters decided which ward they live in, and from there, they will be given a second ballot to vote for two Freeholders for that Ward. These Freeholders will help write the charter for the p...
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