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The annual popular Altus Chamber of Commerce returns this year, promising an evening of entertainment and some changes to the program.
The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Jackson County …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
10/27/21 02:36 PM
The Mission on Wheels will host a carry-out Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Grace United Methodist Church, 620 S. Park Lane, from 2-4 p.m.
The meals are free, and everyone is …
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10/21/21 12:00 AM
Outstanding volunteers who have clocked thousands of hours with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) were honored for their commitment on Oct. 1.
Recognition came at the annual …
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10/21/21 12:00 AM
From the warty gourds to the Cinderella pumpkins, there’s a gourd for everyone at Sweet Pickins Pumpkin Patch.
Word is out. Families descend on the farm of Tyler and Destinie Cobb north of …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
10/14/21 12:00 AM
Shooter sports is a group of competitive and recreational sporting activities involving tests of accuracy, precision and speed in shooting.
One student in Southwest Oklahoma is intent on making a …
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STAFF REPORT |
10/14/21 12:00 AM
Although the month of October is typically awash in the color orange and decorated with pumpkins, Oklahoma 4-H’ers celebrate with four-leaf clovers and the color green.
Why? Because the …
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STAFF REPORT |
10/14/21 12:00 AM
Folks from the area flocked to downtown Altus on Saturday, Oct. 2 for the annual Chili Cook-off hosted by Main Street Altus.
Organizers said the popular event was well-attended, after last …
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10/7/21 12:00 AM
The Pray Around Altus Schedule scripture list for the coming week. The prayer schedule is presented by the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance.
Each location listed has been chosen as a special …
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10/6/21 09:55 AM
Main Street Altus is vying for a $25,000 cash prize in a Main Street national contest.
The organization will recognize America’s Main Streets and their “Road to …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
9/30/21 12:00 AM
The Altus High School Bulldogs Cheer team competed at State on Sept. 25.
The AHS team won 5th place in the Large School Co-ed division.
The team had not been to this State competition for the …
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9/29/21 11:09 AM
A brand new playground ensemble piece was installed at Olustee-Eldorado, the result of years’ worth of determined fund raising by students.
The occasion was celebrated with an official Fun …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
9/29/21 10:59 AM
Farm Fest, the annual favorite chili cook-off hosted by Main Street Altus, will be Saturday, Oct. 2.
Tasting begins at 11 a.m. downtown and prizes are awarded at 2 p.m., with trophies and cash …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
9/23/21 12:00 AM
The Booterie is nearing completion of its journey of renovation, which began during the Covid shut down and now lacks the final touches on its west-facing frontage.
Business owner Krystal Martin …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
9/23/21 12:00 AM
Citizenship Week will hereafter be Sept. 13-17 in Altus, by proclamation of Mayor Robert Garrison.
Mayor Garrison presented the proclamation at a meeting of an immigration and naturalization …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
9/23/21 12:00 AM
The 20th anniversary of 9/11 was observed with a community prayer service hosted downtown by the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance. Members of the faith community joined in a prayer and a moment of …
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9/16/21 12:00 AM
