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Do you remember where you were on Tuesday September 11, 2001? Many Americans do, because they were directly affected by the loss of a loved one.
Some as passengers in the airplanes, some as …
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9/3/21 07:58 AM
The Jackson County Fair opens Thursday, Sept. 9, so get your projects ready to enter.For questions email Jacksoncofairok@gmail.com To see complete rules and information go to …
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9/2/21 05:05 PM
The horses were fresh, the cowboys ready to win money and the crowd eager for the 2021 Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, which opened Thursday, Aug. 26.The
Altus community was eager for the annual …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY |
9/2/21 04:26 PM
The Local Emergency Planning Committe (LEPC) will hold a special meeting concerning the Jackson County Hazardous Mitigation Plan at the Altus Fire Station, 120 N. Park Lane, on Friday, Aug. 20 from …
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9/1/21 09:47 AM
Salvation Army Sgt. Michael Schlichting and his son Kelsey Schlichting will be deployed on Tuesday August 31, 2021 to assist with relief efforts of Hurricane Ida in Gonzales, LA.
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8/31/21 08:45 PM
Andy Dean Garcia, 52, was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, following an incident on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
At press time, Garcia was in jail and had not been to his initial …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
kevin@altustimes.com |
8/27/21 06:33 PM
As a result of rising Covid infections in the area, Jackson County Memorial Hospital has returned to posting its bed count and public Covid statistics last week.
Updates will be posted on the …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
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8/27/21 06:18 PM
First Responders Day will hereafter be August the 10th in Altus, by proclamation of Mayor Robert Garrison.
“It’s been a lot on my heart, guys,” the mayor told the council and the …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
editor@altustimes.com |
8/27/21 06:12 PM
City Manager Gary Jones gave the Altus City Council an update on a multitude of ongoing and future projects in which the city is engaged.
“I read the charter and I understand you are all our …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
editor@altustimes.com |
8/27/21 05:57 PM
The Great Plains Stampede Rodeo returns to Altus next Thursday through Friday, Aug. 26-28.
The annual favorite was canceled last year due to Covid issues.
Performances began at 8 p.m. nightly …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
kevin@altustimes.com |
8/19/21 04:21 PM
The Altus/Southwest Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors approved the continuation of the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program.
The program is designed to help local …
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8/19/21 04:16 PM
A pair of Jackson County 4-H’ers made a big showing at the Centennial State 4-H Roundup that took place recently on the Oklahoma State University campus.
Kayden Duncan and Tori Booker …
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8/19/21 04:07 PM
Golfers teed up at Altus Greens on Aug. 14 for the popular annual fund raiser, the Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament.
Approximately $20,000 in additional funds was generated by the tournament, …
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8/19/21 03:12 PM
NBC Oklahoma is celebrating its 90th anniversary this month, in August 2021.
In 1931, W.B. Gover started the National Bank of Commerce in Altus, OK, in the middle of the Great …
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8/19/21 02:42 PM
A family produce stand popular among locals lies along the east side of Highway 283 on the south side of Blair.
The family business, H&E Farms, which will soon see its sixth anniversary, is …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
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8/19/21 01:37 PM
BY KEVIN HILLEY
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It’s the end of an era.
One of the last mom-and-pop furniture stores is closing its doors for business this month.
Smalts Furniture, in the …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
kevin@altustimes.com |
8/13/21 10:30 PM
Water rates will not rise but wastewater/sewage rates will see a slight increase over the next five years, according to a report to the Altus City Council.
A representative of Willldan Financial …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
kevin@altustimes.com |
8/13/21 12:45 PM
Ron Osterhout of Altus was named to the at-large seat of Ward 4 at the Altus City Council meeting on Aug. 3.
Osterhout said from the outset that he does not intend to run for office when his term …
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BY KEVIN HILLEY
kevin@altustimes.com |
8/13/21 12:30 PM