ALTUS – Food insecurity is now a reality for millions of Americans due to unemployment and inflation. According to the USDA, more than 38 million people, including 12 million children, in the … more

Altus High School started a new group called Winter Guard. Winter Guard Director Jana Foster describes the group as similar to color guard, but instead of football games, the group conducts all of … more

The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, … more

Izabelle Willey, a student at Altus High School, has been selected to represent Altus as a National Youth Delegate to the 2023 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. … more

The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, is one of the top five music schools in the nation. With a 33-percent acceptance rate, Eastman alumni often become college music professors, … more

Navajo seniors Taylor Smith and Isabelle Gloria performed with the OkMEA Treble Chorus and Korie Beason performed with the OkMEA Mixed Chorus. Korie Beason is a five-year All-State member. … more

There are two elections coming up. The first is scheduled for Feb. 14. Office up for election is Council Member Ward 4 and a proposition for Blair Public Schools. The Council Member office … more

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm award has been presented to the owners of a Jackson County farm. John and Linda Butchee own the … more

The Miss Altus and Miss Altus Teen competition was held Feb. 4, 2023. The contestants for Miss Altus were: Addison Tunstall, Anna Davis, Kayla Peeler, Korey Saenz, Mariah Flores, … more

April and Viviano Nuncio are the winners of this year’s “Sweetheart Selfie” contest hosted by the Altus Times.    There were four sponsors for the prize package: … more

New Altus High School head basketball coach Todd Whittemore has had success in a lot of places. The veteran coach is currently enjoying a three-game winning streak that culminated in a 63-57 victory … more

Up for election in Jackson County Feb. 14 is Council Member Ward 4 in Altus and a proposition for Blair Public Schools. The Council Member office is “at-large,” meaning that all … more

High school actors, singers, writers, dancers, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians and photographers are invited to apply and audition for Oklahoma’s one of a kind arts education program. … more

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – Efforts from Airmen across Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma paid off Oct. 26, 2022, when Air Education and Training Command announced AAFB as a finalist for the 2023 … more

The Friends of WOSC Performing Arts is pleased to host the popular women’s community vocal music ensemble for a Winter Concert. The concert will feature the Eine Kleine Girlmusik ensemble under … more

The Western Oklahoma State College Alumni Association is proud to announce that Gerrid Kendrix has been selected as the 2023 Alumni Association Hall of Fame Inductee. This award is presented to … more

The Altus Times is welcoming managing editor, Kathleen Guill, to their staff. Guill is a 2016 graduate of Cameron University where she studied English and Journalism. Guill has won various … more

Record-high egg prices are making headlines right now, but when can consumers expect some relief? Oklahoma State University Extension specialists say several factors are to blame for the significant … more

Literacy—the ability to read and write — is critical to achieving a successful education, career and quality of life.  For Oklahomans who are blind, learning to read and write … more