Altus Public Schools has a new art teacher. Morgan Mitchell Young, or “Mrs. Young,” as she’s known to her students, is a native of Oklahoma. She grew up in Bixby and attended … more

While some may think it is still a little early to unpack the holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been hard at work planning Christmas programs for several months. Now, as the red kettles … more

“As city, state, military and private representatives from around Jackson County unveiled the memorial under its white silk covering, moments later the group paused to pay tribute to their … more

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert Wolfe, known in Altus as Bobby, returned to Hightower Stadium for the last home game of the season.  He performed “The Spar-Spangled Banner” … more

  The Altus Civil Air Patrol squadron gave orientation flights to local teens last weekend. more

The final concert of the three-part series of SAM (Sunday Afternoon Music) will be presented at the Altus First Presbyterian at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.   more

For the second year in a row, the Altus High School Pom Squad will compete more

Altus High School Cheer will be heading to Game Day Regionals more

“The SpongeBob Musical” is the 2022 All-School Production of Altus High School more

The Altus Balloon and Kite Festival will be launched more

Spookytown will be hosted on Monday, Oct. 31, Halloween night. Traveling east on Memorial Drive in Altus, across from the Museum of the Western Prairie one can see a little town. To the people … more

For the second time in 10 days, the driver of a vehicle crashed and was arrested after leading law officers on a high speed chase through Altus and Jackson County. Ethan Michael Steiner, 21, … more

Two outstanding leaders in education in the Altus community were announced Thursday, Oct. 20 at the “An American Night,” the gala hosted by the Altus Chamber of Commerce. The Spirit of … more

JCMH is offering a new service to the area with interventional pain management. Dalton Thames, JCMH Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), recently completed a Non-Surgical Pain Management … more

Early voting for the upcoming general election will be held four days next week at the Jackson County Election Board Office, 311 E. Cypress, Room 35. Hours for early voting are from 8 a.m. to 6 … more

The Director’s Choice Concert was performed at the Herschal H. Crow Fine Arts Center on Oct. 23. The concert was designed to honor the long time career of Ken Cox for his dedication and … more

Karey Ganaway serves as the new Altus Public Schools resource officer, stationed at Altus Elementary, 1830 N. Sunset Dr. “I am happy to be here, and it’s good for the elementary school … more

The Altus Police Department recently conducted alcohol compliance and enforcement investigations. Sixteen local establishments were checked, with four people being cited for selling alcohol to a … more