One of the problems organized school sports has had to address in recent years is the growing number of players, coaches, and spectators misbehaving and/or threatening violence. To address the … more

The struggles continue for the Altus Bulldogs, who lost 56-0 to the Duncan Demons on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Demons had a nose for the endzone all night, finding it repeatedly. The Bulldogs … more

Three out of four Altus youth football teams were champions in the Tackle Cancer Pinkout game at Altus on Saturday, Oct. 15. The 6U Peewee team, the 2021 Superbowl champions and undefeated in this … more

Jenny Phan was crowned the 2022 Homecoming Queen at half time during the Elgin game on Friday, Oct. 7. Wyatt Jensen was pronounced Homecoming King. Jenny is the 17-year-old daughter of Danny … more

DUKE — Doris McElroy, treasured by a generation of readers, has turned her talents to nurturing the art of crochet at Duke School. Mrs. McElroy, Duke’s library aide, plans to retire … more

Six Altus High School seniors contended for the title of Homecoming Royalty, with Jenny Phan and Wyatt Jensen announced as winners. The following are royalty candidates and their profiles, … more

DUKE — The Duke FFA Labor Auction will be Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Duke High School Cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7 p.m. Meals will be served … more

Sally George Mains was named the Honorary Captain of the Homecoming football game against Elgin on Friday, Oct. 7. “Traditions and class pride are the best things about Homecoming Week. Such … more

Altus hosted the Elgin Owls for Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 7, and the red hot Owls would win 34-0. Altus won the toss and elected to defer. Elgin would have a couple hiccups, such as dropped … more

The Bluharmonix select vocal group of the Altus High School Choir performed a fall concert at H&H Furniture on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Choir Director Nick Young said the venue was an interesting … more

The Bulldogs traveled to Lawton to play the MacArthur Highlanders on Sept. 30 and suffered their worst loss so far in the season, 54-0. Altus was missing a few key starters due to injuries, and it … more

The Navajo Lady Indians fell to #10 Tushka 5-7 in the first round of regionals and responded with a 12-1 win against Rush Springs. #8 Canute took the regional title, heading to state. Navajo … more

Navajo High School and Duke High School are among 90 Oklahoma high schools have received the College Success Award (CSA) from GreatSchools.org, announced the Oklahoma Department of Education. Now … more