Altus Times

August 15, 2018

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Store owner applies for medical marijuana license

An Eldorado farmer and owner of the Kiowa Wellness Center in Altus has become the first to apply to sell medical marijuana in Jackson County. Buddy Wood, who grows wheat and raises cattle near Eldorado, [...]
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Oklahoma Attorney General candidate Gentner Drummond held a meet and greet at Val’s on Thursday. Here he’s meeting with Feather James, left, and Staci Kirby, executive director of the Amethyst House, a recovery home for [...]
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Supreme Court justice explains process

Newly appointed Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Richard Darby of Altus gave a Wednesday breakfast group an overview of what goes on in the court. Gov. Mary Fallin named Darby to succeed Joseph Watt, also from [...]
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Garrison named Miss Altus Outstanding Teen 2019

Altus High School junior Bethany Garrison was crowned Miss Altus Outstanding Teen 2019 Saturday night in a packed Altus City Auditorium. Garrison becomes the 12th Miss Altus Outstanding Teen, a scholarship pageant associated with the [...]
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Wilmes keeps Old Car Place in tip-top shape

Wilmes car dealerships founder Paul Wilmes uses a leaf blower to “sweep” The Old Car Place” on Broadway Wednesday afternoon. Wilmes, who is retired, said he uses the former service station and now a virtual [...]