Police chase suspect on foot

While on patrol Tuesday morning, around 8:00 a.m., an Altus police officer recognized an individual who was wanted on a felony arrest warrant through the Jackson County District Court. The …

Putting its best foot forward:

The Booterie is nearing completion of its journey of renovation, which began during the Covid shut down and now lacks the final touches on its west-facing frontage. Business owner Krystal Martin …

Suspect jailed after allegedly forcing entry

An Altus man sits in the Jackson County Jail on charges of first degree burglary and damage to property. Police responded to a call at an apartment at 1021 Falcon Road, Sunday morning at around …

Annual chili cook-off set for Oct. 2

Farm Fest, the annual favorite chili cook-off hosted by Main Street Altus, will be Saturday, Oct. 2. Tasting begins at 11 a.m. downtown and prizes are awarded at 2 p.m., with trophies and cash …

Never forget: 9/11 anniversary observed in Altus

The 20th anniversary of 9/11 was observed with a community prayer service hosted downtown by the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance. Members of the faith community joined in a prayer and a moment of …

OSDH District 5 ready to give Pfizer booster shots

Thousands of Southwest Oklahomans are set to roll up their sleeves to get a Covid vaccine booster shot.

VFW Post 4876 receives award

Mayor proclaims Citizenship Week in Altus

Citizenship Week will hereafter be Sept. 13-17 in Altus, by proclamation of Mayor Robert Garrison. Mayor Garrison presented the proclamation at a meeting of an immigration and naturalization …

State GOP speakers headline Altus forum

World of watercolors on Wigwam’s walls

The NBC Wigwam Gallery welcomes a new exhibit this month, “Watercolors: The Basics of the Watercolor Medium,” which runs through Nov. 12. The Wigwam is located at 121 W. Commerce …

Deadline nears for BIG grant applications

Applications for Business Improvement Grants (BIG) are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30. Applications may be submitted at the Altus Chamber of Commerce office, 301 W. Commerce. The grants …

Local church to provide transportation to Franklin Graham event

Franklin Graham, the son of the legendary and widely known evangelist Billy Graham, will be speaking in Amarillo, Texas on September 26 as a part of the Route 66 God Loves You Tour. Graham …

GOP town hall meeting set for Sept. 20

A Town Hall meeting, sponsored by the Jackson County GOP, will be held Monday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Altus City Auditorium, 201 E. Commerce. Walk-ins are welcome. Guest speakers include …

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Four Paws Dog Club Fashion Show Jackson County 4-H

AHS artists chalk up a healthy success

Civil Air Patrol fly's cadets in program

The Civil Air Patrol program has returned to the Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport. More than 12 cadets and seniors in the program were taken on their orientation flights with single-engine …

Sports

Bulldog offense gains ground against Lawton Ike

Fan donated for Altus Junior High Gym

ALTUS HOSTS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

When Altus Public Schools decided to start a volleyball program three years ago there were hopes that they could one day host a tournament. For the first time in Altus athletic sports history, …

Opinion

Historical details of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presented

Jon Kidwell has been studying the history of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and is sharing some details of the mid-20thCentury leadership, congregation, and history of the church building, which …

A Note from the Publisher

Hello, Jackson County. I wanted to take a few minutes or a few hundred words to introduce myself. I’m very excited to be taking on the role of publisher of the Altus Times. I’m a …

His Harvest

The wheat harvest is a part of many a young person’s life if he or she is from rural southwest Oklahoma. A means of summer employment for just a few months as the harvest makes its way north …