Altus Times

April 21, 2018

Sports

Terry to take over the reins of the Bulldog football program

Former defensive coordinator of the Altus Bulldog football program, Matt Terry, will take over as the head coach of the Altus Bulldogs following the resignation of Todd Vargas. The decision comes after Vargas accepted a [...]
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Fire destroys 15 structures in Martha

On a day when the National Weather Service added a new level of fire danger above “extreme,” winds close to 50 mph fanned flames that quickly spread from a fire that started near the Farmers [...]
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More than 130 people answer call to help neighbors

Volunteers who had postponed The Big Day of Serving on April 7 because of weather conditions, didn’t get a break Saturday when the event was rescheduled. Volunteers braved 40-degree temperatures and 35 mph winds with [...]
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Police offer reward for suspect information

Staff Report The Altus police department is requesting assistance in locating a fugitive who’s wanted on multiple felony charges through the Jackson County District Court. His charges include robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, unauthorized use of [...]
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In 1972, Cortis Martin, defending Altus Golf and Country Club Champion, takes a few pointers from host pro Tommie Smith. In 1972, Altus High’s individual station champion Terry Pollard, Ronnie Prince and Terrell Robinson and [...]