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Tis the Season!

5 months ago By Weskinder

Why does Christmas have to be so commercialized? Some stores had Christmas decorations up before Halloween! We seem to cruise right past Thanksgiving and into black Friday. Christmas isn’t setaside as a specific day in the Bible, but His birth is a big deal in both the Old and New Testaments.

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Thunder launches ‘Thunder Rookies Club’

5 months ago By News Staff

The Oklahoma City Thunder has announced a new, free, online program for kids called Thunder Rookies Club. With the help of Science Museum Oklahoma, young Thunder fans can earn points through digital engagements to redeem exclusive team prizes, experiences, and Science Museum Oklahoma admission.

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Navajoe sidewalk project currently under way

5 months ago By Mike Bush

In October 2022 the Altus City Council accepted a grant contract for sidewalk construction from the intersection of Navajoe Road and Broadway, along the west side, going south to the railroad tracks. Workers are currently constructing the $400,000 project.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY U.S. declares war on Japan

5 months ago By Kathleen Guill

On Dec. 8, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt requests, and receives, a declaration of war against Japan after the attack at Pearl Harbor.

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Altus Municipal Authority receives $2,000,000 grant for system improvements

5 months ago By News Staff

The Altus Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for $2,000,000 in funding Thursday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater system will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program along with $3,736,312 in funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).

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Free Christmas concert tonight

5 months ago By News Staff

Catherine Coke and her Musical Friends will present their 32nd Advent Concert tonight, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.

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Family, law enforcement gathers to honor fallen Trooper

5 months ago By Kevin Hilley

The life, work, and ultimate sacrifi ce of OHP Trooper John Richard Barter was honored and commemorated with the dedication of a local highway in his name. The highway sign is near the location where Trooper Barter lost his life in the line of duty in 1959.

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‘Tis the season for scams – shop safe this holiday season

5 months ago By Kathleen Guill

With the holiday season in full swing, be careful to avoid falling for online scams. Office Christmas parties with Secret Santa, get-togethers with friends and family and exchanging white elephant gifts, are holiday staples this time of year. The holidays also bring the scammers out in full force.

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Can life insurance help provide retirement income?

5 months ago By Emilysmith

If your children are grown and your mortgage is paid off, do you still need to carry life insurance? It depends on your situation, but for many people, a cash-value life insurance policy, such as whole life or universal life, can be a valuable, tax-efficient source of retirement income.