The Altus Times

School district plans to adapt to shuttered buildings

Altus Public Schools Superintendent Roe Worbes published an online letter on Monday advising parents to prepare for the possibility of the school district to shutter its schools for the rest of this … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/25/20 12:36 PM

Mayor adds new emergency orders
But he’s not acting in a vacuum

Altus Mayor Jack Smiley wasn’t making arbitrary decisions to shut down parts of the city’s businesses when he called for an emergency City Council meeting on March 16. He called key … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/25/20 11:21 AM

Here are some important closures

As a result of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Altus restaurants have been ordered shut down for dine-in only. Most are still capable of offering to-go orders. Other businesses and public … more

3/25/20 10:17 AM

Churches plan to host online services

Here’s an updated list of how to access Altus area Church Services online: Pastor Earnest Everman with the Altus Church of God will be streaming services on Facebook Live Sunday at 10:30 … more

3/19/20 03:54 PM

County declares Oklahoma Emergency Management Week

The Jackson County Commissioners proclaimed the week of March 23-29 as Oklahoma Emergency Management Week for the county during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. The proclamation was … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/18/20 04:50 PM

Branch manager presents national
program for Future-Ready libraries

Just weeks before the coronavirus discouraged public traveling and meetings and days before a tornado struck the area, Altus Public Library Branch Manager Bailee Hutchinson gave a presentation at the … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.cocm | 3/18/20 03:56 PM

State, county candidate filing begins April 8

Statewide and county election activity begins officially at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, when the official candidate filing period opens, according to Jennifer L. Wilson, secretary of the Jackson … more

3/18/20 03:50 PM

Imagine Your Story

Altus teenagers were encouraged to draw their favorite fairy tales as part of an annual reading program promoted by the state through the local libraries. Here Jewlie Brzozowski, 15, an Altus High … more

3/18/20 03:40 PM

Sign up now for the ‘Grate’ Altus Spelling Bee

The Great Plains Literacy Council is now accepting entries for the “Grate” Altus Spelling Bee!, an annual fundraiser that pits as many as three persons on a team against each … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/18/20 03:17 PM

Birth Announcement

Lane and Debra Anderson announced the Feb. 28 arrival of Colton Lane Anderson at 5:31 a.m. at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Colton weighed in at 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches in length. … more

3/18/20 12:27 PM

Sen. Howard leads temporary change in Open Meetings law

The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation temporarily revising Open Meeting laws so that some members of a public body could participate in public meetings via videoconference … more

3/18/20 12:16 PM

Bush and Sons celebrated for high Stoneville yields

Brandon Bush with Bush and Sons was recognized for hard-earned yields at the annual Stoneville Legacy Club celebration held in Destin, Florida on Feb. 24. Now in its fourth year, the Stoneville … more

Staff Report | 3/18/20 12:00 PM

State, city impose emergency measures

Shortly after an Airman at Altus Air Force Base was diagnosed with the coronavirus on March 12, the Altus Public Schools took immediate action to cancel classes on Friday the 13th to minimize the … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/18/20 09:32 AM

Voter deadline for Charter Changes set for Friday

Friday, March 13, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7, City of Altus Special Election about the recommended changes to the Altus City … more

3/11/20 05:00 PM

Drinking green beer? Call a designated driver

Green beer, leprechauns and elusive pots of gold are all hallmarks of St. Patrick’s Day, the long-awaited Irish holiday. Make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Paddy’s Day by … more

3/11/20 01:09 PM

Altus AFB, city create task forces to address quality of life

In Altus, Oklahoma, members from Altus Air Force Base and the city have come together to address quality of life issues facing both local and military residents. One group, in particular, the Altus … more

By 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office | 3/11/20 12:43 PM

AHS senior serves as Senate Page

Altus High School senior Tori Booker has completed a week of service as a page for the State Senate, Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, announced at the Capitol this week. Booker is involved in 4-H, FFA, … more

3/11/20 11:56 AM

High school has vacancies for football, wrestling coaches

Altus High School is looking for new football and wrestling coaches following resignations approved by the Altus Public Schools Board of Education on Monday. And since the football coach is married … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/11/20 11:39 AM

City Council takes interim title off City Manager’s position

About six months after the Altus City Council hired former State Auditor Gary Jones as an acting City Manager in a split vote, the council voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 3, to convert his … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/11/20 11:21 AM

Band member, now 90, gives history of That Altus Band

Altus High School students participating in That Altus Band heard a former band member, now 90 years old, talk about the history of the band and its roots from the 1930s. Tal Oden, still on top of … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 3/11/20 10:26 AM