High manganese levels have plagued the drinking water in the southwestern Oklahoma city of Altus since mid-August. Altus resident Robert Kilburn said he got used to the yellow water after a … more

Robert William and Eva Mae Winters’ ranch has been named an Oklahoma Centennial Ranch Award.  Brothers Gary Ralph Winters of Altus and Richard William Winters of Konawa and cousin Danny … more

Jenny Phan was crowned the 2022 Homecoming Queen at half time during the Elgin game on Friday, Oct. 7. Wyatt Jensen was pronounced Homecoming King. Jenny is the 17-year-old daughter of Danny … more

DUKE — Doris McElroy, treasured by a generation of readers, has turned her talents to nurturing the art of crochet at Duke School. Mrs. McElroy, Duke’s library aide, plans to retire … more

The 36th annual Harvest for the Hungry kicks off this month in Altus and Jackson County. Donations of food will help stock the Community Cupboard, which stocks all of Jackson County, to ensure … more

Six Altus High School seniors contended for the title of Homecoming Royalty, with Jenny Phan and Wyatt Jensen announced as winners. The following are royalty candidates and their profiles, … more

DUKE — The Duke FFA Labor Auction will be Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Duke High School Cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7 p.m. Meals will be served … more

Sally George Mains was named the Honorary Captain of the Homecoming football game against Elgin on Friday, Oct. 7. “Traditions and class pride are the best things about Homecoming Week. Such … more

Altus hosted the Elgin Owls for Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 7, and the red hot Owls would win 34-0. Altus won the toss and elected to defer. Elgin would have a couple hiccups, such as dropped … more

Jackson County Clerk Jennifer Sunday took the oath of office on Friday, Sept. 30, when former clerk Robin Booker retired last week. “I love this job. I love the people and I hope to stay … more

Robin Booker retired from service as the Jackson County Clerk after ten years in the job. She has nothing but good things to say about the colleagues she is leaving behind in the clerk’s and … more

“I’ve always worn a black hat, ever since I was a little kid,” said Jackson County Sheriff Stacy Randolph about his signature cowboy hat. “I might be the only sheriff in … more

The public forum for candidates for Altus City Council Ward 4 on Monday hosted four candidates in person. Present were C. J. Morris, William “B. J.” Mickley, Brody Butchee and Randy … more

The Bluharmonix select vocal group of the Altus High School Choir performed a fall concert at H&H Furniture on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Choir Director Nick Young said the venue was an interesting … more

Nicole Tipton is the 2022 recipient of the Ginger Miranda Earls Memorial Scholarship. She is a 2018 graduate of Hollis High School and is the daughter of Janet and Marty Tipton. She is … more