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The recent Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award ceremony included (from the left) Steven Taylor, Courtney Warmington, Chancellor Allison Garrett, Chrystal Overton, Western Oklahoma State College vice president of academic affairs; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Colby Arends, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Harris and Dr. Chad Wiginton. WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE

The recent Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award ceremony included (from the left) Steven Taylor, Courtney Warmington, Chancellor Allison Garrett, Chrystal Overton, Western Oklahoma State College vice president of academic affairs; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Colby Arends, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Harris and Dr. Chad Wiginton. WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE

Altus Air Force Base receives Business Partnership Award

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
ALTUS — Western Oklahoma State College recently honored Altus Air Force Base with the Business Partnership Excellence Award through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the college announced.
The frozen daiquiri drive-through opened for business at 115 W. Walker St., in Altus on March 29. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

The frozen daiquiri drive-through opened for business at 115 W. Walker St., in Altus on March 29. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From stay-at-home mom to business owner

Tim Farley
Thursday, April 27, 2023
ALTUS – Kenya Villarreal’s transition from stay-at-home mom to business owner has been a “surreal experience” since opening Bayou Booze two weeks ago. Bayou Booze, located at 115 W. Walker St., is the first drive-through daiquiri outlet in Oklahoma, Villarreal said.
This artist rendering depicts the lazy river, splash pad and slide pool that be included in the major renovation of the Altus swimming pool. Thompson’s Pool and Spa Center was selected as the contractor for the project which will cost an estimated $2.1 million. THOMPSON'S POOL & SPA CENTER

This artist rendering depicts the lazy river, splash pad and slide pool that be included in the major renovation of the Altus swimming pool. Thompson’s Pool and Spa Center was selected as the contractor for the project which will cost an estimated $2.1 million. THOMPSON'S POOL & SPA CENTER

Council awards bids on pool renovation, downtown park

Tim Farley
Monday, April 17, 2023
ALTUS – Bids were awarded by the city council for a major swimming pool renovation and the downtown park funded by MAPS II. The awards were made at a meeting earlier this month. Thompson’s Pool & Spa Center of Altus received the swimming pool bid which was $2.1 million.
Sharon Switzer, owner of the Sunrise Diner in Altus, stands next to the cash register. Switzer has owned the restaurant since 1997. Ledger photo by Tim Farley

Sharon Switzer, owner of the Sunrise Diner in Altus, stands next to the cash register. Switzer has owned the restaurant since 1997. Ledger photo by Tim Farley

Cafe owner cites lifetime fondness for cooking

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 19, 2021
ALTUS – Sharon Switzer wouldn’t know what to do if she didn’t own the Sunrise Café, a job she has held since 1997. But Switzer is more than a back-office owner. On any given day, she works the cash register, waits on customers and is the chief cook and bottle washer.
Edna Douglas stands with a volunteer at the Mission on Wheels location in downtown Altus. LEDGER PHOTO BY TIM FARLEY

Edna Douglas stands with a volunteer at the Mission on Wheels location in downtown Altus. LEDGER PHOTO BY TIM FARLEY

Mission on Wheels continues helping community

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 19, 2021
ALTUS – God gave Edna Douglas a “vision” 25 years ago to help people in need and her effort continues today, the self-proclaimed missionary said. “He (God) gave me the vision and told me how to do it,” she said.
LEDGER PHOTO BY TIM FARLEY Kenton and Emelia McKnight stand behind the front counter at Town & Country Bowling Center in Altus. The McKnights purchased the bowling center in 2005 and have made continuous improvements the past 16 years.

LEDGER PHOTO BY TIM FARLEY Kenton and Emelia McKnight stand behind the front counter at Town & Country Bowling Center in Altus. The McKnights purchased the bowling center in 2005 and have made continuous improvements the past 16 years.

Up their alley

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 19, 2021
ALTUS - Kenton McKnight’s dream came true 16 years ago when he and wife Emelia bought Town & Country Bowling Center. McKnight, born and raised in Altus, had bowled numerous times at the old alley which was built in 1959.
Gary Jones

Gary Jones

New addition means more homes for Altus

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 5, 2021
ALTUS –  A new residential addition that will provide up to 112 multi-family homes received final approval by the Altus City Council Tuesday, Aug. 3. Bids on the development’s streets, water and sewer systems will be taken in 30-45 days, Altus City Manager Gary Jones said.
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Altus names ADA Robbins city attorney

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 20, 2021
ALTUS – Longtime Jackson County resident Sommer Robbins has been hired as the new city attorney beginning May 24.  Robbins, an assistant district attorney in Jackson County for the past five years, was offered the job after the Altus City Council met in executive session May 4.
Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brenna Klemm, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affirs, File: U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks to OK Gov. Kevin Stitt on C-17 Globemaster III at Altus Air base.

Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brenna Klemm, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affirs, File: U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks to OK Gov. Kevin Stitt on C-17 Globemaster III at Altus Air base.

Altus a 'Great American Defense Community'

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
ALTUS – The City of Altus, home to Altus Air Force Base, has been named a ‘Great American Defense Community’ by the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) and USAA.
Altus needs rental homes.

Altus needs rental homes.

Altus reacts to study with new housing plan

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 25, 2021
ALTUS – City officials are working with a private builder to enhance Altus’ housing supply, which is limited because of retiring civilian employees at Altus Air Force Base, according to a study conducted in 2020.
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