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Air Force photos by Senior Airman Breanna Klemm, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, greets Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on March 5, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base. Altus AFB is home to the sole training units for aircrew assigned to the C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker

Air Force photos by Senior Airman Breanna Klemm, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, greets Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on March 5, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base. Altus AFB is home to the sole training units for aircrew assigned to the C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker

Stitt repeats comments on mask mandates

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 11, 2021
ALTUS - Gov. Kevin Stitt insisted Friday his refusal to issue a mask mandate would not have saved lives.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks during the Fire Rescue Center ground breaking ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 26. Once complete, the new station will house firefighting equipment and crews, a central fire alarm system, a 24-hour crew, and a colocated emergency communication center for security forces and the fire department.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks during the Fire Rescue Center ground breaking ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 26. Once complete, the new station will house firefighting equipment and crews, a central fire alarm system, a 24-hour crew, and a colocated emergency communication center for security forces and the fire department.

Altus AFB breaks ground on its new Fire Rescue Center

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 4, 2021
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – Officials broke ground Jan. 26 on a new construction project at Altus Air Force Base. The ceremony marked the beginning of an effort to build a new, $21 million Fire Rescue Center, which will double the size of the existing center, the Air Force said in a news release.
An egg nog latte is topped with seasonal foam work at Just Brew It, 106 W. Cypress St. in Altus.

An egg nog latte is topped with seasonal foam work at Just Brew It, 106 W. Cypress St. in Altus.

Altus’ Just Brew It creates quite a stir

Michael Kinney
Thursday, January 14, 2021
ALTUS – When Shannon and April Preston decided to jump headfirst into the coffee selling business in 2016, the couple had no idea what they were getting into. He owned a jewelry store and she was a local schoolteacher. Neither had any idea of what it took to run a coffee shop.
Mask mandate in Altus

Mask mandate in Altus

Altus amends mask compliance order

Michael Kinney
Thursday, December 10, 2020
ALTUS – Mayor Jack Smiley released a set of COVID-19-related emergency orders on Nov. 25. According to Segment 3.01 under Face Coverings, the executive order stated that “face coverings must be worn in all indoor public places within the Altus city limits and all city facilities.
Filing period for Altus municipal election

Filing period for Altus municipal election

Filing period for Altus municipal election

News Staff
Monday, December 7, 2020
ALTUS – Altus City Council recently confirmed the dates for the city’s upcoming election. Four ward-specific City Council seats as well as the office of city clerk treasurer will be up for election, with the primary election set for Feb. 9, 2021. A general election will be on April 6 if necessary.
Jackson County

Jackson County

Altus issues emergency measures

Michael Kinney
Thursday, December 3, 2020
ALTUS – On Thanksgiving, with the increasing spread of COVID-19 throughout the city, county and state, officials took precautions to stem the tide by issuing emergency orders during the holiday. Municipal Judge John M.
Eatery owner faces balancing public health, staying open

Eatery owner faces balancing public health, staying open

Eatery owner faces balancing public health, staying open

Michael Kinney
Thursday, November 12, 2020
ALTUS – These days Scot Simco doesn’t look forward to the first of the month. Like most Americans, the longtime Altus restaurateur knows when that day arrives, he will be paying bills. In the past, this was never fun, but manageable.
Altus Air Force Base photo A bird and an airplane colliding in mid-air can have serious consequences, as shown in the aftermath of a bird strike with this U.S. Air Force plane.

Altus Air Force Base photo A bird and an airplane colliding in mid-air can have serious consequences, as shown in the aftermath of a bird strike with this U.S. Air Force plane.

Altus envisions swimming, housing, trail projects

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, November 5, 2020
ALTUS – The City of Altus closed on a $31.17 million loan Monday that will provide the municipality with operating funds to “jump-start” several capital improvement projects, City Manager Gary Jones said. The funds borrowed from Trust Bank of Charlotte, N.C., will command a low interest rate of 1.
If the problem has to do with a power outage, they are asking residents to Altus Power during business hours at 580-481-2241.

If the problem has to do with a power outage, they are asking residents to Altus Power during business hours at 580-481-2241.

Debris cleanup effort underway for Altus

Michael Kinney
Thursday, November 5, 2020
ALTUS – Shortly after an intense ice storm struck southwest Oklahoma, causing significant damage, the City of Altus began the cleanup process. Director of Emergency Management Services Wayne Cain stated that most of the damage inside the city limits comes from fallen trees and limbs.
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