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Authorities monitoring anthrax cattle death in Jackson County

Thursday, September 2, 2021

ALTUS — A cow in Jackson County died mid-August after being exposed to bovine anthrax, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry confirmed Tuesday. ODAFF spokesperson Morgan Vance would not specify where in Jackson County the cow died, citing respect for the producer.

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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.

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Bridge is closed while its replacement is being built

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Monday, February 17, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – A crossing in rural southwestern Jackson County is closed while a replacement bridge is being built on a state highway. The bridge is on SH-6 southwest of Olustee and spans an unnamed creek 2.6 miles northeast of the junction of SH-34.

Joe Buchanan, who became the department’s interim fire chief on July 5 for a 90-day trial period. “My life’s blood is to listen to the alarms and go help the citizens,” he said. However, “I can see I’m making a difference in this role and I’m interested in staying.”

Buchanan Named Interim Fire Chief for City of Altus

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Monday, August 19, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY – The interim fire chief at Altus has settled into his new role and seems to be quite content.

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