Altus NewsLocal news for Altus, OK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Drug, assault cases among recent arrests- July 22, 2008 Two men told Early police that marijuana found in a traffic stop "belongs to Jack," but there was no Jack.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/drug-assault-cases-among-recent-arrests?fromrss... Boll weevil trapping season well under way- July 22, 2008 Oklahoma's boll weevil trapping season is well under way, according to Joe Harris, executive director of the Oklahoma Boll Weevil Eradication Program.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/boll-weevil-trapping-season-well-under-way?from... Centralized training to stay at AAFB- July 22, 2008 During comments made at Friday's Altus Chamber of Commerce dedication and open house, U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe said that General Norton A. Schwartz is expected to be confirmed as the new Air Force Chief of Staff ...http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/centralized-training-to-stay-at-aafb?fromrss=1 Last summer reading program to be held Thursday at library- July 22, 2008 What would summer time be without a good old fashion garden party with lots of bugs, games, and food The Altus Public Library will wra up the summer program, Catch the Reading Bug a Garden Party.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/last-summer-reading-program-to-be-held-thursday... Two arrested after possible robbery call- July 22, 2008 Altus Times photo by Ashley Anthony Altus Police received a call at 1:31 a.m. today of a possible robbery in progress at the Stripes Convenience Store at 421 N. Main.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/two-arrested-after-possible-robbery-call?fromrs... Thousands of acres of damaged crops found- July 21, 2008 State Senator Mike Schulz and Oklahoma Cotton Council Chairman Danny Robbins shared some disappointing news with the Altus Times during their recent visit to the area--they didn't find anyone actually spraying ...http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/thousands-of-acres-of-damaged-crops-found?fromr... Escaped DOC inmate found in Kiowa County- July 19, 2008 Crystal Cole, 43, an inmate of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Work Center in Altus, ecaped Tuesday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/escaped-doc-inmate-found-in-kiowa-county?fromrs... Altus students can be tested to be promoted to higher grade levels- July 19, 2008 Students in the Altus Schools will have the opportunity to take proficiency-based assessments on Monday, Aug.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/altus-students-can-be-tested-to-be-promoted-to-... Field inspectors using planes to locate damaged fields and source of chemicals- July 18, 2008 State Secretary of Agriculture Terry Peach has direced Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry field inspectors to step up surveillance of herbicide applicators, including farmers, in Southwest ...http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/field-inspectors-using-planes-to-locate-damaged... Bassel candiate for Jackson County Assesor- July 18, 2008 My name is Larry Bassel and I am proud to announce my candidacy as your Jackson County Assessor.http://www.topix.net/city/altus-ok/2008/07/bassel-candiate-for-jackson-county-assesor?from... |