Oklahoma taxpayers filing returns this year may notice a significant change in how refunds are delivered. The Internal Revenue Service, (IRS) is continuing its move away from issuing paper refund c ...

Beloved book characters took center stage at Altus Intermediate School this holiday season as students participated in a Storybook Character Ornament Contest, turning the school’s Christmas tree ...

Duke Public Schools fifth and sixth grade Science, Math, and Social Studies teacher Jacquelyn Gable was recently recognized as the Oklahoma Middle Level Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma Middle L ...

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Thank you for discussing war dogs and their service with our armed forces. Can you highlight some non-military canine heroes, too? — Jim F., San Diego DEAR JIM: Absolutely! D ...

As winter fades and spring approaches, Frederick residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in a statewide effort to make communities cleaner, greener, and more welcoming.

Volunteering may take many forms, but its impact on a community is often immediately visible. That was the case recently as Altus resident Brooklyn Peters dedicated her time to helping keep the dow ...

Oklahoma State University’s Horizon Scholars program, set to welcome its first cohort of incoming freshman scholars in the fall, is already making a significant impact.Launched last year, ...

A simple bench at the Altus office of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is offering something more than a place to sit, it’s inviting the community to share stories of perseveran ...

It’s no secret that I quote the show Friends or make some reference to the show that relates to my life in some way at least once a day. For every mood or situation, there’s usually an episode ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What advice do you have for the treatment of gallstones? — N.W.ANSWER: Gallstones are common (6% of men and 9% of women will get one over a lifetime) and are mostly compose ...