Situated in the southeastern part of Oklahoma, Altus is the seat of Jackson County, and home to Altus Air Force Base, Western Oklahoma State College, and Southwest Technology Center. The community was founded in 1886, and originally named Frazer. Relocated due to an 1891 flood, the city was renamed Altus, which refers to a high place in Latin.
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Established in 1943, Altus AFB is a United States Air Force base located east-northeast of Altus, Oklahoma. Its host unit is the 97th Air Mobility Wing. News, press releases, and contacts are posted on its site, along with photographs and other resources.
http://www.altus.af.mil/
Published in Altus, Oklahoma, the Altus Times offers news, business reports, classifieds, sports and event listings throughout Jackson County. The front page of its print edition is available online, along with local news, sports, opinion, and other columns.
http://www.altustimes.com/
The official web site for the city presents an overview of the municipal offices, departments and services, as well as a calendar of events, contacts, and addresses. Online resources include the ability to pay bills online, view schedules, and other documents and reports.
http://www.cityofaltus.org/
The county seat of Jackson County is Altus, Oklahoma. Featured on its official web site are elected officials, the election board, sheriff, treasurer, assessor, county and court clerks, and the commissioners office, as well as agendas, minutes, and contacts.
http://www.jacksoncountyok.com/
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
JCMH is licensed as a 156-bed facility in Altus, Oklahoma. A map and directions to the hospital are posted, along with an overview of its services, physicians, and resources.
http://www.jcmh.com/
Broadcasting on 108 FM and 92.5 AM, the radio station in Altus, Oklahoma is featured, including its program schedules, line-up, and personalities.
http://www.keyb.net/
Southern Prairie Library System
Headquartered in Altus, the public library system operates branch libraries in Altus and Hollis, Oklahoma. Its locations, hours of operation, calendar of events, and resources are outlined and posted.
http://www.spls.lib.ok.us/