Altus Area Mom of the Month – Amanda Montgomery – Presented by Jackson County Women’s Clinic
In the small-town rhythm of Kiowa County, Amanda Montgomery’s days begin before sunrise and rarely slow until long after sunset. As the County Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency, she balances the demands of agriculture and administration with the beautiful chaos of being a sports mom to three active kids. Her oldest, Esperanza, graduated from […]
Altus Area Mom of the Month – Jill Abernathy – Presented by Jackson County Women’s Clinic
Jill Abernathy is the proud mother of two busy student-athletes who keep her life filled with energy, pride, and purpose. Her oldest son, Cade, is a 16-year-old sophomore at Altus High School. Cade plays on the Bulldog golf team, where his focus, patience, and competitive spirit truly shine. When he’s not at school or on […]
Colton Rother Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Western Oklahoma State College
For freshman baseball player Colton Rother, the transition from Cache High School to Western Oklahoma State College brought unexpected challenges and rewarding moments as he navigates his first season with the Pioneers. Rother, a business major who plays third base and occasionally first base, chose WOSC for reasons that mattered most to him: quality coaching […]
Mangum Academic Team Spotlight Presented by Jackson County Memorial Health Clinic
MANGUM TIGERS Coach: Brian Lively OUTLOOK After putting together a 15-2 record so far this season, the Mangum Academic Team continues to build momentum under head coach Brian Lively. “Currently 15-2,” Lively said. “Finished Oklahoma Great Plains Academic Conference season at 9-2; runner-up. OSSAA portion of season: 6-0, including district and regional champions.” Mangum’s success has been […]
Altus Girls Track Team Spotlight Presented by Gallagher Orthopedics
ALTUS LADY BULLDOGS Coach: Robert Garrison OUTLOOK The Altus Lady Bulldogs enter the season facing a rebuilding year, but head coach Robert Garrison believes his group will compete with determination as younger athletes step into larger roles. “This year will be a rebuilding time for our Lady Bulldogs,” Garrison said. “We will be depending on […]
Altus High School’s Kendall Dodson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shape Up
Altus senior Kendall Dodson has built her tennis career on more than a strong serve and consistent groundstrokes. She has built it on faith, family and a quiet toughness that has carried her from a freshman breakthrough to a leadership role on the Altus High School girls tennis team. Dodson, a senior this year, said her biggest […]
Altus Boys Track Team Spotlight Presented by Jackson County Orthopedic
ALTUS BULLDOGS Coach: Robert Garrison OUTLOOK The Altus Bulldogs enter the 2026 season with speed, depth, and a dynamic mix of talent across all four classes under head coach Robert Garrison. “The 2026 version of the Bulldogs will be fast,” Garrison said. “We are going to blessed with so many athletes that are quick. The […]
Duke High School’s Braden Gable – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bar S Foods
Senior golfer Braden Gable has grown up with a club in his hands, but his steady rise for the Duke High School boys golf team has come from the same traits he admires most in his biggest role model — hard work, patience and helping others succeed. Gable said his dad is his biggest inspiration because […]
Altus’ Craig Hubbard – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
At Altus High School, Coach Craig Hubbard wears two hats: educator and mentor. As the Head Football Coach and teacher of Athletic Leadership for grades 7 through 12, he brings years of experience and perspective to both the classroom and the field. Though this is his second stint at Altus, he says returning feels like coming home. […]
Hollis’ Melissa Wharton – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
At Hollis High School, Mrs. Melissa Whorton has spent the past 15 years helping students see the world through a more creative lens. As the 6th–12th grade art teacher, she encourages her students to explore their own artistic voices while discovering the beauty in self-expression. “I come from a family of educators, and I enjoy […]