38th Annual Cordell Pumpkin Festival & Car Show set for October 11th, 2025

The Cordell Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 38th Annual Cordell Pumpkin Festival & Car Show, happening Saturday, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Cordell.The day begins at 7:00 a.m.

Rehearsals beginning for Christmas musical

Could you be looking for a way to add joy to your world? Would you enjoy spending time with a host of happy people? Do you enjoy Christmas music?Should you have answered yes to any or all of the questions above, here’s an invitation for you.The annual Christmas musical rehearsals will begin soon.

REWIND TO 1998

Cordell High School Class of 1998 took advantage of the invitation for Alumni to build floats for the Homecoming parade with their tribute to the sights and sounds of the era. Their float also honored Coach Mac and Coach Elerick and commemorated sports teams and their successful records.

2025 Blue Devil Football Homecoming Royalty crowned

An action-packed day of Homecoming festivities culminated in the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming Queen, Senior Kyndal Norris.

Cordell JH Football snags win against Apache Warriors

Cordell Blue Devils’ Junior High football team brought their A-game to the field as they traveled to Apache to face off with the Warriors Monday night.The final score was Blue Devils 28 and Apache 0. Next week the team will play at home against the Merritt Oilers.

Washita Theatre will present special showing of Light of the World

The historic Washita Theater invites the community to a special weekend showing of Light of the World on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 111 S Market St, Cordell, OK.The Thursday night premiere is extra special — sponsored by the 4th and College Church of Christ Youth Group.

Elk City’s 52nd Annual Fall Fest set for September 20th- 21st

The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 52nd Annual Elk City Fall Festival on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21. This year’s event will be held at the Elk City Convention Center at 1016 East Airport Industrial Road.

Co. Commissioners minutes

Now on the 8th day of September 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.

988: Three years of saving lives and helping Oklahomans

It has been three years since Oklahoma launched 988, the state’s easy-to-remember mental health lifeline.

What parents can do to spot cyberbullying

Parenting has always been a tall task, but an assortment of new challenges have emerged as the world has shifted during the digital age. No child is immune to bullying, and modern parents can probably point to at least one instance when they were bullied during childhood.