After a tough fight and a hard loss to the Sayre Lady Eagles in the opening round of the 2019 Western Equipment Classic basketball tournament, the Cordell Lady Devils battled their way over host team Arapaho-Butler and then Erick to claim the consolation championship.The Lady Devils opened the... + continue reading
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In just a few months, energy companies may begin exploring for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Environmentalists warn this will destroy the remote area’s pristine beauty and endanger local wildlife.Thankfully, their fears are unfounded. Opening ANWR to energy development will... + continue reading
By Bob HenlineThomas Anthony Flowers, age 29, was arrested in Cordell Dec. 14, 2018, and charged with a single felony count of child abuse. If convicted, Flowers could spend the rest of his life behind bars.According to the probable cause affidavit, Cordell Police Officer Trevor Stewart was... + continue reading
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Commissioner Steve Tompkins, who was sworn in last week by Judge Christopher Kelly, took his seat for the first time at the Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Washita County.After approving the minutes from the Dec. 17, 2018, meeting, the board elected its officers for... + continue reading
Editor’s Note - I would like to express my appreciation to Cordell Police Officer Trevor Stewart and to Chief Brandon Rogers for allowing me to ride along on New Year’s Eve.Officer Trevor Stewart started his New Year’s Eve patrol shift at 10 p.m. Dec. 31, 2018, with a reporter along for the ride.... + continue reading
Washita County Commissioners and a group of family and friends gathered Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at the site of the new Kenneth “Bill” Jones Bridge along County Road 1230 to celebrate the dedication of the bridge to the former Washita County Commissioner.“I’m glad we were able to do this for him,”... + continue reading
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After a tough fight and a hard loss to the Sayre Lady Eagles in the opening round of the 2019 Western Equipment Classic basketball tournament, the Cordell Lady Devils battled their way over host team... + continue reading
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In just a few months, energy companies may begin exploring for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Environmentalists warn this will destroy the remote area’s pristine beauty and endanger... + continue reading
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Earlier this month District Attorney Angela Marsee was sworn in for her second term in office. During her first term, Marsee said she faced significant challenges, but also made positive strides... + continue reading
