Cordell Beacon

Washita County Clerk Kristen Dowell, current County Officers and Deputies Association President, and outgoing President Gary Stams of Pontotoc County.

Washita Co. Clerk Kristen Dowell honored with CODA Presidential role

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Washita County Clerk Kristen Dowell was recently selected, at the annual County Officers and...

39th Annual Pumpkin Festival is less than two weeks away!

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The countdown is officially on!

CORDELL TORNADO: 25 YEARS

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Kliewer reflects upon Cordell tornado & responseThere are certain days in the life of a community that are never forgotten. For Cordell, Oklahoma, October 9, 2001, is one of those days.At 5:03 p.m.

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Cordell 4H Report

Clarissa Zraik Reporter

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

On Monday, September 21, 2026, the 4-H group met at the activity center in Cordell next to the...

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Now on the 14th day of September 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in...

Public invited to grant planning hearing

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Interested citizens are invited to attend a public hearing for the discussion of a possible Rural...

Sports

Cordell honors Brooks with Senior Night victory

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Cordell High School Fastpitch celebrated its lone senior, Keagan Brooks, on Tuesday, September 15,...

JH Football action brings fans to their feet

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Cordell Junior High Blue Devils gave fans plenty to cheer about Monday, September 21, battling...

Blue Devil High School Football wins again

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Cordell Blue Devils continued to show progress Thursday night, September 17, picking up a 48-0...

Columns/Opinions

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Now on the 21st day of September 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in...

A look at the question: IS God dead?

Dr. Ty B. Kerley Columnist

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

On Good Friday 1966, Time issued their magazine with the cover emblazoned with just three words: Is...

Greg Giles

Psalm 1: the path of happiness

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

We all love the Psalms, a collection of 150 poems, songs, and prayers that give expression to every...

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