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Elizabeth Edge, left, sings during a performance. COURTESY PHOTO

TIME AND HARD WORK

Thomas R. Martinez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Elizabeth Edge had an ah-ha moment when she was a senior in high school. She was the president of the school’s select choir, and the director needed to be out for a minute and asked Edge to teach a lesson to the eighthgraders.

OSDH vaccine scheduler portal update

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

The Vaccine Scheduler Portal is operational to allow eligible Oklahomans to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination. OSDH will provide a daily end of day update on progress throughout the week.

A health care worker fills a syringe with the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Inmates, corrections staff express reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccine

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

By Keaton Ross
Oklahoma Watch

Oklahoma inmates are experiencing their own version of pandemic fatigue.

Attorney General Hunter files first degree murder charges on alleged drug dealer, investigation ongoing

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed first degree murder and drug distribution charges on an alleged drug dealer and is continuing an investigation into the supply chain.

Washita County reports fourth COVID-19 related death

News Staff

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

District 5 of the Southwest County Health Departments reported Tuesday that Washita County had its fourth COIVD-19 related death.

The death was a man in the 65 and older age group.

Washita County COVID-19 cases continue rise

Mike Mccormick Reporter

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that Washita County’s number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has jumped some again throughout the past week. The total number testing positive in the county is now 887.

Brad Overton listens to discussion during a school board meeting.

Cordell schools waiting their turn at vaccine

Thomas R. Martinez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The state’s distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination remains fairly fluid, but teachers and staff at Cordell Public schools are waiting their turn. Fifty-six employees of the district have indicated they would like to receive the vaccine, Superintendent Brad Overton said.

Oklahoma legislature kicks off

News Staff

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Tuesday, Jan. 5, was Organizational Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, marking the official start to the 58th Legislature. This day is required in the state Constitution and is set for the Tuesday following the first Monday in January every other year following the statewide election.

Criminal justice reform is priority for Oklahomans

Kris Steele Guest Column

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Oklahoma continued on its criminal justice reform journey last year with State Question 805. While the result was not what we had hoped for, over half a million Oklahomans voiced their support to end extreme sentences for individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses, make better use of state resources and increase investments in treatment, mental health care and services for survivors.

Guess Where?

News Staff

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken in Corn. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832- 3333. Last week, several people correctly guessed the photo of the Hinds Drug Store building in downtown Cordell. Candy Rogers was drawn randomly and will be eligible for our January prize. PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

Stress management: Take care of yourself, then others

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

I know I have mentioned stress management often; however, I feel it is incredibly important to discuss it again. We are isolated from one another due to this pandemic, many of us are facing financial and employment troubles, and we are seeing discomforting news regardless which media outlet we consume.