The Cordell community is rallying around 15-year-old Mason Curnett and his family. Mason of Cordell recently was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma and immediately started chemotherapy.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that two more people have died in Washita County due to COVID-19 and the number is up some from a week ago. The two additional deaths bring to five the total number of people who have died in the county.

Everyone loves their pet, right? We do here at the Beacon offices, so much so, that we decided our January photo contest should be about pets. We’re looking for the best selfies with your pets.

A truck driver from Tecumseh was injured in a one-vehicle traffic collision Monday morning south and west of Cordell in Washita County. State Trooper Jared Boese identified the injured driver as Stetson Paul Perez, 23.

Governor Kevin Stitt announced the federal government has approved the State of Oklahoma’s request for public assistance for 16 additional counties, including Washita County, to help with expenses related to the winter weather storm that began on October 26, 2020.

Senior candidates Bode Gallagher and Mckenzy Isbell took home the honor of Basketball Homecoming King and Queen for Cordell High School last week..

Cordell High School honored its basketball seniors during a game last week. Eight athletes were honored along with their parents or escorts.