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Valentine's Day Tributes

News Staff

Friday, January 27, 2023

Calling all sweethearts and lovebirds, the Cordell Beacon is excited to offer Valentine's Day Tributes this February. This new feature will offer shout-outs that will run online at www.cordellbeacon.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Now on the 17th day of January 2023, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order. Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Filing period opening soon for February Municipal Election

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Cordell will have several open seats on City Council as well as open positions for Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Marshall when the Municipal Election is held on Tuesday, April 4th. Candidates may file beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, February 6th. The filing period will end at 5 p.m.

Cordell High Schools students Cheyann Edison and JD Maddox

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Cordell High Schools students Cheyann Edison and JD Maddox were recently named Masonic Lodge Students of the Month

Basketball Homecoming Court. Photo by Amanda Odom

CHS Basketball Homecoming Court

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

2023 Basketball Homecoming Court includes escorts (back row L-R) Jr: Brayden Walker, Sr: J. D. Maddox, Soph: Harlee Taylor and Queen candidates (front row L-R) Jr: Katelyn Melzer, Sr: Tristen Reimer, Soph: Kaylin Holt

Zach Holt

Fair Board Election to be held January 31st

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Washita County Free Fair Board will see an election on January 31st as two candidates filed for the District 1 seat. Voters will have a choice between Kamie Gossen and Zachary Holt. Jaron Johnson filed unopposed for the District 2 seat and Chris Black filed unopposed for District 3.

SWOSU students named to Honor Rolls for Fall 2022 semester

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon have been announced for the 2022 fall semester. The fall 2022 honor rolls include students from 19 states and 16 countries around the world.

Cordell Memorial Hospital fills in gap left by Clinton closing

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The doctors, nurses and Cordell Memorial Hospital (CMH) staff members are handling an influx of new patients due to the temporary closing of the Clinton hospital at midnight on December 31, 2022, when Alliance Health’s lease officially ended.

1993 Cordell basketball team and coach to be honored at Feb. 3 game

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The 1993 Cordell High School state tournament finalist girls basketball team will be recognized at the home basketball game in Cordell on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 This team, coached by Joe Crabb and Greg Cox, had an impressive 27-3 record and was one of the most exciting teams to ever play at...

Tonya and Robert Venable inside their new 152 Vapes location

152 Vapes’ new location has much more to offer

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Young Living essential oils, tee shirts, handmade wooden decor, snacks, CBD products and much more can be found at the new location of 152 Vapes at 1132 East Main.

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