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Devin Barker and Riot. Photo by Brooklynn Peek

Devin Barker and Riot. Photo by Brooklynn Peek

'RALLY FOR RIOT'

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The view was surreal and energetic - straight from a Hallmark film. The communal support flooded the fields and filled the stands with players awaiting their game and an audience rallying for Riot Barker, a little boy who’s touched so many hearts without even knowing the impact he’s made.

Don’t forget to vote in primary election June 28

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28th 2022 , for the Primary Election . Washita County Election Board Secretary, Assistant Ashton Hymer, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.
WWII Era Quilt Donated to Washita Co. Museum

WWII Era Quilt Donated to Washita Co. Museum

WWII Era Quilt Donated to Washita Co. Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
This handmade quilt was donated to the Washita County Museum by Marion (Gregory) Wilkerson. The World War II era quilt was made by local women while their husbands were away at war. The names of the women who made the quilt are on it as part of the pattern.
Oklahomans saved 73,051 shelter dogs and cats in 2021

Oklahomans saved 73,051 shelter dogs and cats in 2021

Oklahomans saved 73,051 shelter dogs and cats in 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization, released newly collected data which gives a national overview of the number of dogs and cats that enter and exit shelters in a given year.
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