Supporting U.S. Troops in Eastern Europe

As U.S. troops support NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid the crisis in Ukraine, efforts are being made to boost morale and connect service members to friends and family back home. Sudden deployments like these are incredibly challenging for military families.

Gail Box delivers powerful message to Cordell students

On Wednesday, March 23, through a partnership with SWODA and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), Gail Box, mother of late Oklahoma University (OU) linebacker Austin Box delivered a moving presentation regarding the misuse of opioids and how it can affect...

Cordell Beacon's Person of the Year

Chamber President Brooke Gatlin presents Judge Kelly with the Cordell Beacon Person of the Year award.

Cordell Chamber of Commerce presents awards at banquet

Cordell Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Chamber Banquet on Monday, March 28. At the banquet those who have diligently served our community were recognized. Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation, along with Administrator Gail Wilcox, generously donated the dinner featuring a baked potato bar.

Cordell Blue Devil Faculty Spotlight LeeAnn Blackburn

This week our Cordell Blue Devil Faculty Spotlight is beaming down on LeeAnn Blackburn. Mrs. Blackburn has made an impact in many lives for the last 32 years. She has taught several students who have followed her lead and now make an impact of their own within Cordell Schools.

Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight Danny Corbin

Danny Corbin is motivated to succeed in all he does and is full of ambition. His active involvement in Blue Devil sports has landed him as this week's Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight. He strives to go above and beyond what is expected.

Voting Tips from the Washita County Election Board

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5th 2022, for the Burns Flat-Dill city School Special Bond Issue 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.

Get ready for the 38th Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo

The 38th Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo will be April 2-3, 2022 at the Elk City Convention Center. Whether it’s the farm, home, lawn or garden this Farm & Home Expo will give you the opportunity to see the newest and best products and services in these areas.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

3/24: Cordell Public Library Adult Paint Night 7 pm Register at www.wplibs.com. Go to Events tab. 3/24: HS Soccer Cordell VS. @Elk City 5:00/7:00 3/24: JH Soccer @Cordell VS. Elk City 4:00 3/24: JH Baseball @Cordell VS. BFDC 4:30 3/24 - 3/26: HS Baseball Conf.

One killed, one injured in accident west of Cordell

A two vehicle crash that happened just west of Cordell took the life of one man and seriously injured another.