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Emma Christian

Emma Christian

2025-2026 School year DAR Good Citizen Award Recipients announced

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Emma Christian has been selected as the DAR Good Citizen for Cordell High School for 2025-2026. Washita Chapter NSDAR sponsors this program each year for 20 area high schools. The DAR Good Citizen Program and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.
Cordell Fireman Lincoln Hunter

Cordell Fireman Lincoln Hunter

No injuries in Cordell structure fire

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Cordell Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 815 N. Market Street in Cordell.Firefighters were dispatched at 12:50 p.m. and arrived on scene within minutes, finding moderate smoke coming from a detached garage.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cordell Secondary Schools’ Students of the Month are: back row, L-R. Samuel Lindsey and Journ ee Cooper Front row, L-R Mackinlee Brunker, McKinley Moore, and Dakota Ivey.
Back row L-R Levon Burch, Josh Dickerson, Madisson Lopez, Kalley Fuller, Vera Burch, Tyson Dickerson, Cooper Chagollia, Braxton Campbell, Chad McDaugale. Front row L-R Trapper McDougale, Oakley Elizondo, Mason Hileman, Ruger Elizondo, Preslie Dickerson, Hunter Larsen. Not pictured: Grayson Noe - Photo by Rachel Dickerson

Back row L-R Levon Burch, Josh Dickerson, Madisson Lopez, Kalley Fuller, Vera Burch, Tyson Dickerson, Cooper Chagollia, Braxton Campbell, Chad McDaugale. Front row L-R Trapper McDougale, Oakley Elizondo, Mason Hileman, Ruger Elizondo, Preslie Dickerson, Hunter Larsen. Not pictured: Grayson Noe - Photo by Rachel Dickerson

Cordell Pee Wee Wrestlers Shine at OKWA State Tourney

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Cordell Pee Wee wrestlers made their mark at the OKWA State Tournament this past weekend, competing against some of the best young talent from across the state and bringing home multiple medals.
Coach Jakob Moles, Jacob Vela, and Coach JJ Williams. Photo by Brooklynn Peek

Coach Jakob Moles, Jacob Vela, and Coach JJ Williams. Photo by Brooklynn Peek

Vela Honored with Framed Jersey on Senior Night

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Senior Night is always a meaningful occasion, but this year carried special significance as Jacob Vela was honored with his enclosed and framed #14 basketball jersey, surrounded by photos capturing moments from his high school career.
Photo by Rachel Dickerson

Photo by Rachel Dickerson

Blue Devils Rise at Regionals, Set Sights on OKWA State

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Blue Devil Pee Wee wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance at the Southwest Regional Wrestling Tournament held in Norman on February 14, 2026, with numerous athletes earning top finishes and advancing to the prestigious state competition.

Washita County 4-H Share the Fun Full County Results

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Washita County 4-H Share-the-Fun Talent Show was held Monday, February 2nd at the Burns Flat-Dill City (BF/DC) High School. The BF/DC Senior 4-H Club hosted the event with Kathryn Sirmon emceeing, Abby Sirmon and Paige Brittain presented ribbons and Larissa Mason working behind the scenes.
The new Bookmobile will bring library resources to customers across the area

The new Bookmobile will bring library resources to customers across the area

WPLS Welcomes New Bookmobile to Service

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Western Plains Library System is excited to continue its long history of exemplary service across western Oklahoma with a fresh look through a new bookmobile.
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