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Bessie holds successful Tri-Annual Reunion celebrating 118 years

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The 17th triennial Bessie reunion was held Oct. 16, 2021 at the Bessie Gymnasium with 73 people registered. The gym was open at 9 a.m. for coffee and donuts.

TORNADO: 20 YEARS LATER

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Twenty years ago this month, Cordell faced one of its biggest disasters in modern-day history. On October 9, 2001, an F3 tornado tore through the northeastern part of town leaving tons of destruction in its path.

Firefighter Jason Dudgeon shows off the “Halloween” themed room. PHOTO BY BROOKLYNN PEEK

Cordell Fire Department’s Halloween fundraiser will wrap up this weekend

Brooklynn Peek Thebeacon@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Cordell Volunteer Fire Department has brought the spirit of Halloween to Cordell once again with the production of their Haunted Morgue. The Haunted Morgue is a two-story, multi room haunted house that invites visitors from all over to a fun and fright filled night.

Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight: Ayden Lange

CORDELL BLUE DEVILS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

With an apparent love for cats, saying he has seven of them, as well as having four siblings, fourth grader Ayden Lange tells us all about him this week. Ayden let us know that he had never been held back and was proud of it.

Reece Higgins

CORDELL BLUE DEVILS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

With a love for math as well as teasing her teacher, Mrs. Allison Russell, fourth grader Reece Higgins is the Cordell student being highlighted this week. Reece has three dogs, Max, Sofia, and Baby, and she loves playing basketball and softball.

United Auto Worker’s John Deere employees strike for better wages

News Staff

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

UAW John Deere members struck at midnight October 14, after the company failed to present an agreement that met our members’ demands and needs.

Michelle Russell

CORDELL BLUE DEVILS FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

With much excitement and eagerness, Cordell Elementary School Counselor Michelle Russell couldn’t wait to tell us about her love for her job, making it clear why she is the faculty member being highlighted this week. “I have the best job ever!” Russell exclaimed.

BF-DC Weekly 4H Report

Brance Barnett Reporter

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

This week two BF-DC members were delegates at West Action Conference in Weatherford. WAC was a three day conference jam packed with fun, there were 7 different workshops to choose from and a tour of the Tom Stafford Air and Space museum, two dances and 4 keynote speeches.

Clinton woman charged with abuse against Bessie man

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

A report filed by the Washita County District Court on Monday, September 27 stated that a Clinton woman had been charged with abuse against a Bessie man.

Cordell City Council votes to terminate Police Chief Brandon Rogers

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Following a city council meeting on Monday, October 18, the Cordell City Council has voted to terminate Brandon Rogers, Chief of Cordell Police Department. “All I really want is what’s best for the city, and if that’s what [the council] thinks is best then we’ll move on,” Rogers said.

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