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Cordell native son Scott Hines is shown with one of the trophies won by his State Championship basketball teams

Cordell native son Scott Hines is shown with one of the trophies won by his State Championship basketball teams

Hines Continues To Battle COVID-19

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A Cordell native who has established a winning tradition as a Ft. Cobb basketball coach is battling for his life in an Oklahoma City hospital after contracting COVID-19 in July. A fundraiser is planned to help Scott Hines and his family with expenses being incurred.
2020 Pumpkin Festival A “Go!”

2020 Pumpkin Festival A “Go!”

2020 Pumpkin Festival A “Go!”

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Planning for the annual Pumpkin Festival in Cordell is well under way and it’s scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10. Sarah Lau, with the Cordell Chamber of Commerce, is project manager for the Festival.

Livestock Show Is Success

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Last weekend’s Washita County Junior Livestock Show may have had small numbers, “but it went quite well and without a hitch,” County Fair Board President Joe Thomp son said. “We had under 30 kids who exhibited their animals. We went right through everything,” Thompson stated.

Booster Page And Contest Begin Today

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
If you are looking to win some cold, hard cash, you are in luck! The much-anticipated Football Contest begins the 2020 season in this issue. On page ten there are four games listed, each with a sponsoring business.
SHANE REGIER

SHANE REGIER

Cordell Law Firm Adds New Partner

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
For the first time since 1979, a new partner has been added to the Cordell law firm of Wesner, Wesner & Rainbolt PLLC. Shane Regier of Cordell, Oklahoma will join the law firm effective October 1, 2020 and the new name of the law firm will be Wesner, Rainbolt and Regier PLLC.
The Blue Devil Beat

The Blue Devil Beat

The Blue Devil Beat

Flora Walters
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The Cordell Beacon’s Blue Devil Beat is proud to bring you weekly updates on many school activities, such as upcoming games, fundraisers, club meetings, and much more. This special section will keep you updated on all of the important things happening in and around our school.
Flashbacks

Flashbacks

Flashbacks

From The Archives Of The Cordell Beacon
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Aug 3 1970 New Cordell Law Firm Is Announced Establishment of a new law firm in Cordell was announced Wednesday of this Week, Ben G. Price and Ralph W. Emerson announced the formation of a law partnership as of Sept. 1.
It’s Time To Talk About

It’s Time To Talk About

It’s Time To Talk About

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
My friend died. He was a father and husband, a brilliant writer, a social justice warrior, and a proponent for the first amendment. As a journalist, he had a singular drive to report facts as the story unfolded.

SWOSU President Randy Beutler Announces Retirement

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Southwestern Oklahoma State University President Randy Beutler has announced he will close out a 35-year career in education and public service with his upcoming retirement effective June 30, 2021. Beutler was named the 17th president of SWOSU in February 2010.
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