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Cordell Christian Home residents gather outside the home to watch a Memorial Day concert. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Cordell Christian Home Clarifies COVID-19 Lock-Down Status

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Much confusion seems to surround the state's recent entry into Phase Three of Gov. Kevin Stitt's Open Up And Recover Safely (OURS) plan.

Oklahoma Fishing Report For June 3, 2020

Submitted By Jennifer Benge

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Central Arcadia: May 31. Elevation normal, water 73 and stained. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live bait and punch bait around points, rocks and shallows. Crap-pie fair on minnows and jigs around points, riprap and rocks.

Crowds gather at a Black Lives Matter protest in Oklahoma City on May 31. The protest was part of a nationwide movement sparked by the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

Black Lives Matter Protests Reach Oklahoma

Lakeria Kelley Special To The Cordell Beacon

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

On May 31 around 2:30 p.m. the Black Lives Matter-OKC organized a rally at the corner of Northeast 36th Street and Kelley Avenue, where thousands of people gathered and peacefully protested in response to George Floyd's death.

SWOSU Announces Spring 2020 Degrees

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Southwestern Oklahoma State University last week announced the awarding of the following degrees to Washita County students.

Keith's Butcher Shop in Burns Flat. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Buying Local Can Help Overcome Beef Price Blues

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt in virtually every segment of American life, from school to work to daily interaction with family, friends, and neighbors.

Oklahoma House Minority Leader Emily Virgin Official Photo

State Reverses Course On COVID Data

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The Oklahoma Department of Health has reversed its course on the release of public health data related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. On Monday, June 1, the department announced it would begin limiting the data released to the public.

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Tarra Harrison

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

This week's favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Tarra Harrison. Harrison, a dedicated volunteer for the Cordell Recreational Soccer league, took this brilliant sunset photo after an evening's practice at the Cordell soccer fields at Gregory Park.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Heath Coronavirus Tracker.

COVID-19 Continues To Spread As Oklahoma Enters Phase 3 Of Reopening Plan

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma continues to rise as the state enters Phase 3 of Gov. Kevin Stitt's Open Up and Recover Safely (OURS) plan. As of Monday, June 8, there were 7,205 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, with 348 resulting deaths.

Flashbacks

From The Archives Of The Cordell Beacon

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

25 Years Ago June 7, 1995 Community Square Program Initiated By Cordell Council The time is right for development in downtown Cordell Ṁonday night the Cordell City Council tentatively approved a major development concept entitled “Community Square,” which involves the establishment of a downtown...

Four treatment court participants smile as they prepare to dispose of 18 bags of trash collected May 27, 2020. Photo courtesy of Sarah Mears-Ivy

National Drug Court Month Project Hailed As A Success

Submitted By Sarah Mears-ivy

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Is there a better way to get some sunshine while still practicing social distancing than spending the afternoon in a local park?

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