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The CDC provides laboratory test kits for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes the COVID-19 disease. The kits are provided to U.S. state and local public health laboratories, Department of Defense labs and some international labs. (Photo provided by CDC.)

The CDC provides laboratory test kits for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes the COVID-19 disease. The kits are provided to U.S. state and local public health laboratories, Department of Defense labs and some international labs. (Photo provided by CDC.)

As COVID-19 Cases Spread, State Officials Release Few Local Details

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Paul Monies and Whitney Bryen Oklahoma Watch A 46-year-old black man who lives in northeast Oklahoma City. A 57-yearold white man in south Oklahoma City. A 69-yearold former nursing home resident in Ponca City, as well as nine residents in a Norman nursing home.

Governor Orders New Restrictions

Submitted By Charlie Hennema
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a sixth amendment to Executive Order (EO) 2020-07, requiring travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days, requiring delivery personnel to submit to screenings upon request at hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities and daycares, and protecting...
Cordell Student Hopes To Build Lasting Legacy Of Support

Cordell Student Hopes To Build Lasting Legacy Of Support

Cordell Student Hopes To Build Lasting Legacy Of Support

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
As is the case with the entire senior class of 2020, Kyda Gossen’s senior year of high school has been turned upside-down by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gossen, who attends both Cordell High School and Western Technology Center, started her senior year with a mission and vision.

Fishing Action Heats Up Statewide

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Fishing Action Heats Up Statewide With recent rainfall and warmer weather, fishing for crappie and white bass is heating up statewide. These species are beginning their annual spawning routines by moving into shallower water, making them easily accessible to bank anglers.
Back row, from left, Becky Sander, Clara Nicholson, Jane Shull, and Lois Johnson; front: Lowayne Piercey and Darlene Moore Photo courtesy of Kristy Spalding.

Back row, from left, Becky Sander, Clara Nicholson, Jane Shull, and Lois Johnson; front: Lowayne Piercey and Darlene Moore Photo courtesy of Kristy Spalding.

County HCE Awards

Submitted By Kristy Spalding
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The Washita County Oklahoma Home & Community Education Association recognized their 2019 Award Winners during their county council meeting on March 11, 2020.
Oklahoma Schools To Implement Distance Learning Plans; Buildings To Remain Closed

Oklahoma Schools To Implement Distance Learning Plans; Buildings To Remain Closed

Oklahoma Schools To Implement Distance Learning Plans; Buildings To Remain Closed

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The Oklahoma State Board of Education on Wednesday, March 25, unanimously voted to approve a proposal from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister to keep all Oklahoma public school facilities closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and for districts to implement...
Favorite Views Of Cordell: Shaylin Mathes

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Shaylin Mathes

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Shaylin Mathes

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
This week’s favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Shaylin Mathes. She captured this beautiful shot of a magnificent sunrise behind a stand of trees just south of Cordell.

Dr. Tom Coburn, Former U.S. Congressman, Dies at 72

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Dr. Tom Coburn, the Muskogee physician who served three terms in the United States House of Representatives and then nearly two in the United States Senate, died Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the age of 72. Coburn was first elected to Congress in 1994, as part of the so-called Republican Revolution.

COVID-19 Situation Update For March 31, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 As of this advisory, there are 565 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.  There are an additional six deaths: Three in Oklahoma County, a male and female in the 50-64 age group and another male older than 65.
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