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Epic Charter Schools board met in Oklahoma City on Oct. 16, 2019. Left to right: Epic CFO Josh Brock, Superintendent Bart Banfield, attorney Bill Hickman, board members Mike Cantrell and Liberty Mitchell. Facing away are Epic’s compliance officer Tiffany Clark and Board Chairman Doug Scott. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Epic Charter Schools board met in Oklahoma City on Oct. 16, 2019. Left to right: Epic CFO Josh Brock, Superintendent Bart Banfield, attorney Bill Hickman, board members Mike Cantrell and Liberty Mitchell. Facing away are Epic’s compliance officer Tiffany Clark and Board Chairman Doug Scott. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Epic, State Battle Centers Around Controversial ‘Learning Fund’

Jennifer Palmer Oklahoma Watch
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The state is drawing a hard line: Public education funds that flow to a private company are public. Founders of the state’s largest online charter school are fighting to shield those funds. Their company has refused to comply with subpoenas from the State Auditor and Inspector.
Flashbacks

Flashbacks

Flashbacks

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
25 Years Ago March 22, 1995 Cordell’s Building Drought Comes To An End Not since Ronald Reagan’s years in the White House has a new house been built in Cordell. According to city records, 1986 was the last time a permit was issued to build a new house.

SWODA Offers Caregiver Assistance

Submitted By Mary Peck
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Many caregivers struggle to provide care for their loved ones on their own. The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) believes it is important that caregivers know they are not alone in their struggle to help their loved ones.

Lucas’ Office Implements Teleworking Procedures

Submitted By Patrick Bond
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) today announced his Washington, D.C. office would begin implementing telework procedures until further notice. All constituent services, case work, and concerns related to the federal government, especially related to COVID-19, will not be interrupted.

Russ To Seek Reelection

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Oklahoma Rep. Todd Russ has announced his intent to seek reelection to his House District 55 seat in November. Russ was elected in 2009, and is current chairman of the House Transportation A & B Committee.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Official Photo

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Official Photo

Coronavirus Impacts Reach Oklahoma

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has all but monopolized nationwide and global news media for the past several weeks as the virus has spread from China into Europe and the United States.

City Council Discusses Ambulance Service Issues

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
During their regular meeting on Monday, March 16, the New Cordell City Council discussed ongoing issues with the city’s ambulance service. Council president Steve McLaughlin brought up the matter while reviewing the city’s departmental reports.
Lions Club Citizenship Awards Presented

Lions Club Citizenship Awards Presented

Lions Club Citizenship Awards Presented

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Cordell Elementary Third Nine Weeks Lions Club Nancy Koehn Memorial Citizenship Awards went to Stormy Moorhead, Jason Lloyd, Brylie Reeves, Kyle Hoskins, Jacii Addington, Blake Thomsen, Michael Hoskins, DaxtonNixon, Hann aJones, Aiden Willard, Arianna Rios, Briggs Reeves, Baylor Moore, Hayden...
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