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Dakota William Rogers WCSO Booking Photo

Dakota William Rogers WCSO Booking Photo

Cordell Man Charged With Four Child Sex Felonies

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Dakota William Rogers, a 23-year-old Cordell man, could spend the rest of his life behind bars following his arrest in Cordell. Williams was charged Feb. 24, 2020, with three felony counts of child sexual abuse and one felony count of possessing child pornography.
Bessie Fire Department Gearing Up For Pancake Supper

Bessie Fire Department Gearing Up For Pancake Supper

Bessie Fire Department Gearing Up For Pancake Supper

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Bessie Fire Department is deep in preparation for the annual Bessie Pancake Supper, an event that dates back 62 years. The event, which started in 1958 as a fundraiser for the Lion’s Club in Bessie, has grown into a community event that draws people from all over western Oklahoma.
Jimmy D. Harrel Beacon File Photo

Jimmy D. Harrel Beacon File Photo

Harrel Appointed to Board of Regents

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt last week announced the appointment of Jimmy D. Harrel to the Oklahoma State University A & M Board of Regents. Harrel is a banker, farmer, and rancher and a native of Leedey. In 1985 he became the owner of the Bank of Western Oklahoma in Elk City.
Jessica Collett, nurse examiner at the Women’s Resource Center in Norman, demonstrates the dangers of strangulation on a mannequin head at the Rape Crisis Center. Nurses offer the mannequins to victims when they are asked to recount details of their attack. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch

Jessica Collett, nurse examiner at the Women’s Resource Center in Norman, demonstrates the dangers of strangulation on a mannequin head at the Rape Crisis Center. Nurses offer the mannequins to victims when they are asked to recount details of their attack. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch

Domestic Abuse Punishments Escalate Tensions Between Victim Advocates And Justice Reform Supporters

Whitney Bryen Oklahoma Watch
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
An Oklahoma City man strangled his pregnant wife until she blacked out, then he punched her repeatedly, causing bone fractures and a black eye.
Will Rogers January Star Students

Will Rogers January Star Students

Will Rogers January Star Students

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Back row, from left: Tyler Willson, Ransom Adams, Jessica Goracke, Miguel Peace, Alexis Rosamond; middle row: Cydney Luna, Rylynn Sandoval, Alice Gallagher, Eden Dodge, Abbygail Guthrie, Tanner Reeve; front row: Tori Ulen, Arabella Phillips, Dusti Collins, Brenton Maxey, Carson Cox, Emily Peace.
Cordell FFA Students Visit State Capitol

Cordell FFA Students Visit State Capitol

Cordell FFA Students Visit State Capitol

Submitted By Cloie Banks
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Cordell FFA Officers attended FFA Day at the Capitol on February 18th, 2020. The officers attended a legislative session spearheaded by Representative Todd Russ, toured the Capitol building, and met with fellow officers from around the state.
WTC Biomedical Academy students Lexis Parkhurst, Elyse Busby and Khate Solis painting residents’ fingernails during a Smile Campaign stop at Cordell Christian Home. Photo courtesy of Sarah Hirschman.

WTC Biomedical Academy students Lexis Parkhurst, Elyse Busby and Khate Solis painting residents’ fingernails during a Smile Campaign stop at Cordell Christian Home. Photo courtesy of Sarah Hirschman.

Biomed Students Brighten Days With Smiles

Submitted By Sarah Hirschman
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Western Technology Center’s Biomedical Academy wants to bring a smile to faces everywhere. As they continue their Smile Campaign this year, the group made a stop at the Cordell Christian Home on Feb. 13.
Holding the 2020 Governor’s Communications Effectiveness Award is Information and Education Specialist Kelly Adams and Wildlife Department Director J.D. Strong. The award honored promotional efforts for the Hunters Against Hunger program. Photo courtesy of Don Brown/ODWC

Holding the 2020 Governor’s Communications Effectiveness Award is Information and Education Specialist Kelly Adams and Wildlife Department Director J.D. Strong. The award honored promotional efforts for the Hunters Against Hunger program. Photo courtesy of Don Brown/ODWC

Wildlife Commission Approves Rule Changes; Keeps Deer Gun Season Length At 16 Days

Submitted By Ok Dept Of Wildlife Conservation
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Oklahoma’s deer gun hunting season will not be lengthened but instead will remain 16 days long following the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission’s approval of administrative rules during its regular meeting Tuesday.
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