The Police Blotter

Jan. 19, 12:33 a.m. - Cordell Police responded to a report of livestock out near Highway 152 and CR2220. Jan. 19, 1:20 a.m. - Washita County Sheriff’s Deputies performed a welfare check at an address on Highway 44.

Oklahoma Fishing Report For The Week of Jan. 22, 2020

Northeast Greenleaf: January 21. Elevation above normal, water 46 and clear. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait along channels, flats and in coves. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Josey Branch, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Presidential Primary To Be Held March 3 In Washita County

Oklahoma’s Presidential Preferential Primary election is scheduled for March 3. Here is what you need to know. Eligible voters may cast only one ballot for the Presidential Preferential Primary (PPP). Voters must be a registered member of the party for which they intend to cast a ballot.

National Group To Provide Legal Support To Oklahoma News Organizations

OKLAHOMA WATCH Oklahoma is one of five states selected by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to receive pro bono legal support to assist news organizations in pursuing public records and access to meetings and in defending against legal actions.

How Recreational Is Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Market?

Welcome to the wild west of weed. Eighteen months after Oklahoma voters approved medical marijuana, the state is awash in cannabis retail shops. One in 13 adult Oklahomans has a patient card.

Cordell Chamber Hosts Annual Banquet

Cordell’s business community turned out in droves Monday evening for the annual Cordell Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Awards Ceremony. The event, catered by Market Street Deli and the Cordell Christian Home, was billed as a tremendous success for the chamber and Cordell’s business community.

City Council Votes Again On Automatic Utility Rate Hike

During its regular meeting last week the Cordell City Council readdressed the new ordinance to implement an automatic annual three percent utility rate hike.

Walker Returns To AllianceHealth

Clinton’s hospital is bringing back a familiar face. AllianceHealth Clinton has hired family nurse practitioner Lindsi Walker to practice in its QuickMed Clinic. “We’re thrilled to bring Lindsi back,” said AllianceHealth Clinton CEO Landon Hise.