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Cordell students gathered at the Calvary Baptist Church to share memories of their classmate, Creed Bouse, who was killed in a tragic car accident Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Cordell students gathered at the Calvary Baptist Church to share memories of their classmate, Creed Bouse, who was killed in a tragic car accident Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Cordell Community Struggles With Tragic Wreck

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Cordell community was rocked by tragedy last week when a 15-yearold boy was killed, and three other teens injured, in a car wreck just outside of Cordell. The crash occurred at approximately 6:48 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
Kelly Maddox-Tilley | Beacon File Photo

Kelly Maddox-Tilley | Beacon File Photo

Marijuana Laws Impact Cordell City Council

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The proliferation of medical marijuana businesses has created confusion and controversy in Oklahoma, confusion and controversy that has now found its way to Cordell and involves two members of Cordell’s city council, one of whom may have committed perjury in her license application.
Gabby Giblet. Photo courtesy of Amy Smith.

Gabby Giblet. Photo courtesy of Amy Smith.

Cordell Musician Named To All State Band

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Gabby Giblet has taken her place among the greatest high school musicians in the state of Oklahoma. There is one unique characteristic when it comes to competing for the prestigious honor of being an All-State musician in Oklahoma. Students do not compete only within their school classification.
Charlene Thornbrough (right), Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, explains to students about planting seeds as they create their own dirt babies to take home. Photo courtesy of Larry Peck.

Charlene Thornbrough (right), Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, explains to students about planting seeds as they create their own dirt babies to take home. Photo courtesy of Larry Peck.

Washita County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Sixth Grade Ag Day

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Sixth grade classes from Burns Flat/Dill City, Canute, Cordell and Sentinel experienced hands-on educational activities to learn about agriculture in Washita County at the Washita County Farm Bureau Ag Day held in November.
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