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October Is Nursing Home Residents’ Rights Month

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
October is “Residents’ Rights Month,” an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all longterm care facilities. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect, and the rights of each resident.
Cordell city attorney Johnny Beech Beacon File Photo

Cordell city attorney Johnny Beech Beacon File Photo

City Poised To Amend Marijuana Ordinance

Bob Henline
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Cordell’s medical marijuana ordinance will again be changing, this time to remove the city’s prohibition on the cultivating and processing of marijuana within city limits. The prohibition, advised city attorney Johnny Beech, could expose the city to litigation.
Photo courtesy of Monte Nickel

Photo courtesy of Monte Nickel

First Bale Of Cotton Comes Off Burns Flat Gin

Bob Henline
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The first bale of cotton processed in the 2019 fall harvest rolled off the cotton gin at the Co-Op in Burns Flat last week. The gin in Burns Flat is the last operating cotton gin in Washita County.
Blaize Teague pleaded guilty to one count of murder in the first degree, one count of shooting with the intent to kill, and one count of burglary on Oct. 25, 2018. Photo courtesy of WCSO.

Blaize Teague pleaded guilty to one count of murder in the first degree, one count of shooting with the intent to kill, and one count of burglary on Oct. 25, 2018. Photo courtesy of WCSO.

Community Still Struggling With Aftermath Of Murder

Bob Henline
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Some things leave an indelible mark, a mark on people, on groups, and on a community as a whole. This week marks the one year anniversary of the conviction of Blaize Teague for the murder of Cordell resident Tammi Thomas and the attempted murder of her son, Christian.

SWOSU Homecoming Schedule Announced

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will celebrate Homecoming this weekend in Weatherford. The theme for this year’s Homecoming celebration is “Game On!” Everyone is invited to participate in all homecoming activities.

Booster Club Offering Shot At $5,000

Bob Henline
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Cordell All Sports Booster Club will be conducting a reverse lottery during the 2019-2020 Cordell High School basketball season. The winner could win up to $5,000 during the last basketball game of the season.
Bean Supper Oct. 28

Bean Supper Oct. 28

Bean Supper Oct. 28

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
For just over four decades, Washita County residents have been gathering for the annual 4-H Bean Supper and Carnival. This year’s event is slated Oct. 28 at the Washita County Activity Center in Cordell.
4-H Is A Community For All Kids

4-H Is A Community For All Kids

4-H Is A Community For All Kids

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing.
The 4-H Pledge

The 4-H Pledge

The 4-H Pledge

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world
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