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Attorneys for the state of Oklahoma, as well as Attorney General Mike Hunter and Terri White, mental health and substance abuse commissioner, address the media after a Cleveland County judge awarded $572 million in a landmark verdict in the state’s opioid case. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

Attorneys for the state of Oklahoma, as well as Attorney General Mike Hunter and Terri White, mental health and substance abuse commissioner, address the media after a Cleveland County judge awarded $572 million in a landmark verdict in the state’s opioid case. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

What Comes After Oklahoma’s Landmark Opioid Ruling?

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter said there is no question Monday was a “day of reckoning” for pharmaceutical companies that helped accelerate the spread of dangerous opioids across the country.

Letter To The Editor

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
I could not pass up an opportunity to share my sentiment about the upcoming vote on Sept. 10, 2019, that would affect Cordell Memorial Hospital. I will be voting YES! I believe that our hospital is the heartbeat of our community.
Washita County Free Fair

Washita County Free Fair

2019 Washita County Free Fair Results

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
4-H DIVISION 4H 300-01: Promotional Poster (Grades 3-5) - KEMPER WOODIS 1, EVERETT HUNTZINGER 2, BRYLEE JONES 3. 4H 300-02: 4-H Grows Here Poster (Grades 3-5) - TAYLOR JONES 1. 4H 300-07: Promotional Poster (Grades 9-12) - MAKIA MAXEY 1, JORDAN MASON 2. 4H 301-01: Educational Booth Display -...
Voters will decide on a proposed one cent sales tax in support of Cordell Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Voters will decide on a proposed one cent sales tax in support of Cordell Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Voters To Decide On Hospital Funding Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
In less than one week Cordell voters will take to the polls to decide on a new one cent sales tax to help financially support Cordell Memorial Hospital.
Kami Louise Hawkins | WCSO Booking Photo

Kami Louise Hawkins | WCSO Booking Photo

Dill City Couple Facing Life In Prison

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
A Dill City couple could be spending the rest of their lives behind bars following their arrests last month. Kami Louise Hawkins and Dustin Allen Hawkins were each charged with two felony counts of child neglect and one felony count of animal cruelty.

County Board Again Tables Hiring Bond Counsel

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
The Washita County Public Facilities Authority board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, and unanimously voted to table the decision to hire bond counsel to handle a possible refunding, or refinance, of the bonds issued to pay for the Washita County Justice Center 10 years ago.
The Beacon Briefs

The Beacon Briefs

The Beacon Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
At Least 20 Dead In California Boat Fire At least 20 people have been reported dead after a fire destroyed the scuba dive-cruise boat Conception off the coast of California’s Santa Cruz Island during the holiday weekend.
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