Maci Shoemaker
Maci Shoemaker
News Staff
Maci Shoemaker was recognized on air on Tuesday, July 28, as News 9’s Hometown Hero for her dedication to serving local families.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Piercing with a purpose: Wookies hosts Back-to School Bash
Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Getting ready for a new school year might mean stocking up on notebooks, sharpening pencils, and picking out a new backpack, but in Cordell this weekend, it could also mean grabbing a free hamburger or hot dog, shopping local vendors, taking home helpful resources, and for some youngsters,...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes
News Staff
Now on the 27th day of July 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Misty Holman, First Deputy County Clerk, for roll call.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes
News Staff
Now on the 20th day of July 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Front row L-R: Divya Rolens, Benaiah Miller, Josiah Miller, Isabella Huntzinger, Brantley Foust. Middle row L-R: Raegan Parsons, Rylee Davis, Brinkley Imboden, Elsie Jaronek, Tuff Gray, Everett Hunzinger. Back row L-R: Coach JJ Williams, Kaylor Calloway, Logan Hewitt, Jaxon Davis
Young golfers take a swing at summer fun
News Staff
Crooked Creek Golf Course in Cordell wrapped up its Summer Junior Golf Program on Thursday, July 23, after another successful summer of introducing young golfers to the game.More than 18 golfers ages 5-15 participated in the free program, which was held every Thursday from June 4 through July 23.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Leadership announced for restructured Fire/EMS Department
Leadership announced for restructured Fire/EMS Department
News Staff
At Monday night’s meeting, Cordell City Council voted to employ Mike Morel as EMS Director and Seth Slaughterback as Fire Chief for the newly restructured combined Fire and EMS Department.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Early Morning Earthquake Shakes Western Oklahoma
News Staff
Did you wake up to the feel of your house gently shaking early last Thursday morning? If so, you weren’t imagining things.According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck at approximately 5:21 a.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Cordell Native Scott Mason outlines new proposal to eliminate DEF Deratements
Cordell Native Scott Mason outlines new proposal to eliminate DEF Deratements
Courtesy Of Oklahoma Farm Report
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a proposed rule to eliminate all diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) deratements, offering significant regulatory relief to agricultural producers and the trucking industry.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Tenth Commandment: Don’t Covet
The Tenth
Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom
Don’t CovetCommandment #10: “Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife, his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:17) Maybe I’m wrong but I suspect that this is the one commandment which nobody keeps.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes
News Staff
Now on the 13th day of July 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026