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Associate District Judge Brooke Gatlin COURTESY PHOTO

Judge Gatlin attends training conference

News Staff

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Washita County Associate District Judge Brooke Gatlin recently completed an intensive two-week General Jurisdiction course for new judges at the National Judicial College.

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Rainbolt honored by Oklahoma Bar Association

News Staff

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Longtime Cordell Attorney Charles P. Rainbolt was recently honored by the Oklahoma Bar Association for 50 years of membership. Pictured from left to right are Washita County Associate District Judge Brooke Gatlin, District Judge Jill Weedon, Attorney Charles P.

Cordell Police Department Report by Chief Dustin Denney

News Staff

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

On 04/02/2024 at approximately 19:48, Officers were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident in the area of Ollie and Orient.Upon arrival EMS was checking on the driver. Officers were told the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle by Cordell Fire Dept.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

News Staff

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Now on the 22nd day of April 2024, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order.Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

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EF1 Tornado hits Cordell

News Staff

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

An EF1 tornado hit Cordell about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. The heaviest damage is centered on the southeast part of Cordell. As of 7:30 p.m. damages are still being assessed but so far it is known that Gatlin's Garage and King-Lindsey suffered heavy destruction.

FAKE AMAZON VAN LEADS OK BUREAU OF NARCOTICS TO ILLEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATION IN MCCLAIN COUNTY

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics’Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served a Search Warrant at Bright Stones LLC. in Lindsey, Oklahoma (10942 170th Street) as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal activity involving this marijuana growing facility.

Soireeâ vincas are drought tolerant, thrive in full sun, and add lots of color all summer with an abundance of flowers.

Heat-Tolerant Beauties for Gardens and Containers

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties of annual vinca (Catharanthus). The unique Soireeâ vinca varieties provide added appeal with their cute, double, and ruffled flowers.

Cordell Public Schools Board of Education meeting minutes

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Cordell Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Room. The meeting was called to order by board President Jeff Jaronek. Members present were Jeff Jaronek, Nocona Cook, Misty Gossen, Cole Gregg, Danielle Ivey.

Ann Loftiss, Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio Owner

Local business owner has enduring legacy in serving Cordell

Brooklynn Peek

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Long-standing cosmetic brand franchise owner Ann Loftiss is celebrating 45 years with Merle Norman, a famous one-stop shop for cosmetics and skincare.In a recent interview, Loftiss shared her experience and love for her job, which dramatically impacted her life and several others.

"Straw" Berry

Local cowboy poet to perform at Cowboy Hill

News Staff

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Cordell’s cowboy poet Lavern “Straw” Berry will be featured On April 27th in a western artist collaborative at Cowboy Hill, a performance venue near Binger.Berry grew up in west central Oklahoma on a ranch in Washita County.

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