A long-awaited project is set to begin Monday in downtown Purcell. According to a news release from the City of Purcell, the Main StreetScape Project will commence Monday, May 22. According to the … more

The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in McClain County District Court between May 4-10, 2023. … more

The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for curbside pickup for the time frame of May 1-26. Purcell residents living west of Green Ave. between Grant Street and SH 39 need to have … more

The next Purcell High School Alumni Reunion is fast approaching. Alumni President Pam Ellis-Hobbs, a 1983 PHS graduate, has extended an invitation to all alumni to attend. Registration will … more

A 2012 Purcell High School graduate is making her mark in bling. Jodie Taylor, also known as “JoJo Gypsy” Jodie, has been building a successful jewelry business out of her Pauls … more

Tornado sirens sounded just after 8 p.m. last Thursday night and sounded off and on for about 30 minutes. Once again, Cole was hit by the storm that plucked huge trees out of the ground like … more

FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in McClain and Pottawatomie Counties began new hours of operation May 18. Both locations will now be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday … more

A ribbon cutting for Phase two of the Purcell Lake Trail will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. The lake trail, located at 1400 Chandler Road, is 10 feet wide and spans a mile to a … more