McClain County Free Fair officials have announced changes to this year’s fair due to COVID-19 precautions.The 2020 McClain County Fair will be held September 8-12 and will simply consist of … more

Purcell School Superintendent Dr. Sheli McAdoo shared the district’s Return to Learn plan to board members on Monday.She cited a survey of teachers and parents that indicated they want kids back in … more

New Trinity United Methodist Church Pastor Susan Whitley had a bit of a delay answering her call to the ministry.She and her husband, Mark who is also an ordained Methodist Minister, are settling … more

In July 2019, McClain County Operation Christmas had kicked off their Christmas in July campaign.Flash forward one year and even Christmas in December is looking a little iffy.“I’m not sure what … more

The new pastor at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church knew as a child he wanted to be a Catholic Priest.Rev. John Peter Swaminathan, who finished his second Sunday as pastor of Our Lady last Sunday, … more

The 2020 commencement for Lexington High School will be held at Floyd West Field Friday at 8 p.m.Diplomas will be handed out by high school principal David McLain at the event that will include … more

A second Purcell youth has been named among nearly 270 young artists who studied with internationally renowned faculty and celebrity guest artists at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute.Evan Boothe … more

Graham Fishburn was sworn in for another term and Ted Cox was elected to another term as Mayor but it was the Purcell Police Department that stole the show at Monday night’s regular city council … more

Mike Strain, managing editor of The Tulsa World, is the new president of the Oklahoma Press Association. Strain was elected on June 18 at the annual business meeting held at the OPA office in … more