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Courthouse News
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 18-24, 2023. … more
Walk the Trail at Purcell Lake Saturday
The 3rd annual Walk the Trail event at Purcell Lake will be Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. Bring the family for a walk on the easy, one-mile loop around the scenic lake. The event is free … more
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Personnel matters
Purcell’s Board of Education met in a special meeting last Thursday to address personnel changes in the district. The board accepted the resignation of Makayla Cooper, Jackie Grimes, Kacee … more
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Joel Staggs
5 questions with Joel Staggs
Editor’s note: Answering   The Purcell Register ’s five questions this week is Joel Staggs. Q: What’s your favorite part of being a fireman? A: My favorite part of … more
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Cpt. David Graham (left) poses with his son and fellow deputy Sgt. Marcus Graham. Although they may not ride along with each other, Capt. Graham expressed how proud he was of his son’s law enforcement career.
Father-son deputy duo
Bonded by blood, a father-son duo of McClain County deputies have found their own respective callings in law enforcement. Captain David Graham is currently a certified police instructor for the … more
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A combined honor guard from the McClain County Sheriff’s Department and Purcell Police fired off a salute at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Hillside Cemetery last Monday. Taking part in the salute were Sheriff Deputy Justin Rowe, Det. Brayden Bulliver and officers Kyle Mobley, Jerry Pittman and Daniel Fumi.
Good turnout for Memorial Day Service
At least 60 people attended the annual Memorial Day Service at Hillside Cemetery Monday morning. Spearheaded by Jay Tate, the ceremony featured a key note speech by Navy Veteran Jeff Page, Taps … more
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Courthouse News
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 11-17, 2023. … more
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Class of 1963 to hold reunion
The Dragon Class of 1963 will be having a reunion on Saturday, June 10, at the home of Marvin & Linda Thornton, 25294   Kody Lane in Purcell. Finger foods will be available along with … more
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Funding for Vet non-profits
Cleveland County Commissioners awarded nearly $100,000 to Dale K. Graham’s Veterans Foundation and the Lexington’s American Legion VFW Post 301. The Dale K. Graham Veterans … more
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Dibble fifth grader Carlie Hayden broke the school record for amassing 1,148.1 accelerated reading points this year. She was congratulated by Elementary School Librarian Megan Ball.
New school record
Dibble fifth grader Carlie Hayden broke the school record for accelerated reading (AR) points this past school year. Hayden smashed the record of 700 by recording 1,148.1 points this past school … more
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Purcell Register intern, Zack Wright, poses with Norman personality, Mr. OU, at this past season’s Bedlam football game.
Register hires new intern
The Purcell Register recently welcomed a new intern from the University of Oklahoma.  Zack Wright, a junior at OU studying print journalism, will work with the newspaper through the summer … more
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Prison lockdowns continue
The lockdown at Joseph Harp and the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center continues. Officials at both prisons were contacted earlier this week and said there was no end of the lockdown on … more
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Memorial Day closings
The Purcell Register will be closed Monday along with city offices in Purcell, Goldsby, Lexington, Washington and Wayne. Banks will be closed along with the McClain County Courthouse and all … more
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Annual Memorial Day service Monday
The annual Purcell Memorial Day service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hillside Cemetery. Navy Veteran Jeff Page will be the featured speaker, according to organizer Jay Tate. Flags on … more
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Bud Elder as the character Boomer speaking with his assistant Sara (Paige Kriet) in the movie “Second Chances.”
Former Purcell resident in film
Former Purcell resident Bud Elder, who was the long time Oklahoma Film Commissioner, has finally dipped his toe into the movie business by producing and even acting in a family romantic comedy called … more
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Although the project may be an inconvenience now, local business owners understand the long-term benefits of Main Street’s transformation.
Main Street makeover begins this week
After securing funding from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, downtown Purcell is getting a much-needed face lift. Construction to replace the sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping … more
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Cole Disaster Recovery Center closing June 10
The Cole Disaster Recovery Center will close June 10. It will also be closed Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Federal low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business … more
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Crews moved signage and traffic control apparatus into place Friday in anticipation of the beginning of the Main StreetScape Project in downtown Purcell.
Main StreetScape begins Monday
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
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Courthouse News
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
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Brush pickup
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
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