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Miraculously, Robby Dodd saved the life of Marvin Barton, 74, at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024.
On State Highway 39 about 10 miles east of Lexington, Marvin, a friend of Robby, was on …
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Joeann Dodd
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11/27/24
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McClain County Commissioners appointed Elizabeth Patrick as the new McClain County Assessor at their regular weekly meeting Monday at the county courthouse.
Patrick replaces Kendal Sacchieri, …
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The Purcell Register
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11/27/24
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Editor’s note: The Purcell Register recently sat down with first graders from Lexington Elementary School to visit about Thanksgiving. The students were asked how to cook a turkey, what sides …
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John D. Montgomery
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11/27/24
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Prominent Purcell attorney Greg Dixon died November 17 after a brief battle with cancer.
With his passing, the City of Purcell, McClain County and Central Oklahoma lost a true servant.
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John D. Montgomery
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11/27/24
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An investigation ongoing since June of 2023 has resulted in the arrest of Michael Miles Gordon.
Gordon, 44, was booked into the McClain County jail on an embezzelment charge last Monday, …
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The Purcell Register
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11/26/24
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Memorial services to celebrate the life of Beverly Jo Robinson, 71, will be held at a later date. Services will be under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Mrs. Robinson …
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11/25/24
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Graveside services for Jan Evatt Houston, 81, of Tucson, Ariz., will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Ariz. A Celebration of Life will be held from …
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11/25/24
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A Celebration of Life Service for John Robert Keely, 66, of Purcell will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Lexington. Services will be under the direction of …
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11/22/24
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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 November 7-13, 2024.
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The Purcell Register
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11/21/24
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The Purcell Youth Football 9U Dragons have capped off an extraordinary season, achieving an undefeated record in regular season play, followed by two thrilling playoff victories.
The team went …
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Boyd Killman - President, Purcell Youth Football Association
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11/21/24
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Basketball head coach Jackson Embry is in his fourth season at the helm of the Bulldogs. Last season his team finished 13-14 after losing to AmPo in Regionals.
Lost to graduation were Wyatt …
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Emily Montgomery
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11/21/24
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Jacobi Couch, in his third season leading the Lexington Lady Bulldogs, returns several girls from last year’s team.
Senior Addison Lippel is back along with juniors Lexie Torres and Hadley …
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Emily Montgomery
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11/21/24
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Toney Cooper’s Dragons will be looking to strengthen their depth as the 2024-25 basketball season unfolds on the road at Marlow December 3.
Coming off a 20-7 record last year, Cooper …
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John D. Montgomery
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11/21/24
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Washington put Perry flat on the mat Friday night at Reed Field, posting its fourth shutout of the season, 42-0, and advancing to the second round in the Class 2A State Playoffs.
Kale Brakefield …
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John D. Montgomery
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11/21/24
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Winners of the annual Gobbledy Gooks contest have been announced by Purcell Register Advertising Manager Vickie Foraker.
Turkey winners include Christie Morgan at Pawsitively Purrfect, Betty …
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The Purcell Register
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11/21/24
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Happy birthday to Don McQuerrey, Jerry Maynard, Clay Dawson, David Sparlin, Philip Pedlow, Eddie Harrison, Savannah J. Ibarra, Sandra Cervantes, Jose Espinoza, Susan Johnson, Jose L. Chavez and Diego …
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Gracie Montgomery
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11/21/24
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The weather-delayed Veterans Celebration at the Veterans Memorial Saturday was a nice event.
From the Purcell High School Choir performing to the Missing Man ceremony, the event to dedicate a …
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John D. Montgomery
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11/21/24
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Most people will be glad to have some time off next week as the nation observes the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Purcell Register will be closed Thursday and Friday, as will state offices, the …
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The Purcell Register
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11/21/24
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Editor’s note: Answering The Purcell Register ’s five questions this week is Kathleen Heck, an EMT with Wadley’s EMS.
Q. How did you end up in the EMT business?
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The Purcell Register
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11/21/24
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The Heart of Oklahoma was drenched Monday morning. That left some schools starting late or even going virtual due to the torrential rainfall when a squall line moved through the area just before 7:30 …
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The Purcell Register
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11/21/24
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