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A tornado in Newcastle Tuesday afternoon, June 3, damaged a home south of Portland Avenue and S.E. 24th Street, and destroyed a barn at May Avenue between S.E. 24th and S.E. 32nd Streets. City … 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 29-June 4, 2025. … more
An annual audit of McClain County by the Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector’s (OSAI) office on business ending June 30, 2024, concluded that the county was mostly in compliance over … more
June has started off very wet with 5.3” falling in the first nine days of the month. Purcell has unofficially received 32.64” of rain this year. The annual yearly rainfall amount is … more
Federal, state, county offices along with city halls and all banks will be closed Thursday, June 19, for the Juneteenth Holiday. Also closed will be all post offices along with city offices in … more
Two men have been charged and jailed in McClain County in connection with a first degree burglary and stabbing incident at 3 a.m. Saturday, June 7, in Wayne. Deputies located Hayden Arioui … more
Experienced educator and 1995 Purcell graduate Melissa Madden was appointed to take Holly Baker’s place in Seat 4 on the board of education Monday night. Her appointment was effective … more
Among the eight Oklahoma newspapers that received top honors in the Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest was The Purcell Register . The Sequoyah Awards were presented at the Annual … more
The overnight thunderstorm early Sunday brought thunder and lightning along with 1.1” of rain. Another 1.2” was recorded Tuesday. That hefty rain hiked the unofficial … more
McClain County Commissioners recently received a good audit report from State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd’s office. The county had no major infractions. In fact,   District No. 2 … more
Jerry Wayne Noles, 61, of Blanchard has been sentenced to serve 40 months in federal prison for conspiring to commit bank fraud. That’s the word from U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. … more
Get ready for an evening of art, shopping and vintage treasures as Art Walk returns to Purcell with a vintage twist! Make plans to attend the event Friday, June 20, from 6–9 p.m. on Main … more
City of Purcell park maintenance crews recently discovered erosion under some concrete portions of the Red Hill stairs. The stairs are closed until repairs can be made. more
The Fifth Annual Memorial Car Show in honor of the late Jimmy Criswell will be held at the Purcell City Lake Saturday, June 14. Organizers report bikers are welcome. Registration is $25 from 3-4 … more
The City of Purcell Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce and the Purcell Outreach Committee, announces the debut of a brand-new event: … more
Purcell’s City Fathers approved the city’s budget and the budget for Purcell Municipal Hospital on Monday during their June meeting at the Purcell Police Station Community Room. The … more
The highlight of the year for the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce is tonight (Thursday) at the new Mid-America Technology Center banquet hall. On tap at the event will be a silent and live … 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 15-21, 2025. … more
The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for curb side pick up for the time frame of June 1-6. Purcell residents living west of Green Ave. between Grant Street and Highway 39 need … more
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