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School to have medical resources for a variety of needs of students

Purcell’s Board of Education voted to call for the annual school board election during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the school administration building. Filing for Seat No. 2, …
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Bolling settling into new role

It’s been a busy October for Purcell’s Chief of Police, but James Bolling is settling into his new position. Bolling officially took over for Bobby Elmore, who retired from the police …

Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis Kids at Play Day Saturday at Purcell Lake

Families from Lexington, Purcell, Wayne, Washington and surrounding communities are invited to Kids at Play Day on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Purcell Lake Park. Thanks to a $1,000 …

GoFundMe set up for deputy

A McClain County deputy recognized as Deputy of the Year is now facing an uncertain diagnosis as worsening neurological symptoms leave him unable to safely perform his normal duties. According …

Applications available now for Operation Christmas

It’s that time of year! McClain County Operation Christmas applications are now available. The deadline to apply is November 25. Applicants must be McClain County residents, meet …

Lexington Nursing Home top 10

A local nursing home has been listed in the top 10 nursing homes in the State of Oklahoma by Newsweek Magazine . According to Newsweek , Lexington Nursing Home has come in at No. 10 in Oklahoma …

Free brush pickup

The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for carbides pick-up only for the time frame of October 1-30. Brush will be collected during business hours and residents are required to …

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Washington defeated Perry twice last Thursday in the fast-pitch Super Regional to advance to State that will be played at the ball fields of Firelake today, Friday and Saturday.
Warriors headed to State
The Washington Warriors defeated Perry 20-0 and 12-2 in the Super Regional to earn a berth to the State tournament. It marks the 29th consecutive trip for Warrior softball to make the State …
Washington junior Jaxon McKinney runs with the ball last Thursday during the Warriors’ 55-10 win over Casady.
Warriors blow away Cyclones
Washington unleashed a smothering defense and a balanced offensive attack last Thursday night at Casady to blow away the Cyclones 55-10. The stifling Warrior defenders held Casady to eight yards …
Wayne junior Jeremiah Peterson carries the ball during the Bulldogs’ 30-6 win over Wilson on Friday night. Wayne travels to Allen this Thursday.
Wayne grounds Eagles, 30-6
The Wayne Bulldogs improved to 5-1 with a resounding 30-6 victory over the Wilson Eagles last Friday night at D.S. Zack Powell Stadium. “The first quarter we were very sloppy. We had two trips …
Purcell sophomore Easton Resendiz gets off a pass Friday night against North Rock Creek. The Dragons fell 38-14.
Dragons host OCS Thursday
Purcell struck like a lightning bolt last Friday night at North Rock Creek when Cash Cook returned the opening kick off 80 yards for a touchdown. However, the Cougars knotted the score at 7-all …
Lexington junior Cash Dierking runs with the ball for the Bulldogs. Lexington will travel to Valliant Thursday night.
Lexington travels to Valliant
Lexington’s Bulldogs will have a lengthy bus trip Thursday traveling to Valliant for a 7 p.m. kick off against the Bulldogs. Valliant’s Bulldogs run a spread offense with lots of power. …
The Washington Warriors defeated Holdenville 15-1 to advance to the Super Regional tournament where they will play Perry at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in Washington. Pictured, from front left, are Emma Musgrove, Ava Salcedo, Daphne Palumbo, Jasey Baker, Kinzlee Pogue, Raelee Adkins, Isabella Castillo, Kinley Taylor and Liz Reyes. On the second row, from left, are Auburn Adkins, Mika Winters, Jenni Johnson, Ellie Wells, Ally Dennis, Ani Guthrie and Rileigh Rolin. On the third row, from left, are Bentli Brantley, Payton Blackburn, Anna Mitchell, Presley Lynn, Ellie Musgrove, Lexie Salcedo and Jaylee Gray. On the back row, from left, are head coach Tylor Lampkin, Hadley Beard, Stella Slaughter, Jazlie Simon, Sophie Haynes, Mia Churchwell, Kamber Timmons, Molly Harding, Kendall Tippeconnic, assistant coach Xavier Freeman and assistant coach Brad Lucas.
Warriors host Super Regional
The Washington Warriors play Perry today (Thursday) in the Super Regional fast-pitch softball tournament. …

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Terry Mack Webster, 71, passed away on October 18, 2026. Terry was born on November 29, 1954, at Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Willis and Eulene Webster. From an early age, Terry …
Funeral services for Phyllis Linker, 97, a long time member of the Washington, Okla., community, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Washington. Interment was at …
Graveside services for Arlene Kennedy, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home in …
Jeremy Dell Raney died September 26, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 55 years 4 months 22 days. Memorial Services were held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, …
Purman Dale Jones passed peacefully, October 8, 2026, at his home in Asher, Oklahoma, at the age of 85 years 5 months 7 days. Graveside services were held Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Wanette …

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Fourth District United States Congressman Tom Cole was in Purcell October 7 for several meetings. He spoke to community leaders in the community room of First United Bank for a coffee and donut …
Happy birthday to Carol DiRienzo, Aaron Perkins, Cannan Haynes, Ryki Gay Hudson, Barbara Lambert, Jerrett Haynes, Candy McCurdy-Clark, Avery Wren, Carol Powell, Sally Abbott, Whitney Wollenberg, …
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The theme for the third annual Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival during the day was Rain Drops Keep Falling on My Head by B.J. Thomas. However, in time for the headliners Logan Mac and Little …
Happy birthday to Jim Blevins, Mike McGregor, Virgil Hope, Kandy Wollenberg, Jackson Ewing, Kevin Jones, Allen Biggs, Phylis Norvel, Cooper Lynn, Marsha Woolly, Brandon Powell, Shelly Matthews, …
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We were recently at junior high football games at Sulphur. To say it was hot was like saying there are seven days in a week. How hot was it? It was so hot Gracie and I elected to sit …

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