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A Purcell woman remains in an Oklahoma City Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen last Friday just after 10:30 a.m.
Police report Marilyn Cockrill, 76, was rushed to the OKC …
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John D. Montgomery
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3/12/26
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To kick off their regular monthly meeting at the administration building Monday night, Purcell’s Board of Education honored Academic All-Stater Paisley Nichols and her parents.
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John D. Montgomery
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3/12/26
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Assistant principal and athletic director Ricky Hammer has been hired as the new Purcell High School principal.
And junior high assistant principal Daniel “Rowdy” Cole has been elevated to …
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3/12/26
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Law enforcement and medical first responders were on the scene in the 2000 block of South Green Avenue just before 11 a.m. Friday investigating a shooting, where it was reported a woman had been …
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John D. Montgomery
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3/6/26
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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 February 19-25, 2026.
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3/5/26
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Heart of Oklahoma residents are reminded that Daylight Savings time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday morning.
Residents will lose an hour of sleep Saturday night but gain an hour of daylight …
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3/5/26
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Renovation work is expected to begin this week at the McClain County Health Department at 191 N. 9th in Purcell.
That’s the word from Regional Administrative Director Daryn Kirkpatrick.
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3/5/26
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McClain County’s newest Sheriff Deputy Melvin Mitchell was sworn in this week by Sheriff Landy Offolter.
Mitchell was born in South Carolina but moved to Dallas, where he calls home.
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The Purcell Register
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3/5/26
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Austin Garrett Reeves, 28, of Norman, has pleaded guilty to arson in Indian Country and possession of firearms after a previous felony conviction.
That’s the word from U.S. Attorney Robert J. …
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The Purcell Register
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3/5/26
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Purcell Senior Paisley Nichols has joined an elite club at Purcell High School.
Ranked No. 1 in her class, Nichols has been named one of the 100 Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic …
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John D. Montgomery
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3/5/26
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After an executive session Monday night, Purcell’s City Council voted to remove the interim tag on Bobby Elmore’s title.
He accepted the offer to take over as city manager beginning in …
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John D. Montgomery
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3/5/26
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Newcastle continues to lead McClain County communities in the sale of Medical Marijuana.
According to the January report from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), the amount of sales …
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The Purcell Register
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2/26/26
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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 February 12-18, 2026.
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2/26/26
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Purcell Schools in partnership with Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “Hansel and Gretel” March 6 and 7 at the old Purcell Junior High Auditorium, 201 Lester Lane.
Auditions will be …
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2/26/26
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The future of the softball field on the southwest side of Purcell City Lake will be the topic of discussion at the next Parks & Recreation monthly meeting.
The Parks & Rec Advisory Board …
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2/26/26
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During its regular weekly board meeting February 17, the McClain County Board of commissioners unanimously voted to call for an election to incorporate Selah as a town in Oklahoma.
At their …
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John D. Montgomery
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2/26/26
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Doug Moore was a true believer.
Twenty-five years after joining Lexington First Baptist Church, the popular youth minister still practiced what he preached.
“The last night that he …
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Tim Willert
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2/26/26
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A statement by Oklahoma Speaker of the House of Representatives Kyle Hilbert last week during an Oklahoma Press Association gathering at the state capitol was cause for The Purcell Register to …
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John D. Montgomery
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2/26/26
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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 February 5-11, 2026.
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2/19/26
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Despite a small amount of rainfall on Valentines Day, McClain County Commissioners reinstated the county-wide burn ban in their regular weekly meeting Tuesday at the courthouse.
The meeting was …
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John D. Montgomery
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2/19/26
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