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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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PHS Reunion near
The next Purcell High School Alumni Reunion is fast approaching. Alumni President Pam Ellis-Hobbs, a 1983 PHS graduate, has extended an invitation to all alumni to attend. Registration will … more
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Jodie “JoJo Gypsy” Taylor
JoJo Gypsy, small town girl following big league dreams
A 2012 Purcell High School graduate is making her mark in bling. Jodie Taylor, also known as “JoJo Gypsy” Jodie, has been building a successful jewelry business out of her Pauls … more
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Sirens sound, more damage in Cole
Tornado sirens sounded just after 8 p.m. last Thursday night and sounded off and on for about 30 minutes. Once again, Cole was hit by the storm that plucked huge trees out of the ground like … more
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Recovery center hours change
FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in McClain and Pottawatomie Counties began new hours of operation May 18. Both locations will now be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday … more
After months of work, city officials have finished constructing a trail that will allow residents to walk around the entirety of Purcell Lake.
Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony set to take place next week
A ribbon cutting for Phase two of the Purcell Lake Trail will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. The lake trail, located at 1400 Chandler Road, is 10 feet wide and spans a mile to a … 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 April 27-May 3, 2023. … more
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Cash and Coty Sessions
Mat success for siblings
Coty Sessions and her two brothers, Cash Sessions and Jeremiah Harrison have all had success on the wrestling mat. Coty won first place in Greko and first in freestyle wrestling in the Lawton … more
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Man arrested after weapon discharge
Purcell Police responded to a shots fired call at 225 S. Canadian May 3 just after 7:30 p.m. Rebeckah Shephard was treated for injuries she sustained during the domestic disturbance. Police … more
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June 5 is Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline
As a result of recent storms, winds and tornadoes, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which is an unemployment … more
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Lexington senior Janelle Winterton won State in the 300 meter hurdles for the third year in a row in Ardmore at the State meet. She ran the race in 44.82.
Winterton wins third hurdle title
Janelle Winterton completed the perfect trifecta Saturday in Ardmore winning State in the 300 meter hurdles for the third year in a row. The Lady Bulldog speedster covered the 300 meters in … more
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Brush pickup schedule
The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for curb side pickup for the time frame of May 1-26. Purcell residents living east of Green Avenue between Grant and Highway 39 need to … more
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Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday
Saturday, May 13, letter carriers in McClain County will collect nonperishable food donations from homes on their routes as part of the 31st National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out … more
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PHS gets new sport
Purcell Schools are officially in the soccer business. In its regular monthly meeting Monday the board of education unanimously voted to incorporate soccer as an extracurricular activity for the … more
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Zachary and his mother, Penny Jacobs, operate this shaved ice business in Wayne.
Autism doesn’t keep Zachary down
Sonshine Shaved Ice is owned and operated by the Jacobs Family out of Wayne. Penny Jacobs and her son, Zachary, run the truck at many activities and events in and around Wayne. Zachary is a … more
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