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Leadership roles unchanged
Purcell City Council’s leadership will remain unchanged.Mayor Ted Cox and vice-mayor Danny Jacobs were the council’s unanimous choices for another year.The vote was taken during Monday’s … more
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Pre-registration deadline for PHS reunion May 15
The pre-registration deadline for next month’s “Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon” reunion is May 15.All Purcell High School graduates are eligible to attend the event June 11 and 12.If paid by … more
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No nepotism
An accusation of nepotism at Purcell Municipal Hospital was shown to be unfounded at Monday’s meeting of Purcell City Council and Public Works Authority.Darlene Meskimen told the council three … more
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This rendering shows how an “Operational Improvement” was planned for the interchange at Interstate 35 and Highway 9. The intention of this construction would be to alleviate congestion and backed up traffic on I-35. Please see related story on Page 1A.
Shannon, Gatz disagree on ODOT interchange work
A $22 million project between the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Chickasaw Nation, which engineers have said would alleviate backed-up traffic on Interstate 35 at SH 9, has been put on … more
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Lexington teens recovering
Two Lexington teenagers are recovering at OU Medical Center from injuries they sustained in a two vehicle traffic accident April 28.Reportedly, Ross White and Brady Rillema were on their way to … more
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Mike Gowens
5 questions with Mike Gowens
Editor’s note: The Purcell Register continues its feature that asks five questions of individuals. Answering our questions this week is Mike Gowens, golf pro at the Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf … more
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Brush pickup
Purcell residents living south of State Highway 39 West need to have brush and limbs at the curb by Sunday.The city will pick up that debris between Monday and May 14.There will be no collection of … more
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Ticket deadline
Anyone who will be attending the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Banquet later this month is asked to RSVP no later than Monday.Tickets for this year’s banquet are $40 for chamber members and … more
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Bargain mania
Ready. Set. Shop.There will be bargains for the taking Friday and Saturday in Purcell.That’s because it is time for the city-wide garage sale.Maps to the sales will be available at the Heart of … more
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Prayer
National Day of Prayer is May 6
Next Thursday, May 6, is the National Day of Prayer.Purcell Pastor Justin Blankenship encourages the public to gather at the Santa Fe Plaza for the noon prayer event.Prayers will be offered by local … more
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Brush pickup
Purcell residents living north of Grant Street need to have brush and limbs at the curb by Sunday.The city will pick up that debris between Monday and May 7.There will be no collection of debris left … more
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Off-road venture a first at Purcell Lake
Purcell Lake is expanding its system of trails with preliminary work on the Issi’ Trail thanks to some newly organized helpers who are going the extra mile to make it happen.Calling themselves the … more
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Virgil Tague
An Interesting Neighbor
When Virgil Tague was barely 17, he convinced his mother to sign his Army enlistment papers.In exchange for her signature, he promised to finish high school once he completed his enlistment.He was a … more
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The last time Purcell had a city-wide garage sale was 2019. The 2020 event was sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and bargain hunters are eagerly awaiting the chance to once again haggle with vendors over prices and merchandise. like these women did two years ago. The sale will be May 7-8.
Purcell’s annual city-wide garage sale next week
If you think of other people’s junk as treasures, then you definitely will need a treasure map next week.Purcell’s city-wide garage sale is May 7-8 and the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce … more
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3.2” falls over night
Purcell got a real soaking overnight Tuesday into Wednesday when 3.2” was recorded.That coupled with the 1.3” that fell here last Friday, Purcell has recorded 10.49 for the year-to-date pulling … more
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The Purcell’s eighth grade Junior High Academic Team finished fourth in the recent State Tournament,at Dale Schools. From left back row - coach Michelle Hall, Hannah Whitaker, Kash Guthmueller, Hudson Andrews, Christian Kirk and Parker Page. Front row - Landon Ward, Teegan Reed and Gavin Johnson.
Academic team 4th at State
Purcell’s Eighth Grade Academic Team had an outstanding performance in the recent OJABA State Tournament at Dale placing fourth in Class C.They out-dueled 10 of the 14 teams in the competition for … more
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Stolen tools and van leads to arrest
A Wayne man allegedly took and never returned a company van and $6,000 worth of tools from his employer and is now charged in McClain County District Court with embezzlement.An arrest warrant is … more
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Truckers charged in separate fatalities
Two truckers alleged at fault in separate fatality wrecks on I-35 near Purcell in late 2020 are now charged in McClain County District Court with first degree manslaughter.Arrest warrants are … more
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Run for fun, funds
Well, it’s not Thanksgiving. There is no giant turkey. And we are mid-year between Novembers.But Purcell Elementary School youngsters are eager to raise some cold, hard cash for the PTO by running … more
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Syringe
COVID-19 vaccines available through the Chickasaw Nation
The Chickasaw Nation continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, regardless of tribal citizenship employment or state residency in its aggressive pursuit of putting an end to the … more
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