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Terral Volunteer Fire Chief faces charges after allegedly placing camera in restroom
TERRAL, Okla. (KSWO) - The Volunteer Fire Chief for Terral is facing up to five years in prison and a $500 fine for allegedly setting up a camera in an air conditioning vent in the women’s restroom of Terral City Hall. The affidavit states the camera was found in...
New Hutton Pharmacy opens August 19 thanks to Blackwell's spirit
Hutton Pharmacy will officially be opening at their new Doolin location on Monday, August 19 with their hours being from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The last year has been rough for the Blackwell staple, but owner, manager, and...
Hooker Bulldogs Sniffing a Gold Ball
They were close. They are close. Hooker is looking for an elusive first football championship. Last year, only district rival Fairview stood in their way as Hooker finished runner up in Class A going 12-3. Hooker is loaded for bare in 2024 looking for more hardware after winning the past two track titles.
New Rankings Released by Flo Wrestling Show Difference David Taylor Has Made
STILLWATER – Flo Wrestling has come out with what Iwould call a “way too early” rankings of the college wrestlers and the college teams. There is no surprise at the top as Penn State is projected No. 1 by the Flo Wrestling calculations, but Oklahoma State; under new head coach and former Penn State NCAA, Olympic, and World champion David Taylor; has made a huge rise from previously being No. 11 to sitting at No. 3.
Foyil firemen band together to organize benefit dinner for chief recently diagnosed with stage four cancer
FOYIL, Okla. — A Foyil fire chief devoted to protecting his community has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and the members of his community are hosting a benefit dinner and silent auction to help combat the cost of his care. Chief Randy Atchley's benefit dinner will be...
City of Lawton approved $40 million loan to cover some 2019 CIP projects
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A 10 year sales tax loan of $40 million was approved by Lawton City Council to temporarily substitute the costs of a few 2019 CIP projects that have yet to be completed. Council members stated the state of the economy during COVID didn’t generate enough funds...
Piedmont prepared for jump to 6A following 5A-2 grind
The 2024 football season will be an historic one for the Piedmont Wildcats as the program transitions into Class 6A for the first time. Head coach Jeff Hall said on the eve of his team’s first practice of fall camp earlier this week that while he certainly appreciates the challenge moving to 6A-2 will present, sharing a 5A district with Carl Albert, Guthrie and Bishop McGuinness for the past five years wasn’t exactly a cakewalk.
'Sorry son, you can't come to this school': Mid-Del families describe enrollment issues
DEL CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Several Mid-Del Public Schools families shared with FOX 25 that they're having issues with enrollment—even as students have already started classes. One parent is worried his son may not be going to the same school as he did last year. The parent did...
In Oklahoma, hydration is front and center for high school football practice
With football practice beginning to take the field over the last two weeks, states such as Oklahoma are putting a greater emphasis not just on proper hydration but smart practice habits. Three days out of the next nine days in Oklahoma are forecasted to be in the triple digits. The...
Sweeping lawsuit challenging Oklahoma's teen parole policy inches toward trial
Dwain Thomas has appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board’s violent offender docket five times since 2010. At every hearing, the 44-year-old prisoner had a positive recommendation from parole investigators and a superb behavior and employment history. But the parole board has consistently declined to advance Thomas to a more intensive stage-two...
5 questions with Cassandra Stroud
Editor’s note: Answering The Purcell Register’s five questions this week is District Attorney’s office collections clerk Cassandra Stroud. A. Honestly I realized that I didn’t see my future working in the child care scene anymore. I love being around kids, just wanted to see what else I could do but would serve a purpose and I wanted something different. I was told that a position at the DA’s office had opened up and that I should apply. I thought it would be a great opportunity and a fresh start. I can say that I’m so grateful I was given a chance, because I really love it.
It’s a Small World
Happy birthday to Eva Colwell, Sammy Colwell, Zachary Carpenter, Hannah Hail, Taryn Knowles, Brock Hail, Hunter Perigo, Whitney Johnson, Sarah Bates, Michelle Denise Braden, Jeff McCaskill, Mark Holden, Cynthia Calixto, Sofia Ortiz, Amanda Powell and Fran Ray. ***. Purcell’s Art Walk will be held Friday, August 16, and Main Street...
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