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Purcell Register Your Best News Source For The Heart of Oklahoma The Purcell Register is one of the
oldest continually-published newspapers
in Oklahoma. Mangum. R. H. Jenks. James C.

There have only been nine owners
of The Register in its illustrious
existence. The Montgomery family has owned the
newspaper since January of 1990
when John D. and Gracie purchased
it from the Nance-McCurdy family,
who had published The Register
for 55 years. The newspaper got its start under
Ed P. Ingle when he came to
Purcell. Its first issue was Nov. 23,
1887. Ingle played a big part in the
ear

ly development of Purcell and
was a leader in the planning of the
town site. Ingle was also very instrumental in
the founding of the town of Norman. In July 1889, Ingle established
The Norman Transcript and sold The Register to R.Y. Later the newspaper was sold
to W.H. Walker, who quickly
established himself as one
of the greatest editors in the
southwest. Walker’s greatest achievement
was an almost singlehanded
editorial campaign that
ultimately led to the statehood. Walker’s chapter in The
Register history spanned
from September 1890 until
his death. Parham, former publisher
of The Pauls Valley
Democrat, purchased the
controlling interest in The
Register in 1910. He continued
with The Register until
he purchased The Norman
Transcript and moved there as
business manager of the paper. The fifth chapter in the rich
history of The Register was
when J. Guy Hardie gradually
acquired ownership of the
newspaper in 1916. His business
manager was D.C. Hardie, who died in 1934,
was an aggressive, ambitious
editor and publisher and
worked for the improvement
and expansion of Purcell. Nance, who at the
time was publisher of The
Walters Herald, purchased
The Register from Hardie’s
widow, Martha Hardie in 1935. Nance was already a very
prominent publisher and also
one of the state’s top political
personalities. He remains the only person
to serve as both Speaker of
the House of Representatives
and President Pro Tempore of
the Senate. Maxwell McCurdy joined
the newspaper staff in 1937
when he married Nance’s
daughter, Rosamond. Maxwell
eventually assumed the duties
as President, Editor and Managing
Editor. Tom McCurdy was named
publisher of The Register
in 1973 after working at the
newspaper from November
of 1967. He also worked at
the newspaper at an early age. Now the Montgomerys have
added another generation to the
staff with John Denny and Emily Montgomery working at the newspaper.

14/04/2026

HS Soccer schedule change! The HS Girls' home soccer game vs. Newkirk has been canceled. The game will attempted to be rescheduled for a later date.

14/04/2026
McClain County deaths under investigation ...
14/04/2026

McClain County deaths under investigation ...

On Monday, April 13, McClain County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to an address in rural McClain County regarding a welfare check. A family member had found one person deceased, prompting a …

Deaths under investigation ...
14/04/2026

Deaths under investigation ...

On Monday, April 13, McClain County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to an address in rural McClain County regarding a welfare check. A family member had found one person deceased, prompting a …

Traffic Alert – ODOT:I-35 narrows to one lane near SH-77 in Purcell Friday. Northbound and southbound I-35 will be narro...
09/04/2026

Traffic Alert – ODOT:

I-35 narrows to one lane near SH-77 in Purcell Friday.

Northbound and southbound I-35 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between SH-77 and SH-74/SH-39 in Purcell beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and continuing through early May for bridge work. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in work zones.

08/04/2026

Unofficial school board race results:
Mid-America: Bruce Bridwell defeated Michael Dillinger 1,215-801.
Washington schools: Coleton Sharp defeated Todd Price 255-132.

08/04/2026
07/04/2026

If you are in city limits you will be required to have a burn permit. Contact 405-527-4640 for more information about obtaining a burn permit.

Happy Easter!
05/04/2026

Happy Easter!

02/04/2026

Update: All lanes are back open.

A wreck in the southbound lanes of I-35 around the 95mm has traffic backed up for miles. Consider an alternate route.

01/04/2026

It’s time for one of the biggest traditions on the diamond—the Baseball Heart of Oklahoma Tournament (HOOT)! ⚾️❤️

We are thrilled to host this year's tournament from April 9th through April 11th. It’s going to be three days of high-intensity baseball, and we need the Dragon fans out in full force to pack the stands!

The Dragons kick off their tournament run under the lights:
📅 Thursday, April 9th
Opponent: Little Axe
⏰ First Pitch: 5:30 PM
📍 Purcell High School Baseball Field

Come out and support our boys as they compete for the HOOT title! 🐉🔥

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OK

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+14055272126

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