Elmore City, OK

MURRAY COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Davis man was taken to the hospital just before 7 a.m. Saturday morning after a crash in Murray County. Troopers said 36-year-old Matthew Gonzales was driving west on Buel Green Road just west of Sulphur, when he left the roadway and crashed into an unoccupied construction crane on the side of the road.

LEXINGTON, Okla. — Ronnie Rollings was home fishing on his Lexington farm and enjoying his day off from the Joseph Harp Corrections Center. Suddenly, across from the farm pond, a car collided with a utility pole. “It snapped that telephone pole completely off,” Rollings said. Except for Rollings...

Permits are required prior to installation of swimming pools. There is a $19.50 fee for above-ground and $29.50 fee for in-ground. No permit is required for children’s blow-up pools. Outdoor swimming pools. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, above-ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa, shall be...

HEALDTON, Okla. (KTEN) — Tri-County Interlocal Cooperative school board members met Wednesday to discuss multiple inappropriate incidents involving a teacher's aide and students at the campus in Healdton. Healdton police began an investigation last month after a school employee reported that 25-year-old Logan Smith was found in a cleaning...

When Ben Pemberton’s son Maddox turned 11 years old in May, Pemberton decided to do something a little different for his birthday. Instead of giving him a new video game or spending money ,he chose to book an outdoor adventure hunting some hogs near Purcell with Granddad Dewayne. Maddox, and himself in the hunting party. Since Maddox had never hunted for hogs before, Pemberton thought it would…

You can get a jump start to the July 4th weekend with a trip to the Purcell City Lake Friday . The city’s observance will feature food, games and fireworks a full three days before the July 4 holiday. Food trucks will be serving a variety of cuisine at...

Hope everyone has a safe and happy July 4th. Don’t forget to enjoy the fireworks celebration at the Purcell City Lake on Friday, July 1. A special happy birthday wish to Brady Moakley of Norman. Brady celebrates his 18th birthday Friday, July 1. ***. The Purcell Register will be...

HEALDTON, Okla. (KXII) - Healdton police were called to a Texoma school for children with special needs after a school worker was caught in the closet with a child eight weeks ago. Wednesday morning, family members of the victim anxiously waited to speak with the school board about what happened...

Funeral services for David Wayne McCaskill, 59, of Norman were held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Goldsby Baptist Church. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Mr. McCaskill passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2022. David was born December...

Bobby Lyons was the fastest male in last Saturday’s Purcell Heart of Oklahoma 5K. He maneuvered the course around the Purcell City Lake in 18:33. Rielyn Sheffe won the female division in 22:24.29. Jan Haddad won the female masters division in 23:04.21 while David Wrenn won the men’s master’s...

SULPHUR, Okla. -- Thousands of art lovers descended upon downtown June 25 to experience the colorful art, scrumptious food and intriguing entertainment of the ninth annual Artesian Arts Festival. More than 50 Chickasaw artists participated in the festival, offering a colorful array of paintings, jewelry, stained glass, textiles, photography, beadwork...

Memorial Services for Martha Dickson, 93, of Lexington will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Mrs. Dickson passed away on June 25, 2022 at her home in Lexington.

Lexington firefighters used the Hurst Tool to free the driver of this vehicle on Duffy Road about 2:45 p.m. Monday. The one-vehicle accident occurred just east of 180th on Duffy. It was reported the female had trunk and internal injuries.

Phillip Lee Lambdin died June 25, 2022, in Lexington, Oklahoma, at the age of 66 years 5 months 8 days. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Chappel Hill Cemetery east of Lexington, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service. Online condolences may be made at www.wadleysfuneralservice.com.

Richard Thornburg Sr. passed away June 10, 2022. To honor Richard’s wishes his children will not be holding any services or gatherings. Richard was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 2, 1945, to Dorothy Lee Thornburg and James Othur Thornburg. He grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas and attended Bell Grove Schools. Richard met and married Sharon Anderson in 1966, and they lived in Bradley, Oklahoma for 29 years, where they raised their 3 children. Richard spent his time working rigging and welding, where his work gave him experiences from New York to California. Richard loved to go fishing. His children remember him bringing “all the things” to cook the fish right there on the shore after they were caught. Richards lifelong love was racing dirt bikes, and he enjoyed the time he spent at Pettijohns MX Track and Danitek Track and Trails. Richard spent many hours preparing the track, helping out, and riding. Even though he had issues with his health, he continued to race dirt bikes because of all the pleasure it brought him. Richard raced in his final race in Hinton, OK at the age of 76 years old. Richard's motocross family described him as “selfless, kind, hardworking man who always made a point to have a smile on his face. We could all use a little Richard in us. We are so thankful to know him and have him in our lives.”

Jimmie Ray Condit, 90 of Lindsay, completed his earthly journey Thursday, June 23, 2022. As family members observed, he was given his Final Salute by the honor guard while “Taps” was being played at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Norman as he exited the building. Willie Ray and...

Area rodeo fans are in for a treat come July 8 and 9. Those are the dates for the Purcell Heart of Oklahoma Rodeo at the McClain County Fairgrounds. Mutton Bustin’ starts at 7 p.m. each night followed by the actual rodeo events. Rodeo organizer Butch Biby reports Mazzio’s...

Vegetable and fruit enthusiasts are in luck in the Purcell area. That’s because the Farmer’s Market at the Purcell City Lake is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors bring a wide variety of goods for shoppers to purchase.