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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.

A change to Friday's football lineup ...
08/10/2025

A change to Friday's football lineup ...

Lexington’s Bulldogs have forfeited their Friday night football game at Lindsay due to lack of numbers from injuries. Lindsay Public Schools reports the scheduled homecoming parade will be held …

We're hiring!!
03/10/2025

We're hiring!!

01/10/2025

🚨Purcell Lady Dragons Softball Regional Information🥎

The team is officially headed to Cache for the regional tournament! Mark your calendars and come out to support the Lady Dragons in the tournament

Who: Purcell Lady Dragons vs. Madill Wildcats

When: Thursday, October 2nd, at 2:00 PM

Where: Cache High School (Regional Host)

Let's cheer on our Lady Dragons! 🐉

01/10/2025

Lady Bulldogs will be traveling to Cyril to take on the #1 seed this Thursday at Noon. We would love to have some fans in the stands if you can make it! 🧡🧡🥎🖤🖤🥎

01/10/2025

Class 3A Fast Pitch playoffs start tomorrow in Washington! Lady Warriors take the field at 2:00!

Reminder, local passes do not apply in playoffs.
Entry, $8.35 online or $10.00 cash.
Online ticket link:
https://gofan.co/event/4794978

01/10/2025

🥎ATTENTION!🥎There's been a change to the softball regionals bracket...GAME ONE is @ HOME!

Let's pack the stands and cheer these ladies on tomorrow! Go Lady Dawgs! 🐾

For tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/4794970

Tomorrow is the day! Come to downtown Purcell for live music starting at 11 am. The shops will be open, there will be ve...
27/09/2025

Tomorrow is the day! Come to downtown Purcell for live music starting at 11 am. The shops will be open, there will be vendors along the street and fun to be had!

One more week!
19/09/2025

One more week!

12/09/2025

* Important reminder regarding K-8 student attendance and parental supervision at Purcell Public Schools' sporting events!*

10/09/2025

The extension of the McClain county sales tax passed this evening.

Prop 1 passed 999-836 (54.44% to 45.56%)
Prop 2 passed 1002-848 (54.16% to 45.84%)

Don't forget to get out and vote today in McClain county. Polls are open until 7 p.m.
09/09/2025

Don't forget to get out and vote today in McClain county. Polls are open until 7 p.m.

Get ready! It's only three weeks out!
05/09/2025

Get ready! It's only three weeks out!

Address

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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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