Purcell NewsLocal news for Purcell, OK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Body found in pool at Norman apartment complex- July 22, 2008 Norman Police detectives are investigating the discovery Monday morning of a body found in the bottom of the swimming pool at an east Norman apartment complex.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/body-found-in-pool-at-norman-apartment-comple... Trees removed for safety- July 22, 2008 For safety reasons, the city removed numerous trees along North Green Avenue. The removal of about 12 Bradford pear trees came after safety concerns for traffic at the new Purcell High School were discussed.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/trees-removed-for-safety?fromrss=1 School time nears for Purcell- July 21, 2008 The Purcell Board of Education filled more empty teaching positions Monday getting ready for an August 13 start.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/school-time-nears-for-purcell?fromrss=1 Purcell man killed by train while walking near tracks- July 20, 2008 McClain County officials say a Purcell man is dead after being struck by a train.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/purcell-man-killed-by-train-while-walking-nea... Purcell man dies; hit by train- July 20, 2008 PURCELL - A Purcell man was killed early this morning when he was hit by a train, a McClain County dispatcher confirmed.&xD; &xD; About 3:25 a.m., Joby Green-Tinker, 21, was walking on or near the train ...http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/purcell-man-dies-hit-by-train?fromrss=1 Residentsdisplaced by July 6 fire at apartments in Noble have found new homes- July 19, 2008 A spark from an electrical arc in the breaker box was the cause of the apartment complex fire that displaced nearly two dozen residents earlier this month, an agent with the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's office ...http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/residentsdisplaced-by-july-6-fire-at-apartmen... Billy to seek re-election to House District 42- July 18, 2008 Rep. Lisa J. Billy announced her intention to continue to serve the residents of House district 42 today, saying she will seek re-election this fall.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/billy-to-seek-re-election-to-house-district-4... Purcell man charged with raping, molesting 6-year-old girl- July 17, 2008 Transcript Staff A Purcell man with prior convictions for sex crimes was charged Wednesday with molesting a 6-year-old girl.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/purcell-man-charged-with-raping-molesting-6-y... Killer Stafford Executed: Murderer displayed grin prior to death- July 16, 2008 Mass murderer Roger Dale Stafford, whose 15 12 -year stay on death row outraged Oklahomans almost as much as did his crimes, was executed early today.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/killer-stafford-executed-murderer-displayed-g... NHS students earn honors at national contest- July 15, 2008 Norman High School juniors Andrew Connery and Andrew Keeler earned national honors at the national speech contest sponsored by the National Forensic League recently held in Las Vegas, Nev.http://www.topix.net/city/purcell-ok/2008/07/nhs-students-earn-honors-at-national-contest?... |