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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

Saturday, December 17, 2022

30 YEARS AGOCity dwellers who went on a cotton tour organized by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce paused in front of a completed bale with Jesse Stratton Jr., manager of the Midwest Farmers Gin.

Long history behind bitter Orthodox schism in Ukraine

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Long history behind bitter Orthodox schism in Ukraine

Saturday, December 17, 2022

After the Soviet Union’s collapse, Orthodox Christians throughout the Slavic world celebrated the slow, steady construction of churches after decades of persecution.

Possum Trot Baptist Church movie based on true events

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Possum Trot Baptist Church movie based on true events

Saturday, December 17, 2022

MILNER, GEORGIA — Claudia is a truck driver in Georgia. She is running transportation logistics on a movie being filmed here.The movie, 'Possum Trot,' is a true story about the foster care and adoption of Black children who suffered unspeakable trauma in their young lives.

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Postponing hospital election wise

Saturday, December 17, 2022

On Wednesday, the Clinton City Council made a wise decision when it decided to move the city-wide election on how the hospital trust money can be used from Feb. 14 to March 7. That move gives the council until Dec.

New study indicates adding tomatoes to your diet may help gut health

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New study indicates adding tomatoes to your diet may help gut health

Friday, December 16, 2022

Dear Doctors: I was happy when I saw on the news that tomatoes help your gut microbiome. I love tomatoes, but my wife keeps them out of our diet.She says they're a nightshade plant and thinks they make arthritis worse. I'd like to know more about this new pro-tomato research.

Couple encountering many financial problems

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Couple encountering many financial problems

Friday, December 16, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I are working through some tough financial issues. We lost a lot of money due to bad investments, business deals and poor money management, and now we are struggling badly. We are afraid we may lose our home.

The coming war over Hunter Biden

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The coming war over Hunter Biden

Friday, December 16, 2022

Republican lawmakers will take control of the House of Representatives on Jan. 3. That means that, among many other things, they will take control of the House’s investigative committees and subcommittees.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Anew company called Helpsy is aiming to radically change the way we recycle our old clothes. Nearly 85% of old clothing ends up in landfills, which accounts for around 100 pounds per person, per year.

Reader’s new hobby verges on addiction

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Reader’s new hobby verges on addiction

Thursday, December 15, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a birthday party recently for a teenager in my family. It was at an amusement center that featured all kinds of fun activities, including a big arcade. We ended up playing video games for hours, and it was a lot of fun. It took me right back to my childhood.

GOP can look back to past for lessons

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GOP can look back to past for lessons

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Parties fall apart; the center cannot hold. (We’ve sure seen that.) Mere anarchy is loosed upon the political world. (Have a look at the morning paper.) The best among them lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity. (Cast your eyes toward the capital.