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Trash, dog pound, payments, ‘Oklahoma!’ discussed

Saturday, March 7, 2026
“Oklahoma!” preparations, trash service, possible pound improvements, and payments were some of the other items covered in Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting.“OKLAHOMA!
Khalil Douglas, left, gets help from Tosha Jones on a coloring book of Martin Luther King Jr. to celebrate Black History Month at Eastside Academy. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Khalil Douglas, left, gets help from Tosha Jones on a coloring book of Martin Luther King Jr. to celebrate Black History Month at Eastside Academy. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Eastside in critical need of funding

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Before it was terminated nearly two years ago, Eastside Academy, an after-school program for at-risk students, received most of its funding from the United Fund of Clinton.
Clinton School Board President Kim Meacham, left, administers the board of education oath to Luzella Williams, as she attends her first official meeting Thursday. CDN | Staff Photo

Clinton School Board President Kim Meacham, left, administers the board of education oath to Luzella Williams, as she attends her first official meeting Thursday. CDN | Staff Photo

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Williams ready to serve students

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The highlight of Thursday’s special meeting of the Clinton Board of Education was the board welcoming its newest member to the fold, as Luzella Williams took the oath to serve the students and community of Clinton.
Jamie Patton, center, smiles with his wife Kelli, left, and daughter Carli after being selected as the new pastor at New Hope Fellowship Church. CDN | Courtesy photo

Jamie Patton, center, smiles with his wife Kelli, left, and daughter Carli after being selected as the new pastor at New Hope Fellowship Church. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Patton is new pastor for New Hope

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Following years of serving as associate pastors and working in the youth and children’s ministries for the New Hope Fellowship Church here in Clinton, Jamie Patton and his wife Kelli are being elevated to new heights as he takes over the role of senior pastor for the church.
Clinton Firefighters Bobby Winans and Alex Tyler make sure this torched van does not reignite Monday afternoon in the 1600 block of Dunn Avenue. CDN | Staff Photo

Clinton Firefighters Bobby Winans and Alex Tyler make sure this torched van does not reignite Monday afternoon in the 1600 block of Dunn Avenue. CDN | Staff Photo

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Unusual request made at trailer blaze

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
When disasters such as house fires strike, one small consolation for homeowners if there are no injuries incurred is the statement, “It’s all just stuff – it can be replaced.” But what about something that is truly precious and one of a kind?
Taking part in the trip to Sacramento, Calif., was this group of young performers from Southwest Playhouse. Pictured front, from left, are Tinley Chase, Christian Hensley, Maddie Basler, Ainsley House, Izzy Taylor, Jude Hemmingway; middle, Mayzie Sadler,

Taking part in the trip to Sacramento, Calif., was this group of young performers from Southwest Playhouse. Pictured front, from left, are Tinley Chase, Christian Hensley, Maddie Basler, Ainsley House, Izzy Taylor, Jude Hemmingway; middle, Mayzie Sadler,

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Young actors travel to California

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Students representing Southwest Playhouse received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West (JTF West). The weekend was dedicated to rewarding and celebrating student-driven musical theater programs Feb.6-8at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.
King, Fletcher earn CHS honors

King, Fletcher earn CHS honors

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King, Fletcher earn CHS honors

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jocelyn King and Kendrick Fletcher have been selected as December Red Tornado Girl and Boy for Clinton High School.The following is more information about the two seniors and their merits.JOCELYN KINGKing, daughter of Jeff and Jeanna King, has been named December Red Tornado Girl.

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Rates return with Riverside resurgence

Saturday, February 21, 2026
With the greens improved and back in decent shape, the Riverside Golf Course is now looking forward to obtaining a little more “green” in the process with restored rates approved at the recent Clinton City Council meeting.
Clinton’s Jaeden Tortoledo aims his bow as he prepares to fire during archery practice Wednesday at the old Clinton Middle School Gym. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton’s Jaeden Tortoledo aims his bow as he prepares to fire during archery practice Wednesday at the old Clinton Middle School Gym. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Archery teams aim for state

Saturday, February 21, 2026
As one of the biggest archery competitions draws near, the Clinton Middle and Clinton High School archery teams are notching their arrows as gearing up.Grand State will be held Wednesday at the Sagnet Center in Tulsa.
From left, Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Jennifer Daubenspeck, grant winner; Debbie Carlisle, CPSF director; and Tonya Gaunt, CPSF director, celebrate Daubenspeck’s grant approval. CDN | Courtesy photo

From left, Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Jennifer Daubenspeck, grant winner; Debbie Carlisle, CPSF director; and Tonya Gaunt, CPSF director, celebrate Daubenspeck’s grant approval. CDN | Courtesy photo

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CPSF doles out spring grant awards

Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Clinton Public School Foundation (CPSF) has awarded $14,955 in classroom grants during its spring 2026 grant cycle, bringing the organization’s total grant funding for the 2025-2026 school year to $48,173.