Main

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Citizen of Year nominees sought

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Nominations are open for Clinton’s 2025 Citizen of the Year.The award recognizes and honors citizens who have gone above and beyond for their community, according to Chamber of Commerce President Julie Caldwell.

Peewee Princess Vivien Salinas trots for the judges with her horse Autumn Thursday evening as part of the Clinton Round-Up Club’s Rodeo Royalty contest held at the Clinton Rodeo Grounds. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Unique partnership

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Unique partnership

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hospital roof repairs going back to bids

Saturday, July 19, 2025

When is an emergency an “emergency?” That is a question being pondered by the City of Clinton and Rural Hospital Solutions now that a hiccup has occurred in regard to repairing the roof at Clinton Regional Hospital now that the project has been deemed necessary to go out to competitive bids.

Newly-hired Asst. Supt. Melissa Knabe, left, and Supt. Nathan Meget pose for a photo after she was approved Monday for the position. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Knabe named new assistant superintendent

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Clinton Public Schools held its July board meeting Monday, with the headlining item on the agenda being the hiring of Melissa Knabe as the new assistant superintendent of Clinton Public Schools.

From left, 2024 Princess Max Wright, Princess Contestant Victoria Weil, Peewee Princess Contestant Emma Townsley, 2024 Peewee Princess Vivien Salinas, 2024 Queen McKenna Baker, Queen Contestant Tailee Finnell and Princess Contestant Macie Hall get togethe

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Rodeo royalty candidates announced by Round-Up Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Clinton Round-Up Club has announced its 2024 royalty and 2025 candidates, with this year’s royalty being crowned at 7 p.m. tomorrow ahead of the Clinton Rodeo the following two nights.MCKENNA BAKERMckenna Baker is the reigning 2024 Clinton Rodeo Queen.

Brothers Edgar Cruz, left, and Mark Cruz are set to perform Friday for the Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series at the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheatre in McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Courtesy photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Cruz Brothers to take stage

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

With another week into the summer comes the next concert in the Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series with the Cruz Brothers, made up of Edgar and Mark Cruz, set to headline the show.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Owners are required to register pets

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Local officials urge Clinton residents to vaccinate and register pets, both to ensure safety and to avoid incurring costly and avoidable fines.

Sherry Ernst, left, is prepped to donate blood by Whitney Gilder Tuesday afternoon at the blood drive held at the First Christian Church’s Family Life Center. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Donation

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Sherry Ernst, left, is prepped to donate blood by Whitney Gilder Tuesday afternoon at the blood drive held at the First Christian Church’s Family Life Center.

Dr. Raymond Cornelison examines a slide through a microscope in the Clinton Regional Hospital’s lab. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Dermatologist eager to aid patients

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Clinton Regional Hospital has added Dr.Raymond Cornelison, a dermatologist with more than 50 years of experience, to its team.Dr.

Jaden Patton and Addyson Littke

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Patton, Littke honored by CHS

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Clinton Public Schools selected Addyson Littke and Jaden Patton as the Red Tornado Boy and Girl for the month of May.ADDYSON LITTKEClinton High School graduate Littke, daughter of Landon and Julie Littke, is set to attend Oklahoma State University next year.