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Custer County Sheriff Deputy Josh Thompson inspects the damage to a Ford Focus following a two-vehicle wreck which occurred just before 2:41 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. Highway 183 south of town near Giblet Stoves. The Focus and a BMW X5 were involved in the wreck. Emergency personnel said two people were reported to be injured in the wreck but refused treatment at the scene. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Custer County Sheriff Deputy Josh Thompson inspects the damage to a Ford Focus following a two-vehicle wreck which occurred just before 2:41 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. Highway 183 south of town near Giblet Stoves. The Focus and a BMW X5 were involved in the wreck. Emergency personnel said two people were reported to be injured in the wreck but refused treatment at the scene. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Afternoon crash

Friday, August 21, 2026
Custer County Sheriff Deputy Josh Thompson inspects the damage to a Ford Focus following a two-vehicle wreck which occurred just before 2:41 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. Highway 183 south of town near Giblet Stoves. The Focus and a BMW X5 were involved in the wreck.

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Elk man faces drug charges

Friday, August 21, 2026
Benjamin Lance Abernathy, 42, of Elk City, is facing felony charges after he was allegedly found to be making and distributing methamphetamine in Clinton.Abernathy came to the attention of police during an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
David Johnson, left, wins the St. Louis-style rib contest and is awarded $1,500 from General Manager Justin Twins at the Rib Cook Off Association Contest Saturday at Lucky Star Casino in Clinton. CDN | Courtesy photo

David Johnson, left, wins the St. Louis-style rib contest and is awarded $1,500 from General Manager Justin Twins at the Rib Cook Off Association Contest Saturday at Lucky Star Casino in Clinton. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Careful not to bite off more than can chew at BBQ rib contest

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Saturday’s rib cooking contest at Lucky Star Casino forced contestants and judges to really get to the “meat” of the competition.The Clinton Daily News was able to help judge the Rib Cook Off Association contest, and help sample various ribs, sauces, and grilled cheeses.

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Texas hunters face heat after claiming residency

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Two Texas men were recently arrested after an investigation from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife reflected the individuals had claimed to be residents of Oklahoma to obtain fraudulent hunting licenses.

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Council trims hour from session

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tuesday evening’s Clinton City Council meeting featured another executive session, this time beginning at 5:48 p.m. and ending at 6:22 p.m. for a total of 34 minutes, shaving off an entire hour from the previous 94-minute-long executive session from the previous city council meeting.
Catalina Arriaga, left, holds her bubble and keeps her hug as she walks in line to go to lunch behind kindergarten teacher Libby Gregston at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Catalina Arriaga, left, holds her bubble and keeps her hug as she walks in line to go to lunch behind kindergarten teacher Libby Gregston at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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‘OK, fine. I’ll go.’

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Schools placed on ‘soft lockdown’

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School were placed on a soft lockdown for 42 minutes Tuesday morning as a precaution by school officials.Supt. Nathan Meget said, “CHS and CMS were placed on a soft lockdown this morning following a phone call received by the Clinton Police Department.
Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore

Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore

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Moore appointed to national committee

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, has been selected to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Executive Committee.This governing board maintains and advances NCSL’s mission of representing and supporting legislatures from all 50 states as well as U.S.
Kevin Hern, left, discusses local politics and ideas with Clinton community members such as Fayne Sawatzky Friday at the Frisco Center. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Kevin Hern, left, discusses local politics and ideas with Clinton community members such as Fayne Sawatzky Friday at the Frisco Center. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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U.S. Senate hopeful pays visit here

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, based out of the Tulsa area, made a stop in Clinton last week, taking a moment to speak with locals while on his campaign for the seat left vacant by U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who recently became Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Javier Ochoa helps move empty pallets from the food truck Tuesday at the Mission House. There were 22 pallets of food delivered. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Javier Ochoa helps move empty pallets from the food truck Tuesday at the Mission House. There were 22 pallets of food delivered. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Where does this go?

Tuesday, August 18, 2026