So many choices

Sophia Ortiz, left, and Oriana Acosta look at books for the Book Fair at Southwest Elementary School. 

CEDA board attempts to define job parameters

The Clinton Economic Development Authority met Wednesday afternoon at the Frisco Center to discuss the job description of the vacant economic development director position and to determine under what authority the eventual employee would fall under.

Council allows time for demolition

Essentially by taking no official action, the Clinton City Council bought more time for a family attempting to properly dispose of a dilapidated home.On Tuesday’s agenda was a public hearing to address the properties located at 213 and 213½ Dunn Ave.

Trio earns Academic All-State

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence will honor 100 Oklahoma public school seniors as members of its 2026 Academic All-State class and among that number are three area students.

Man accused of killing daughter’s alleged abuser wins nomination

(AP) – An Arkansas man accused of killing his teenage daughter’s alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for local sheriff while waiting to stand trial for murder in his rural county, where he ran on a message of seeing the failures of law enforcement.

Picking up books

Diana Torres picks books out of the drop off box at Clinton Public Library. 

Native American leaders are furious with tribal education shakeup

The Trump administration’s recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education have left Native American leaders feeling frustrated and unheard as several tribal education projects are caught in limbo between federal agencies.

POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to the Clinton Police Department for a report of harassment.Responded to a report of an accident with no injuries in the 2700 block of W. Chapman Rd.; Oklahoma Highway Patrol took over the scene.Responded to the 400 block of S. 7th St.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Conducted a motorist assist in the area south of bridge on U.S. Highway 183, Clinton.Performed extra patrol in the area of N. Broadway Ave. and Arapaho Rd.Responded to a 911 call on I-40, mile marker 61 westbound exit, Clinton.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of N. 2198 Rd.

Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:Lucille’s Roadhouse - Download the ASAP Energy app to order To-Go online!