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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Here's your preview of Thursday's paper- Taxing room/home rentals questioned- CRH turns to new leaders- Archery teams compete at state- Rebel Heart Ministries hosting event at Cornerstone- Reds route Western Heights in home opener- Full obituary for Alfred Cuellar Reyes, Jr.

Taxing room/home rentals questioned

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Currently the City of Clinton does not receive any special lodging revenue from visitors staying in locations offered up for daily rental via Airbnb and other entities. This is a situation Councilmember Erin Adams wanted to address with her fellow councilmembers during Tuesday’s meeting.

Chasity Richardson, left, and Brendan Price were officially named co-administrators at Tuesday’s special meeting of the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority. CDN | Courtesy photo

CRH turns to new leaders

Thursday, March 5, 2026

At Tuesday’s special meeting of the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority, RN/CNO Brendan Price and HR Administration Assistant Chasity Richardson were named co-administrators for the hospital.“We need to put somebody in charge and thought this was a good approach,” said Chairman Ken Baker.

Clinton seventh-graders Caleb Lopez, left, and Hayda Jimenez-Ramos set up their arrows during Grand State Archery last week in Tulsa. CDN | Courtesy photo

Archery teams compete at state

Thursday, March 5, 2026

On the biggest stage of their season, the Clinton Middle and Clinton High School archery teams traveled to Tulsa last week and competed at the Grand State Archery Tournament.For Coach Michele Granger, she said both teams performed well, but she believes they could have done better.

Scout and the Saints are slated to perform a concert at 6 p.m. Saturday in Clinton at Cornerstone Church, as hosted by Rebel Heart Ministries. Band members include, from left, Cash Powell, “Reverend” Ryan Huston, Scout Butler, and Alec Butler. CDN | C

Rebel Heart Ministries hosting event at Cornerstone

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Rebel Heart Ministries, a local faith-based organization, is hosting the Christian band Scout and the Saints at 6 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Church in Clinton. Rebel Heart Ministries is the brainchild of Jessica Gass, and this is the first event hosted by the organization.

CORRECTIONS

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Brenda Martinez, a WTC dental assisting graduate (2007) and now second-grade teacher at Southwest Elementary School, at right, met up with her former instructor, Kelly Pease, middle, and the dentist she worked with for 15 years, Dr. Floyd Simon Jr., durin

Sweet reunion

Thursday, March 5, 2026

SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of State Highway 73 and N. 2190 Rd., Foss.Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of N. 2270 Rd. and E. 970 Rd., Arapaho.Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of N. 2180 Rd. and E. 880 Rd., Butler.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Thursday, March 5, 2026

In 1789, the first session of the U.S. Congress was held in New York City after the new Constitution took effect.In 1913, the U.S. Department of Labor was formed.In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined his “New Deal” during his inauguration as the 32nd U.S. president.

POLICE REPORT TUESDAY

Thursday, March 5, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of an agency assist in the 2200 block of Gary Blvd.