Main headlines for the Friday CDN

Here's your preview of Friday's paper- Christmas Magazine Inside- Teacher of Year finalists announced- Council covers several topics- No contested races for school boards- CRH closer to REH money- Clinton football collects bevy of stats and awards- Notice of death and services for Steven Dean...

Council covers several topics

Tuesday night’s Clinton City Council meeting marked the beginning of a new term for the new Ward 3 Councilwoman Erin Adams, as well as another term for incumbent Ernesto Villanueva of Ward 1. Both were sworn in, and they celebrated with a high five.

No contested races for school boards

The filing period for local school boards closed Wednesday with no new additions, leaving the incumbents to resume duties uninterrupted.According to the Custer County Election Board, in the Clinton School District, David Mosburg will continue representing the interests of Dist. 1 for another term.

Teacher of Year finalists announced

Clinton Public Schools has recently announced four teachers across its different sites that have been selected as the 2025 Clinton Public Schools Teacher of the Year candidates.

CRH closer to REH money

Costs, and how to reduce them, were at the forefront of the conversation for the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority meeting Wednesday.Status to operate as a Rural Emergency Hospital has been approved, which will mean a stipend of $283,000 monthly.

Literary reward

Nance Elementary kindergartner Jesus Martinez, left, shows off his book which he earned by being a “Bucket Filler,” alongside Nance Elementary School Principal Natasha Jefferson. 

Doorbell cameras helped capture escapee from Atlanta hospital

COVINGTON, Ga.(AP) — An inmate who touched off a massive search when he escaped from an Atlanta hospital and allegedly stole a car with a handgun inside it has been captured, authorities announced early Wednesday.

White House tours resume just in time for Christmas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to build a big ballroom where the East Wing once stood has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House. Tourists enter through a different door now, and the tour is shorter because there are fewer historic rooms to see.

Christmas parade

Gary Albert with Shepherd Home Health & Hospice dresses as a shepherd while on its float during the Clinton Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. 

Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of protester

(AP) – A safety volunteer accused of fatally shooting a man taking part in a “No Kings” protest last June in Salt Lake City while firing at another man he believed to be a potential mass shooter has been charged with manslaughter, prosecutors announced Wednesday.