University instructor on leave after failing Bible-based essay

(AP) – An instructor at the University of Oklahoma has been placed on leave after a student complained that she received a failing grade on a paper that cited the Bible to assert that the “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal agents began hitting the streets of New Orleans on Wednesday in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown across the U.S., looking to round up immigrants accused of violent crimes.

POLICE REPORT WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of vandalism in the 1200 block of Gary Blvd.Performed a welfare check in the area of 10th St. and Frisco Ave.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 1200 block of Opal Ave.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to threats.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEDNESDAY

Responded to a report of a civil matter in the 20000 block of E. 880 Rd., Leedey.Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of S. Santa Fe St. and E. 990 Rd., Arapaho.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of State Highway 54 and E. 1000 Rd., Weatherford.

Grand Canyon cancels overnight stays at South Rim lodges

(AP) – Plans to stay and soak in the wintry wonderland at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim? People will have to wait.Visitors won’t be able to stay overnight in the national park’s oldest hotel or its lodges starting Saturday because of multiple breaks in the park’s only water line.

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Main headlines for the Thursday CDN

Here's your preview of Thursday's paper- Days shaved off Exit 65 construction- Locals populate ‘Wizard’ cast list- Festival of Lights delights- Filings remain same for school boards- CHS basketball opens season with overtime thriller- Local, state, national news, sports and more Read the Clinton...

Filings remain same for school boards

As of press time Wednesday, no additional candidates have filed to run in the school board elections for Clinton or Arapaho-Butler.Currently, incumbent David Mosburg is the only candidate who has filed for the Dist. 1 seat for Clinton Public Schools.

Locals populate ‘Wizard’ cast list

The Red Carpet Community Theatre in Elk City has opened sale on tickets for its upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” set to debut tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Days shaved off Exit 65 construction

At Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting, ODOT Dist. 5 Engineer Will Snipes appeared to provide an update as to the upcoming Exit 65 project.