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Suspect sought for alleged damage

Saturday, May 23, 2026
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Kenneth Rayshone Carter, 23, of Weatherford, after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s Clinton apartment and destroyed property.Officers responded to a call at 11:33 a.m.

‘Oklahoma!’ has many moving parts

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Preparations are underway for the Southwest Playhouse’s production of “Oklahoma!” this fall, as auditions have begun and an outline is forming for the next few months.“People auditioning are great, and we are very excited for the show,” said Director Marjie Anderson.
Kayla Krewall, left, watches Asher King and Dustie King climb the rope playground at McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Kayla Krewall, left, watches Asher King and Dustie King climb the rope playground at McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Just hanging out

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Kayla Krewall, left, watches Asher King and Dustie King climb the rope playground at McLain Rogers Park.
Marketing and Communications Director Lacey Lewallen takes photos to be posted on the WTC website. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Marketing and Communications Director Lacey Lewallen takes photos to be posted on the WTC website. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Lewallen to tell WTC’s story

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Western Technology Center has entrusted Lacey Lewallen to tell the story of its students and the impact of its programs. Lewallen will officially be taking the position of the marketing and communications director for WTC.
Being able to order abortion pills by mail needs to stop

Being able to order abortion pills by mail needs to stop

Being able to order abortion pills by mail needs to stop

Friday, May 22, 2026
You can order abortion pills by mail. That reality should be enough to give us all pause, whatever one’s moral position on abortion.You can be in Texas, where abortion is technically illegal, and get your lethal cocktail from a doctor in New York. Louisiana? No problem.California will provide.

SpaceX tries to launch bigger Starship but hits problems

Friday, May 22, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX got within a half-minute of launching its newest and biggest Starship on a test flight Thursday evening before a cascade of problems halted the countdown.The 407-foot rocket was poised to begin a space-skimming journey from Texas extending halfway around the world.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Friday, May 22, 2026
In 1788, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.In 1934, outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were fatally shot by police officers near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was established.
Ashley Sullivan follows Chloe Sullivan as she wanders through the Farmers Market at Engleman Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Ashley Sullivan follows Chloe Sullivan as she wanders through the Farmers Market at Engleman Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Little leader

Friday, May 22, 2026
Brought to you by McDonald's & The Phillips Family!

Brought to you by McDonald's & The Phillips Family!

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Friday, May 22, 2026
30 YEARS AGO• Junior Service League members held an Admissions Luncheon at the Oklahoma Room for prospective members. Those attending were Debbie Bryson, Katherine Grubb, Debbie Dick, Tina Cornell, Chhaya Swami, Brenda Fast, Gerry Clipper, T.J.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Friday, May 22, 2026
Brendon David Graft and Wannie Graft to Channing B. Graft, WD. NW ¼ 14-15N-17W.Isaac Donald Richardson and Amanda Jean Richardson to Rockin R Farm and Cattle, LLC, WD. SW ¼ 28-13N-17W.