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CORRECTION

Thursday, May 21, 2026
In the weekend edition of the Clinton Daily News, an article listed scholarship recipients, amounts, and who awarded them. There were some errors to correct among the 128 Clinton High School graduates.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Thursday, May 21, 2026
In 1856, Lawrence, Kansas, was sacked by pro-slavery activists.In 1901, Connecticut became the first state to enact a speed-limit law, limiting motor vehicle speeds to 12 mph in the city and 15 mph on country roads.
Abigail Williams stands excited to have her senior graduation ceremony at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Abigail Williams stands excited to have her senior graduation ceremony at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Future awaits

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Abigail Williams stands excited to have her senior graduation ceremony at the Tornado Dome.
Preslie Hines, left, and Amanda Hines plan their approach and the next best angle to hit at Route 66 Miniature Golf Course. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Preslie Hines, left, and Amanda Hines plan their approach and the next best angle to hit at Route 66 Miniature Golf Course. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

The next move

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Preslie Hines, left, and Amanda Hines plan their approach and the next best angle to hit at Route 66 Miniature Golf Course.

San Diego mosque shooters left writings expressing hate

Thursday, May 21, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque were radicalized online where they first met and shared white supremacist views, according to authorities and writings they authored.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Responded to a report of an accident in the area of State Highway 44 and State Highway 73, Foss.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject at the Lucky Star Casino, Clinton.Responded to a medical call in the 100 block of N. Main, Thomas.Responded to a 911 in the 22000 block of E. 1033 Rd.

Jury acquits two business executives of bribing Navy admiral

Thursday, May 21, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury has acquitted two business executives of charges that they conspired to bribe a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral, who is now serving a sixyear prison sentence for his conviction on corruption charges.
Jordyn Patton is playing a game of pass the ball, and is ready for the catch at Southwest Elementary School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Jordyn Patton is playing a game of pass the ball, and is ready for the catch at Southwest Elementary School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Ready to catch

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Jordyn Patton is playing a game of pass the ball, and is ready for the catch at Southwest Elementary School.

POLICE REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, May 21, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a dispute in the 200 block of S. 28th St.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 900 block of Orient Ave.NIGHT SHIFTResponded to a report of a custody issue in the 300 block of S. 8th St.