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Brianna Bull playing the violin as part of the live bluegrass band during the Southwest Playhouse’s production of “Bright Star.” CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Brianna Bull playing the violin as part of the live bluegrass band during the Southwest Playhouse’s production of “Bright Star.” CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Smooth sound

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Smooth sound

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Florida executes man convicted of killing estranged wife’s family

Saturday, September 20, 2025
(AP) — A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and setting their house on fire was put to death Wednesday evening in what was a record 12th execution in the state this year.David Pittman, 63, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m.
Lily Adkinson, left, and Landon Tisdale share a dance during the Southwest Playhouse’s production of “Bright Star.” CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Lily Adkinson, left, and Landon Tisdale share a dance during the Southwest Playhouse’s production of “Bright Star.” CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Sweet moment

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Sweet moment

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Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Friday, September 19, 2025
Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:Lucille’s Roadhouse - Download the ASAP Energy app to order To-Go online!

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Main headlines for the Friday CDN

Friday, September 19, 2025
Here's your preview of Friday's paper- Johnston honored for distinction- CHS pom team headed to nationals- Church cultivates garden goodies to help community - Foreign exchange student enjoying lone year of volleyball- Local, state, national news, sports and moreRead the Clinton Daily News in print...
From left, Pastor Jerrod Nunn, Sam Shelton, Ethan Richardson, and Eric Shelton help to tend to Cornerstone Church’s community garden. CDN | Courtesy photo

From left, Pastor Jerrod Nunn, Sam Shelton, Ethan Richardson, and Eric Shelton help to tend to Cornerstone Church’s community garden. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Church cultivates garden goodies to help community

Friday, September 19, 2025
Cornerstone Church has started a community garden as new project to give back to the community.
The smiles are so big because the Clinton City Council and city manager were asked to say “executive session” when the photographer took the picture. From left are Ernie Dowdell, Art Lloyd, City Manager of the Year Robert Johnston, Stormie Bowen, Mayo

The smiles are so big because the Clinton City Council and city manager were asked to say “executive session” when the photographer took the picture. From left are Ernie Dowdell, Art Lloyd, City Manager of the Year Robert Johnston, Stormie Bowen, Mayo

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Johnston honored for distinction

Friday, September 19, 2025
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council, officials discussed a small update to the sewer and water treatment plant, and a moment to honor Robert Johnston for his receipt of the Gerald Wilkins Award, attended by members of the City Manager’s Association of Oklahoma.
The Clinton High School Pom squad will be heading to nationals. Pictured, front, from left, are Destiny Lopez, Danna Mendieta, Jocelyn King, Lyssa Day and Brynlee Matthews; middle, Alexa Soto, Stella Meacham, Tatum Shackelford and Alexandra Fuentes; back,

The Clinton High School Pom squad will be heading to nationals. Pictured, front, from left, are Destiny Lopez, Danna Mendieta, Jocelyn King, Lyssa Day and Brynlee Matthews; middle, Alexa Soto, Stella Meacham, Tatum Shackelford and Alexandra Fuentes; back,

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CHS pom team headed to nationals

Friday, September 19, 2025
In only its third year of competition, the Clinton High School pom squad, led by second-year coach Emmerson McDonald, will be competing Jan. 30- Feb.1 in Orlando, Fla., at the Universal Dance Association National Competition.
Fresh popcorn

Fresh popcorn

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Fresh popcorn

Friday, September 19, 2025
River Valley Activity Director Elysia Perez shovels freshly popped popcorn into a bag Monday in the cafeteria.