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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, May 15, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of I-40, mile marker 65.Responded to a report of stolen property in the 500 block of S. 3rd St.Conducted a welfare check in the 100 block of Shale Crest.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, May 15, 2026
Responded to an animal call of cattle out on I-40, mile markers 55-58 westbound, Clinton.Performed extra patrol in the area of S. Frontage Rd. and N. 2350 Rd., Weatherford.Assisted agency in reference to adult protective services in the 100 block of N. 4th St., Thomas.
Linda Elston, left, awards the ESA Alpha Nu Scholarship to Malley Baker Wednesday during the Senior Awards Ceremony at the A-B Auditorium. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Linda Elston, left, awards the ESA Alpha Nu Scholarship to Malley Baker Wednesday during the Senior Awards Ceremony at the A-B Auditorium. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Arapaho-Butler hosts its awards ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2026
Arapaho-Butler Schools hosted its awards ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the Class of 2026 and more than $600,000 in scholarships were awarded to the seniors.
Ready to commence

Ready to commence

Ready to commence

Friday, May 15, 2026
Clinton senior Brylee Jones is ready to graduate with her cap and gown. Clinton’s graduation is set for 7 p.m. today at McLain Rogers’ R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheater

Tractor claims life of Butler man

Friday, May 15, 2026
A Butler man succumbed to injuries after being run over by his tractor late Wednesday afternoon. Dead is Curtis “Curt” Dean Walker, 82, of Butler.According to Trooper Colby Vaughan of Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop H, a call was received at 5:40 p.m.

Hospital admins talk about progress

Friday, May 15, 2026
With new leadership at its helm, Clinton Regional Hospital has been slowly expanding, recovering, and looking forward to the future.“(We are) slowly growing our outpatient load.

CPS takes note of retiring, resigning school personnel

Friday, May 15, 2026
Clinton Public Schools will see 13% of the teaching staff, or 20 certified teachers, retire at the end of the 2026 school year. The Clinton Board of Education recently went over the list of educators choosing to say goodbye to the school district.Jobs experiencing turnover is nothing new.

Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
(AP) — Four Memphis residents are suing U.S. and Tennessee officials, saying they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in First Amendment protected activities by observing and recording law enforcement agents in their city.
Owen Stockton and Maddie Barron get slightly embarrassed showing off the Russian dance “Sasha” they learned in music class at the Board of Education meeting. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Owen Stockton and Maddie Barron get slightly embarrassed showing off the Russian dance “Sasha” they learned in music class at the Board of Education meeting. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Shy smiles

Wednesday, May 13, 2026