Drummond takes action to stop robocalls from reaching families

Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently launched Operation Robocall Roundup, an effort to crack down on the robocalls that disrupt Oklahoma families every day.

Former Georgia deputy indicted on charges, used excessive force

SAVANNAH (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a former southeast Georgia sheriff’s sergeant Thursday on civil rights charges, accusing him of using excessive force multiple times and writing misleading reports to justify his behavior.

POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

DAY SHIFTPerformed an agency assist in the 1600 block of Nowahy Ave.Responded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 500 block of N. 20th St.Responded to a report of shots heard in the area of 23rd St. and Modelle Ave.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to fraud.

Advocacy group sues Justice Department and the FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — An advocacy group sued the Justice Department and the FBI on Friday for records detailing their handling of the sex tra€cking investigation into Jeƒrey Epstein.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Performed extra patrol in the town of Butler.Conducted a followup in the 2300 block of Lynn Ln., Weatherford.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of State Highway 44 just south of State Highway 73, Foss Lake.Conducted a follow- up in the 10000 block of N. 2310 Rd., Clinton.

Two die when helicopter crashes into barge in Mississippi River

(AP) – Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.No other injuries were reported in the crash near East Alton, Illinois, said Cpl.

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

30 YEARS AGOAppreciation honors for their long hours of volunteer service to the Muli-County Youth Services were presented to Rosemary Long, Sue Wood (outgoing president), Pat Morrison, Richard Phillips, and Gloria Gibbons.

Harvard scientists say research could be set back years

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University professor Alberto Ascherio’s research is literally frozen.Collected from millions of U.S.

Ready for the year

Jane Greer once wrote ‘Love like a conflagration shall be yours now’

On the last Saturday night of July, a group gathered virtually for a poetry reading. We were fans – and some, friends – of Jane Greer. You may not know her name, but some considered Greer the greatest living American poet.