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Authority turns contract matter over to city attorney

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Only one official item was on the agenda Wednesday for the Clinton Hospital Authority’s special meeting at Clinton Regional. It was an 18-minute executive session including the authority and City Attorney Ryan Meacham with the public and press barred from attending.
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Solid choices

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
From left, Danna Salvador, Esparza Ibarra, and Clara Gregory check out new books to read at Nance Elementary.
The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slow-pitch softball team surrounds Principal Jared Cudd, as he raises the Class 3A State Championship Trophy following the team’s 13-2 win over Caddo Wednesday at the FireLake Ball Fields. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slow-pitch softball team surrounds Principal Jared Cudd, as he raises the Class 3A State Championship Trophy following the team’s 13-2 win over Caddo Wednesday at the FireLake Ball Fields. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Twice as nice!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

CPS seeks to ‘THRIVE’ in alternative

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Clinton Public Schools is planning on implementing a new option for instruction called THRIVE Academy. It’s an alternative option attempting to meet more needs.Assistant Supt. Melissa Knabe talked about what THRIVE looks like, and some of the possibilities it provides to students and families.

HISTORY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In 1915, a German U-boat sank the RMS Lusitania, killing as many as 1,198 off the coast of Ireland. In 1945, Germany unconditionally surrendered and withdrew from World War II. In 1998, Mercedes-Benz announced its $36 billion merger with the Chrysler Corporation.

Bill increasing minimum instructional days signed into law

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, and Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, recently commented on the signing of House Bill 3151, a measure to increase the minimum number of instructional days for certain public schools while maintaining current instructional hour requirements.
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POLICE REPORT TUESDAY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 300 block of S. 10th St. Responded to a request for a welfare check in the 1700 block of Wells Ave. Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a report of fraud.
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SHERIFF’S REPORT TUESDAY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Responded to an animal call in reference to dumped dogs in the area of 2270 Rd. Responded to a medical call in the 700 block of C St., Arapaho. Responded to a 911 in the 100 block of N. 4th St., Thomas. Responded to a report of an accident on I-40, mile marker 60.
Alex Perez Delacruz focuses on the bar as he attempts to jump over it Tuesday during the Little Olympics at the high school. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Alex Perez Delacruz focuses on the bar as he attempts to jump over it Tuesday during the Little Olympics at the high school. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

Having second thoughts?

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cox Street sewer line work approved

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
City Manager Robert Johnston had a stumper trivia question for the Clinton City Council Tuesday night when he asked if anyone knew where Cox Street was located after Public Works Director Gene Mc-Cullough began talking about the efforts to rectify sewer issues at the intersection of Cox and Littell...