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U.S. appeals court raises concerns about use of nitrogen gas

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas to put people to death needs more study of whether it violates a constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, a federal appeals court decided Monday.

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POLICE REPORT MONDAY

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to found property.Responded to a report of a parking complaint in the 2000 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to threats.Responded to a report of threats in the 500 block of Frisco Ave.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Responded to a report of a reckless driver on I-40, westbound.Performed a public assist at mile marker 88 eastbound.Checked subject for possible kidnapping in the 21000 block of E. 990 Rd., Foss.

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Attack ads escalate as outside groups pour money into GOP primary

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

As Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial primary enters its final stretch, outside groups are spending heavily on increasingly personal attack ads aimed at shaping voters’ perceptions in the crowded race.

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CPS gives update on process dealing with school bonds

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Clinton Board of Education held a special meeting last week to talk about the district’s $2,765,000 general obligation building bonds for the 2026 tax year.The original bond in question was voted on and issued in 2022 for the amount of $50,850,000.

Project Manager Zach Whedbee, left, and Streets Maintenance Supervisor Craig Tucker look at the tornado form mold that will be used to decorate one of the future bridges being built on Interstate 40. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Welcoming tornadoes

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Welcoming tornadoes

Anthony Moore

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Moore lauds bills passed, work yet done

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The most recent legislative session has come to an end, and House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, of Clinton, experienced both challenge and success along the way.It was a busy session for Moore, he explained. “A few of my bills got vetoed, but I think there were over 30 that became law.

Recognized for placing first in advertising in the OPA’s Better Newspaper Contest are Clinton Daily News staffers, from left, Sheena Lundy, Tracey Goodwyn, and Sharon Salinas.

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Clinton Daily News recognized with 10 industry awards

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

was recognized with 10 total awards Saturday in Norman at the Oklahoma Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest Awards ceremony at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center.

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Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory to Kyle Busch

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

(AP) — There were no boos for Denny Hamlin after this winning burnout at Michigan International Speedway.Holding a black No. 18 flag out the window, the Joe Gibbs Racing star celebrated his 63rd career victory by smoking the tires of his No.

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FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed memo

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists” were fired Friday, according to their lawyer, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of its director Kash Patel.