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CEO settlement terms listed

Friday, May 22, 2026

Former Clinton Regional Hospital CEO Len Lacefield will receive $52,500 from the Clinton Hospital Authority as dictated by terms reached in a settlement agreement between the two parties.The settlement agreement was announced after an executive session conducted during Tuesday’s authority meeting.

Maxwell Murray pressure washes new concrete Thursday at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters construction site. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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New Troop H Headquarters getting closer to completion

Friday, May 22, 2026

The new Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters building is mostly complete, and officials currently plan to move into the building as of July 4, though move-in day could be a bit sooner.“We are about 95% complete,” said OHP Capt. Ty Owen.

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Supreme Court dismisses bid

Friday, May 22, 2026

(AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murder who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, May 22, 2026

Responded to a medical call in the 300 block of N. Seventh St., Arapaho.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on State Highway 33, eastbound from Fay.Performed a motorist assist at State Highway 33 and State Highway 54.Responded to a semi blocking the roadway at E. 1010 Rd. and U.S.

From left, Dylan Hoffman, Danna Mendieta and Derren Hester walk toward their graduation ceremony at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Friday, May 22, 2026

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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, May 22, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to elder abuse. Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to found property.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to fraud.

From left, Anna Carrillo takes Ceasar and Raphael Carillo to the Farmers Market at Engleman Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Family, friends show up for Clinton Farmers Market

Friday, May 22, 2026

Family, friends show up for Clinton Farmers Market

Criminal justice student Kadence Kibler, right, from Clinton High School, receives the Outstanding Student of the Year Award from WTC instructor John Currid. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Proud WTC students receive awards during ceremony

Friday, May 22, 2026

Proud WTC students receive awards during ceremony

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Judge refuses to postpone June 1 civil trial over deadly bridge collapse

Friday, May 22, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to postpone a trial that is scheduled to start next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, rejecting a request for a delay by companies involved in the deadly disaster.U.S.

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CEDA director search narrows down

Friday, May 22, 2026

The search for the next director of the Clinton Economic Development Authority is expected to soon come to a close, with officials currently reviewing and evaluating applications as they move toward their final selection.