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What to do with an extra school site?

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Now that the new Clinton Middle School building is in complete operation, the Clinton Board of Education has begun talking about the future of the former CMS building.Supt. Nathan Meget talked Monday evening at the board meeting about plans and ideas for the old CMS building.
Subcontractor Jeremy Fisher spreads out rock and gravel using Bryler Daggs’ shovel recently at the Clinton Regional Airport. Daggs, his grandson, placed the shovel into his work truck and told him, “I’ll let you use my shovel at work.” CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Subcontractor Jeremy Fisher spreads out rock and gravel using Bryler Daggs’ shovel recently at the Clinton Regional Airport. Daggs, his grandson, placed the shovel into his work truck and told him, “I’ll let you use my shovel at work.” CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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The right tool for the job

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Veterans, from left, Denver Horn, Alfred Miller, and Larry Goeringer were recently presented with Quilts of Valor at Peace Lutheran Church in Bessie. CDN | Courtesy photo

Veterans, from left, Denver Horn, Alfred Miller, and Larry Goeringer were recently presented with Quilts of Valor at Peace Lutheran Church in Bessie. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Three veterans honored with Quilt of Valor

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to three veterans from the Washita and Custer County areas at the recent awards ceremonies at Peace Lutheran Church in Bessie. The three veterans who received their Quilts of Valor were Alfred Miller (U.S.

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Heat stroke is suspected among

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
LAREDO, Texas (AP) — A South Texas medical examiner believes heat stroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found Sunday afternoon inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In 1937, King George VI of the United Kingdom and Elizabeth, the future queen mother, were crowned at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey. In 1949, the Soviet Union lifted its blockade of Berlin. In 2008, a magnitude-8.
Amber Lee, left, and Kyla Garibay show their excitement following the final out as the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slowpitch softball team defeated Caddo 13-2 at the FireLake Ball Fields to capture the title. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Amber Lee, left, and Kyla Garibay show their excitement following the final out as the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slowpitch softball team defeated Caddo 13-2 at the FireLake Ball Fields to capture the title. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Big win, big emotions

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a burglary in the 1700 block of Hayes Ave. Responded to a report of vandalism in the 900 block of S. 10th St. Responded to a report of an intoxicated subject in the 2100 block of Gary Blvd.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of State Highway 33 and N. 2250 Rd., Arapaho. Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of 2240 Rd. and 1010 Rd. Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the 1600 block of Grandview Dr.