Red Tornadoes kickoff practice for new season

After finishing the 2022 season with a record of 7-4 and falling to Poteau in the second round of the playoffs, Clinton Red Tornado Head Coach John Higbee and his program opened fall practice Monday at the Tornado Bowl in preparation for the new season as they hunt for state title No. 18.

Walking, hiking, cycling trails, great way to spend time outdoors

Across the country, abandoned railroadtracks have been transformed into walking, hiking and cycling trails.Exploring all or part of a trail can be a wonderful way to spend time outdoors on your next vacation.

The grand tour

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond tours the Custer County Courthouse recently.CDN | Caleb Blanchard

CHS Booster Club prepares for new season

As the football season draws closer, the Clinton High School Red Tornado Football Booster Club prepares for different events leading up to it.

Former CHS football player finds new home

Sometimes a player needs a change of scenery during their college career for a better situation.For one former Clinton Red Tornado football player, his journey brought him closer to home to finish his colleigate career.

Tough Zach Thomas reaches Hall of Fame

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Zach Thomas, a fifth-round draft pick from a small town in northwest Texas, took in his surroundings.“I was so focused, laser-focused to make the team,” he said.Thomas knew then that he didn’t look the part of a typical NFL linebacker.

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Noon Lions Club T-ball

Tentative ADM numbers revealed for schools

The Average Daily Membership, the measurement of the student population, plays a big part in athletics for high schools as the size dictates what level of competition the programs will face. The OSSAA releases these numbers before the beginning of each year.

Sign-ups begin for new flag football season

Clinton Parks and Recreation is hosting another year of flag football.The deadline for signing up is 5 p.m Aug. 27 at Acme Brick Park, and no late signups will be allowed beyond that point.The season will begin Sept. 11 and run for five weeks with games on Monday and Tuesday nights.