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Clinton’s Arlena Kirkendoll hits the ball back over the net during the Lady Reds’ match against Weatherford Tuesday in the Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton falls to Weatherford in volleyball ‘Conflict’

Thursday, August 28, 2025

With volleyball in full swing, the Clinton Lady Reds (2-7) fell to the Weatherford Lady Eagles 3-0 (25-9, 25-8, 25-6) Tuesday in the Tornado Dome.

Clinton’s Alex Amaya, left, and Easten Powell fight through blocks as they try to take down the ball carrier during the Red Tornadoes scrimmage Friday in Anadarko. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Red Tornadoes look to deplete Chargers

Thursday, August 28, 2025

The Clinton High School Red Tornado football team will get its first taste of the 2025 season Friday, as the Heritage Hall Chargers make the trip to the Tornado Bowl with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

McLaurin agrees to three-year extension

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

(AP) — The Washington Commanders and top wide receiver Terry McLaurin have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $96 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Monday.

Holding on to the ball tightly

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

No. 10 JJ Ruiz cuts upfield during Clinton’s scrimmage Friday against the Anadarko Warriors in Anadarko. Clinton’s Vince Jones leaps into the air for the reception during the Red Tornadoes scrimmage Friday in Anadarko.

Clinton runners are all smiles after they competed in the Weatherford Cross Country meet over the weekend. Pictured, from left, are Laney Anderson, Paisley Ruyle, Baylor Moore and Aryana Pugh. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton cross country kicks off new season

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

To begin the new cross country season, Clinton headed into enemy territory Saturday to participate in the Weatherford meet.For Coach Ashley Griffith, she said she believed they did well for the first race of the season.“I think we did really well overall,” she said.

Weighing pros, cons of renting vs. owning

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up in New York and have been here my entire life. I decided about a year ago that I wanted to move to a new city. I only flirted with the idea at first, but recently, my boss told me that if I’m serious, they could transfer me to the Chicago office.

Rehearsals

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Allison Silos maps out the field during the Pride of Clinton Marching Band’s after-school rehearsal.

Clinton’s Gavin Evans, left, beats the block around the edge as he hustles toward the quarterback during the Red Tornadoes’ scrimmage Friday in Anadarko. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Red Tornadoes take on Anadarko for scrimmage

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Before the Clinton Red Tornado football team can get the season started, it needed to scrimmage and see where it is talentwise.Friday, the Red Tornadoes hit the road and headed to Anadarko to face off against the Warriors in the scrimmage to open the season.

Cowboys’ Diggs taken off physically unable to perform list

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

(AP) — The Dallas Cowboys activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list Sunday, clearing the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury.

CHS looks to fill multple holes

Saturday, August 23, 2025

After back-to-back seven-win seasons, the Clinton Red Tornadoes were able to increase their win total to nine last year but fell in the second round of the 2024 4A Playoffs, 29-0 against Wagoner.