(AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the U.S. job market and economy continue their steady recovery from last year’s coronavirus recession.

NEW YORK (AP) — Eighteen former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million, according to an indictment Thursday in New York.

(AP) — The appeal of a death row inmate convicted of killing his girlfriend and her two young daughters was rejected Thursday by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.

Learning is fun

Emily Rutz smiles while learning at the after school program at Eastside Academy.

Here's a look at Thursday's headlines

- Council denies rezoning request

- City officials get update  on Exit 65 ject

- Clinton man arrested for intent to sell drugs

- Southwest Elementary set to build gazebo reading area

- Reds return home

Clinton City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to not approve the request for rezoning sought by Martinez Brothers Auto Repair at 900 S. 10th St. from general commercial to heavy commercial.

Meal preparation

Cheritha Ford dishes out one of her favorite recipes, Indian tacos, for her family and friends. CDN

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