In an effort to deter future hate crimes and ensure criminals are held accountable, Sen. Ron Sharp has filed legislation strengthening Oklahoma’s hate crime law. Senate Bill 1083 would allow

Fire fighters teach safety rules

Clinton fire fighter Dylon Kupka helps Andrea Ramirez, front, and Yoselinee Rivera during a practice fire drill in CFD’s inflatable fire safety house.

Senator James Lank-ford (R-OK) applauded the bipartisan passage of his bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act seeks to provide justice

The Clinton Board of Education has voted to increase Christmas bonuses for teachers and support staff again this year, to $2,500 and $1,750, respectively. Superintendent Kevin Hime said although the

Books abound

Southwest Elementary students, from left, Makayla Bird and Jaiden McCullough help Librarian Christy Stephens show off some of the books available during the school’s book fair. Books will be available

There is still time to submit entries for Clinton High School Homecoming Parade, said CHS teacher Michelle Hilterbran. The parade starts at 3:30 p.m. Friday downtown, followed by the game

Small fire at Days Inn corralled

A fire that started from a welding job did minor damage Tuesday morning to a stairwell support column at the Days Inn, located at S. 10th Street and S. 13th

The cost of a one-year permit to dispense medical marijuana within the Clinton city limits has been set at $1,250. And the city may soon have its first licensed dispensary.

Preview of coming attractions

McLain Rogers Park may be historic, but it’s not too old to welcome new toys. This photo depicts what a spot just beyond the left field fence of Legion Field

Third-graders serious about science

Western Oklahoma Christian School students, from left, Cameron Win-nett, Lawson Roberson and Luis Salcedo wear safety glasses and gloves while doing a science project in Delaney Funk’s third grade class.

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