(AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.

Kent Dewees shows off one of the two key fobs from Suite No. 215 of the, since demolished, Trade Winds Motel where Elvis Presley stayed. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Clinton local Kent Dewees recently discovered, or rather rediscovered, several pieces of memorabilia surrounding the former Trade Winds Motel, and the suite that, “The King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley would stay in during his travels along Route 66.

Clinton Regional Hospital will be kicking off the holiday spirit with some tree and wreath decorating, the proceeds of which will be invested into the hospital.

Jason Scott Denney, 37, of Clinton, has been arrested after a search of his personal electronics revealed illegal and improper content.

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- Authority lays claim to assistance

- CHS artists bring life to park

- Council covers wide array of topics

- Senior lineman loves bonding with teammates

- Full obituary for Juanita Reinschmiedt

Demetrio Guzman splashes some detail onto some painted waves while painting with the Clinton High School Art Department at M.T. and Helen Gholston Children’s Park. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton High School recently had its art department take on a community project to paint parts of the M.T. and Helen Gholston Children’s Park over the recent fall break.

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