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- Eastside in critical need of funding

- Williams ready to serve students

- Patton is new pastor for New Hope

- Reds knock Elk City out of basketball playoffs

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Jamie Patton, center, smiles with his wife Kelli, left, and daughter Carli after being selected as the new pastor at New Hope Fellowship Church. CDN | Courtesy photo

Following years of serving as associate pastors and working in the youth and children’s ministries for the New Hope Fellowship Church here in Clinton, Jamie Patton and his wife Kelli are being elevated to new heights as he takes over the role of senior pastor for the church.

Hagen Eugene Puentes and Kayann Michelle Eck Mitchell Lee Raymond Lister and Norma Stephanie Lopez-Betancourt Kelln Van Henderson and Abby LeAnn Janning

Khalil Douglas, left, gets help from Tosha Jones on a coloring book of Martin Luther King Jr. to celebrate Black History Month at Eastside Academy. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Before it was terminated nearly two years ago, Eastside Academy, an after-school program for at-risk students, received most of its funding from the United Fund of Clinton. Now, the program is looking for assistance from the community to continue providing a safe after-school learning environment for students.

Trooper Chris Arganbright

It was a big year for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, with everything from advancements in equipment and technology to responding to particularly unexpected emergencies.

Clinton School Board President Kim Meacham, left, administers the board of education oath to Luzella Williams, as she attends her first official meeting Thursday. CDN | Staff Photo

The highlight of Thursday’s special meeting of the Clinton Board of Education was the board welcoming its newest member to the fold, as Luzella Williams took the oath to serve the students and community of Clinton.

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