Idalia Pelayo Uribe, left, and Jackson McCullough were named the Red Tornado Boy and Girl of the Year Thursday night at the Senior Awards Ceremony. The packages behind them hold a minirefrigerator for their future dorm room. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

The Clinton High School Class of 2026 accepted an estimated $3.1 million dollars in scholarships Thursday night at the former Clinton Middle School Auditorium.

Trenair Dewayne Collins, 39, of Seminole, is facing charges after an investigation using a confidential informant allegedly resulted in the purchase of 36 grams of cocaine in Clinton.

Three Clinton High School students were accepted into the Native Youth Community Project intern program. From left are Quinn Elkshoulder, NYCP coordinator; Arianna Spottedwolf; Aracelie Chavez; Marley Gamboa; and Jamie Rishel, NYCP college support adviser

Three Clinton High School students are training to be teachers this summer with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.

Silver Alert issued for man seen here

A silver alert has been issued for 61-year-old Michael Carter, who was last seen in Clinton on May 6 and has been reported missing. As of press time, the investigation is still ongoing, and individuals who may have seen Carter are encouraged to contact law enforcement as soon as possible.

An Erick man was injured in a singlevehicle accident Sunday evening on Interstate 40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Clinton Fire Department Firefighter Alex Tyler attempts to extinguish remaining embers Saturday at the Commerce Industrial Center, east of Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton citizens could whiff a strong smell of fire Saturday evening originating from a blaze where lightning struck a power pole and started a fire at the Commerce Industrial Center (CIC) near Clinton Cemetery, south of town.

The Clinton dance team was recently honored at the State Capitol for its state title. Pictured, from left, are Coach Payten Childers, Alexandra Fuentes, Danna Mendieta, Stella Meacham, Jocelyn King, Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, Alexa Soto, Marli Hil

Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, recently recognized members of the Clinton High School 2025 Class 4A Hip Hop State Champion dance team in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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