Clinton’s own Anthony Moore was sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This is the second-highest spot in the House, and he sits in on every committee.
Clinton Public Schools didn’t have to look far when choosing its next superintendent, as veteran administrator Nathan Meget assumed the responsibilities of the school system and getting the new CMS completed.
The real fireworks were present on the diamond when the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians bested the rest of the state to claim the school’s first fast-pitch state championship back in October.
With the construction company combining multiple phases, an almost estimated 500 days were announced to be trimmed off the Interstate 40, Exit 65 project, according to the local ODOT office.
After purchasing a former assisted living facility and deciding to revert back to original expansion plans, the Mission House Board saw its rezoning proposal fail for a contentious lack of a motion at a Clinton City Meeting in December.
The former Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base entices western Oklahomans with the thoughts of what could be in regard to the development of new hangars and advanced aircraft leading to new jobs being created at the Oklahoma Space Port in Burns Flat.
The 2025 Clinton High School football season proved to be a rocky one with the Red Tornadoes finishing with a 4-7 record due to a forfeited contest as decreed by the OSSAA. Coach John Higbee, who has a state title to his credit and eight straight postseason appearances, was removed as head coach.
A manhunt ensued when one man died due to gunshot wounds in his apartment in early March. The suspected killer was found by law enforcement along Fourth Street/U.S. Highway 183 and gunplay entered into the equation again. This time it was the suspected killer losing his life.
For the fourth straight year, the hospital is No.1 and could have generated a Top 10 all by itself. Two elections, failure to change hands, multiple loans from the City of Clinton, lawsuits, and obtaining REH status all combine to make this the top topic once again. Will there be a five-peat?
In a continuance from its previous meeting, the Clinton Economic Development Authority met Tuesday afternoon to discuss more about what the entity is seeking in fulfilling the position of economic development director. Accountability appeared to be a common denominator.