Here's a look at Thursday's headlines

- City Council backs budget for new year

- Davis-McElmurry funds help Clinton students

- Southwestern receives $5 million gift from alumnus

- Rodriguez kept her focus on state

- Coach Gaunt fundraising tourney set for Saturday

- Local news, pics and more.

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