BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, the Biden administration announced Thursday, as officials struggle to contain destructive infernos that are being made worse by climate change.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A company's plan to mine minerals just outside the Okefenokee Swamp and its federally protected wildlife refuge moved a big step closer Thursday to approval by Georgia regulators, who have spent years evaluating the project that opponents say could harm an ecological treasure.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default began Thursday with Treasury implementing accounting measures as a stopgap, while frictions between President Joe Biden and House Republicans raised alarms about whether the U.S. could sidestep a potential economic crisis.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A yearlong inspection of child care centers across Nevada in 2022 uncovered a pattern of lax oversight and weak policies at five facilities, according to a report released this month.
NEW YORK (AP) — When New York's first licensed recreational marijuana outlet opened last month, the chief of the state's Office of Cannabis Management, Chris Alexander, proudly hoisted a tin of watermelonflavored gummies above the crowd.
Here is your preview of Friday's headlines
- Enrollment grows as CPS looks ahead
- Youth sports leagues start soon
- Clinton Fire Department offering CPR training
- Football or fútbol, both magical here in Clinton
- Obituary for David William Wright.
Two weeks into the spring semester, Clinton Public Schools’ enrollment is continuing to grow and progress is being made on the district’s Capital Improvement Plan. As the semester continues, the district will continue its preparations for state testing and battling the challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic.


