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.

Senator visits 4-H show

State Sen. Darcy Jech went to support Clinton 4-H member, Adalynn McPhail, at the Kingfisher Jackpot Show last weekend. Pictured are McPhail, left, and her sheep with Sen. Jech.

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.

Agriculture is fun!

Eastside Academy student Jerimiah Wise, left, shows off his 3-D fruit creation with Custer County Oklahoma State University Extension Agriculture Educator Lesa Rauh.

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.

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