(AP) — The European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday refused a request from the family of a comatose British boy to intervene and prevent his life-support treatment from being ended.

(AP) — The Oklahoma Board of Pardon and Parole on Wednesday voted to recommend clemency for a death row inmate who has admitted beating to death a friend and co-worker who refused to loan him $50 to buy cocaine.

Eating microwave popcorn

Dear Doctors: I've been hearing a lot about PFAS and how they have an adverse effect on our health. I read that some food wrappers, like bags for microwave popcorn, use PFAS to keep food from sticking. My kids eat microwaved popcorn almost every night. Should I be worried?

Woman confesses disappointment in friend’s support

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend lost her mother last year. I tried to be there for her however I could, but of course there were many times when I was not sure how to show up for her. We had a heart-to-heart recently, and she confessed to me that she was disappointed in the lack of support she received from me last year. She said she felt that I was distant at times and didn't check in on her enough. I'm glad we had that conversation, but I'm very heartbroken she felt that way. That was the toughest time of her life, and I let her down. Where do we go from here? Will our friendship ever be the same? – Heart-to-Heart

Here's a preview of Thursday's headlines

- Council OK's repairs to Acme Park train track

- Free swim Saturday at city pool

- CEDA approves tax incentive

- Lady Reds volleyball begins Tuesday

- Corn Bible volleyball preparing for the season

Repairs to the Acme Brick Park railroad bridge, the hiring of a second school resource officer, and an update on restoration of the Glancy Motel were discussed at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Clinton City Council. The council also met as the Clinton Hospital Authority, but that portion of the meeting was in executive session with the public and press barred and no action was taken.

Preparing for students

Nance Elementary School music teacher Jennifer Daubenspeck is bus getting a variety of instruments ready for students. The first day of school in Clinton is Aug. 11.

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