(AP) — An estimated 38.2 million TV viewers watched President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, according to Nielsen ratings. That surpassed

(AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week reflecting a low number of layoffs across the economy.

Older adults more susceptible to hypothermia

Dear Doctors: Is it true that it's dangerous for older adults to spend time outside in cold weather? Why would that be? I'm 73 years old and have enjoyed cross-country skiing this winter. It does get cold, but I'm careful. My daughter wants me to stop because she's worried about hypothermia.

Parent wants all kids to enjoy outings

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a very inquisitive and talkative 8-year-old son. I am always impressed by the questions he comes up with and his eagerness to learn. I try to feed his desire to learn new things by giving him books to read and finding new places for us to visit. He has older teenage siblings who often find these activities boring. How can I bridge the gap between my 8-yearold and his older siblings, who are not interested in the same things? – Sibling Collective

Here's a preview of Thursday's headlines

- Fatal car vs. bike collision

- Council approves housing rezoning 

- Foss juvenile hurt in Washita Co. wreck

- Junior Livestock Show results

- Lady Reds send Bristow packing

In with the new

County crews ripped out an old drainage culvert Tuesday on Commerce Road and replaced it with a new 48-inch culvert designed for better drainage efficiency.

Elk City resident Mathew McComas, 29, was killed at approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Clinton near 15 Street and Hunt Avenue when the motorized bicycle he was riding was involved in an accident with a vehicle.

L and S Land Development Company’s request to have the new Twin Oaks Ridge housing addition located at 2724 S. Chapman Rd. rezoned from A-1 agricultural to R-1 single family residential was approved during Tuesday’s regular Clinton City Council meeting.

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