Wreck occurs on Neptune Drive

The Clinton Fire Department and Clinton Police Department assisted on a two-car wreck with minor injuries at the intersection of Neptune Drive and Chapman Road Wednesday morning. Police Lt. Miguel Gonzales talks with one person involved in the accident, while CFD firefighters, from left, Justin Hill, in background, Ronnie Williams and Capt. Forrest Valentine help on scene. CDN

Today is the 163rd day of 2020 and the 85th day of spring.

Legislative leaders recently filed an action with the Oklahoma Supreme Court in response to a recent federal court motion by Gov. Kevin Stitt that poses significant risk to states’ rights and the Oklahoma Constitution’s separation of powers.

Here is a look at Wednesday's headlines

- City filing dates must be changed

- Parks will charge for parking

- Six vehicles involved in crash near Sayre

- ODOT projects moving forward, thanks to funding

- Stimulus benefits may arrive as debit card

Smooth operation

City of Clinton Public Works Director Leonard Jackson smooths out some concrete around the edges of the new playground at McLain Rogers Park. CDN

What started out as a special city council meeting on Thursday has now been changed to an emergency meeting on Wednesday in order to change the upcoming filing dates for mayor, and Ward 2 and Ward 4 council seats.

Oklahoma is one of only three states in the U.S. that offers free parking to its state park visitors, but that ends on June 15. To help fund improvements and maintenance to facilities and infrastructure, on Monday the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department will begin charging for parking at its 22 state-owned parks — including Foss State Park.

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