Reddy Ice LLC to Ice Ice Baby (Multi) LLC, WD. Lots 3 and 4, Blk. 3, River View Industrial Park, Clinton.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A fire broke out in a parking garage of Nashville’s main public library early Tuesday, sending a large plume of smoke into the air downtown and forcing evacuations from a nearby hotel. A witness heard explosions from the structure but fire officials said no injuries were reported.

Crews worked Monday to remove the Glancy sign on Gary Boulevard. The sign will be refurbished and placed at the Oklahoma Rt. 66 Museum once the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Headquarters is torn down. CDN | Staff Photo

When it was announced the Glancy Motor Hotel would be torn down, many people were concerned the landmark sign would fall victim to the wrecking ball as well. That will not be the case.

Jared Deck

After last week’s storms and flooding causing a venue change for the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, this week the Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series will make a return at 7:30 p.m. this Friday at the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheatre in McLain Rogers Park, with Jared Deck making his return as well.

Jacob Collier and Savannah Swope

Clinton High School recognized Jacob Collier and Savannah Swope as the Red Tornado Boy and Girl for the month of March.

Helping out

Firefighters John Denney, left, and Lt. Joe Williams are all smiles as they wait for runners to hand water out to in McLain Rogers Park during the Clinton Classic Run Saturday.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is announced a significant gift from William (Bill) Morris, a 1974 alumnus of the university, and his wife, Gail, both of Wichita, Kansas. This contribution will enhance the William R. Morris Endowment, which funds the Kay Morris Rozzell Scholarships, directly benefiting students in SWOSU’s Department of Education. Morris has remained a passionate advocate for higher education and student success. Through their enduring support, the Morris family continues to honor the legacy of Kay Morris Rozzell by investing in aspiring educators who are committed to shaping future generations.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has officially entered an agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group. ODOC will assume operational control on July 25, a major milestone in strengthening the agency’s transformative presence.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two years after approving a tough-on-crime sentencing law, South Dakota is scrambling to deal with the price tag for that legislation: Housing thousands of additional inmates could require up to $2 billion to build new prisons in the next decade.

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