OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board Monday unanimously denied clemency for a death row inmate convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984, clearing the way for him to be executed later this month.
Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting saw disagreement among members on how to handle repairs for the deteriorating U.S. Highway 66, with the council ultimately deciding to postpone action pending further investigation.
As of press time Wednesday, no additional candidates have filed for the City of Clinton municipal election. In the mayoral race, incumbent Mayor David Berrong and Chris Roland have both submitted their candidacy. For Ward 2, incumbent Ernie Dowdell has filed for re-election, while in Ward 4, former councilman Bobby Stewart has filed for the seat currently held by incumbent Arthur Lloyd, who has not yet filed for re-election as of Wednesday press time.
It’s time for another evening of concerts with the theme of “Rhythm and Blues,” featuring the Redman Blues Band and Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble. The festivities, including events and vendors, will commence at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheatre in McLain Rogers Park.
High altitude repair work
(AP) – Canadian airline WestJet has begun canceling some flights in anticipation of a strike by aircraft maintenance technicians, saying it wants to avoid having passengers and planes stranded if there is a walkout.
Responded to a report of theft in the 24000 block of E. 850 Rd., Custer City.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Eleven-term Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Tom Cole won a five-way Republican primary outright on Tuesday and avoided an August runoff.
MONDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 2100 block of Gary Blvd.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked an Iowa law that would have allowed law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the U.S.