Clinton School Board President Kim Meacham, left, administers the board of education oath to Luzella Williams, as she attends her first official meeting Thursday. CDN | Staff Photo

The highlight of Thursday’s special meeting of the Clinton Board of Education was the board welcoming its newest member to the fold, as Luzella Williams took the oath to serve the students and community of Clinton.

Khalil Douglas, left, gets help from Tosha Jones on a coloring book of Martin Luther King Jr. to celebrate Black History Month at Eastside Academy. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Before it was terminated nearly two years ago, Eastside Academy, an after-school program for at-risk students, received most of its funding from the United Fund of Clinton. Now, the program is looking for assistance from the community to continue providing a safe after-school learning environment for students.

Jamie Patton, center, smiles with his wife Kelli, left, and daughter Carli after being selected as the new pastor at New Hope Fellowship Church. CDN | Courtesy photo

Following years of serving as associate pastors and working in the youth and children’s ministries for the New Hope Fellowship Church here in Clinton, Jamie Patton and his wife Kelli are being elevated to new heights as he takes over the role of senior pastor for the church.

Taking part in the trip to Sacramento, Calif., was this group of young performers from Southwest Playhouse. Pictured front, from left, are Tinley Chase, Christian Hensley, Maddie Basler, Ainsley House, Izzy Taylor, Jude Hemmingway; middle, Mayzie Sadler,

Students representing Southwest Playhouse received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West (JTF West). The weekend was dedicated to rewarding and celebrating student-driven musical theater programs Feb.

Clinton Firefighters Bobby Winans and Alex Tyler make sure this torched van does not reignite Monday afternoon in the 1600 block of Dunn Avenue. CDN | Staff Photo

When disasters such as house fires strike, one small consolation for homeowners if there are no injuries incurred is the statement, “It’s all just stuff – it can be replaced.” But what about something that is truly precious and one of a kind?

King, Fletcher earn CHS honors

Jocelyn King and Kendrick Fletcher have been selected as December Red Tornado Girl and Boy for Clinton High School.

From left, Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Jennifer Daubenspeck, grant winner; Debbie Carlisle, CPSF director; and Tonya Gaunt, CPSF director, celebrate Daubenspeck’s grant approval. CDN | Courtesy photo

The Clinton Public School Foundation (CPSF) has awarded $14,955 in classroom grants during its spring 2026 grant cycle, bringing the organization’s total grant funding for the 2025-2026 school year to $48,173.

With the greens improved and back in decent shape, the Riverside Golf Course is now looking forward to obtaining a little more “green” in the process with restored rates approved at the recent Clinton City Council meeting.

Clinton’s Jaeden Tortoledo aims his bow as he prepares to fire during archery practice Wednesday at the old Clinton Middle School Gym. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

As one of the biggest archery competitions draws near, the Clinton Middle and Clinton High School archery teams are notching their arrows as gearing up.

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