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Juneteenth’s meaning
Juneteenth’s meaning
Jun 23, 2026

Juneteenth’s meaning

Jeston Laney reads his book “Veilbound” at his home in Weatherford. CDN | Courtesy photo
Author details book’s journey
Jun 23, 2026

A Clinton High School world history teacher has written and published a book about a whole new world entirely.

Father’s Day lunch
Father’s Day lunch
Jun 23, 2026

Father’s Day lunch

Queens of the softball hill
Queens of the softball hill
Jun 23, 2026

Queens of the softball hill

Former Clinton running back No. 33 Zaedon Collins outruns two Community Christian College defenders during Kilgore College’s 55-0 win over the Raiders this past season. CDN | Courtesy photo
Former Red Tornado running back finding his stride
Jun 23, 2026

With his first season of college football for the Kilgore College Rangers behind him, former Clinton football player Zaedon Collins has his eyes on big things going forward.

Pastor Wilma Jackson shows the dining area for the new soup kitchen at H.O.S.T. Ministries Church in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
H.O.S.T. Ministries to open up expanded soup kitchen
Jun 23, 2026

H.O.S.T. Ministries, located on Avant Avenue, is building a soup kitchen to serve senior citizens and provide meals to help people in need.

News

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Responded to a report of theft in the 9900 block of N. 2430 Rd., Weatherford.

Sports

Former Clinton running back No. 33 Zaedon Collins outruns two Community Christian College defenders during Kilgore College’s 55-0 win over the Raiders this past season. CDN | Courtesy photo
Former Red Tornado running back finding his stride
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

With his first season of college football for the Kilgore College Rangers behind him, former Clinton football player Zaedon Collins has his eyes on big things going forward.

Queens of the softball hill
Queens of the softball hill
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Queens of the softball hill

Columns & Opinions

Reader falls for best friend’s sister
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend and I have been practically brothers for the past 15 years. Being that close, I have spent a lot of time with his family (and vice versa), and in that time, his sister and I have grown fond of each other.

Happy birthday to my husband anyway
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

My husband, Peter’s, birthday is this week.

Obituaries

Julia Faye Shephard Hamblin
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Julia Faye Shephard Hamblin, a beloved wife, cherished mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated professional, entered eternal rest on June 10, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 97.

Lois Marlene Heinrichs
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Lois Marlene Heinrichs, 91, of Weatherford, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Weatherford. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Corn, Oklahoma, to David “D.D.” and Martha (Friesen) Reimer.