Construction crews install new support pillars for the Intestate 40 overpass Tuesday at Neptune Drive. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Savanah Martinez goes to kick the ball during practice in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Abigail Williams stands excited to have her senior graduation ceremony at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Clinton’s Jesus Gutierrez, left, runs through CJ Begay’s tackle during Monday’s football practice at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Kenneth Williams, left, and SJ Adkinson show off their bronze medals after competing in the Unified Bocce Ball at the Special Olympics Summer State Games last week at Oklahoma State University. CDN |Courtesy Photo
Wes Miller, left, stands with honoree Jackson McCullough during the 40th Academic All-State Awards Celebration. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Tuesday’s special meeting of the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority began with an executive session, which began at 12:02 p.m. and ended at 12:07 p.m. for a total of five minutes in regard to a settlement agreement with former CEO Len Lacefield. The public and press were barred from attending.

Sports

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — If there was an injury report for such things, the San Antonio Spurs would be listing the voice of coach Mitch Johnson as questionable these days. It’s a bit scratchy right now, almost as if he’s been gargling with gravel.

Clinton’s Jesus Gutierrez, left, runs through CJ Begay’s tackle during Monday’s football practice at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Trying to stop a freight train

Columns & Opinions

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently discovered that a new friend of mine has a different political opinion than I do.

Dear Doctors: I am a shift worker and have developed severe sensitivity to noise at night. My brain constantly scans for noise, and even when there is none, it feels like it’s replaying it. Even in good sleep environments, I’m struggling. I’m very motivated to work on this, and I need guidance.

Obituaries

Funeral services for Phillip Sojourner, 59, of Fort Cobb, are pending.

Funeral services for Jason Douglas Turner, 54, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the Kiesau-Lee Chapel.