The Head Start program in Clinton is closing its doors due to funding challenges and declining enrollment, coinciding with the retirement of Sylvia Valverde, a 30-year veteran of the program.
Washington Elementary counselor Ashley Miller, right, straightens student Brielle Villalpando’s hair during the school’s Picture Day.
Washington Elementary School is organizing a “Resource Round-Up” event focused on improving student attendance. The event is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday at the school located at 601 N. 13th St. Sessions will run from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on both days.
Other matters under consideration by the Clinton City Council Tuesday included the continuing saga of the Midtown Travel Inn, another payment round for work at the water tower located at 18th Street and Broadway Avenue, approving a right-of-way agreement with PSO, and authorizing street closure for an upcoming arts show.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former babysitter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant 40 years ago and was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of N. 11th St., Hammon.
Miguel Vasquez and Nathan Medina collaborate on building a house out of blocks during a STEM activity.
Annalise King, a third-grade student at WOCS, reads her book during quiet time in the first week of school.
From left, Amelia Hardin, Maddie Taylor, and Tessa Holman enjoy a Girl Scouts trip to the Blue Zoo Aquarium in Oklahoma City, funded by cookie sales.