This weekend's concert featuring up and coming country recording artist Lauren Alaina should provide the community with new opportunities.

That's how Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers sees it. He explains while the presence of alcohol will warrant increased patrols, but he says other communities have put on events like this without incidents.

Given the devastating news Clinton has received in recent weeks with the future of the power plant, he feels this should be an opportunity for area residents to get out and have a good time.

In preparation for Saturday, the Chief explains portions of the square will begin to be blocked off Friday evening, and then on Saturday at 2 pm, the entire square will be closed down and they will begin to work to get patrons cleared out.

Chief Lowers indicates those wishing to partake of the beer available on the square will be limited to the square. He says a tippling ordinance has been lifted for tomorrow's event.

It is supposed to be very hot Saturday and Chief Lowers says a lot of their attention will be focused on making sure everyone that comes out will be safe. He notes this is an opportunity for the community of Clinton to be showcased.

Chief Lowers says it's exciting when an even brings out crowds to the downtown Clinton Square.