Clinton High School's prom is this weekend and local authorities are hoping young people in Clinton will enjoy the activities safely.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers recognizes prom is one of those significant events for high school students and hopes everyone that attends enjoys a great night that will create memories for years to come.

Chief Lowers implores young people to steer clear of drugs and alcohol on prom night and try to find somewhere safe to stay for the evening.

While prom-goers may not be drinking on prom night, Chief Lowers indicates you cannot be sure everyone on the road is sober and oftentimes it is not the drunk driver that is seriously hurt in those incidents.

Clinton is known for its after-prom gathering that typically draws a lot of prom-goers and offers a safe environment with games and prizes for those that attend.