Brick Street Quartet Shines at Concert
Mississippi College professors are blessed with vast musical talents. The Blue & Gold family and folks across metro Jackson community are invited to catch some of the best jazz artists in Central Mississippi on September 20. All of the performers have strong MC connections. The place to be for the show is the Clinton Visitor’s…
Read MoreLady Eagles pick up 4-0 win against SMCC heading into the second half of the season
Lady Eagles pick up 4-0 win against SMCC heading into the second half of the season 9/19/2019 | Women’s Soccer RAYMOND – The Hinds Eagle women’s soccer team is fresh off of a 4-0 win over the Southwest Bears this past Tuesday (Sept. 17) and will to look to continue to stay in the…
Read MoreHinds Soccer Riding Three-Game Winning Streak
The Hinds Eagles soccer program captured their third victory in as many games last night (Sept. 17) as they took down the Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) Bears 4-3. “I thought we played well as a whole. I was most pleased with the fact that we were able to use our entire roster this game.…
Read MoreCPSD maintains strong ‘A’ rating as a district
Not only is the Clinton Public School District an A-rated district, this year it moved from the fifth- to third-highest achieving school district in Mississippi. “Our students and teachers continue to meet or exceed the high expectations placed on them,” said Dr. Tim Martin, superintendent of schools. “We’re grateful for all their hard work to…
Read MoreArmy Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized…
Read MoreOnline Auction of 300 Tax-Forfeited Properties in Forrest County Now Open
An online auction of 300 tax-forfeited properties in Forrest County valued at $1,685,202 is now open. Bids may be submitted through the Secretary of State’s online auction portal until 11:59 p.m. CST on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. “Tax-forfeited property auctions help communities by returning parcels to the tax rolls which benefits counties, cities, and schools,” said Secretary…
Read MoreCHS students serve as interns with Clinton Police Department
Clinton High School students Karam Kaur, Hardin Copeland and Priyanka Patel had a big job in the Clinton Public School District’s recent active shooter drill. Working with Clinton Police Sgt. Al Kimbrell, the three “essentially planned the entire reunification process that was so stressful,” said Jeff Franks, instructor in the CHS Career Complex’s Law &…
Read MoreTobacco Quitline Celebrates 20 Years of Service
In the past two decades, more than 60,000 Mississippi tobacco users have registered with the Mississippi Tobacco Quitline, a telephone-based tobacco cessation service that helps users quit. “Mississippi’s Tobacco Quitline consistently rates as one of the top Quitlines in the U.S.,” said Amy Winter, Director of the Office of Tobacco Control at the Mississippi…
Read MoreSHOE STATION PARTNERS WITH UNITED WAY FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Southeastern chain Shoe Station is partnering with United Way to launch the retailer’s “Every Step, Every Community” initiative on September 20, 2019 in its 21 stores in five states. This year-long program will include a $10,000 charitable donation, as well as collection bins in each location, where consumers can donate new and gently used shoes…
Read MoreCompetitive chess club starts at CJHS
Students trickled into Mrs. Jaime Coon’s classroom at the end of the school day, smiling and excited. “I really like chess,” said seventh-grader Joshua Noble. “I like to play against multiple people.” His classmate Aaron Zimitrovich agreed. “I like the strategy of it and the thinking you have to do,” he said. This year there’s…
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