Clinton group celebrates the art of fountain pen writing
By Jill Sanchez A small group of fountain pen enthusiasts is beginning to take shape in Clinton, where monthly meetups are bringing together people who share their interests in handwriting, ink and classic writing tools. Club founder Richard Walters started the gathering earlier this year to connect people who enjoy fountain pens and share…
Read MoreWhat Homeowners Now Mean by a Low-Maintenance Poolside Backyard
For a long time, the phrase “low-maintenance backyard” pointed to something fairly predictable: fewer plants to trim, fewer surfaces to clean, fewer features to manage, and fewer weekend chores waiting in the background. In that older definition, a low-maintenance outdoor space was usually imagined as a simpler one — less layered, less demanding, and less…
Read MoreAssembly and Packaging Best Practices for Modern Manufacturing
Key Takeaways Design your workflows carefully. Efficient assembly and packaging methods reduce errors and improve productivity. Invest in quality control early. Building quality into each step prevents costly rework and improves reliability. Use flexible packaging systems. Modular setups allow you to adapt quickly to changing demands and product variations. Leverage technology and automation. Pick and…
Read MoreHow AC Installation Helps Maintain Ideal Indoor Temperatures
Summer in Michigan can turn brutal without much warning. One day it’s pleasant, the next you’re wondering why every room in the house feels like a different temperature and the thermostat seems to be doing absolutely nothing useful. A lot of that comes down to installation. Not just whether you have an air conditioner, but…
Read MoreClinton Track sweeps Woody Barnett Invitational, Lady Arrows break 4×400 state record
The Clinton Lady Arrows already owned the state record in the 4×400-meter relay. On Friday, they shattered it. Competing at the Woody Barnett Invitational on April 10 at Pearl High School, the Lady Arrows’ quartet of Kamiah Mounger, Khamrin Harper, Cailtyn Magee, and Makenzie Holiday blazed to a new state-record time of :3:52.89, putting an…
Read MoreCHS class reads to Clinton Park students
Students in Mrs. Pardue’s Alternate Diploma class at Clinton High School recently volunteered their time during Read Across America Week to read The Tooth Book to students in Mrs. Fowler’s, Mrs. Keith’s, and Mrs. Goza’s pre-kindergarten classes, as well as to Mrs. Oswalt’s first-grade classroom. In addition to reading, the high school students created a…
Read MoreWheaton, Lewis chosen to join Andrea Bocelli on tour
Special to The Clinton Courier Anthony Wheaton and Cameron Lewis of Clinton were among more than eighty-five Belmont University student musicians from the University Orchestra and Chorale who recently took the stage alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, performing in the Nashville and Birmingham stops of his “Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour.” The students performed…
Read MoreClinton student performing in nationally-recognized cemetery tour
Special to The Clinton Courier A cemetery tour by candlelight among historic gravesites may seem like the setting for a Hollywood horror movie, but one such tour takes place far from California and involves history rather than horror. The setting for this performance is Friendship Cemetery, located in Columbus, Mississippi; and Jeremy Burwell from Clinton…
Read MoreThe Left-Turn Liability Trap: Why the Turning Driver is Usually at Fault
Intersections are one of the most common places for serious accidents, and left-turn crashes are often the most disputed. Most drivers know the feeling of waiting for a break in traffic, trying to judge the speed of oncoming cars. It only takes a small miscalculation for that moment to turn into a serious collision. Legally,…
Read MoreWhen Small Becomes Massive: Why Your Counting Margin for Error is Vanishing
Think about the last time you dropped a sub-millimeter resistor on a factory floor. You didn’t just lose a fraction of a cent; you lost momentum, precision, and perhaps a bit of your sanity. As we move through 2026, the industry isn’t just getting smaller; the stakes are getting exponentially higher. Miniaturization has flipped the…
Read MoreAssigning Value to Emotional and Physical Trauma
When you’re recovering from a serious accident, the financial impact usually starts with the mail. Hospital invoices, physical therapy bills, and pharmacy receipts pile up on the kitchen table, creating a clear and undeniable paper trail of your economic losses. These are the “hard costs” that insurance companies find difficult to argue with because the…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents in Booneville: Rural Road Hazards, the Natchez Trace Parkway, and Why Mississippi’s Fault Rules Give Prentiss County Riders a Legal Advantage
Booneville and Prentiss County offer motorcycle riding environments that range from the two-lane US routes carrying mixed traffic through the county to the scenic rural roads threading through the hills of northeast Mississippi and the southern end of the Natchez Trace Parkway corridor. Each of these environments presents distinct crash risks, and the legal framework…
Read MoreClinton High School holds annual Beauty and Beau pageant
Clinton High School recently held its 52nd annual Beauty and Beau pageant. Makenzie Taylor was named Most Beautiful, and Hunter Cannon was named Most Handsome. The 2026 winners were crowned by last year’s winners, Mandy Leach and Grayson Fortenberry. Pictured (l to r) are Mandy Leach, CHS Most Beautiful 2026 Makenzie Taylor, CHS Most Handsome…
Read MoreChurches mobilize for CPC LifeWalk
Special to The Clinton Courier Momentum is building for Saturday, April 25, where hundreds are expected to gather at Trustmark Park in Pearl for the annual CPC Life Walk, the largest fundraising event for the Center for Pregnancy Choices (CPC Metro). LifeWalk is not a competitive race, like a 5K. Instead, it is a…
Read MoreCity leaders hear from the public on data center project
By Randy Bell Complaints about the way the City has handled Clinton’s data center project were a common theme during a public hearing March 16. But mixed in with those concerns were statements of strong support for the project, which Mayor Will Purdie said would generate $2 million dollars for the City in the first…
Read MoreGarbage rate increase for Clinton approved
By Randy Bell Clintonians had an opportunity to voice their opinions on a garbage collection rate increase, but no one asked to speak during a public hearing which was on the agenda at the Board of Aldermen meeting March 17. The Board voted in favor of the increase unanimously – but reluctantly. “We don’t…
Read MoreLeadership Clinton Class presents Robinson Park improvements
By Randy Bell Visitors to Clinton’s Robinson Park now have a comfortable—and soon, shady—place to sit, thanks to the Leadership Clinton Class of 2025. The group took a suggestion from one of its members who played at the park as a child and decided that their class project would be the installation of a new…
Read MoreWinter guards, percussion bring home first place wins
Clinton High School’s JV Winter Guard, Varsity Winter Guard, and Clinton Indoor Percussion groups all recently placed first in their respective classifications at the Mississippi Indoor Association Neshoba Central High School Competition. The Varsity Winter Guard swept their classification, receiving first place in all categories, including first place design, movement, equipment and general effect. …
Read MoreCCA names Athletes of the Month
The CCA Edward Jones December Athlete of the Month was Bria Mallett for basketball. The CCA Edward Jones January Athlete of the Month was James Cole for soccer.
Read MoreIs Hiring an Au Pair the Right Childcare Solution for Your Busy Family?
Juggling work, school runs, errands, and everything else life throws at you can feel like a full-time job on its own. For many families, finding reliable childcare isn’t just about convenience—it’s about creating a system that actually works day in and day out without constant stress. There are plenty of options out there, from daycare…
Read MoreHow Blockchain is Fixing Broken IP Management
Protecting your creative work shouldn’t be a headache. But antiquated copyright systems can often leave creators vulnerable to theft and delayed payments. The bright side is that using blockchain in intellectual property is a much-needed paradigm shift. It supersedes slow, susceptible databases with secure, real-time tracking. Our team studied the latest IP technology trends, giving…
Read More15 Highly Voted Fire Watch Guard Services for High-Rise Office Buildings and Complexes (2026)
High-rise buildings above 75 feet face some of the most demanding fire watch requirements in the industry. NFPA 101 and the International Building Code classify these structures as requiring enhanced life safety measures because full evacuation is impractical during emergencies. Fast Fire Watch Company earned the top vote in this ranking by deploying OSHA certified…
Read MoreWhy Smart Travelers Never Buy a Flight Before Their Visa Is Approved
Planning an international trip is exciting right up until the moment you realise you may have spent hundreds of dollars on a non-refundable flight for a trip that has not been approved yet. Visa rejections happen more often than most first-time applicants expect, and the travelers who lose the most money are those who booked…
Read MoreSpring into Green Market will offer wide variety of shopping options
By Sherry Lucas Clinton’s Spring into Green Olde Towne Market greets the season with a budding bounty of spring-related crafts and items. The market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Shoppers can expect about fifty vendors onsite, with artwork, jewelry, pottery, baked goods, crocheted items and more at Spring…
Read MoreMovie Review: Super Mario Galaxy
By Bob Garver 2023 brought audiences “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” by far the most successful cinematic adaptation of a video game ever. It was a wonder how appealing the property was with vibrant, colorful animation and respect for both its source material and its audience. I couldn’t bring myself to recommend the film, as…
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