City seeks streetlight maintenance contractor
By Randy Bell When the City of Clinton decided to stop paying rent on its streetlights and to buy them from Entergy Mississippi, it knew that maintaining the lights would become a City responsibility. The Board of Aldermen, at its meeting July 21, voted to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for…
Read MoreEvery Summer The DNA Of Clinton Changes
By Clay Mansell Every summer, the DNA of Clinton changes. I have always known that graduating seniors eventually leave home, but I understand it differently this year. My oldest child just left for Mississippi Sate, and for the first time, I am watching it happen from the parent’s side. Each May, Clinton graduates…
Read MoreArrow baseball holds awards banquet
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrow baseball team was honored at the annual banquet following the season. Head Coach Sam Temple thanked players, parents and coaches. “Thanks to our players for their hard work and family sacrifices and our support from the booster club,” said Temple. “And thanks to…
Read MoreOpera Mississippi reappoints MC music chair to lead Board of Directors
Ben Williams, professor of music theory and composition and chair of the Department of Music at Mississippi Christian University, has been reappointed to serve for a second year as president of Opera Mississippi’s Board of Directors. Williams has served as president of Opera Mississippi since 2025 and will continue to help guide the organization’s…
Read MoreClinton student earns Entergy Community Power Scholarship
Special to The Clinton Courier A Clinton student is among recent recipients of Entergy’s Community Power Scholarship, a program recognizing academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Natnail Stackler of Clinton received a $5,000 scholarship as part of the program, which honors children of Entergy employees across the company’s four-state service area.…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BENT SOCCER RULES”
Pappa and his two small great grandsons were having fun playing in the park on a gorgeous afternoon. Kicking around a soccer ball, they soon decided to start a game. Well, a loosely-termed version of the game of soccer. The kind of game that has very few boundaries or rules. Or at least, rules that…
Read More9 order taking software tools for food distributors
Key takeaways A single phone order costs 20 to 30 minutes once you count the call, the callback, and the typing. Order taking software splits three ways: voice capture, distributor-side digitization, and self-service B2B portals. The right group depends on how customers already order. Published pricing runs from $60 per user per month to $429…
Read MoreTop HR Certification Courses for Beginners
Choosing human resources as a career is an impactful decision that sits at the intersection of business strategy and employee advocacy. It is a field that blends empathy with analytics, offering stability, diverse specializations, and a clear ladder for upward mobility. With modern HR branching out into strategic business stake holder, there’s no time like…
Read MoreBusiness Lines of Credit: How to Compare Offers and What They Actually Cost
Fast business funding is genuinely useful, and it is also the part of lending where cost is hardest to read. Offers arrive quoted in factor rates, weekly payments, and total paybacks, none of which compare cleanly against each other. The good news is that this has changed considerably in the last few years. Ten states…
Read MoreHow Long Can You Be on Workers’ Compensation in California?
The length of time you can receive workers’ compensation in California depends on your injury, medical condition, ability to work, and the specific benefits involved in your claim. Workers’ compensation is not a single payment program with one universal expiration date. Temporary disability payments generally have a statutory time limit, while permanent disability payments may…
Read MoreExploring The Relationship Between Technology And Human Autonomy
Technology has advanced at a rapid pace over the past few decades. We have smart devices and digital tools in our lives for almost every activity we do on a daily basis. These innovations, which make our lives easier, pose questions about personal freedom. It is important to know the effect of technology on our…
Read MoreTop Qualities To Look For In A Professional Fencing Contractor
Picking the wrong company to build your fence can turn into a long and frustrating headache. Some contractors don’t meet deadlines, skimp on materials or leave you with a fence that will begin to fall apart within one year. Worse, a bad installation can actually damage your property value rather than augment it. Fortunately, these…
Read MoreWhy Is Regular Tree Maintenance Important?
Trees rarely show obvious signs of trouble until it’s too late. A diseased branch may break down at any time, without warning. Roots put under stress by unhealthy soil silently cease to sustain healthy growth. When the leaves begin to turn yellow, or bare spots form, the real cause is often several months old. This…
Read MoreWhat Prediction Market Newcomers Need to Know
Prediction markets have moved from specialist finance pages into the same feed as sports scores and election alerts. A newcomer now meets them through a phone app rather than a trading desk. The basic idea has a calm surface. You buy a contract tied to a future event. The price rises or falls as other…
Read MoreThe Smart Way to Approach a Fixer Upper in Clinton
A fixer-upper has a way of getting your attention fast. Walk into the right one and you can already see the new kitchen, the fresh floors, the better lighting and the version of the house that will look fantastic once the work is done. In Clinton, Mississippi, that vision can be especially appealing, with a suburban…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Dumpster Rental for Home Cleanouts and Renovation Projects
Every successful cleanup or renovation begins with a solid plan, but one important detail is often overlooked until debris starts piling up—waste removal. Whether you’re clearing out an attic, remodeling a kitchen, replacing flooring, or preparing a home for sale, unwanted materials can quickly take over your workspace. Without an organized way to manage waste,…
Read MoreEssential Tips for Homebuyers Looking to Settle in Southeast Texas
Southeast Texas has a way of appealing to people who want more than just a place to live. The region offers a mix of established communities, growing suburban areas, warm weather, distinctive local culture, and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor spaces. For homebuyers, that variety creates plenty of possibilities, but it also…
Read MoreWhat Homebuyers Should Know Before Making a Move in Calgary
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people make, and in a city as diverse as Calgary, the process can become complicated quickly. Prices vary sharply between neighborhoods, property types behave differently, and the cost of ownership extends well beyond the mortgage payment. Anyone considering a move needs to look…
Read MoreSmart Tax Planning Tips for Homeowners Along the Jersey Shore
Owning a home along the Jersey Shore comes with more than mortgage payments and maintenance. Property taxes are one of the largest recurring costs, and they can influence everything from monthly budgeting to long-term plans for the property. The best approach is not to wait until a tax bill arrives and then react to it.…
Read MoreClinton High Class of 2027 parades into last “first” day at CHS
With a theme of “We Control the Traffic,” the Clinton High School Class of 2027 started their last “first day of school” as Clinton Arrows with a Senior Parade. Students lined up in the parking lot across the street from CHS and entered the campus to a host of cheering supporters. Many wore decorated “Senior”…
Read MoreBoys Don’t Cry mental health series creates safe space for young males
Special to The Clinton Courier S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. TheaterTherapy Foundation launched its free three-part Boys Don’t Cry youth and teen mental health discussion series on Saturday, July 25, at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton. Created for boys and teens ages 12–17, the series provides a supportive environment where participants can…
Read MoreCPSD parents can track buses this year
By Randy Bell The Clinton Public School District is tapping into technology to allow parents to track their children’s school buses this year. Fleet management provider Zonar offers an app for both Apple and Android devices which enables parents to find the location of a student’s bus using GPS and even receive…
Read MoreSecoy completes Mississippi LEAD program
Special to The Clinton Courier Crystal Utley Secoy, a Clinton resident and Director and Assistant Attorney General for the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, recently completed the Mississippi LEAD (Leadership Excellence and Development) program. Thirty participants representing twenty-three state agencies finished the program in December 2025 and were recently recognized by the Mississippi Legislature from…
Read MoreJones of Clinton awarded scholarship
Clinton High School Senior Zachary Jones was recently awarded the 2026 Phi Beta Sigma- Upsilon Kappa Sigma Chapter Scholarship. Jones is the nephew of Ernest Dixon, and he plans to attend Mississippi State University in the fall.
Read MoreCHS cheer earns top honors at UCA Camp
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School cheerleading team delivered a performance at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Camp that resulted in them bringing home numerous titles, individual honors and special awards. Under the direction of coaches Dina Wells and Asia Thomas, the Arrows competed against squads from…
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