Hinds Women’s Tennis Tryouts set for July 8th
The Hinds Community College Lady Eagle Tennis program will be hosting tryout on Monday, July 8 at 4:00 p.m. The tryout will be held at the Cleon McKnight Tennis Center on the Raymond campus of Hinds Community College. For the interested in trying out, you must bring a copy of your current physical with you.…
Read MoreClinton’s Johnathan Perkins Recognized at National Coach of the Year Banquet
Johnathan Perkins, head coach for both boys and girls track and field teams at Clinton High School, was recognized as one of eight finalists for the 2019 NHSACA Coach of the Year – Track & Field. In May, Perkins coached the Lady Arrows to their seventh straight MHSAA 6A State Track and Field Championship.…
Read MorePercussion Director Named Interim Band Director
Percussion Director Gavin McAdams is the Clinton Public School District’s interim band director. McAdams replaces Kevin Welborn, who announced this summer he’s accepted a position at the University of Alabama. “We were sad to see Mr. Welborn go, but Mr. McAdams brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role and he’s highly…
Read MoreHinds Football Releases 2019 Schedule
The Hinds Community College Eagle football program has released their schedule for the 2019 season. The Eagles 2019 football schedule features five home games on Gene Murphy Field at Joe Renfroe Stadium along with four contests on the road. All nine contests will be played against Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) opponents and take…
Read MoreAMR Paramedics Urge Safety with Fireworks
July 4 fireworks can be fun and beautiful, but they are always dangerous. Fireworks are explosives, not toys. Fireworks send thousands of people to the hospital each year and cause millions of dollars in fire losses. Paramedics at American Medical Response urge caution with fireworks to prevent disfiguring burns, loss of eyes and fingers and…
Read MoreCPSD earns national PR award for 2018 Bond Campaign
Voters in September passed a $25 million school bond by an overwhelming 95% approval. This summer, the Clinton Public School District will receive a national award for the success of this campaign. CPSD is the only Mississippi school district to receive a 2019 Golden Achievement award from the National School PR Association. “We were humbled…
Read MoreFormer Eagles on Top of the Track and Field World
Former Eagle stars’ Jeff Henderson and Kenyattia Hackworth are leaving their imprint on the Track and Field World. Jeff Henderson currently sits atop of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World rankings in the men’s long jump. Henderson, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Hall of Famer and 2016 Olympic Champion, made a…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons for Medical Use of Marijuana
Anybody with ears has heard how beneficial medical use of marijuana can be when it comes to treating a wide range of clinical conditions. And what’s even crazier is that the list keeps growing and growing as research moves forward. So why is marijuana becoming the new age ‘super drug’ that is able to cure…
Read MoreUnveiling of Walk of Honorees Plaques
On Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the City of Clinton will honor Clintonians who have been recognized for achievements of excellence in their field at the local, state, or national level. Many of the honorees have received prestigious awards. These fourteen individuals either grew up in Clinton or spent time in Clinton during…
Read MoreMississippi Brilla Takes Second Straight Over Houston FC
CLINTON, Miss. – Mississippi Brilla FC and Houston FC tangled for the second time over the weekend in Clinton, and, once again, the home side came out on top. Following up on their 3-1 victory on Friday, Brilla finished the two-game home stand with a 2-0 win on a rainy Sunday night.Brilla controlled the game…
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