Mississippi College is assessing the rapidly changing spread of the coronavirus. On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, and we recognize that we need to act in the best interest of our nation’s common good. While…

Clinton Public School District is closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 virus and is in direct communication with the Mississippi Department of Health and the Mississippi Department of Education. During the spring break holiday, all campuses in the Clinton Public School District and all buses were thoroughly cleaned by Prewitt Contract Services. As of…

  Following Wednesday night’s announcement of the first reported coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, and Mississippi Emergency Management Association(MEMA) Executive Director Gregory S. Michel held a press conference this morning announcing major updates and new community recommendations for preventing the spread of the virus. “The Mississippi…

Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that classes will be suspended for the week after Spring Break, March 16-22, as MSU continues to monitor the potential impacts of COVID-19 in Mississippi and makes additional operational plans. This class suspension applies to students only; faculty and staff will continue with normal operating procedures.…

Mississippi State University is tightening international travel restrictions, including study abroad programs, and is strongly encouraging faculty members to prepare for online course instruction should circumstances dictate that in coming days or weeks. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to follow rapidly changing events at msstate.edu or on MSU social media platforms. Additional announcements from MSU regarding…

The Clinton Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to participate in the installation of the new Playground at Kid’s Towne Park, on March 28 from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Delayed by rain twice over the past two months, Parks and Recreation Officials hope the third time will be the charm. Kid’s Towne Park is…

Last night, March 11, 2020, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The individual is a Forrest county adult male who recently traveled to Florida. After confirmation by the Mississippi State Department…

Commissioner Brent Bailey announced today the Public Service Commission in cooperation with the Attorney General’s Office has charged three companies for alleged violations of the Mississippi No-Call law. The three companies charged for allegedly violating the Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 77-3-701, et seq. include CS Marketing, LLC, CMWEBIT, LLC and Turnkey…

The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) will be holding auditions for the Dance, Theatre, Vocal and Media Arts/Filmmaking Departments on April 13, 2020. Tenth graders apply online by April 6, 2020.  The process for admission includes application, audition and interview. Accepted students attend their Junior and Senior years of high school at MSA. If you…

Active Military and First Responders in Mississippi and their spouses have an opportunity to get a Will and Advanced Health-Care Directive free of charge. The event is called “Wills for First Responders Mississippi” and will take place Saturday, March 21st, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum,…

There were 690 fatalities on Mississippi roadways in 2016. In addition to distracted driving, DUI’s, and other driver-made errors, harsh weather conditions increase the risk of car accidents in the state. From thunderstorms to sudden flash floods, it’s important that residents know how to keep themselves and others safe while out on the roads when the weather…

Jazmyn Shaw manages to work as an emergency room nurse while pursuing her medical degree.   As a little girl named Jasmine Lawson, she went into foster care whenever her mother went on a binge, handed down from family to family like an outgrown coat. The adults in charge tried to place Jazmyn and her…

 The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced this week the finalists for the 2020 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2020 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates superior ability to inspire teachers, employs exemplary leadership practices and participates as an active member of…

Supporters of Mississippi State Hospital and Hudspeth Regional Center recently hosted an appreciation luncheon for the state’s legislators at Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson.     Sen. Hillman Frazier, District 27, Hinds County, was one of the attendees.   The legislative appreciation event is an annual program hosted by Friends of MSH and Friends of…

Polls for the 2020 Primary Election open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot. Mississippians can vote for the party nominees for United States President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. In Mississippi, Primary Elections are conducted by political…

  Gifted pianists will join talented dancers in a longstanding event called MC Creates. “Dancing Pianos” is the title for this Spring event at Mississippi College on March 24. The student-produced program begins 7:30 p.m. at the Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall. The event at the Aven Fine Arts Building happens each year due to…

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, Mississippi Blood Services is urging individuals to make and/or keep donation appointments and organized blood drives to ensure the continued adequacy of the blood supply. It is imperative that healthy individuals donate to minimize disruptions to the blood supply and ensure blood is available…

  Prospective students will attend classes, learn about school organizations and tailgate on the Clinton campus at Mississippi College’s Spring Preview Day. The activities are set for March 21, and begin that Saturday with an 8:30 a.m. check-in at the B.C. Rogers Student Center. Typically, about 400 to 500 visitors from across the Southeast and…

Mississippi Primary 2020: What You Need to Know The Mississippi Primary is Tuesday, March 10th. so plan now to GO VOTE! At the top of the ticket will be the 2020 Presidential Primary. Super Tuesday provided a bit of clarity on what we should expect here in Mississippi. Party nominees will also be selected for one…

The Grow with Google: Spring into Action Workshop will be held in five Jackson Hinds Library System libraries, Wednesday, March 11, 2020.   Start the year off on the right foot by learning how to use Google Analytics to gain insights into how consumers engage with businesses online. Learn best practices analyzing customer trends and turning these…

  Students at Mississippi College and Tougaloo College will focus on their research efforts at an April 9 conference. Showcasing their findings at the 17th annual undergraduate research symposium, students at the private institutions in Central Mississippi reflect a splendid partnership. “The continued partnership between two of Mississippi’s private universities, both founded in the 1800s, gives…

Recently, we received a letter from a Clinton Accent Teacher.  Accent is Clinton’s Gift Program.    The teachers request was very simple but she asked for our help.    We wanted to show her how Clinton supports their teachers, programs and school as a whole.  The letter is below.   Please read her simple request letter…