Lariat makes Clinton debut in Spring Concert Series on May 23
By Sherry Lucas Lariat, a five-pieced Philadelphia-based band, brings its signature country-rooted, rock-driven sound to Lions Club Park for the final show of Clinton’s Spring Concert Series on Saturday, May 23. The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating and enjoy the show. …
Read MoreMDHS Commits $5 Million in TANF Funds to Expand Child Care Assistance for Mississippi Working Families
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through…
Read MoreJackson to Join Nationwide BAPS Charities Walkathon Supporting Cancer Patients and First Responders
Residents from across the Jackson area are expected to gather on Saturday, May 30, 2026, for the annual BAPS Charities Walk-Run, part of a nationwide volunteer-driven event taking place simultaneously in more than 100 cities across North America. The Jackson event, scheduled at 2390 Greenway Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is expected to bring together…
Read MoreBrilla Soccer Is Back in Clinton This Saturday Night!
This Saturday night, something special is happening in Clinton. The first home match of the summer for Mississippi Brilla FC is set for Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM at Robinson-Hale Stadium on the campus of Mississippi College, and we would love for your family to be part of it. If you’ve never…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “SINKING SHIP MARRIAGES”
If you are in one, it’s a scary thing. With a lot of anger, defeatism, anxiety, and damaged pride as shipmates. But, maybe you still feel that you would rather patch the holes that are rapidly taking on water, rather than just bailing out. Maybe you feel the kids deserve a home with both…
Read MorePolice chief provides crime statistics update
By Randy Bell Clinton’s police chief uses four categories of felony property crime as a barometer to show how well his department is doing its job. Chief Ford Hayman told the Board of Aldermen May 5 that, last year, the city had a combined total of sixty auto burglaries, residential burglaries, business burglaries and grand…
Read MoreClinton vs. Clinton citywide reading challenge kicks off
This summer, Clinton, Mississippi, has been invited to compete with six other cities named Clinton in the United States – a friendly competition to see which “Clinton” adults can read the most this summer. The contest, which runs from May 25 through August 31, invites readers ages 18 and up to join the effort to…
Read MoreMC offers summer art camps for youth, community classes for adults
Special to The Clinton Courier Faculty in the Department of Art at Mississippi College are inviting children and adults to explore their creative side this summer during community art classes in the Aven Fine Arts Building and at the Gore Arts Complex (GAC) on MC’s Clinton campus. Nate Jarnagin, administrative assistant in the…
Read MoreNuBest Nutrition Predicts AI Will Personalize the Supplement Experience
Walk through any American pharmacy in 2026 and one thing becomes obvious fast: generic wellness routines are losing momentum. Consumers no longer grab random multivitamins and hope for the best. You now see people tracking sleep on an Apple Watch, counting recovery scores through Fitbit, and comparing ingredient labels with the same intensity once reserved…
Read MoreCommercial Fleet Technology Supporting Operational Efficiency
Managing a commercial vehicle fleet requires continuous attention to daily operational details. Rising expenses and unexpected route delays create heavy burdens for transport teams across the country. Modern tracking systems help supervisors protect valuable highway assets without losing control of company budgets. Digital tools provide clear visibility into daily driver habits. Implementing smart hardware…
Read MoreMississippi Records the Highest Fatal Rear-End Crash Rate, 132.99% Higher Than the National Average
Key Takeaways Mississippi ranks #1 in the U.S. for fatal rear-end crashes, with 25.56 crashes per million licensed drivers. On average, the state records 52.4 fatal rear-end crashes annually, making it the most dangerous state for tailgating-related fatalities and a clear outlier at the top of the ranking. While Mississippi leads, it is closely followed…
Read MoreCan the Mud Monsters Make the Playoffs in 2026? A Data-Driven Projection
The Mississippi Mud Monsters wrapped up their debut Frontier League campaign at 49–47, just outside the postseason picture. Heading into 2026, the front office reshaped the bullpen, kept core offensive contributors, and added prospect talent to plug the gaps that kept them home in October. What follows blends sabermetric-style projections with the names, numbers, and…
Read MorePinehaven bridge work continues, estimated completion date extended
The City of Clinton recently announced that, following a construction update earlier this month, the anticipated reopening date of the Pinehaven bridge over Bogue Chitto Creek has shifted from late April/early May to the end of May. The bridge has been closed since the end of April 2025, when the project began to remove…
Read MoreFinal spring Dinner and a Movie set for May 22
By Sherry Lucas The movie Kicking & Screaming is the final installment in spring’s Dinner and a Movie Series from Main Street Clinton, starting at dusk Friday, May 22, on the brick streets, at the corner of Jefferson and Leake streets in Olde Towne. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, pillows or…
Read MoreLibrary planning robust Summer Reading program & Community Art Show
Quisenberry Library is preparing for an exciting and creativity-filled Summer Reading season, offering a wide range of free programs and events for children, teens, adults and families throughout June and July. The 2026 Summer Reading schedule will offer educational experiences, hands-on activities, live programs, and opportunities for community involvement – all provided at no…
Read MoreHelping Children in Care Discover Their Strengths and Future Options
A child who says “I’m not good at anything” may be the one who calms a child, remembers football scores, sketches in the corner or notices when someone is upset. Strengths don’t always arrive as certificates. For children in care, they can be hidden under worry, disrupted schooling or low confidence. Notice the Small Things…
Read MoreNFL On the Road Again
With Seattle’s impressive Super Bowl LX victory fading from memory, the draft out of the way, and a long time to wait for the start of the 2026 NFL season, football fans have been starved of anything to get excited about recently. But the release of the 2026 NFL schedules always sparks debate and prompts…
Read MoreWhy Decluttering Before a Move Saves More Than You’d Expect
Most people pack everything they own and sort it out at the other end. That’s the default plan for a move, and it’s also where a lot of the avoidable cost and stress comes from. Every box that goes on the truck is a box that has to be loaded, transported, unloaded, and unpacked. Multiply…
Read MorePlanning a Long-Distance Move: A Practical Guide for Families
A long-distance move comes together differently than a local one. The boxes look the same and the trucks look the same, but the way the job comes together is different. Local moves get billed by the hour. Interstate moves get billed by weight and miles. Local moves wrap up in a day. Interstate moves can…
Read MoreHiring Movers: What to Know Before You Sign Anything
Hiring a moving company sounds simple on paper. Pick a name, get a quote, schedule the truck. The trouble is that moving is one of those industries where service quality varies a lot between companies. The gap between a good hire and a bad one doesn’t always show up until move day. A bad hire…
Read MoreMoving a Business: A Planning Guide for Owners and Operators
A residential move is mostly about furniture and boxes. A commercial move involves all of that plus customers, employees, vendors, equipment, and a clock that’s measured in lost revenue per hour of downtime. The planning gets more involved for one main reason: the move can’t happen at the expense of the business that’s paying for…
Read MoreWhy a Solo Incident Doesn’t Always Mean You Are at Fault
A quiet stretch of highway can turn into a chaotic scene in a heartbeat without another car in sight. Most people assume that any wreck involving only one car is automatically the driver’s fault. This immediate judgment overlooks the complex physical and legal realities behind these sudden crashes. Driving requires a reliable vehicle, a safe…
Read MoreModern Outdoor Amenities for High-Traffic Public Environments
Public spaces need smart upgrades to keep up with heavy daily use. When hundreds of people visit a park or plaza every day, standard fixtures wear out fast. Choosing the right outdoor setups helps community areas remain clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Proper planning cuts repair costs and keeps public areas functional. High-quality…
Read MoreWorkers at Bally’s Hard Rock in Biloxi voted to join Teamsters Local 891
Sixty-six workers at Bally’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, including casino cage and banking staff, front desk employees, and cashiers, voted to join Teamsters Local 891 as they seek higher wages, expanded benefits, and stronger job protections. The decision passed by a majority vote and marked the group’s first step toward formal representation…
Read MoreAnime Fest 2026 in Jackson drew thousands of anime fans for more than just costumes
The annual Anime Fest 2026 wrapped up on Sunday at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson, Mississippi. Over two days, the exhibition complex turned into a hub for anime fans, cosplayers, artists, and gamers who came less for the spectacle than for face-to-face interaction with one another. The festival keeps its annual convention format and…
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