CoffeeTime: “THE ORB OF ME”
You have natural abilities and inclinations. You love doing certain things. That’s normal and good. But what you love in life was never intended to be all that is important in your world. Family, friends, co-workers, church family, strangers, and even supervisors, they are all supposed to be important to you. Granted, holding importance…
Read MoreHAMPTON GRADUATES FROM YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, twenty-two high school students completed the Youth Leadership Jackson program during a graduation ceremony. Robert A. Hampton, III, of Clinton High School was amongst those graduates. Youth Leadership Jackson (YLJ) is a leadership development program which trains, motivates, and increases the awareness of selected high school students through…
Read MoreNarnia comes to life May 7-10
Special to The Clinton Courier Clintonians are invited to travel to Narnia with the Brick Street Players as they bring C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life. The play, dramatized by Joseph Robinette and directed by Allie Bennett, follows the Pevensie siblings as they pass through an ordinary wardrobe into a…
Read MoreShoppers encouraged to visit May 9 Children’s Business Fair
By Sherry Lucas The Children’s Business Fair reaches its five-year milestone this year, as it continues to bring a youthful spirit to Main Street Clinton’s Makers Market on Saturday, May 9, in Olde Towne. The Children’s Business Fair, inside the market on Jefferson Street, offers the opportunity for youngsters to create and launch their own…
Read MoreCommon DFW Lawn Mistakes That Are Actually Logical
Caring for a lawn in DFW often comes down to applying what seems like common sense, but local conditions don’t always respond the way you’d expect. Intense heat, clay-heavy soil, and uneven rainfall create a mix that challenges many standard lawn care habits. Actions like watering more often or cutting grass shorter feel logical in…
Read MoreClosing the Loop: Why the Circular Economy in the Automotive Sector Matters in 2026
The automotive industry has long operated on a simple, wasteful logic: make it, sell it, scrap it. In 2026, that model is under serious pressure – from regulators, consumers, investors, and the weight of its own environmental consequences. The circular economy offers a different blueprint. Instead of extracting raw materials, building a vehicle, and sending…
Read MoreSmall Mistakes That Turn Simple Yard Jobs Into Exhausting Work
It’s a sunny Saturday. Instead of spending the morning lounging around, you figure you’ll finally trim those hedges that have been giving you the stink eye for the past 3 weeks. After all, it’ll take 20 minutes tops; it’s not that big of a deal. So, you go out, grab the trimmers, and an hour…
Read MoreThe Receipt Is Getting Smarter, and Local Businesses Have Reason to Pay Attention
A customer taps a card at a lunch counter, picks up a gift in Olde Towne, or pays an invoice from a local service business after the job is done. The receipt might be printed, emailed, or sent straight to a phone. Either way, it says more than what was bought and how much it…
Read MoreWhen Care Falls Short: What to Do If You Suspect Elder Neglect
A Growing Concern for Families For many families, placing a loved one in a nursing home is a decision rooted in trust. It often follows difficult conversations and the hope that trained professionals will provide the care that is no longer possible at home. Families expect these facilities to offer safety, dignity, and steady support…
Read MoreThe Lorax to be shown on the brick streets May 8
By Sherry Lucas Main Street Clinton’s spring Dinner and a Movie series flickers back in May for the Friday, May 8, showing of The Lorax. The hit animated family musical and comedy, released in 2012, brings the 1971 Dr. Seuss book to the big screen and expands the story in the process. Its storyline of…
Read MoreMakers Market on May 9 offers gift options, more for the season
By Sherry Lucas The May Makers Market returns to the brick streets of Olde Towne Clinton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, just in time for graduation and wedding season and perfectly situated for summer preparations. More than forty vendors will have booths chock full of handcrafted items that have passed muster with…
Read MoreEmpowering the Next Generation: Teen Mental Health Essentials
Teenagers today face a world that moves at a very fast pace. The pressures they deal with are much different than those of their parents or grandparents. Growing up involves learning how to manage new emotions and social situations. Finding the right tools to stay healthy is a major part of this journey for every…
Read MoreWhy Attorneys Are Hard to Find in AI Search And What They Can Do About It
By Jorge Argota When someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or another AI tool to recommend a personal injury lawyer, the response often favors firms with the strongest online footprint; not necessarily the most established local option. This isn’t the same as traditional search. A firm can perform well on Google and still be overlooked in AI…
Read MoreHow Is the Value of a Totaled Car Calculated in Utah?
Few things are more stressful than finding out your car is a total loss. Suddenly, you’re left wondering whether the insurance payout will actually cover what your vehicle was worth to you. In Utah, the process of calculating a totaled car’s value follows specific rules, and understanding those rules can make a real difference in…
Read MoreTop Reasons to Hire a Divorce Lawyer in Toronto
Divorce is one of the most significant legal events you can go through, and in a city like Toronto, the stakes are high. Property, children, finances, and your future are all on the line. Many people assume they can handle the process on their own, especially if things seem amicable at first. But “amicable” can…
Read MoreClinton track and field rules Class 7A again with boys-girls state sweep
Excellence remained the standard for Clinton High School track and field on Saturday, May 2, as the Lady Arrows and the Arrows would not be denied as a historic 2026 postseason run that culminated with a sweep of the MHSAA Class 7A State Championships at Pearl High School. The Lady Arrows captured their 13th…
Read MoreWanted: Students to serve on Mayor’s Youth Council
By Randy Bell “Every time you flush your toilet, that’s your government at work.” That’s what Clinton’s Chief of Staff Breana Norton likes to say as she tries to explain that running a city or a state or a country is more than just meetings. And Norton is hoping to convince students to take an…
Read MoreCloset purge sparks friendship 36 years in the making
By Guest Columnist Theresa Davis When my son-in-law’s mother died unexpectedly, he was left to wade through a lifetime of her treasures. I decided to start going through closets, desks and file cabinets to better organize what was important and start a major purge. In my daughter’s closet, I had several boxes of her programs,…
Read MoreMastering AI for Lingerie and Boudoir Photography: A Creator’s Workflow Guide
Producing compelling AI-generated lingerie and boudoir imagery goes beyond crafting a single impressive prompt. True mastery lies in establishing a repeatable, reliable workflow that supports every stage of creation, from initial concept to final publication. This guide focuses on building such a workflow, ensuring creative freedom is matched by consistency and control. Define Your Creative…
Read MoreHerron sets bench-press record, finishes third at state meet
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School powerlifter Allison Herron etched her name into the record books, setting a new girls’ bench press record in her weight class and finishing third in the MHSAA Class 7A State Powerlifting Meet on Friday, March 28, in Jackson. The senior recorded a 160-pound bench press to break…
Read MoreWhy WPS Office Feels Like the Office Suite Most People Actually Need
There’s something oddly frustrating about modern productivity tools. On paper, they promise everything—power, speed, endless features—but in reality, they often feel heavier than they need to be. Too many buttons, too many steps, and somehow, too little clarity. That’s usually the moment when people start looking for something simpler… not weaker, just easier to live…
Read MoreWhere Colleges Fall Short: Key Trends from the Campus Pride Index
For many colleges, the language of inclusion is everywhere—on websites, in mission statements, and across admissions materials. But the Campus Pride Index reveals a more complicated reality. While some institutions have made meaningful progress, many still fall short in creating truly safe and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students. By measuring policies, programs, and campus climate,…
Read MoreProtecting Your Bottom Line: The ROI of Commercial Roofing
Managing a business requires careful attention to every detail of the physical facility. A solid overhead structure serves as the primary defense against the weather for any retail or industrial space. Smart owners view the outer shell as a financial tool rather than a simple expense. Improving the top layer of a building can lead…
Read MoreClinton archery competes at North State MSNASP Bullseye Tournament
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Public School District’s archery program sent a full contingent of qualifiers to the AIMS North State MSNASP Bullseye Tournament, where both the high school and junior high teams vied for state tournament qualification. The high school team competed on Tuesday, March 24, and the junior high team competed…
Read MoreMovie Review: Michael
By Bob Garver The big problem with “Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, is that it has the approval of the Jackson family. As such, we are going to get a very flattering portrait of possibly the single most controversial personality in the history of the music industry. The scandals that plagued his later…
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