Clinton to get additional EV chargers
By Randy Bell A plan to install Clinton’s first public charging stations for electric vehicles has been expanded to three additional locations. Originally, the 240-volt Level 2 chargers were to go to the Clinton Visitor Center and Olde Towne Depot. But the Board of Aldermen voted May 6 to execute an agreement which calls for…
Read MoreHarper working to keep pipeline funding flowing
By Randy Bell These are uncertain times for those depending on federal funding for their programs and projects. But Gregg Harper, the former Mississippi congressman who’s been scraping up money on Capitol Hill and at the State Capitol for a multi-million-dollar pipeline aimed at maintaining the viability of Clinton’s sewage treatment system and promoting economic…
Read MoreOakleigh Gardens residents organize block party
By Carole Kelly Advance planning, fine spring weather and a talented grill chef assured the success of a block party for residents of Oakleigh Gardens, a part of Clinton’s Oakhurst Subdivision. Organizers Stacy Ainsworth and Suzanne Pegues, who started planning three weeks prior to the Saturday, April 26, event, agree that their purpose was…
Read MoreClinton rock frontman turned soulful Americana storyteller releases new singles this month
Special to The Clinton Courier South Texas-born and Mississippi-rooted, Marcos, of Clinton, is a dynamic artist whose musical journey spans gritty rock anthems to soul-stirring Americana ballads. As the former frontman and songwriter for Sally Jayne, Marcos made waves on the rock circuit, releasing rock album Remember Me in 2010 —sharing stages with 3 Doors…
Read MoreCrown Club completes final service project for the year
The Clinton Courier The Junior Auxiliary Crown Club of Clinton recently had their last service project of the school year. The group chose to make “Foster Comfort Bags” for children entering the foster system in Mississippi. Each club member brought a backpack/duffle/travel bag and items to fill the bag, such as toothpaste and a toothbrush,…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen meeting recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large Mayor Fisher welcomed several guests including Supervisors Tony Smith and Wanda Evers. He also introduced former Congressman Gregg Harper to present a lobbying report. Congressman Harper reported that additional funding for the Big Black project that had been included in the proposed Congressional budget disappeared with the approval of a…
Read MoreCTE students end year with capstone exercise
Students at the Clinton High School (CHS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center recently participated in a capstone project led by Law and Public Safety Instructor Al Kimbrell. The project, a complex concert crime and mass injury/casualty scenario, included students in law and public safety, health science, theater, broadcast journalism, EMT and culinary courses, who…
Read MoreJim Henson focus of Study Club for April
By Carole Kelly A guest appearance by a well-known Muppet brought smiles to members of the Clinton Study Club when Roland Roberts discussed the life of James Maury “Jim” Henson, American puppeteer. The presentation is the eighth in the club year’s “Mississippi celebrities” theme. Roberts introduced the subject by sharing a history of puppetry,…
Read MoreClinton students participate in Mississippi Student Government conferences
Special to The Clinton Courier Students from Clinton High School (CHS), Sumner Hill Junior High School and Clinton Junior High School (CJHS) recently attended the 2025 Mississippi Model United Nations (UN) conference and the Mississippi Junior Youth Assembly. The annual spring conferences are part of a slate of youth leadership programs organized by LEAD…
Read MoreBrown named Entergy’s customer service manager
By Randy Bell Entergy customers in Clinton and other parts of Hinds County have someone new to turn to when they have needs or concerns. Felicia Brown has been named customer service manager for the county. “This role allows me to work directly with Clinton municipal leaders to bring power-related solutions and timely communication to…
Read MoreClinton Arrow boys soccer team honored at banquet
By Danny C. Davis The Clinton Arrow boys’ soccer team was honored at the annual awards banquet held recently at the Northside Baptist Church fellowship hall. The Arrows finished the 2024-25 season 10-6-1. Clinton defeated defending Class 7A champion Hernando 2-0 in the opening round of the Class 7A North playoffs 2-0, but fell to…
Read MoreClintonians part of New Stage Come From Away production
Special to The Clinton Courier Several Clintonians will help New Stage Theater tell the story of 7,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the aftermath of 9/11, and the community that welcomed them with open arms. Jennifer Smith will serve as an actress in the production, Carol Joy Sparkman is the…
Read MoreOp-Ed: I See You. I Hear You. I’m Running for You.
By Kevin Anderson, Candidate for Alderman, Ward 4 Before I ever stepped into a classroom as an educator, I cleaned office buildings to make ends meet. I started at the ground level and worked my way up—literally. From sweeping floors in my janitorial work to serving as a teacher assistant, and now working as a…
Read MoreEpic Funk Brass Band closes out spring concert series on May 24
By Sherry Lucas The high-energy, sassy brass sounds of the Epic Funk Brass Band will bring a lively beat to the stage at Lions Club Park in the final concert of the 2025 Spring Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24. The concert is free. The Epic Funk Brass Band channels the infectious rhythm…
Read MoreClinton youth participate in Heart of the Horse Trainers Challenge
Special to The Clinton Courier Several Clinton youth joined competitors from Mississippi and Alabama in one hundred twenty days of transformative work for the 2025 Heart of the Horse Trainers Challenge, which was held earlier this month at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center in Jackson. The two-day event highlights the journey of formerly unwanted or…
Read MoreClinton University provides Answers about City government
By Randy Bell It’s a “university” without a campus, a sports team or a fight song. But you can learn a lot about City government at Clinton University. It’s not a real school. It exists only online, a “crash course” by Director of Communication and Tourism Marlee Price-Cook to educate the public about how local…
Read MoreLocal VFW post plans Memorial Day commemoration
Special to The Clinton Courier The local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3685 in Clinton will be passing out poppies on May 24, in honor of Memorial Day, to commemorate comrades who did not return home from war. The VFW has partnered with two local businesses for this purpose. The post will be distributing the…
Read MoreLady Arrow softball team has successful season
By Danny C. Davis Fourth-year Clinton Lady Arrow head softball coach Rachel Hurley feels her team showed a lot of improvement in the 2025 season they just completed. After losing in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs to Desoto Central, Hurley challenged her team by scheduling tougher non-district opponents this season. Playing a tougher…
Read MoreCity looks to boost walking trail security
By Randy Bell Complaints about how brightly the Arrow Drive walking path was illuminated led to the toning down of the lights, but some of Clinton’s other walking trails are completely dark at night. And Ward 4 Alderman Chip Wilbanks says it’s time to make those trails more secure, especially the one located behind the…
Read MoreFresh at Five markets return June 3
By Sherry Lucas Clinton’s Fresh at Five farmers market kicks off its 14th year on Tuesday, June 3, bringing the bounty of summer harvest to the brick streets and, ultimately, Clinton dinner tables. Fresh at Five markets continue weekly, from 5-7 p.m. every Tuesday, through August 12, at the 300 block of Jefferson Street,…
Read MorePickleball complex may open in August
By Randy Bell Pickleball enthusiasts in Clinton can look toward the second week in August to step onto the new courts at Kids Towne Park for the first time – but it depends in large part on the weather. “We could have some rainy days that could put us back even farther,” says Parks and…
Read MoreArrow football hires two assistant coaches from Madison Central
By Danny C. Davis Clinton High School will have two new assistant football coaches on the sidelines this fall. The positions were opened up after then-head coach John Carr resigned in February. Soon after Carr left, CHS offensive assistant Tyler Peterson left to join Carr at Starkville. Then, the other position opened up when defensive…
Read MoreLocal and state leaders visit FunTime Pre-School for National Week of the Young Child
Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi House of Representatives members Clay Mansell and Stephanie Foster, as well as Clinton Mayor-elect Will Purdie, recently visited with FunTime Pre-School owner Lesia Daniel and her staff to celebrate the National Week of the Young Child (WOYC). WOYC is an annual event recognizing the importance of early childhood…
Read MoreLeo Moreira and Carlos Calabrese performing at Friday Nights at Milepost 89
Special to The Clinton Courier Leo Moreira and Carlos Calabrese are set to bring acoustic guitar music to the monthly Friday Nights at Milepost 89 event, which will take place on Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Visitor Center. Fans of bands like The Beatles, Santana and Toto are especially encouraged to…
Read MoreLe Bonté supports Ronald McDonald House
By Carole Kelly The Le Bonté Women’s Club of Clinton each year shows support for the mission of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, donating to the cause of creating and supporting programs directly improving the health and well-being of children. Recently, club members gave a donation to the charity, as well as provided some snacks…
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