Contract approved for park improvements
By Randy Bell The City of Clinton is moving ahead with the first phase of park improvements funded by revenue from the two per cent restaurant tax. But some of the more expensive projects in the initial package will have to wait. Mid-State Construction of MS LLC has been awarded a contract for $3,226,000 to…
Read MoreArrows fall against South Panola to drop to 2-3
By Danny C. Davis The last two games have been tough for the Clinton Arrows, falling to top ten-ranked teams South Panola, on the road, 32-7, and to Grenada, 55-22, at home. Both teams the Arrows lost to the last two weeks are considered top contenders to win Class 6A this year. After a road…
Read MoreCPSD earns A-Rating, ranks fourth statewide
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Public School District once again earned an A-Rating from the Mississippi Department of Education’s accountability system, the highest possible academic rating a Mississippi school district can attain. MDE officially approved the accountability grades for the 2023-2024 school year during their board session on Tuesday, September 17. …
Read MoreWinging away, wintering in Mexico: Hummingbirds
By Carole Kelly “Miracles” is how Marcie Lockett describes hummingbirds, the very tiny birds that have a very large following in the area, throughout the state and beyond. Lockett, an authority on the birds that can fly up, down, forward, backward and even sideways, keeps eight hummingbird feeders filled and ready for the flying miracles.…
Read MoreDAR bell ringing honors Constitution
by Emma Ellard Clinton’s local DAR chapter, the Walter Leake Chapter of the Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution, honored the nation’s foundation with a ceremonial bell ringing on Tuesday, September 17, at the Olde Towne Depot. Sue Hunt, the Constitution Committee Chair of the Walter Leake Chapter, organized and conducted the ceremony,…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Wild Robot”
By Bob Garver For better or worse, late September this year is certainly the time for animated robot movies. Fortunately, we got the “worse” out of the way last week with “Transformers One.” Now we can sit back and enjoy the “better” with “The Wild Robot.” Many people did indeed sit back and enjoy this…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen meeting recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large Our Department Head report was given by Marsha Barham, manager of the Visitor Center. Director Barham reported that the number of visitors to the Center is down some. Friday Nights at Mile Post 89 are still occurring. The Visitor Center will also host Book Talk, featuring a new book by…
Read MoreLiving Young plans host of October Activities
by Emma Ellard Those ages 50+ have plenty of activities to look forward to in October through Living Young, a community engagement program of Clinton’s Therapeutic Recreation Department. The program, which operates out of the Wood Activity Center on Clinton Boulevard, is looking forward to an October schedule jam-packed with special programs of tasty treats,…
Read MoreFisher to retire, calls for younger mayor
By Randy Bell Phil Fisher says politicians shouldn’t try to stay in office just because they can get re-elected. And Clinton’s mayor says it’s time for him to step down. “The reason I am leaving at the end of this term is because I have accomplished everything I envisioned when I took the mayor’s office…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “NAKED”
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Nope, don’t get your dander up (or your hopes up, depending on what you were hoping to read.) I am not going to write about naked bodies and the image that phrase seems to conjure up to people. The focus of this column, the nakedness I am writing about?…
Read MoreBow Tie Dance Band bringing dance energy to Olde Towne
By Sherry Lucas The Bow Tie Dance Band will bring high-energy dance tunes and a fun, up-tempo attitude to Lions Club Park on Saturday, October 5. With music set for 6 until 9 p.m., they plan to get folks on their feet and grooving to the beat. The central-Mississippi band started in 2021, and…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: “Search for pound cake recipe stirs up pleasant memories”
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve shared my love of pound cake before. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I recently spent a few hours following the comments of members of an online food and recipe group as they helped someone search for a long-lost pound cake recipe. One of the members was trying to…
Read MoreFall for Clinton festivities will fill the day on October 12
By Sherry Lucas Autumn leaves and cool breezes signal the time is ripe for the annual Fall for Clinton Olde Towne Market, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, on the brick streets. Artisans galore will gather to offer shoppers a full range of items, from fall decor to…
Read More“Fall for Clinton” business decorating contest continues through Oct. 11
The Clinton Courier The Clinton Courier’s citywide business “Fall for Clinton” decorating contest, which gives all businesses in the city the opportunity to win prizes for decorating their façade, lawn, entrance and/or doorways with fall themes, such as scarecrows, pumpkins and festive wreaths, will conclude on October 11. While there is no cost to…
Read MoreOlde Towne Uncorked offering fall shopping fun on Oct. 17
By Sherry Lucas Order up another round of Olde Towne Uncorked in Clinton, as another fall event beckons folks to the brick streets for sipping, snacking, shopping and shoulder-rubbing with good friends and community cohorts. This second fall outing in a series that has become quite popular is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, with…
Read MorePepper tours Australia with Lions Band
Special to The Clinton Courier Mason Pepper, who served as snare drummer for Clinton High School and team leader for several years, was selected during his senior year as drummer for the elite Mississippi All State Lions Band. Pepper was the only Clintonian selected after several months of audition. He was also selected for the…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen meeting recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large After approving the consent agenda, The Board of Aldermen heard a report from Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Andy Schoggin and Mrs. Libby Callegan. Dr. Schoggen reported that the school year had begun well and announced that there was no need for a tax increase for the school district…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Transformers One”
By Bob Garver I actually had high hopes going into “Transformers One.” Not because I’m a big fan of the toys or really anything about the property, but because this movie promised to correct some of the mistakes made by its predecessors. Namely, I was excited that there wouldn’t be any live-action actors. For some…
Read MoreNature lovers and neighbors fight to protect forest
By Randy Bell A proposed housing and commercial development which would carve up part of Clinton’s last forest faces an uncertain future after an outcry from the public prompted a delay in a rezoning vote. The agenda item at the Board of Aldermen’s September 3 meeting was removed at the request of Kirkland Development, which…
Read More“CoffeeTime: BABIES BEHAVE BETTER THAN US”
Two-month-old Lydia suddenly feels uncomfortable, so she begins twisting her little head back and forth, whimpering, and when that doesn’t bring her mom, she begins shifting her body around. According to her beliefs, that lady-in-waiting has only one function in life – to attend to Lydia’s every whim and need. Mom is supposed to be…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Ending Souptember on a delicious note
By Kara Kimbrough It’s been entertaining, to say the least, to watch grownups bicker on the internet this week over whether or not gumbo and chili should be considered soup. I’ll be honest, I have better things to do with my time than argue about such trivial things. I’m too busy looking over my…
Read MoreCPSD has exemplary test scores – again
Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi Department of Education recently released student performance data, and Clinton Public School District students have positioned their schools near the top statewide. Eastside Elementary students’ State test scores placed their school in the top five, Northside Elementary sits in the top ten, and Clinton High School…
Read MoreCivic Corner: September 20th Update
Ricki Garrett, Alderwoman at Large Our Department Head report was given by Marsha Barham, Manager of the Visitors Center. Director Barham reported that the number of visitors to the center is down some. Friday Nights at Mile Post 89 are still occurring. The Visitors Center will also host Book Talk, featuring a new book by…
Read MoreCommunity encouraged to get involved in Thank a Police Officer Day
Community encouraged to get involved in Thank a Police Officer Day Thank a Police Officer Day is recognized every year on the third Saturday of September. The community is encouraged to show support or do something meaningful for the men and women who help to ensure the area’s safety – including not only local police,…
Read MoreTaxes stay the same under Clinton’s new budget
Taxes stay the same under Clinton’s new budget By Randy Bell The City of Clinton will head into the new fiscal year with a $23.3 million dollar budget which includes pay raises for employees but no tax increase. The budget is $671,489 bigger than the current spending plan and takes effect October 1. “This was…
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