Brick Street Players plan Don’t Dress for Dinner performances
By Guest Columnist Bradley Freeny Leave your fancy attire at home and join the Brick Street Players for their production of Don’t Dress for Dinner, written by Robin Hawdon and Marc Camoletti and directed by Eric Riggs. This classic farce, complete with deceit, surprises, and mistaken identities, tells the story of Bernard, whose weekend dinner party with his…
Read MoreNature Day set for Saturday, April 26
By Carole Kelly The celebration of nature is the constant theme at the Clinton Community Nature Center (CCNC), with one special day each year – Nature Day – that amps up the focus even more. This year’s Nature Day activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 1…
Read MoreStormy weather damages Clinton homes
By Randy Bell A severe storm packing strong winds, heavy rain and an incredible amount of lightning left behind some scattered damage and caused at least one injury after slamming into Clinton just after midnight April 6. A motorist was hurt while driving on the Natchez Trace Parkway during the storm. “We had…
Read MoreClinton gets conservation grant, five projects planned
By Randy Bell A state grant will help Clinton develop a citywide plan to encourage outdoor activities and conservation efforts, including walking trails, tree parks and nature education. The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) awarded the City $878,000, but a sizeable local match will be needed to complete the five proposed projects. The Board…
Read MoreBoard awards landscaping contract for Springridge interchange
By Randy Bell For travelers on I-20, the Springridge Road interchange serves as Clinton’s front door. It’s where many motorists exit the interstate to gas up, book a hotel room or enjoy a meal. And the City will get some help now in keeping the landscaping spruced up. At its March 18 meeting, the Board…
Read MoreAmbassadors close out successful competition season
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Junior High School Ambassadors recently wrapped up a successful show choir competition season, earning numerous awards and accolades. Under the direction of Erin Linton and Alison Custer, with choreography by Dexter Bishop and Kellis Oldenburg and set design by Dave Ellis and the Set Parents, the group’s…
Read MoreQuilters show up in droves for newly-formed Clinton Quilters group
By Carole Kelly Quilting, an art or a craft? Wendy Harris, an organizer of the newly-formed Clinton Quilters, calls it “the art of quilting.” However quilting is defined, a February kickoff meeting of the Clinton Quilters at the Quisenberry Library attracted nearly seventy enthusiastic quilters. “The first meeting had participants standing at the…
Read MoreEscape room mystery offered for Living Young program
The Clinton Courier Clinton’s Living Young intern, Samoia Toy, has prepared a special activity for Clintonians ages 50+, offering the opportunity to participate in “The Toy Box Mystery.” On April 11, participants can uncover clues, tackle puzzles and step into a whirlwind of interactive fun in a creative, brain-bending “escape room” adventure. …
Read MoreClintonians warned of government imposter scams
Special to The Clinton Courier Clintonians are urged to carefully review documents that appear to come from government agencies, including notices to assist in filing annual reports for for-profit businesses and LLCs operating in Mississippi. These services are available for free through the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office. “Small businesses have enough to do…
Read MoreBunny Breakfast set for April 12
The Clinton Courier The Junior Auxiliary of Clinton has planned a special Bunny Breakfast, with proceeds benefitting the organization’s Clinton service projects. Set for Saturday, April 12, from 8 until 10 a.m., the breakfast will be held at Jamie’s Restaurant. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at bit.ly/4hick9y. Pictures with the Easter…
Read More2025 Legislative session concludes with Build Up Mississippi Act
By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell At the Capitol, much of the debate for this session has centered around tax reform and eliminating the income tax. On March 27, Governor Tate Reeves signed HB1, also known as the “Built Up Mississippi Act,” into law. The law introduces tax changes and revenue reallocations. Tax reform…
Read MoreClinton to get Second Blues Trail marker
By Randy Bell More than two years ago, Clinton’s first Mississippi Blues Trail marker was dedicated, honoring two native musicians and a poet. Now, the city is getting ready to add a second marker at the site of the Grits and Gravy recording studio, which produced a Grammy-nominated record in the 1960s. “I was ready…
Read MoreBoard of Education recommends moving MSMS to MSU
Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) recently voted unanimously to recommend to the Mississippi Legislature that it consider relocating the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) to Mississippi State University (MSU) starting in the 2026-27 school year. No changes to the location or operations of MSMS will occur…
Read MoreSpring Dinner and a Movie brings big screen fun to Olde Towne starting April 11
By Sherry Lucas Main Street Clinton’s Dinner and a Movie series flickers back to life on Clinton’s brick streets, Friday, April 11, on Jefferson Street between City Hall and Leake Street. A community staple since its first instance in 2013, the event has grown over the years and continues to attract families and friends into…
Read MoreMississippi’s Move Over Law in effect to protect first responders
By Toni Miles There’s a law that’s “been on the books” for nearly two decades that some Mississippi drivers aren’t yet aware of but could make a court appearance for and get ticketed over – the Move Over Law. Mississippi’s Move Over law went into effect in 2007. It requires anyone driving in Mississippi to…
Read MoreApril 12 brings Spring into Green Market to Olde Towne
By Sherry Lucas The annual Spring into Green Market welcomes the blooming season in Olde Towne Clinton, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Its leading place among the first outdoor events each year fully embraces the season with the unique fun of Clinton’s Caterpillar Parade in its midst, plus the creative…
Read MoreContract awarded for wastewater pipeline work
By Randy Bell A Florence company has been chosen to construct the initial segment of a pipeline which will allow Clinton to stay in compliance with state regulations dealing with the discharge of its treated sewage, while also giving Raymond and Bolton an acceptable way to deal with their wastewater. Hemphill Construction Company submitted the…
Read MoreNature Center rolls out new website highlighting multitude of events
By Carole Kelly The Clinton Community Nature Center recently announced the launch of its new website, according to co-directors Claire Floyd and Sabrina Hagerman. “The site will include drone shots showing walking paths,” said Floyd, several days before the revitalized website opened displaying the impressive work of a videographer. The website shares a…
Read MoreClinton’s rail cam undergoing improvements
By Randy Bell When a train passes by the Olde Towne Depot, a railroad enthusiast in Clinton may be watching it on a video feed, while somebody on the other side of the Atlantic checks out the same YouTube livestream. Now, efforts are underway to make the Rail Cam more reliable. Olde Towne Depot Manager…
Read MoreLucía Duque’s work featured in new art exhibition
Special to The Clinton Courier Area residents will have the opportunity to visit an upcoming art exhibition by Clinton artist Lucía Duque, formerly of Spain. Duque recently completed a mural in the Main Street Clinton Boulevard District. Opening April 4, The Nomad’s Journey exhibition will be held at the Arts Center of Mississippi, located at 201 East…
Read MoreServices available for local severe weather information
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton and Hinds County both use emergency alert systems to inform citizens during potential weather threats, and Clintonians are encouraged to sign up for both to receive critical updates on severe weather and other emergencies. CodeRED is the City of Clinton’s 24/7 emergency alert system, sending messages to landlines,…
Read MoreMC men’s basketball names Brooks as head coach
Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi College has named Josh Brooks as the next head coach of the Choctaws men’s basketball program. Brooks, a Mississippi College alumnus, returns to Clinton after a successful tenure as the head coach at Belhaven University, where he led the Blazers to back-to-back Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Championship…
Read MoreSpring shopping hops into Olde Towne April 3-5
By Sherry Lucas Hop to it, shoppers! Main Street Clinton’s annual Easter Shop Hop bounds into Olde Towne Thursday, April 3, through Saturday, April 5, as at least fifteen participating merchants welcome shoppers with Easter eggs filled with discounts and prizes. Clintonians can take advantage of this prime time to grab a tasty snack or…
Read MoreAnnual Eggstra Special event set for April 13
The Clinton Courier Eggstra Special, one of Clinton’s long-time premiere family events, is a continued partnership between the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton and Clinton’s Parks and Recreation department. Set for Sunday, April 13, from 2 until 4:30 p.m., this year’s event will again be held at Traceway Park and will provide an opportunity for the…
Read MoreNew Calliope costume to be unveiled at Caterpillar Parade
By Sherry Lucas The Caterpillar Parade on Saturday, April 12, begins at 10 a.m. with festivities in Lions Club Park at the start, then the parade through Olde Towne following. This year, a main draw will be the debut of the new Calliope the Caterpillar. The new Calliope costume remains true to the roots of…
Read More