April 4 Preview Day attracts prospective students to MC
Special to The Clinton Courier High school and community college students from throughout the Southeast are invited to Mississippi College for Spring Preview Day on Friday, April 4, to find out why the Christian University is a preferred destination for those seeking academic excellence and a commitment to the cause of Christ. During Spring Preview…
Read MoreU.S. Presidential Scholars Program names Clinton students as Candidates
The Clinton Courier Six Clinton students were recently named as U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive order of the President to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Just over a hundred Mississippi students were selected, and they will…
Read MoreReed honored by Mississippi Senate
Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi Senate recently issued a resolution congratulating Dr. Steven Reed of Southern Eye Care of Clinton as the first Mississippian to lead the American Optometric Association (AOA). “It is with great pride that we recognize an outstanding Mississippi health care provider who has brought honor to his profession, his community,…
Read MoreBoard gets Rising Spring update; Baptist Clinic move confirmed
By Randy Bell The first phase of the mixed-use development across the street from Mississippi College is wrapping up. And at the Board of Aldermen’s March 3 work session, engineers involved in the project explained how they’re preparing to roll into the next phase of the much-anticipated Rising Spring project, with plenty of work to…
Read MoreBarham named to Mississippi’s “Tomorrow’s 25” leadership program
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School (CHS) assistant football coach and Clinton Park Elementary physical education teacher Barrett Barham was recently selected to participate in Mississippi’s 2024-2025 “Tomorrow’s 25” class. “It’s already been a great opportunity to hear from guest speakers from around the state and outside Mississippi,” Barham said. “These presenters have…
Read MoreDonated money will help fire department buy equipment
By Randy Bell Donations, large and small, have rolled in to help the Clinton Fire Department become better equipped to make rope rescues. The Board of Aldermen, at its March 4 meeting, voted to accept $16,260, which was raised after CFD appealed to local businesses for financial assistance. Fire Chief Jeff Blackledge, who noted that…
Read MoreAbsentee voting underway in alderman race
By Randy Bell Voters in Clinton’s Ward 3 who qualify have until March 29 to cast absentee ballots in the Republican primary for alderman. Three candidates—Amanda Mills Jones, Lee Logan and Ronald C. Morton – are running to replace Robert Chapman, who’s seeking the alderman at large position. The Ward 3 race is the only…
Read MoreGore receives mini-grant for Trace mural
Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi folklife artist Paul Gore of Clinton has received a $500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts. The funds will go to purchase materials necessary to ensure the durability of his proposed 20’ x 40’ mural depicting the progress of the…
Read MoreSOS Student Ambassador Program open for applications
Special to The Clinton Courier Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s (S) Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s 2025-26 SOS Student Ambassador Program. The program aims to increase voter education and registration among youth and encourage students to…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large The Board of Aldermen received a report from Courtney Nunn, Director of Parks and Recreation. Director Nunn shared that much construction was underway in the city. Summer sports such as tennis, baseball and softball will begin soon, and a dodgeball tournament will take place. The next event will…
Read MoreClinton’s Stafford, Hinds students win at One-Act Play Festival
Three Hinds students and Hinds Director of Theatre Alison Stafford of Clinton recently competed with Pearl Community Theatre at the annual Mississippi Theatre Association (MTA) One-Act Play Festival, winning first place. Stafford and the students – Taylor Harris of Pearl, Vance Woodall of Brandon and Mack Talley of Florence – will go on to…
Read MoreNorthside recognized at MDE board meeting for National ESEA Award
Northside Elementary School, the Clinton Public School District’s (CPSD) second- and third-grade school, was officially recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Board of Trustees for winning the National Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, Distinguished School award for the work done during the 2023-24 school year to close the achievement gap…
Read MoreCook recognized as PRAM outstanding professional
The Public Relations Association of Mississippi Central Chapter awarded its highest accolades during its January chapter meeting to three members as part of the 2024 Outstanding Professionals of the Year Awards program. Jean Cook, APR, a Clinton resident, accepted the 2024 Advanced Practitioner Award. Other awardees included Kalli Hedgepeth, a Madison resident, who was…
Read MoreStudy Club focuses on Mississippi celebrities
Clinton Study Club members are continuing their year of discussing the lives of Mississippians who have made contributions in a variety of fields and received acclaim for their efforts. The theme for the year is “Mississippi Celebrities: Talent Abounds.” “Our speakers each month are offering interesting aspects about the lives and work of these…
Read MorePardue wins Alyce Clark Excellence in Education Award
Clinton High School Alternate Diploma Teacher Lindsay Pardue was recently visited by WAPT reporter Brooklyn Joyner, who presented her with the Alyce Clark Excellence in Education Award for January 2025. “I am of the opinion that everyone can learn,” Pardue said. “I love getting to see my students learn skills in the classroom and…
Read MoreCollege Street sidewalk project planned
By Randy Bell The City of Clinton will soon take a big step toward its goal of making it easier and safer for people to walk from Olde Towne to the Boulevard business district. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has agreed to provide $426,000 to build a sidewalk stretching for about 2,200 feet…
Read MoreClinton’s Shelby Kate Taylor wins Junior Miss Dixie National title
Clinton High School junior Shelby Kate Taylor recently won the title of Junior Miss Dixie National after competing in the Miss Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Pageant. As Junior Miss Dixie National, she is nationally recognized as a rodeo queen for the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, a sanctioned Professional Rodeo Cowboys…
Read MoreArrow boys soccer team falls to Tupelo in playoffs
By Danny C. Davis After a tough overtime loss to Tupelo in the Class 7A second round playoffs at Arrow Field and two sudden death five-minute overtime periods, the Clinton Arrow boys soccer team fell to the Golden Waves 3-2 on a penalty shot playoff. It was a tough way to finish after…
Read MoreCHS bowling teams compete at state level
The Clinton High School Kingpins and Lady Kingpins bowling teams finished the season undefeated and advanced to regional competition, where both teams brought home first place, advancing them to the state bowling tournament. In addition, several players were named All-Star Players for the Regional Tournament. On the Kingpins team, Aiden McGloster was in first…
Read MoreKazery receives MC’s first Academic Advisor Award
Dr. Joseph Kazery of Clinton, Mississippi College assistant professor of biological sciences, has been selected as the inaugural Mississippi College’s Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award recipient. Established by the MC Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the ARISE Advising Office and Advisory Board, the honor recognizes advisors who “go above and beyond” in supporting their…
Read MoreShort-term rental expansion may be discussed by Board
By Randy Bell The Board of Aldermen may consider the possibility of allowing short-term rental housing in areas of Clinton other than Olde Towne. The historic district is currently the only place in the city where such accommodations are permitted. A City ordinance defines a short-term rental as “any building or portion thereof…
Read MoreClinton Lady Arrows soccer falls 2-1 in playoffs at Oxford
The Clinton Lady Arrow soccer team fell in the second round of the Class 7A MHSAA North playoffs at Oxford on February 8. Clinton finished 14-5-1. The Lady Arrows were hoping to make it to the Class 7A…
Read MoreCBCF offers paid internship program
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is offering a paid summer 2025 internship program designed to empower emerging leaders in public policy and community impact. The internship offers two tracks: congressional internship and pathways to C-suite internship. The positions will be in Washington, D.C., from May 27 to July 27, with free housing and…
Read MoreDr. Jana Chao awarded Presidential Award of Excellence
Dr. Jana Chao was recently awarded the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This achievement reflects the significant contributions made to the teaching profession in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and is presented to only 336 educators across the nation. Chao has an extensive background in elementary…
Read MoreLee Logan Announces Candidacy for Ward 3 Alderman in Clinton
Proudly born & raised in Clinton, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Ward 3 Alderman. For over 36 years, this place has been my home, and I have a deep appreciation for Clinton’s rich history, strong sense of community, and small-town charm. After graduating from Clinton High School in 2006, I attended Mississippi…
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