MC plans multiple theatrical productions for 2024-25 season
By Elijah Mangum Multiple theatrical productions are in the works from Mississippi College, from both Lyric Stage, a program of the MC Department of Music, and the MC Department of Communication. Lyric Stage will be debuting this year’s annual opera on November 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. in the Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall…
Read MoreFood truck park moving closer to reality
By Randy Bell Creating a food truck park isn’t as simple as might sound – just ask Ward 1 Alderwoman Karen Godfrey. “There’s really a lot more to it than you think,” she says, as an ad hoc committee of the Board of Aldermen continues sorting through the details. “There [are] so many rules…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: WHEN WORK BECOMES A PILE OF COLD ASHES
Ever created your own mess, and then had to try for a couple of days to find a way out of it? Ending up stressed out, and physically exhausted. Exhaustion then causes you to be mentally hazy, so you don’t think clearly enough to be able to solve your problem. And don’t forget to throw…
Read MoreHomecoming 2024 celebrations usher in ‘Golden Hour’ for MC family
Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi College has a number of events planned for faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends to enjoy October 24-25 during Mississippi College’s 2024 Homecoming. As the theme suggests, the Homecoming celebrations reflect a “Golden Hour” for the state’s oldest institution of higher learning, as it draws closer to its bicentennial…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: New Orleans trip highlighted by trip down memory lane to Galatoire’s
By Kara Kimbrough It started out as a 24-hour trip solely to tour the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. While the museum was undoubtedly the highlight of a whirlwind visit to the Big Easy (more about the must-see museum in next week’s column) I can’t stop thinking about a visit to Galatoire’s,…
Read MoreMC only Mississippi college included in Wall Street Journal’s list of top colleges
Special to The Clinton Courier The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse has named Mississippi College to the list of 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. Mississippi College is the only private university in the state of Mississippi to appear on the list of the top 500 universities in the country. “I am thrilled that…
Read MoreLibrary Update: Fall Festival and Friends supporters
By Carole Kelly Fall Festival will highlight October programs at the Clinton-Quisenberry Library, reports Brittany Moore, branch manager. “Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29, will have us watching Hotel Transylvania,” says Moore, who notes that the festival will include face painting and caramel-apple dipping classes. Add in popcorn with soda and punch, and the fun…
Read MoreFamily fun coming with Oct. 24 H.O.O.T.
Family fun coming with Oct. 24 H.O.O.T. By Sherry Lucas Familiar haunts in Clinton get a frightfully fun edge Thursday, October 24, as Lions Club Park again becomes the site for The Haunting of Old Towne (H.O.O.T.), the City of Clinton’s annual family-friendly Halloween festival, planned for 6 until 8 p.m. Scheduled a week…
Read MoreClintonians invited to book talk featuring works by Walter Howell
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton community is invited to the Clinton Visitor Center on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. for a book talk on Walter Howell’s Town and Gown, The Saga of Clinton and Mississippi College, presented by Dr. Ron Howard, and Fallen Comrade, A Story of the Korean War,…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen meeting recap
By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large The Board of Aldermen Meeting was very brief since it was Neighborhood Night Out in Clinton. The Mayor and Aldermen traveled with Clinton police officers to various neighborhoods hosting events throughout the city. These events give Mayor Fisher and the Board members the opportunity to listen to concerns and provide…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Terrifier 3”
By Bob Garver Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is not usually one that makes big bucks. The first film from 2016 made less than $1 million. The second, in the glorious year for horror that was 2022, was lucky to pass $10 million. Now comes a third entry that…
Read MoreClinton crushes Terry 42-7 to pull to 3-3 on the season
By Danny C. Davis After two tough losses against top-10 teams, the Clinton Arrows finished out their non-region part of the schedule, with a convincing 42-7 road win against Class 6A and undefeated Terry. Clinton then had an open date before facing four Region 2-7A games to close the season. First, CHS hosts defending Class…
Read MoreBlackledge to retire as Fire Chief in 2025
By Randy Bell Jeff Blackledge says it was never his goal to become Clinton’s fire chief. But that’s the job he was given in 2016. “It’s been a ride,” Blackledge said after announcing his retirement plans in a letter to Mayor Phil Fisher and the Board of Aldermen on September 25. “I’ve enjoyed it.” The…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “LISTEN TO THE OLD GAMBLER”
A grizzled old man observed with trained eyes and alert ears as the novice young man did his best to hold his own at a table filled with experienced, skillful gamblers and crooked card sharks. Needless to say, things were going from bad to worse. At the end of the long night,…
Read MoreFriday Nights at Milepost 89 to be tribute to John Prine
Special to The Clinton Courier The Friday, October 18, music offering will feature the band Slightly Tarnished. The band members have been playing music for decades and enjoy all types of music, especially Americana, folk rock and traditional country. Three of the five band members have been playing since the sixties and love performing for…
Read MoreEfforts underway to tone down Arrow Drive path lights
By Randy Bell After complaints that there’s too much glare, the City of Clinton is looking for a cost-effective solution to prevent the lights along the Arrow Drive multi-use path from blinding and confusing drivers. A plan to install new globes outfitted with louvers to illuminate the path while not shining so much in the…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Making own sides, snacks is not only tastier, but it’s healthier
By Kara Kimbrough It’s a memorable week when I discover new recipes that not only taste great and contain some of my favorite ingredients, but are also easy and quick to make. First, searching for a side dish to liven up chicken, I found a lemony, buttery, garlicky pasta that’s completed in a skillet in a matter…
Read MoreWhat if….Arrowstock?
By Guest Columnist Nash Nunnery Like most novel, over-the-top ideas, it started with a question. “What if?” What if some particularly loyal Clinton High School alums put on a multi-class reunion? What if they held this multi-class reunion street party on a grand scale in downtown Clinton? And, what if they called it “Arrowstock,” a…
Read MoreKratom, other products, banned in Clinton
By Randy Bell Clinton businesses will no longer be allowed to sell kratom and other “gas station drugs” after the Board of Aldermen voted to ban those products. The resolution passed at the Board’s September 17 meeting prohibits the use, purchase, possession, distribution, sale or offering for sale of synthetic cocaine, other synthetic products or…
Read MoreCity updates tow truck policy
By Randy Bell After operating with the same tow truck policy for about thirty years, Clinton decided it was time for a change. The Board of Aldermen, at its September 17 meeting, approved an updated policy which City Attorney Will Purdie says includes “new rate structures and new requirements” for tow truck companies who want…
Read MoreCommunity says “See Ya Later” to a very special friend
By Guest Columnist James David (JD) Wells On September 19, 2024, the Clinton community said “See Ya Later” to a very precious and dear friend. Hundreds of people came to Morrison Heights Baptist Church to see and pay respects to their friend one final time. Samuel Jason Higginbotham, or “Jay,” as he was known…
Read MoreCity to host fall cleanup and hazardous waste disposal
Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Public Works hosts two citywide cleanups per year – one in the spring and one in the fall. The next citywide cleanup will be held October 12 through October 19 (except for Sunday, October 13). During the cleanup period, the City of Clinton will have dumpsters available for…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “SCARED SPITLESS? JOIN THE CROWD”
If there has ever been a time in my life when I feel like crawling under the bed with a blankie and lying there whimpering – it just might be now. Now, I really don’t see myself as a wimp, like a girl who has never had to face anything more unpleasant than a pimple…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Crocktober heralds the start of fix it/forget it meals
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve never understood why Crockpots are used more in the fall and winter months. I understand that cooler weather signals the start of comfort food season, highlighted by hot soups, stews and chili. But not only do I use my Crockpots – emphasis on plural, as I own several – all…
Read MoreCity to share in increased Northside Drive bridge costs
By Randy Bell When Hinds County agreed to cover the entire cost of repairing a bridge in Clinton, the assumption was that the concrete deck could be reused. But that’s not the way it’s turned out. As a result, the City will pay $90,500 for a new deck for the Northside Drive bridge. Consulting City…
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