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Clinton Track & Field Coach Johnathan Perkins was named as one of eight finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year. (Photo/Robert Chapman) Top honors and awards are nothing new for Clinton High School’s Johnathan Perkins. His hard work and dedication has paid off, guiding his Lady Arrows track and…

Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area in Belzoni. MPB Mississippi Roads with host Walt Grayson will kick off a new season beginning Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Television. Episodes will air Thursdays at 7 p.m. and repeat Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the season ending March 3. The programs continue to…

STATE OF THE STATE 2019 Thank you Mr. Lieutenant Governor. As always I appreciate your introduction, but more importantly, I am thankful for your support and friendship over these last seven years. Governor, you and Speaker Gunn have and continue to be exceptional leaders. I can only hope history will properly record your collective achievements…

Nathaniel Williams of Jackson will be returning to this year’s Dental Mission Week at the University of Mississippi Medical Center after receiving what he referred to as “tremendous” care last year. Williams, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, is one of 265 veterans who do not qualify for dental benefits from the G.V. (Sonny)…

Friends of the Clinton-Quisenberry Library represents a dedicated service group supporting the library. The history of the Friends group reflects a forty-lus-year rich heritage of support from men and women who believed strongly in the importance of the library – the people’s university. As they welcome 2019, members will continue to coordinate the book sales…

The Sclater Chamber Music series concert, expansion of the Dyslexia Center, Career Day, and the Spring Scholarship Dinner are among Mississippi College’s notable events in the new year. From the start of spring semester classes on January 14 through graduation day in May, the MC family will experience another busy new year. It’s never too…

by Clinton Chamber of Commerce Executive Direct T.J. McSparrin   The Clinton Chamber begins 2019 focused on the mission to serve, protect and promote its members and the city of Clinton. Committed to providing events that encourage synergy among businesses, the Clinton Chamber’s goal is provide networking and civic engagement opportunities to further enhance community…

by Chandra Fontenot Broomfield, Therapeutic Recreation Director The mission of the City’s Department of Therapeutic is to provide quality recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals ages 50+ as well as those with physical and/or cognitive impairments ages 6+. In the coming year, the department hopes to integrate the two populations served by developing more inclusive…