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  Chelcie Wilbanks, an MC alum and RN with nearly 20 years of experience as a staff nurse and clinic nurse in obstetrics and gynecology and in labor and delivery at Jackson-area hospitals, and Darbi Grace Wright, an RN with more than a decade of service in nursing at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, are…

  “Every Moment Holy” is a prayer and liturgy series by Douglas McKelvey that seeks to help readers understand God’s sacred purpose through the ordinary events of daily life. The Honors College at Mississippi Christian University is bringing McKelvey to the Clinton campus for “Every Moment Holy LIVE,” a worship, music, art and prayer experience,…

By: L.A. Warren, UMMC Communications     The University of Mississippi Medical Center has earned the No. 2 ranking on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, placing Mississippi’s only academic medical center among the nation’s most highly regarded health care workplaces. UMMC finished second only to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and…

  U.S. News & World Report has named Mississippi Christian University (MC) the state’s highest-ranked private university. The 2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22, evaluated more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success.     In U.S. News’…

Colon Johnston of Clinton was recently inducted into the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Hall of Fame in Biloxi. Pictured with his wife, Brenda, Johnston was honored for his seventy-two-year broadcasting career, establishing and working at radio stations across Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas before retiring at age eighty-nine in 2024. He spent his final twenty-four…

  Mississippi Christian University (MC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program conducted by ModernThink, an organizational development firm. The results, released Sept. 18, are based on a survey of about 200 colleges and universities. In all, 76 institutions achieved “Great…

The Clinton Courier        Scouting America Troop 88 is inviting boys and girls in grades six through twelve to learn more about scouting through weekly meetings and outdoor activities in Clinton.   Troop 88 meets each Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clinton Methodist Church gym, located at 100 Mount Salus…

The Clinton Courier        The Mississippi Department of Education is encouraging schools, families and communities to recognize September as Attendance Awareness Month and learn about updates to the state’s compulsory school attendance law that took effect July 1, 2026.   September is recognized nationally as Attendance Awareness Month, a campaign focused on promoting…

Brookdale Senior Living staff say that residents had a blast stepping back in time during the facility’s recent Classic Car Show. They said, “The smiles, stories and stunning vintage rides made it a truly special day.”   Pete Tyer brought his car club members and shared their vehicles with the residents, while the students in…

By Randy Bell        When Clinton’s water system suddenly began struggling to keep its storage tanks filled last month, the Public Works Department suspected that a significant leak somewhere might be part of the problem.   The City issued an alert on social media asking for the public’s help in figuring out where…

By Randy Bell        The Clinton Fire Department’s (CFD) goal of filling all of its budgeted positions has been elusive.  But with the hiring of six new firefighters this month, Chief Levius Buckley says the CFD is now fully staffed, even though it’s losing another employee to retirement.  He says he took the…

The Clinton Courier        Crown Club of Clinton members are gearing up for their November Foster Comfort Bag service project and are asking the Clinton community to join them in their efforts.   Crown Club chose November for their annual project, since it is National Adoption Month, which offers the opportunity to celebrate…

By Randy Bell        Mayor Will Purdie says the City of Clinton is “actively pursuing a solution” to a bumpy problem.  For the second time this year, the Board of Aldermen has discussed renovating the brick crosswalks at the Clinton Parkway’s College Street and Main Street intersections.   “It’s absolutely on our radar…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Clinton Visitor Center will be the host of a new exhibition featuring the works of Albert Smathers, a professional artist primarily known for his visionary landscape paintings.   Set to open on September 24 with a reception from 5 until 8 p.m., the show will run…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Clinton Brick Street Players have announced auditions for The Gift of the Magi, a one-act adaptation of O. Henry’s classic Christmas tale.   Auditions will be held Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at the Olde Towne Depot.  Auditions are open to…

Ella MacGregor is a new fall semester intern at The Clinton Courier. She is a senior communications major with a concentration in journalism, as well as a minor in marketing. She says she is excited to learn about “what it is like to work for an important news source to the City of Clinton,” and…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Northside Elementary School students continue to rank among the top mathematics performers in Mississippi. According to proficiency scores and rankings recently released by the Mississippi Department of Education, Clinton’s third-grade students ranked fifth statewide in mathematics.   Northside Principal Mandy Ambrose said the achievement reflects the dedication…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Leaders representing organizations from across Clinton came together Sept. 3 for the first meeting of the newly created Clinton Executive Director Council, an effort designed to improve communication, strengthen relationships and create new opportunities for collaboration throughout the community.   State Rep. Clay Mansell organized the council…

  Ryan Hardin, an RN with six years of experience as a staff nurse and charge nurse in labor and delivery at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and Kansas Logan-Tate, an MC alum and RN with more than 1000 hours of clinical experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner, are among the latest faculty additions to the…

By Sherry Lucas        Time is close to once again combine sipping and shopping in Main Street Clinton’s fall Uncorked outing.   Tickets went on sale September 14 for the October 22 Uncorked, so Clinton shoppers are encouraged to line up their besties now and make plans to take part. The event will…

By Randy Bell        Clinton’s Board of Aldermen is scheduled to vote September 15 on the City’s spending plan for the fiscal year, which begins next month.  The $23 million budget provides what Mayor Will Purdie calls “meaningful” pay raises to attract and retain City employees, while holding the line on taxes.  …

By Randy Bell        Things are going vertical at Rising Spring.  An August 26 groundbreaking ceremony for Baptist Medical Group’s new facility signaled the start of construction for the first business at the 54-acre mixed-used development near Mississippi Christian University.   “This is a really exciting day for Clinton residents,” said Brad Beattie,…

  Robert Knupp, professor in the Department of Music at Mississippi Christian University, will showcase some of the most recognizable tunes in American pop culture history during “Ancient Synthesizer Presents Movie Music: Epic Scores, Timeless Stories,” a pipe organ concert scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Provine Chapel on the MC campus…