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  A record 30 Mississippi Christian University students visited five continents this summer to share the message of Christ through the Baptist Student Union’s Summer Missions Program. Student missionaries served with the North American Mission Board, the International Mission Board and the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board in locations ranging from New York, Arizona, Washington, Oregon…

The New Bourbon Street Jazz Band, a nine-piece band playing traditional New Orleans Jazz music, will perform on Friday, September 18, at 6:30 P.M. The most distinctive feature of New Orleans Jazz is collective improvisation, where all musicians play embellishments simultaneously.  This style fosters a sense of community and showcases the creativity of each musician. The music has an appealing…

  By Sherry Lucas        Music-hungry Clinton residents can welcome back crowd favorite Faze4 at the opening show in the fall edition of the Lions Club Park Concert Series, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19.   The family-friendly concert is free and open to the public, with attendees asked to bring a lawn…

By Sherry Lucas        Big trucks always earn big looks, and the Big Truck Experience again promises plenty of chances for up-close perusal of these special vehicles.   The Big Truck Experience, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, September 19, on Monroe Street, is where trucks, service vehicles and heavy machinery are the…

By Sherry Lucas        Cool and classic cars and trucks go out for a spin and a grin on Saturday, September 19, as the 2026 rendition of the Cruzin’ Clinton Car Show and Parade gets back into gear.   Grab a look at these beauties and charmers during the parade, which strikes out…

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) recently announced that three seniors at Clinton High School have been named as National Merit Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seniors Annabel Crane, Jack Tracy and Aashrita Cheruku are in the one percent of high school students across the country to be recognized as National…

  Gracie Bruce realized she wanted to pursue a career in medicine while listening to her mother talk about working as a critical care nurse on the night shift in an intensive care unit. It wasn’t until the Hattiesburg resident volunteered in a hospital that she seriously considered becoming a physician.     “There I…

The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage was announced today at a press conference inside the House Chamber at the Old Capitol Museum. This is the event’s second year of a three-year residency, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2026, in Downtown Jackson.   On hand for today’s…

The Walter Leake Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter invites the community to join them in celebrating National Constitution Week, September 17-23, to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.  The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their…

    The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi Christian University (MC) has welcomed two new full-time faculty members.       Charlotte Collier, a seasoned educator, coach and former Division I athlete, has joined the department as a clinical instructor of kinesiology, while McKenzie Hargrove, who received her Ph.D. in exercise science from Mississippi State…

By Randy Bell        Special signs are popping up at Clinton’s city parks.  They feature a two-dimensional matrix barcode known as a quick-response or QR code, enabling the public to report a maintenance issue or vandalism at a park using the camera on their cellphone.   “It takes them to a webpage on…

Recently, the Crown Club of Clinton delivered snacks to help the Clinton Success Center start the year for its students. The Success Center currently has about forty students, but, as the year progresses, can have as many as seventy-five students. Pictured (l to r), front row: Meghan Brown and Kate Gilliam; and back row: Keri…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Macy Kate Schoggen of Clinton was among thirty-four high school and college students who watched Circuit and Chancery Court proceedings and got some first-hand experience in negotiations and oral arguments during the Rankin/Madison Future Lawyers program this summer.   “There is a shortage of attorneys in Mississippi.…

Special to The Clinton Courier      The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon cutting for Black Swan Antiques. Black Swan Antiques staff members were joined by Chamber board members, Chamber ambassadors, City officials, family and friends to celebrate their grand opening. They are located at 406 Monroe Street.

By Randy Bell        Clinton’s Director of Communication and Tourism says the City’s website needs an overhaul – and a new direction.    “Currently, we have a very tourism-focused website that we established in 2023,” says Marlee Price-Cook.  “Now, we are moving to a more civic-focused website.”    And for good reason.   …

Special to The Clinton Courier        Ten Clinton High School Culinary Arts interns, accompanied by Chefs Bruce and Phillips, traveled to New Orleans last month to kick off the new school year with an immersive culinary industry experience. Students attended the Louisiana Food Showcase, where they were exposed to Louisiana’s food culture, culinary…

Every summer, the DNA of Clinton changes.   I have always known that graduating seniors eventually leave home, but I understand it differently this year. My oldest child just left for Mississippi State, and, for the first time, I am watching it happen from the parent’s side.   Each May, Clinton graduates hundreds of seniors.…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Clinton Ward 5 Alderwoman Beverly Oliver has completed the Professional Development Level of the Certified Municipal Official program offered by the Mississippi Municipal League.   The Certified Municipal Official program includes three certification levels. The Basic level requires sixty hours of training focused on municipal organization, law,…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Mississippi Republican Party recently announced the selection of state Rep. Clay Mansell as the new chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party’s United Republican Fund.   Mansell succeeds Phil Buffington, who helped strengthen the organization’s efforts to support the Mississippi Republican Party and its advancement of conservative…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Hinds County Board of Supervisors has appropriated funding to assist with improvements to the Quisenberry Library, specifically the repair and restoration of the building’s stone façade. City officials say they are very appreciative of the County’s investment in maintaining this important community facility and their continued…

Special to The Clinton Courier        When they left Clinton, they were billed as “The Fastest 7th Grade Girl and Boy in Mississippi.” When they left Drake Stadium on Saturday, August 8, Clinton Junior High School and Trust The Process Track Club’s Zandon Perkins and Paris Fortenberry were officially among the fastest in…