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Main Street Clinton is working on a proposal for a small outdoor gathering space in the Olde Towne Historical District.  The Jefferson Street Pocket Park would be located in a narrow strip of greenspace at the rear of the businesses on the east side of Jefferson south of Leake Street. Main Street Clinton Director Tara…

The Main Street Fresh at Five farmers market recently held a special event, the Petite Paint Out. Young artists ages seven to twelve were invited to create original artwork inspired by Fresh at Five and the charm of Olde Towne Clinton. Each artist received a pizza box easel and an art kit with everything they…

By Danny C. Davis        Like many Clinton Arrow fans, I was shocked and saddened when I learned of the recent passing of former Clinton Arrow head Coach Pete Hurt.   Coach Pete Hurt passed away unexpected on July 11 while vacationing with his wife, Diana, in the Domincan Republic. He was 69.…

By Danny C. Davis        For over seventy years, the Clinton Arrow football team has had strong support from Clinton parents, fans and supporters. CHS has also had a very active booster club that has gone under several different names. In the 1950s, the booster club went by Clinton High Booster Club. In…

By Randy Bell        Clinton motorists who’ve driven at normal speeds in school zones this summer could get a reminder – and a ticket – from a police officer for failing to slow down, now that students are back in classes.  The Clinton Police Department (CPD) will be watching for speeders in those…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Arrowstock, Clinton High School’s mega-sized, multi-class reunion, is back for its sixth consecutive year. This free community event will be held Saturday, September 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. on the brick streets of Olde Towne Clinton.   Back by popular demand, the Jason Stogner Band will…

By Randy Bell        Motorists traveling through the Northside Drive-Clinton Parkway/Pinehaven Drive intersection may have noticed that the flow of traffic isn’t as smooth as it used to be.  The City installed a radar detection traffic sensor at that busy location in 2024 to move vehicles through the intersection more efficiently.   “It…

  Nate Bargatze, Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated comedian, New York Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster, director and producer, will headline the Mississippi Christian University Foundation’s Bicentennial Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in the A.E. Wood Coliseum on MC’s Clinton campus. Proceeds from the Bicentennial Gala, the single largest annual fundraising event for MC, benefit…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Clinton and the City of Clinton will once again hold their annual 39056 Fair for new and returning Mississippi Christian University students. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, from 3:30 until 5 p.m. and takes place during…

Special to The Clinton Courier          Brad McCullouch has been appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to serve as District Attorney for the Seventh Circuit Court District, which covers Hinds County. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of former District Attorney Jody Owens upon his guilty plea in federal court…

  The connection between mathematics and the Christian faith may not be apparent at first glance, but Taylor Poe insists they are seamless. The assistant professor of mathematics at Mississippi Christian University is focused on ministry. Math, she contends, is complementary.     “As Christians, we are seekers of truth and then its application in…

The Clinton Courier         Clinton women who are looking for a meaningful way to serve their community while building lasting friendships are invited to an interest meeting on Thursday, July 30. The “mix and mingle” will offer an opportunity to get a brief introduction to JA of Clinton, learn about their local service…

Main Street Clinton celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a Wagons and Wheelbarrows Patriotic Parade as part of the weekly Fresh at Five farmers’ market in Olde Towne Clinton. The walking parade included wagons, bikes, scooters and golf carts all decorated with red, white, and blue. Businesses were decked out with all their patriotic decorations, and…

The Clinton Courier        Clinton, Mississippi, readers are in next-to-last place in a friendly multi-state challenge that has six other cities with the same name competing to log the most reading hours this summer. The contest runs through August 31, and Clinton readers ages 18 and up are encouraged to join the effort…

By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell        One of the most rewarding parts of serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives is having the opportunity to solve real problems for the people and businesses we represent.   On July 1, House Bill 1532, legislation I authored, officially became law. I worked closely with…

By Guest Columnists Sherry Landrum and Gerald M. Kerner        Miss Sherry and I live in a circa 1863 house in Olde Towne Clinton.  Our house has had at least two major extensions and several interior rearrangements during the past 163 years.  As we are taking our turn at caring for this part…

An unprecedented heat wave caused organizers of the America’s 250 Parade to cancel the Independence Day event, but that didn’t stop members of the MC Marching Band from performing in the Nation’s Capital. When news of the cancellation reached Duval Salvant, MC director of bands, late in the evening before the MC marching band was…

Clinton High kicks off annual band camp   The Clinton High School band held their annual band camp ahead of school starting for the 2026-27 school year.   The musicians met each weekday for two weeks to prepare for the upcoming football season and other activities.   All photos by Tammie Stephens

Brian Lamb of Bubba’s Bees Apiary was the presenter at a recent program about honeybees at the Quisenberry Library.   The Quisenberry Library summer reading program recently included a presentation on the world of honeybees. Attendees learned why pollinators are important to the environment and explored the vital role that bees play in nature.  …

The Clinton Department of Therapeutic Recreation recently finished its Challenger League bowling season. The program offers sports scheduled throughout the year for individuals ages 6+ with disabilities, with programs designed to highlight participant’s abilities through the use of modified rules and adaptive equipment. The athletes celebrated the end of the season with trophies and pizza.…

By Randy Bell        Anyone looking at weather radar and seeing the rain in Louisiana about an hour before the big fireworks show at Clinton’s Red, White and Blue Fest might have been worried that the Fourth of July’s grand finale at Traceway Park might be delayed—or cancelled.  But the rain held off,…

Special to The Clinton Courier    The number 76 honors 1776, the year the United States declared its independence, a meaningful reminder of the courage and determination of the men and women who helped establish the United States.  Nearly 250 years later, the spirit of 1776 continues to unite generations of Americans who cherish freedom,…

By Randy Bell        Clinton is a city which holds parks and recreation to a “high standard.”  That’s what Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Nunn told Mayor Will Purdie and the Board of Aldermen July 7, after the City proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month.  The proclamation Purdie read said Clinton recognizes…

  Goodwill Industries of Mississippi has named James Spearin as its new Vice President of Operations, bringing more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit management, retail operations and  organizational leadership. In his new role, Spearin will oversee all facets of Goodwill’s retail operations across Central Mississippi, focusing on operational excellence, employee development…