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Special to The Clinton Courier        Several Clintonians and Mississippi Christian University representatives recently participated in the recent New Stage Theatre production, RAGTIME. Due to popular demand, the show was extended for an extra week of runtime.   The show is set in the dawn of the 20th century, a time when New…

Special to The Clinton Courier    The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon cutting for Twin Rivers IV & Wellness. Twin Rivers IV & Wellness staff members were joined by Chamber board members, Chamber ambassadors, City officials, family and friends to celebrate their grand opening. They are located at 309 Jefferson Street.

During the May meeting of the Clinton Public School District’s (CPSD) Board of Trustees, Dr. Jonathan Ambrose with Mississippi Christian University presented the Community Partner Award of Excellence to the Clinton Public School District. A unique relationship between the school district and the university allows students in MC’s education program to have at least one…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Two remaining summer orientation sessions will give incoming Mississippi Christian University students and their parents a glimpse into what life will be like at the university this fall.   Jadi Foster, MC director of student engagement, said the new students – among the first to be known…

The Clinton Courier        The Wood Activity Center on Clinton Boulevard is offering a summer full of Living Young programming for the area’s 50+ crowd and is making plans for its 2026 Spirit Month in August.   Kicking off Monday, August 3, at 11 a.m., with a Boot Scootin’ Brunch, the month will…

Michael Wright’s fondest memory from two decades of serving Mississippi Christian University is watching Van “Doc” Quick hold court at the Southern Baptist Convention. “Just to be part of his aura was amazing,” Wright said of the late longtime dean of men, director of admissions and vice president for alumni and student affairs at MC.…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Willow Lenoir, an upcoming junior at Clinton High School (CHS), is a Senior Girl Scout with Troop 3340 in Clinton. She is currently working toward earning her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor achievable in Girl Scouts.   As a cross country runner since seventh grade,…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) is the state’s nationally recognized residential high school for academically advanced eleventh and twelfth graders. The class of 2026 graduated 111 students on May 23, 2026. This graduating class has accepted more than $15.9 million of $34.2 million offered in scholarships to…

The Clinton Courier        Timothy Miller of Clinton was recently named a recipient of a 2026 Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society (CMDSS) Educational/Job Training Scholarship.   Miller, who has Down syndrome, received a $5,000 college scholarship from CMDSS. He is a 2024 Clinton High School graduate and will be attending Mississippi Christian University…

By Randy Bell        Greg Nohra, a 1997 graduate of Clinton High School, joined the Clinton Public School District (CPSD) Board of Trustees on July 1 with the City now in compliance with state law after appointing school board members to staggered terms.  A committee made up of Mayor Will Purdie, Ward 3…

By Sherry Lucas        Main Street Clinton picked up a trio of awards at the recent Mississippi Main Street Association Annual Awards Luncheon in Jackson, including one that salutes the organization’s overall success since its 2007 start.   “That’s what I consider our arrival award,” Main Street Clinton Program Director Tara Lytal said…

The Happy Gardeners Club of Clinton welcomed Dr. Shaun Broderick, Associate Extension and Research Professor at Mississippi State University, as its spring speaker. He introduced attendees to new plants that have been tested to provide excellent results for local gardens. The Quisenberry Library was the site for the meeting. The Happy Gardeners Club will resume…

Clinton Methodist Church (CMC) recently held a week of Vacation Bible School (VBS), with the theme of God’s Kingdom VBS: Knights, Giants, and the True King. CMC leaders say the church was full of worship, Bible stories, recreation, crafts, skits, music, meals, laughter, and many meaningful moments as children learned about the faithfulness, love, sacrifice…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The serenity of the Mississippi Christian University campus in the days following Spring Commencement transforms into a vibrant hub of energy starting in June as more than 5,000 youths from across the Southeast and their sponsors will turn the Clinton campus into a lively summer campground for…

By Randy Bell        Mayor Will Purdie believes a former congressman and his associate have done a “terrific” job in securing funds for a sewage pipeline project which will play a crucial role in Clinton’s economic future.   The Board of Aldermen voted June 16 to approve a new contract with Harper and…

Special to The Clinton Courier After the first three days of Clinton Public School District’s Residency and Registration Fair held from June 23 through June 25, over forty percent of Clinton students have completed the Proof of Residency requirement. Parents and guardians who have not proven residency can do so from 7 a.m. to 6…

A new partnership between Mississippi Christian University and Millsaps College allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years – one year faster than the traditional route.   A Memorandum of Understanding between the MC School of Law and Millsaps College, signed on Monday, July 6, will create the…

  Vincent Hernandez, of Clinton, MS, is among the more than 3,800 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Hernandez, who majored in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance, received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the School of Business Administration. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and…

By Joey Lee, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, Millsaps College     A new partnership between Mississippi Christian University and Millsaps College allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years – one year faster than the  traditional route. A Memorandum of Understanding between the MC School of…

Christian Pinnen spends most of his time either in the classroom or conducting research. That is what he appreciates most about his profession. So, when the professor of history and political science at Mississippi Christian University learned he was the recipient of the 2026 Carol C. West Faculty Advocate Award, it came as quite a…

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon cutting for Daddy Shark Seafood and Steak. Daddy Shark Seafood and Steak staff members were joined by Chamber board members, Chamber ambassadors, City officials, family and friends to celebrate their grand opening. They are located at 625 US-80.  

Accounting students at Alcorn State University have access to an accelerated Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree pathway made possible through a newly established partnership with Mississippi Christian University. A Memorandum of Understanding between MC and Alcorn, signed June 30, establishes a 4+1 program that allows qualified Alcorn students to earn both their Bachelor of Science…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Walter Leake Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently awarded scholarships to three local high school seniors as part of the chapter’s Good Citizenship Awards program. The Walter Leake Chapter is led by Regent Connie Mills. The Good Citizenship Awards program was chaired by Margarita Stanford. The…

Pursuant to a temporary appointment by Judge Winston Kidd, Brad McCullouch,  who had been serving as the First Assistant District Attorney, has been appointed to serve as  Attorney Pro Tempore for the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office. The appointment is  intended to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the office until the Governor makes an  appointment…

By Randy Bell Using money from an anonymous donor, the City is buying cameras for Clinton’s new pickleball courts and replacing the cameras at the nearby Kid’s Towne playground. The Board of Aldermen on June 2 approved the $8,950 contract with Pennington and Trim Alarm Services to install those cameras at Towne Park. “This is…