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By Randy Bell Taking a stroll along East College Street in Clinton should soon be safer and easier.  The Board of Aldermen voted May 5 to advertise for bids to construct a new sidewalk from the eastern edge of the Mississippi College campus to near Fairmont Street.   “This is the project that was awarded…

The administration and staff of Funtime Preschool recently announced their graduating Class of 2026. Pictured (l to r), Front row: Barrett Chow, Ryan Nguyen, Houston McCrory, Emmaline Purdie, Amelia Pardue, Hayes Little, Montgomery Cobb, Kairi Funchess, Reid Jones, Chelsei Jones, Christian Beasley and Georgia Phillips;   Second row: Sydney Perkins, Autumn Wilson, Evelyn Nguyen, Scarlett…

Clinton Junior High School (CJHS) recently honored Mrs. Burgess as the school’s Teacher of the Month.   School officials say she is known for her outstanding dedication and impact in the classroom and is recognized for creating engaging lessons and building strong relationships with her students.   Further, they say her commitment to excellence continues…

Special to The Clinton Courier Bobby Jones Links (BJL), one of the fastest-growing club management and development companies in the industry, recently announced that it has been chosen to manage the semi-private Live Oaks Golf Club just outside of Clinton.   Just northwest of Jackson, where the city’s edges dissolve into a quieter, more pastoral swath of Mississippi…

By Cara Pridemore   For Dr. Claire Gilliam, a regular day may range from directing pediatric medical students at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) to organizing a school book fair for her kids.   “It’s been a real blessing with the way my job worked out,” Gilliam, a pediatrician at UMMC, said. “I…

Special to The Clinton Courier Amber Elizabeth Amis, the daughter of Gary and Sonya Amis and a 2022 Clinton High School graduate, was one of ten seniors recently inducted into the University of Mississippi’s 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame. Students are selected for the Hall of Fame in accordance with a policy developed by the…

By Sherry Lucas Lariat, a five-pieced Philadelphia-based band, brings its signature country-rooted, rock-driven sound to Lions Club Park for the final show of Clinton’s Spring Concert Series on Saturday, May 23.   The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating and enjoy the show.  …

  The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through…

Residents from across the Jackson area are expected to gather on Saturday, May 30, 2026, for the annual BAPS Charities Walk-Run, part of a nationwide volunteer-driven event taking place simultaneously in more than 100 cities across North America.   The Jackson event, scheduled at 2390 Greenway Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is expected to bring together…

By Randy Bell Clinton’s police chief uses four categories of felony property crime as a barometer to show how well his department is doing its job.  Chief Ford Hayman told the Board of Aldermen May 5 that, last year, the city had a combined total of sixty auto burglaries, residential burglaries, business burglaries and grand…

This summer, Clinton, Mississippi, has been invited to compete with six other cities named Clinton in the United States – a friendly competition to see which “Clinton” adults can read the most this summer. The contest, which runs from May 25 through August 31, invites readers ages 18 and up to join the effort to…

Special to The Clinton Courier   Faculty in the Department of Art at Mississippi College are inviting children and adults to explore their creative side this summer during community art classes in the Aven Fine Arts Building and at the Gore Arts Complex (GAC) on MC’s Clinton campus.   Nate Jarnagin, administrative assistant in the…

Quisenberry Library is preparing for an exciting and creativity-filled Summer Reading season, offering a wide range of free programs and events for children, teens, adults and families throughout June and July.   The 2026 Summer Reading schedule will offer educational experiences, hands-on activities, live programs, and opportunities for community involvement – all provided at no…

By Randy Bell Randi Jarnigan is preparing to accept the responsibilities that come with her new job—which include being the first face that many visitors will see when they stop in Clinton. “I’m just really excited and honored to be given this opportunity,” Jarnigan said, moments after the Board of Aldermen voted April 21 to…

Sumner Hill Junior High School Principal Matthew Fulton and local State Farm agent Tim Bruss recognize two students each month with the Sumner Hill Junior High School Servant Leader Awards program. A teacher honoree is also selected each quarter. Sumner Hill is the Clinton Public School District’s ninth-grade school.

By Cara Pridemore Those who know him say Hayden King at 25, is already making his mark as a leader with a passion for service. A member of the Mississippi College women’s basketball staff and a volunteer on Clinton’s Planning and Zoning Commission, King has dedicated himself to serving the community of Clinton. “I’ve always…

By Randy Bell Clinton’s Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Nunn says the department is planning “something special” to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday this year. The City is paying the Music Garden booking agency $700 for a band which Nunn hopes will “really have fun with the crowd and play music…

By: Guest Columnist Danny R Chandler, EMT with GMR-AMR Central MS       As the 52nd National EMS Week launches (May 17-23), this year the theme is “Improving Outcomes, Together”. The idea is to emphasize that it takes a collaborative effort between the caller, the dispatcher, the responding EMS unit, the patient, family, bystanders,…

Special to The Clinton Courier Sumner Hill Junior High School principal Dr. Matt Fulton was recently named the Mississippi Department of Education’s Mississippi Administrator of the Year during the annual Educator of the Year Program held at the Jackson Convention Complex. “It is an honor and a pleasure to serve our students, staff and families…

By Randy Bell Candace Dixon will have to wait another four years to live her dream of becoming a police officer. But, at Clinton High School (CHS) on April 22, she got a taste of what it might be like during an emergency simulation organized by the school’s Law and Public Safety program – which…

Special to The Clinton Courier Two Clinton High School students have been named STAR Students for the 2025-26 school year by the Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA), formerly the Mississippi Economic Council. Established in 1965, the purpose of the STAR program is to recognize outstanding students in Mississippi for academic achievement and ACT performance, and to…

Special to The Clinton Courier Like many businesses across the country, the Baptist Healthplex at Mississippi College is adjusting its pricing as inflation continues to push up the cost of operations. In a recent letter to members, Healthplex leadership announced updated membership rates that will take effect June 1. The facility noted that while monthly…