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Jacob Derrick has joined the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mississippi Christian University (MC) as an assistant professor of mathematics, and Myles Melancon has joined the MC School of Business faculty as an assistant professor of business (management). Daniel Watson, MC associate professor and department chair of mathematics, said Derrick will be a…

By Randy Bell   Clintonians eager to get rid of hazardous materials might want to circle October 24 on their calendar. That’s when the City, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), will give citizens an opportunity to drop off their dangerous stuff. But leave your dynamite at home. Explosives will not…

    A bright pink lawn mower has helped make a meaningful difference for cancer patients and their families in Mississippi. Revell Ace Hardware and Revell Outdoor Power recently presented a check for $10,318 to the American Cancer Society’s Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge in Jackson, representing the proceeds from a special raffle featuring a…

  The annual “Hap” Hudson Homecoming 5K Run/Walk has become much more than a tradition for Brooks Fortenberry, adjunct instructor in kinesiology at Mississippi Christian University. The 2015 MC alum considers it a kinesiology reunion.     “I see former students that I went to school with, students that I taught and patients I have…

By Randy Bell Clinton Police Chief Ford Hayman says it’s important for the department to have a reliable audio record of emergency phone calls. But he says the recording system the Clinton Police Department has been using needed to be replaced. “It’s just old and outdated,” Hayman says. “The equipment is not up to par…

  As Mississippi Christian University continues to celebrate 200 years of excellence in education and commitment to the cause of Christ, the University is engaging its alumni to showcase their art and perform with the MC Band and MC Singers during MC’s Bicentennial Homecoming on Oct. 31. The MC Department of Art will host an…

By Randy Bell The traffic signals at one of Clinton’s busiest intersections are no longer flying blind. The City has replaced a radar detection sensor at Northside Drive and Clinton Parkway/Pinehaven Drive, to help move vehicles through the intersection more efficiently. The sensor failed about four months ago, and the signals were switched to timed…

Special to The Clinton Courier Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay, P.A. (MC&L), recently announced that Tolliver C. McMullen, CPA, CFE, CIRA, a shareholder with the firm, has earned the Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA) designation from the Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors (AIRA). The CIRA designation recognizes professionals with specialized knowledge and experience in…

Arrowstock, Clinton High School’s mega-sized, multi-class reunion, was recently back for its sixth consecutive year. Held on the brick streets of Olde Towne Clinton, the evening featured live entertainment and lots of Arrow spirit. All photos by Tammie Stephens

  The account of Moses and his adoptive relative Pharaoh is one of the great triumphs and tragedies of the Old Testament. Based on the Book of Exodus, the stage musical “The Prince of Egypt,” with songs from DreamWorks Animation’s 1998 animated film, follows Moses from his days as a member of the ruling class…

The Clinton Public School District once again earned an A-Rating from the Mississippi Department of Education’s accountability system, the highest possible academic rating a Mississippi school district can attain. MDE officially approved the accountability grades for the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, October 15. With an overall score of 767, the district is ranked as…

By Randy Bell A committee consisting of City leaders and other influential Clintonians will be working on initial plans for a local bicentennial celebration in 2028. Mayor Will Purdie announced the committee appointments at the September 14 Board of Aldermen work session, but a final list of those who have accepted the appointments hasn’t been…

Sumner Hill Junior high School students recently participated in the school’s annual Commit to Graduate ceremony. The freshman student body heard from guest speaker CJ Stewart about the difference between trying and being committed. They then signed a banner that will hang in Sumner Hill’s hallway until the class moves to Clinton High School.  …

By Randy Bell It’s been a busy first four months for the new director of the Clinton Visitor Center. And even though she’s a life-long resident of the city, Randi Jarnagin is learning some things about Clinton which she’s passing along to the people who stop by. “I didn’t even know we had a German…

Mississippi Christian University will present DreamWorks’ “The Prince of Egypt: The Musical” Oct. 16-18 at the Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall in the Aven Fine Arts Building. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Based on the story of Moses, “The Prince of Egypt” follows…

By Sherry Lucas Get ready once again to pop the top and start to shop. Olde Towne Uncorked flows back around on Thursday, October 22, on Clinton’s brick streets, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. With Halloween in sight, the event takes on a sassy/spooky flair, as Olde Towne Uncorked: Witches’ Brew unfolds. Grab your broomstick, folks,…

Clinton High School’s Attache’ Show Choir members are selling pecans as a fundraiser, and the one -pound bags will arrive just in time for Thanksgiving. The pecans are full halves, not broken, and Attache’ members say they are great for gifts, holiday baking or just snacking. Bags may be purchased for $14.50 each and can…

Main Street Clinton held its annual Cruzin’ Clinton Car Show and Parade recently in Olde Towne, and organizers say this year, the show’s 17th, was the largest ever. The parade kicked off the event in Main Street Clinton’s Boulevard District in the old Big Lots parking lot. The cars paraded down Lakeview Drive to Northside…

The Clinton Public School District Board of Trustees recognized three seniors from Clinton High School who scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, (l to r): Jack Tracy, Ellen Claire Fortenberry and Aashrita Cheruku.

By Ella Young The Wood Activity Center on Clinton Boulevard is offering Living Young programming for the area’s 50+ crowd and recently announced plans for October to December of 2026. Kicking off Thursday, October 1, is the Living Young Art Exhibit. The dates to drop off artwork are from October 1-9. In addition to the…

  Jadi Foster had only watched Mississippi Christian University’s (MC) Homecoming Follies online before attending her first live performance last year. After watching the lively performances by students from MC’s clubs and tribes in a packed auditorium, Foster could only describe the experience with one word: impressive.     “I was blown out of the…

With the release of the 2026 MAAP student performance data from the Mississippi Department of Education, teachers and students across the Clinton Public School District (CPSD) have cause to celebrate. Two Clinton grades are ranked in first place in the state for their performance, and others ranked in top five spots. Eastside Elementary School’s fourth-…