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A unique musical collaboration comes to the Belhaven University Center for the Arts on February 28 at 3:00 p.m., Blending the grandeur of a symphonic band with the gritty, authentic storytelling of the Mississippi Delta. The concert features the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band (MCSB), Mississippi Swing!, and a headlining performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter and “Southern Stalwart,”…

Beta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, presented the Red Rose Award to Barbie Ferguson at a recent meeting. Ferguson (left) was presented the award by Cynthia Goodman (right) of Beta Chapter.   The Delta Kappa Gamma Society promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.   Each year, the Red Rose Award…

Special to The Clinton Courier In the wake of winter weather that has impacted the state, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) are warning residents about common scams and sharing tips to help protect Mississippians from fraud. “Criminals take advantage of storm damage…

Clinton Junior High School English Language Arts teacher Madison Pelt (left) was recently awarded the MCA June Comala Scholarship of $1,000 scholarship from the Mississippi Counseling Association to assist in her pursuit of her school counseling Master’s degree. Former Sumner Hill Junior High School counselor Heather Norton (right) with RiverTree Counseling Associates presented Pelt with…

The Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees recognized the district’s nine Teachers of the Year during their January meeting. Clinton’s District Teacher of the Year is Sumner Hill Junior High School math teacher Dr. Kelly Keith. Pictured (l to r) with Board member Dr. Felicia Gavin (far left) are Clinton’s Campus Teachers of the…

Special to The Clinton Courier Lt. Gen. Lawrence “Gil” Ferguson, a Mississippi College alum, assumed command of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in a ceremony inside the USASOC hangar, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Randy A. George, presided over the ceremony and provided opening remarks. “Gil has spent…

By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session concluded on February 14. The House continued advancing major legislation as key floor deadlines approached, taking up measures related to public safety, healthcare, education funding and disaster response. Some significant pieces of legislation the House has considered and passed include: House…

Special to The Clinton Courier As Clinton has recently experienced freezing temperatures, ice accumulation and power outages from winter weather, the risk of residential fires increases during cold weather events. When homes rely on space heaters, generators, fireplaces, candles, and other alternative heating sources, fire danger rises; and preparation becomes more important than ever. Working…

By Randy Bell The City of Clinton is trying something new as it cracks down on people with overgrown yards, piles of debris, abandoned vehicles or other types of code violations on their property. It’s handing out tickets, summoning violators to Environmental Court. Director of Community Development Roy Edwards says, previously, the City would submit…

By Sherry Lucas Spring puts a spring in people’s steps, and organizers of a returning event are offering a great way to channel it. After a successful start last year, the Red Brick Run is back for its second year as a fun, friendly and active component of the Red Brick Roads Music and Arts…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Happy Gardeners Club of Clinton welcomes community members to its upcoming winter meeting. This event is scheduled for Monday, February 23, and promises to be an engaging occasion for gardening enthusiasts and those interested in environmental topics. A highlight of the meeting will be a presentation commemorating the 100th…

By Sherry Lucas Prepare to paint the town. Registration is now open for the Red Brick Roads’ 2nd Annual Paint Out 2026 — a chance for painters of all ages and skill levels to have a brush with fun and color on one of Clinton’s most festive weekends of the year. The Red Brick Roads…

Jason Webb of Clinton was recently recognized as a fall 2025 IDEAList employee of Hinds Community College.   The recognition is for employees who represent Hinds’ college values of Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership and Stewardship.   Webb serves as Dean of Career-Technical Education for Construction and Manufacturing and has worked at Hinds for more…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School Career Center students recently excelled at the Technology Student Association (TSA) District Convention, showcasing their talents across various categories. The team of Kylah Hunter, Jalisa Jackson, Alina Leszczynska, Jazlyn Leszczynska, Emma Phillips, and Matthew Slaughter secured first place in audio podcasting. In promotional design, Emma Phillips achieved…

Special to The Clinton Courier Brick Street Players is bringing London’s longest-running play to Clinton with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, directed by Bradley Freeny and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. The play follows the snowed-in guests and staff of the guesthouse Monkswell Manor, and one of them is…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Quisenberry Library is inviting families to celebrate Earth Week by signing up their children to receive a free tree, part of a growing national partnership with Neighborhood Forest. Parents and guardians have until March 15 to register. Registration is available online at NeighborhoodForest.org/registration-services/?school=157286. The free tree program provides children…

  A unique musical collaboration comes to the Belhaven University Center for the Arts on February 28 at 3:00 p.m., Blending the grandeur of a symphonic band with the gritty, authentic storytelling of the Mississippi Delta. The concert features the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band (MCSB), Mississippi Swing!, and a headlining performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter and “Southern…

By Randy Bell Those tree limbs which snapped all across Clinton during last month’s ice storm will be picked up—but it’s going to take some time. “Honestly, the main thing is patience,” says Public Works Director Phillip Lilley. “One [limb] truck is traveling the whole city.” The Board of Aldermen at its meeting on February…

By Randy Bell It’s a tragedy that has played out in communities all across the nation – a driver careens into a crowd of people at some outdoor event. Sometimes, it’s an accident; other times, it’s deliberate. Clintonians would like to think it could never happen here, and the City is taking steps to make…

By Randy Bell Two actions by the Board of Aldermen should result in neater restrooms at Clinton’s city parks while providing a way to deter vandalism at one of the newest park facilities. The Board on February 3 approved an agreement with Prewitt Contract Services, Inc. (PCS) to provide a full-time janitor to clean the…

The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has been made aware of contractors acting as unlicensed public adjusters by filing claims on behalf of insureds. This practice is illegal in the State of Mississippi. Any contractor caught filing claims for insureds without a signed contract and proper licensure as a public adjuster will be referred to the…