By Randy Bell With four members of the Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees reappointed to new staggered terms last month and a fifth member serving temporarily, the focus now shifts to choosing a new trustee. At their March 2 work session, Mayor Will Purdie and the Board of Aldermen agreed to set an…

Special to The Clinton Courier On Tuesday, April 7, future kindergarten students and their parents will have the opportunity to explore Clinton Public School District’s lower elementary school campus during the annual Clinton Park open house, set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. “We want the kids to see how fun Clinton Park is,” principal Kelli…

We are pleased to introduce the Clinton Prayer Council (CPC), a new organization formed with a heart for our city and a commitment to prayer.   The Clinton Prayer Council exists to unite believers in consistent, intentional prayer for the City of Clinton — its leaders, citizens, institutions, and future. We seek God’s guidance, peace,…

Special to The Clinton Courier On April 2, the Clinton Visitor Center will house a local student showcase gallery organized by senior high school student Alexis Burt. Burt says her goal with the gallery is to “end her high school experience on a bang, showcasing her abilities through something she’s never attempted to organize before,…

    New Stage Theatre is proud to present the World Premiere of The Attala County Garden Club by Mississippi playwright Topher Payne in Jackson, Mississippi. Performances are April 7-11,14, 16- 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m; April 12 & 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m; April 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $35.00 with…

By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell The tenth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded, and your House of Representatives has been considering measures including public safety, healthcare, economic development, family law and state finances. We also passed several Senate appropriation bills to fund state agencies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year. Last…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Happy Gardeners Club of Clinton is inviting community members to attend its upcoming spring meeting. This event is scheduled for Monday, March 30, at the Quisenberry Library, and will begin at 10 a.m. The meeting will feature Shaun Broderick, associate extension and research professor at Mississippi State University, as…

By Randy Bell The water meter system Clinton installed in 2010 is already past its life expectancy, and the problems continue to mount. As a result, $1 million has been added to the Public Works Department’s budget to replace meters which can no longer be read using a radio signal. “Not being able to remotely…

  The Mississippi College School of Law has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation and was recognized in the top 10 as a Gold Level graduate school. The 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation, awarded annually, is considered a leading benchmark for colleges and universities that prioritize the success of military-connected students. The program evaluates…

The Clinton Courier A six-week series of free adult cooking classes will be offered at the Quisenberry Library beginning Tuesday, April 7. Provided by the Mississippi State Extension Services, the two-hour Cooking Matters for Adults classes will be held each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 7, April 14, April 21, April…

Clinton High School recently hosted its 52nd Annual Beauty and Beau Pageant, celebrating student talent, poise, and school spirit. The event, a long-standing tradition at the school, showcased the confidence, dedication, and charm of participating students in front of an enthusiastic audience of family, friends, and community members. This year’s pageant crowned Hunter Cannon and…

  The Military Friendly® program has acknowledged Mississippi College’s ongoing support for its students who have served or are serving in the armed forces – and their family members – by awarding MC’s Military Friendly® Silver designation and its Military Spouse Friendly® status through the 2026-27 Military Friendly® cycle. The institutional recognition identifies MC as…

By Randy Bell When the Clinton Fire Department (CFD) got the Board of Aldermen’s permission to sell the City’s first fire truck in February, some citizens were upset to see a piece of history being let go. But Fire Chief Levius Buckley says it would have been too expensive to try to repair the 1955…

By Randy Bell The Bruenburg Homeowners Association is asking the City of Clinton to allow the installation of speed humps to slow traffic on neighborhood streets. But the group’s president says what they’re requesting shouldn’t be confused with speed bumps. According to Tom Stafford, “Speed bumps are normally narrow, six inches wide, two and a…

By Guest Columnist Each spring, Daylight Saving Time gives us a small gift—an extra hour of evening daylight. While it may seem like a minor change on the clock, that extra light can make a big difference in our daily routines and overall well-being. For many of us, winter can feel long, dark and draining.…

    The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) is proud to announce the launch of a special Official Artist & Poster Contest in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated during the next competition cycle, June 12–26, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. This milestone event marks five decades of artistic excellence and the 13th…

By Randy Bell Dolores Ulmer remembers visiting the Grits and Gravy recording studio for the first time as a teenager in the 1960s. “This is very vivid,” she says. “I walked in and thought ‘what kind of studio is this? It goes downhill.’” Ulmer, who was Dolores Thomas back then, was there to see her…

By Carole Kelly Preparation for selection of the Le Bonté Women’s Club 2026 scholarship recipient has begun as club chairpersons Janie Fields and Serena Calhoun share the criteria for the special award with Clinton High School senior women. “We have distributed the forms that show activities describing qualities reflecting leadership and scholarship,” said Fields. Both…

Special to The Clinton Courier Soul City Solar is currently accepting applications for its spring 2026 community grant cycle, a seasonal funding opportunity designed to support educators, public service organizations and nonprofits working to strengthen communities throughout Hinds County. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 will be awarded.   Eligible applicants include nonprofits, school districts…

Special to The Clinton Courier Dr. Matthew Fulton, principal of Sumner Hill Junior High School, has been named a finalist in the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2026 Mississippi Administrator of the Year program.  The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates superior ability to inspire teachers, employs exemplary leadership practices and participates…