By Sherry Lucas Clinton’s beloved Caterpillar Parade returns in all its green glory and most of its associated festivities this spring, on Saturday, April 10, in Olde Towne. A few minor adjustments will amp up the safety, as communities continue to wrestle with the pandemic, but all the smiles, silly fun and heartwarming connection this…

Charlie Melton is perhaps best known as the successful coach of the Clinton High bowling team, since the Kingpins have won six state titles.     It’s a job he’s excelled at since 2005. On the lanes or off, he’s a proven winner. Melton wears many hats in the Clinton Public School District (CPSD). But…

The Mississippi State Department of the Health’s (MSDH) Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity, which works to reduce health disparities related to COVID-19 in minority and rural populations, is seeking organizations statewide to host vaccination efforts in their community.     “The Office of Health Equity addresses disparities primarily in Hispanic, Black, Vietnamese and…

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Awareness Day is April 4 Does your child have difficulty paying attention in the classroom or following directions? About 43 percent of children struggling in school have an underlying auditory processing disorder (APD). April 4 is APD Awareness Day, and Alicia Swann at Auditory Processing Center in Clinton is identifying and…

All across the US, small businesses are still reeling from the effects of Covid-19. Clinton storefronts have begun to reopen, after months of being shuttered. While all businesses and restaurants are now allowed to reopen at 100 percent capacity, many of them are contemplating how best they can move forward in the current climate. Footfall in…

Commissioner Brent Bailey commends Mississippians for calling 811 and avoiding damage to underground utilities Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey commends Mississippians for calling 811 before performing digging activity in 2020. Mississippi 811 reported a total of 444,416 calls received in 2020 resulting in almost 2.2 million utility locates, compared to 400,426 calls received in 2019…

  Mississippi College School of Business scholarships are opening doors for many outstanding students to receive a first-rate education. School of Business Dean Marcelo Eduardo is thankful to faithful donors who make these incredible opportunities possible. “The importance of the scholarship funding that our supporters so generously provide our students is simply transformational,” Eduardo says.…

Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of all physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has called upon the expertise and skills of…

  Thursday, April 1st – Parade will begin at 2pm!!!!!                                 We are inviting all families, friends, employees, and members of the community to join us for a drive-by Easter parade through the Riggs Manor campus! We are ready to…

    The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) named Jeffrey C. Altman, P.E., acting executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Altman will assume the role effective April 1 following the retirement of MDOT Executive Direct Melinda McGrath after 36 years of state service.   “It was with great reluctance that we accepted Melinda’s…

  Municipal Primary Elections will take place one week from today, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot. Our office will have observers in precincts across the State. Problems at the polls observed…

  City services touch your life every day, including water, streets, trash collection, parks, recreation, fire and police protection. To learn more about who is running for mayor and aldermen, the League of Women Voters of Mississippi has compiled city election information on Vote411.org. This resource includes candidate information for the following municipalities: Bay St.…

  Mississippi College is launching a new program to help K-12 teachers master virtual classrooms and online instruction. Applications are now open for the Online Instruction and Design Program, with classes beginning in June. “It’s our mission not only to prepare our current undergraduate students to become teachers, but also to continue to equip teachers…

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has now issued updated guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the vulnerable, the safest options continue to be virtual or outdoor services. The MSDH recommends that everyone 16 and older be vaccinated against COVID-19, even if the…

  Mississippi College supporters will soon celebrate the completion of Sam Gore’s Christ in Gethsemane sculpture. The founding father of the MC Art Department in the 1950s, Dr. Gore, crafted what became his final sculpture on the Clinton campus. It’s a destination point for visitors in the Rhoda Royce Prayer Garden. The beloved artist attended…

    *There has been a correction in the dates of the event from the previous press release. On Thursday, April 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Andrea Sanders along with Representatives and CACM will be planting the remainder of the pinwheel garden at the Capitol and open to interviews. Tomorrow, March 31st, Karla…

  Blake Thompson, Mississippi College president, is serving on the Metro Jackson American Heart Association’s 2021 Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team. Blake, along with the other ELT members, works to ensure the success of the annual event, which will take place as a digital experience on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. The Metro…

The younger generation presents a nuanced view of domestic terror in the new age.     By: Brad Dougherty In the past two decades, there has been a rise in domestic terrorism in the United States.  According to leading news outlets in America, United States citizens have been growing more divided with each passing year. …

Pitch new, niche and innovative products via virtual meetings with Walmart scheduled for June 30, 2021     The application process for Walmart’s eighth annual Open Call is now open, and the company invites Mississippi entrepreneurs dreaming of landing their products on Walmart shelves and online to apply for the opportunity to meet with Walmart…

Check out the Find My Ward tool to find your polling location or view Clinton’s Ward Map to find the ward in which you reside. April 3, 2021 – Deadline for Absentee Voting (For the Primary Election to be held April 6, 2021)  April 6, 2021 – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY   The Municipal Clerk’s Office…

  The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium (NMEC) to hire a team of digital learning instructional coaches and coordinators to help teachers, schools and districts effectively use educational technology and improve student outcomes statewide. Current and former educators and educational technology specialists with K-12 classroom experience are…

  Special to The Clinton Courier  Clinton High School inducted its first forty-two students into the newly-created Beta Psi Upsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Clinton High School is the second high school to be granted a charter from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and first high school to have its own chapter in…

Gastroenterologist Telciane Vesa, MD, has joined Merit Health Medical Group in Jackson.   Dr. Vesa specializes in the diagnosis of conditions that affect the GI tract.  This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon) and biliary system.  She is experienced in upper endoscopies, colonoscopies and advanced endoscopy procedures.  Dr. Vesa has a special…

  Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson was joined by Tommy Stansell with Vicksburg Forest Products, as Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation declaring March 23, 2021, as Agriculture Day in the State of Mississippi.   “I appreciate Governor Reeves recognizing the importance of agriculture to our state and encouraging our citizens to also…