Special to The Clinton Courier   Hinds Community College is among three Mississippi two-year colleges that are part of a $375,000 grant supporting humanities courses being taught in prisons for the next two years. Hinds, Northeast Mississippi Community College and Mississippi Delta Community College are part of the project through the Mississippi Humanities Council, which…

  Freezing temperatures and lingering moisture are causing icy conditions on roads and bridges as Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews continue to respond to winter weather in Mississippi. The majority of the impacts are north of Interstate 20 along Instate 55. In north Mississippi, a line of freezing rain caused black ice to form…

During the February school board meeting, the Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees accepted a recommendation from Dr. Tim Martin to have David and Mary Fehr resume direction of Clinton’s Attaché Show Choir. Beginning in April, the long-time directors will once again be at the helm of one of the nation’s most decorated show…

  Carlynn Culpepper raves about London attractions like Big Ben, Kensington Gardens, and Parliament. But signing up for Mississippi College’s London Semester Program was much more than visiting England’s historic attractions. “I left MC with 13 other strangers and came back with 13 best friends,” Culpepper says. A senior from Montgomery, Alabama, Carlynn spent quality…

  In Mississippi, February 15 through 19 is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, but it looks like Mississippi will need to prepare beforehand. Over the next several days, winter weather is expected to bring everything from ice and snow to the northern part of the state to freezing rain to the southern part. All…

  The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is offering additional free COVID-19 testing through the Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity. RELATED: Mississippi State Department Of Health Confirms First Case Of COVID-19 Variant Strain This new testing opportunity is in addition to the regular testing already being done by MSDH. No appointment is necessary,…

  Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are preparing for potential winter weather conditions as a cold front moves through Mississippi. “With a winter event, MDOT bases its response from information issued by the National Weather Service (NWS),” Melinda McGrath, P.E., MDOT executive director. “Crews in areas that could potentially be affected by winter weather…

Walmart is a preferred retail pharmacy partner in 22 states, including Mississippi       Walmart pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Feb 12, 2021. Eligible customers can schedule a vaccine appointment via the Walmart website once appointments are available, making it convenient to get…

  Get amped up for Burn Awareness Week by helping Mississippi’s only designated burn center raise awareness for electrical safety. National Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week of February and promotes safety education and burn prevention. This year, the American Burn Association (ABA) has dedicated the week to electrical safety from A…

  Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has been chosen for the 2021 Director of the Year award by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC). “This national award is truly a testimony to your outstanding efforts—and I am honored to receive it in that spirit,” Pittman told ERDC…

  Stephanie Busbea has excelled as a Mississippi College art education professor for more than two decades. Her skills as an outstanding professor and active leadership roles with the National Art Education Association are getting noticed. Busbea is the new recipient of the Marion Quin Dix Leadership Award from art education professionals based in Alexandria,…

By Sherry Lucas Clinton’s small-town vibe, variety of architectural styles and great hospitality make it a hidden gem, say filmmakers who are all set to shine up and share it in a movie that will air on Lifetime TV. For one, it’s a welcome chance to show off his hometown. “We’ve been producing films pretty…

By Katherine R. Dougan Tim and Alisha Parkman of Clinton consider themselves to be ordinary people that just do what they see needs to be done. However, residents and visitors to Clinton see the impact of the couple’s investment in the community every day, probably without even realizing it. The Parkmans have made investments in…

Special to The Clinton Courier The City of Clinton will again be offering the Veterans Banner Program for any participants interested in being included for Memorial Day 2021.  The deadline for submitting all forms is Friday, March 26.  Participating banners will continue to hang each year on all patriotic holidays as long as the program…

  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that provides protection from deportation, a work permit and educational opportunities to young people brought to the United States as children without immigration status. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is now accepting first-time applicants and renewal requests. Applicants need to have been born…

  Mississippi offenders are strengthening their skills in printing, textiles, metal fabrication, woodworking, office furniture, and other industries. Inmates are polishing future job skills as part of the Mississippi Prison Industries Corp. Mississippi College Law School graduate Bradley Lum serves as the nonprofit’s chief executive officer. It’s a Jackson-based agency meant to give prisoners second…

“Join us for a living history event led by our own, Dr. Prentiss Cox, as we take a short walk to the site & delve into the rich history that thrives on the Nature Center’s grounds.”     The Clinton Community Nature Center will be holding a living history event in commemoration of Black History…

Closings begin on Saturday, February 6 Kansas City Southern Railway Company is closing the railroad crossing on Industrial Drive. Closings will begin on Saturday, February 6 at 5 A.M. and will reopen the crossing on Sunday, February 7 by 5 P.M.  During closing, detours will be visibly posted and easily accessible. The detour coming from the…

  Merit Health is hosting a virtual nursing career fair Friday, February 12 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm through Google Meet.   Attendees will have an opportunity to speak first-hand about nurse openings at our Jackson area and Vicksburg hospitals with nursing leadership and the nurse recruiter. If interested: Join us on Google Meet: Meet.google.com/iag-seif-czh   For…

  Despite the devasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, cardiovascular disease remains the leading killer of women in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association’s newly released 2021 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics.[1] Heart disease kills one woman approximately every 80 seconds, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined, and cardiac events are…

  Play therapy is a treatment to help children and families resolve developmental problems. Mental health professionals in schools, hospitals, healthcare agencies, and other settings utilize this valuable therapeutic tool. Starting with the fall 2021 semester, Mississippi College education professors will teach play therapy classes. The courses will be open to behavioral health professionals in…

Many Mississippians have already received a second round of stimulus checks. Those in long-term care facilities should know that this money does not go to the facility and does not affect your Medicaid benefits. “Stimulus money belongs to the recipient and should not go to the nursing home or other facility where they are staying,”…

  Whether you tune in for the game, the half-time show or the commercials, the National Football League’s Super Bowl LV on February 7 is one of America’s favorite annual celebrations. If you are hosting a virtual watch party, attending a socially-distanced gathering or heading to a restaurant or bar, the Mississippi Department of Transportation…

  Following a year filled with doubt, uncertainty, and loss, Opera Mississippi offers hope for the new year and its new season. Featuring Maryann Kyle, soprano, and pianist, Michael Bunchman, Reminiscence will debut virtually on February 14, 2021 on the Opera Mississippi website and YouTube channel. This powerful program features music to remember, reflect, and…

  Mississippi College marching band leaders are actively recruiting talented students. Whether they bring skills on the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, the drums, or other musical instruments, prospective students are in demand on the Clinton campus. Offering scholarships of up to $2,000 each, MC officials are encouraged by the response at high schools and community colleges.…