Christmas holidays are nearing, and the timing is perfect for a hymn sing at Mississippi College’s historic Provine Chapel. MC music professor Bob Knupp will perform three hymnal pieces on the chapel’s mighty pipe organ to celebrate Christ’s love at the December 17 event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Christian university’s Festival of…

JACKSON, Miss. – Today, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the details of the 56th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, which takes place January 22 through February 21, 2021. This annual event features Mississippi’s youth and open livestock exhibitions, as well as the largest rodeo competition east of the Mississippi River.…

  By Carole Kelly The special days of December highlighting the Christmas season begins at First Baptist Church on December 6 at 5 p.m., with the Senior Adult Ministry hosting a service of Christmas Remembrances. Senior Adult Minister Dennis Daniels, in announcing the service, said, “For those dealing with the loss of a loved one,…

Special to The Clinton Courier Bethany Mangle of Clinton showcases her storytelling skills in her young adult debut, weaving a narrative together with humor, excitement, and romance. Prepped, to be released February 23, 2021, and published by Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster, explores themes from the author’s Korean identity, sisterhood, and finding a place…

  Mississippi College Law School graduate Kristi H. Johnson recently received U.S. Senate confirmation to become a federal judge for the state’s Southern District. It’s quite an honor for the Brandon resident, who also served as an MC Law adjunct professor. As a student on the Jackson campus, Johnson served as executive editor of the…

The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Health urge consumers to use caution to avoid falling victim to medical marijuana scams. Since passage of Initiative 65 last month, the Attorney General’s Office has received questions about advertisements claiming to offer pre-registration for medical marijuana cards in Mississippi. “As Mississippi’s chief legal officer,…

The Clinton Christmas Parade will roll this year at 10 a.m. December 5, with precautionary measures and guidelines to keep participants and spectators safe for this annual outdoor event. Parade organizers figure the community could use some happiness right now, but stressed that, for the parade to work, everyone needs to follow the rules to…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting four students and one district level employee have tested positive for COVID-19. Clinton Park, Northside, Sumner Hill and Clinton High School have reported one student from each campus tested positive. School administrators at each campus have completed contact tracing and have contacted the parents of students in the…

  On a chilly December 1 afternoon, Mississippi College alumni stayed connected virtually to hear the latest about the Christian university. Separated by hundreds of miles, alumni in Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas got in touch via a Zoom meeting with President Blake Thompson along with other leaders. Participants who signed up learned about the challenges…

As Mississippians decorate for Christmas this week, many will buy live trees that need to be watered daily to prevent them drying out and catching fire. There have been 61 fire deaths in Mississippi so far in 2020. That’s compared to 57 at this time last year. To prevent more fire deaths, the State Fire…

The American Red Cross Southwest Mississippi Chapter will host a Holiday Blood Drive on Thursday, December 3, 2020. The drive will take place between 10AM until 3PM in the Main Conference Room at 9 River Bend Pl. in Flowood, MS. When you give the gift of life, your donation will be tested for the COVID-19…

With Christmas season here, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants you to make sure your perfect Christmas tree makes it home by properly securing it to your vehicle. “Unsecured Christmas trees can easily put your safety, and the safety of other motorists, at risk,” said Melinda McGrath, P.E., MDOT Executive Director. “Trees could become…

The Mississippi Boychoir is pleased to announce its annual Christmas Concert to be premiered virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on its website – www.msboychoir.org   In keeping with our 2020 Fall Semester theme, our Be the Light Christmas Concert is our first ever virtual-only event. The event is free to the…

Special to The Clinton Courier During the November 3 Board Meeting, three ordinance amendments were approved to protect the integrity and beauty of the city. First, the Board adopted an amendment to the Rental Ordinance. The amendment is aimed at ensuring that absentee landlords living outside of the Jackson area are responsible for the timely…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting an accumulation of 18 positive COVID-19 cases over the Thanksgiving break. Eight teachers and ten students make up the reported cases. Northside, Eastside, Lovett, Sumner Hill and Clinton High School reported just one teacher from each campus testing positive. Clinton Junior High School reported three teachers testing positive.…

  Mississippi College leaders will ship gift packages to the Class of 2020 as a way to honor them at a December 12 virtual commencement. About 1,400 packages will go to MC grads invited to an online commencement without the traditional ceremonial fanfare on the Clinton campus. “We wanted to give students a tangible way…

Special to The Clinton Courier Main Street Clinton’s 8th Annual Santa Claus Crawl is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, from 6 until 8:30 p.m.  The annual festive holiday event showcases some local favorite Olde Towne businesses.  This year, the event will be kicked-off with the lighting of the City tree at 5:45 p.m. at City…

Clintonians looking for a Mississippi-grown Christmas tree can look no further than Clinton’s Olde Towne Depot. Residents are encouraged to visit the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Farm at the Olde Towne Depot beginning Saturday, November 28. Mississippi farm-grown Cypress trees will be available for purchase at the Depot’s quaint tree farm.  Trees will range in…

 With the lifting of the statewide mask mandate instituted on August 4th, the daily average of COVID-19 cases has increased at an alarming rate, overwhelming Mississippi’s hospital systems, resulting in a struggle to provide emergency care for patients, and the transferring of patients out of state. In order to protect the integrity of our healthcare…