Lee Hetherington served as a phenomenal professor at the Mississippi College Law School for more than four decades. Selected one of MC Law’s outstanding professors on five different occasions, the Mississippi native left a void upon his retirement in May 2020. Teaching courses in torts, negotiation, trademarks, unfair competition, copyright law and remedies, Hetherington…

As the Secretary of State’s office continues to certify 2020 General Election results, voters across the state should prepare for several runoff elections set for today, Tuesday, November 24. The following 17 counties in Mississippi will be holding runoff elections in all or parts of the county: Benton, Bolivar, Chickasaw, Forrest, Harrison, Hinds, Jefferson, Jones, Lafayette,…

Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America. Although COVID-19 is predicted to take a bite out of travel this year, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will monitor road conditions and suspend highway construction which could cause traffic delays. MDOT actively monitors highways statewide through its Traffic Management Center (TMC). Information is…

Efforts continue for the Clinton Quisenberry Library to reach out to patrons who wish to visit the facility that has had limited access times during the past COVID-19 months. “The next step in our COVID-19 journey is the addition of browsing appointments, allowing customers to make an appointment to come into the library and browse for materials,” said Susan…

Aldermen reported numerous calls from riled-up residents about road conditions on Spanish Oaks Drive, a street that was recently repaved as part of the 2019 Street Paving Improvements project. Ward 2 Alderman Jim Martin said at the Board’s October 20 meeting and also at the Board’s November 2 work session that he has received numerous…

  At the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), safety is, and always will be, our top priority. As 2020 winds down, MDOT reminds the public not to get complacent regarding all safety measures—on state highways, at home and in public. Please consider placing this video message from Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, reminding the public…

     A virtual session with Mississippi College alumni targeting the Hattiesburg area is expanding to include MC grads in three states. What started out as an on-line meeting on December 1 to primarily update alumni in the Pine Belt area will now welcome alumni participation in Alabama, Texas and Central Mississippi. Jim Turcotte, vice president for…

  Nicholas Perna researched methods using new technology to promote live musical performances in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Mississippi College music professor, Perna has taught voice pedagogy on the Clinton campus since 2015. The Clinton resident is a talented member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. In May, Dr. Perna…

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors along with the Hinds County Election Commission will now be offering free testing to all poll workers with the help of a grant obtained by the Center of Technology and Civic Life. Poll workers safety has long been a top priority for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors and…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting one positive COVID-19 case at Clinton Junior High School. School administrators have completed contact tracing and have contacted the parents of students in the classes who have been affected. Prewitt Contracting Services will conduct a deep cleaning of the campuses with electrostatic machines prior to the start of…

At the end of October this year, the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) announced that it received part of a $5.7 million grant from NASA. The four-year grant will allow students and faculty members from the university’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering to aid in redefining the simulation and manufacturing processes utilized in the production of…

Feel-good campaign encourages people to share stories of gratitude through the power of social and mainstream media In the grip of the severe direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has likely been the most difficult year ever experienced by people in Clinton and across America.  To ignite a more positive spirit of…

Every year Atmos Energy joins forces  with Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS), a consortium of nearly 150 U.S. and  Canadian electric, water, and natural gas utilities and their respective trade  associations, on Utility Scam Awareness Day to educate customers and expose common tactics used by scammers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers  have increased calls, texts,…

  Shoeboxes shipped to children in more than 100 nations bring them Christmas joy and delivers the Gospel. Since 1993, gift-filled shoeboxes are the centerpiece of Operation Christmas Child. The outreach of Samaritan’s Purse is in the midst of its annual November 16-23 Collection Week. Led by Franklin Graham, the president and CEO of Samaritan’s…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting four positive COVID-19 cases in the district. One faculty member at Northside, one faculty member at Sumner Hill and two students at CHS make up the four positive cases. School administrators at all three campuses have completed contact tracing and have contacted parents of students in the classes…

  Bud Sheppard invests long hours as editor-in-chief of the “Mississippi College Law Review.” It’s a marathon effort as he oversees the work of 40 MC Law classmates. The publication’s Volume 39 rolls off the presses in spring 2021. “I am often up at all hours of the day and night, sending follow-up emails, organizing…

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…

Unattended cooking has caused six fire deaths so far this year statewide. That’s up slightly from four cooking fire related deaths in 2019. However, the numbers are down from 12 cooking fire related deaths in 2018. “Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires,” said State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. “Pay attention while cooking…

Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America. Although COVID-19 is predicted to take a bite out of travel this year, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds motorists avoid distractions and buckle up. “Thanksgiving travel may be on the lighter side this year,” said Melinda McGrath, P.E., MDOT Executive Director. “That…

Governor Tate Reeves has announced his Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget Recommendation. In the budget documents, Governor Reeves proposes to eliminate the income tax for Mississippians. The elimination of the income tax would save a Mississippian making $40,000 nearly $2,000. As Lt. Governor, Reeves passed the “Taxpayer Pay Raise Act,” that began the phase-out of…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting four positive COVID-19 cases in the district. One teacher and one student at CJHS along with one teacher at CHS and one teacher at Clinton Park make up the reported cases. School administrators at all three campuses have contacted parents of students in the classes who have been…

  Mississippi College archers shared their passion for the sport with a statewide radio audience. Interviewed Thursday by SuperTalk host Rebecca Turner, three MC student-athletes recently returned from the collegiate 3-D national championships in Foley, Alabama. Members of the elite Blue & Gold squad took a break from practice on November 12 at a new…

Atlas Greek Down South is prepping for a mid-November opening in Clinton, marking the former Fuzzy’s Taco Shop location with a mural of its logo, and marking the town’s restaurant scene with a new fast casual option. The eatery will be located at 734 Clinton Parkway. Passers-by can watch A+ Signs in action, completing the…

  For many years, Mississippi College’s family supported the Mustard Seed ministry as volunteers and with their donations. With the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically reducing Mustard Seed support in 2020, MC Community Service Center director Shari Barnes recently launched a campaign to assist the non-profit in Rankin County. MC students, faculty, and staff are asked to…

  The 2020 Lighting of the Quad at Mississippi College will be different this year but still capture the meaning of the Christmas season. Rather than one evening, usually in early December, the traditional holiday event will be spread over three nights in November. It’s happening starting Wednesday night, November 11, with MC’s fall semester…