Ahead of Hurricane Zeta, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) advises residents to prepare now for dangerous storm conditions including heavy rain, possible flash flooding, high winds, and possible tornadoes. Preparing a Disaster Kit Stock your home with supplies that may be needed during an emergency. At a minimum, these supplies should include: Several…

  Mississippi College’s 2020 Homecoming consisted of an alumni golf tournament, a 5K road race, and several virtual class reunions. With in-person events drastically limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school leaders viewed the annual fall Homecoming to be a success. The plethora of activities, from a Choctaws football game to a Homecoming parade, an…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting an employee at the district’s Central Office and two students at Eastside Elementary have tested positive for COVID-19. The district employee did not previously have any contact with students and has not been on any campuses in the district. District administrators have contacted employees in Central Office who…

America’s tech giants are not the problem and antitrust is not the solution.  As we enter into a new age of competition and rivalry with China on strategic, on national security, on economic grounds, we have a lot of people in Washington who are wanting to now either break up or heavily regulate the internet…

While Halloween is meant to be fun, you may occasionally encounter someone who likes tricks more than treats. Luckily, insurance could cover holiday hazards. For instance, if your yard or porch decorations are damaged or stolen insurance may cover that. Likewise, if your car gets egged or damaged in any way by pranksters, comprehensive insurance…

Commissioner Sean Tindell and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau recently announced the “Skip the Line” program, designed to reduce wait time at Driver Service Bureaus.     Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said, “It just didn’t work right for the people of Mississippi. It was frustrating, confusing and slow. Today, we’re announcing…

  The Mississippi Department of Education recently announced the members of the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.   The Council includes students in grades eleven through twelve, or first year of college, to serve as members for a term of two school years. Of the 163 students selected to serve, nine members attend Clin- ton…

  For nearly four decades, Mississippi College reaped the benefits of Lloyd “Bo” Roberts serving as a wonderful professor, accomplished administrator, and robust supporter of all things Blue & Gold. The selection of Roberts as the recipient of the Christian university’s first distinguished service award at the 2020 Homecoming is well-deserved, colleagues say. The former…

“Project Piggy” is out of the bag! With a unanimous vote by the Board of Aldermen on October 6, the City of Clinton granted approval for ACG, BBQ LLC, the company that owns Sonny’s BBQ, to open a restaurant in Clinton. “There’s always step after step after step to make this final, and the mayor…

Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the best protection against the flu.   “We recommend that all Mississippians get their flu shots every year, but especially…

Governor Tate Reeves announced that Chris Wells will serve as the permanent Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Wells served as the Chief of Staff at MDEQ for six years, and the Senior Attorney for the department prior to that. He has served as Interim Executive Director since the Governor’s inauguration. Wells…

  Mississippi College’s 2020 Homecoming lineup will include a friendly tournament at Patrick Farms Golf Club. At least 50 golfers signed up for the October 23 event on the course in Pearl. The event begins at noon. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only two major events are scheduled for the Mississippi College Homecoming. They are…

  Larry Cox is grateful to Mississippi College for preparing him to become a Christ-focused servant around the globe. MC National Alumni Association officials are impressed with Cox’s multiple achievements and his ability to make a difference worldwide during his career. He is being honored as the recipient of the Order of the Golden Arrow…

Atlas Greek Down South and the City of Clinton announce their first stand-alone restaurant at 732 Clinton Parkway (former Fuzzy’s Taco location). Relocating from Cultivation Food Hall in Jackson, this will be Atlas’ first stand-alone restaurant. Atlas Greek Down South is famous for its blend of Greek and southern dishes that feature Greek staples such as gyros,…

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced today that Mississippi, along with the Department of Justice and ten other state Attorneys General, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent Google from unlawfully maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search advertising markets. “When…

Governor Tate Reeves declared October 19-23, 2020, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents of the free resources offered to ensure everyone stays safe during severe weather. “Severe weather is nothing new for Mississippians. This year alone residents throughout the state have battled tornadoes, tropical systems,…

It’s hard to imagine why anyone would pass a stopped school bus, but it happens every school day on city streets and rural roads throughout Mississippi. All of us should be concerned, because all of us have a stake in the future — and nothing represents the future more than students on a bus. Every…

Today, Miskelly Furniture in Pearl announced the donation of an antique carousel to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum as a new exhibit. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and Executive Director of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hayes Patrick joined Oscar Miskelly of Miskelly Furniture at the Miskelly Furniture store in Pearl,…

  California residents Jeremy and Allyn Ann Simpson live 1,830 miles away from Mississippi College. But the MC grads feel very close to their alma mater in Clinton. The Simpsons are shining stars of the Blue & Gold family. The 36-year-olds have been robust supporters of the Christian university since graduating in 2006. For their…

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Andrea Sanders will serve as the new Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. A former social worker for children and current General Counsel and Principal Deputy Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Sanders has been on the frontlines of the effort to protect…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is extremely excited to announce today that the Mississippi State Fair has been extended. The State Fair will re-open Thursday, October 22, and run through Sunday, October 25. A ride special will be offered each day. Fairgoers can take advantage of unlimited rides for a special price of…

A record-breaking 115 tornadoes were confirmed last year in Mississippi. While April was the most active month for tornadoes in 2019, December was not far behind in regard to activity with a record number of 24 tornadoes confirmed during the month. However, severe weather extends far beyond the impacts of solely tornadoes. Damaging wind, hail,…

    Currency trading can be a tricky business. After having seen some people making tons of money on the foreign exchange currency markets-whether through sheer luck or genuine experience-it mistakenly became known as a medium for anyone who has some extra cash lying around and wants to invest. However, the magnitude of losses many…

Special to The Clinton Courier  Mississippi College professor Robert Perkins, a Clinton resident, teaches a class on faith, ethics and the business world. It’s among the cornerstones of the curriculum for MC students at the School of Business each year. Given his insights about the topic, it wasn’t a big leap for the Mississippian to…

By Katherine R. Dougan Siemens Energy recently announced plans to open a 60,000 square-foot distribution center and logistics operations center in Clinton’s Industrial Park. Siemens Energy is a recent spin-off of Germany-based Siemens AG, a company that employed 91,000 as of March 2020 and reported revenues of more than $33 billion.  “We are looking forward…