The Hinds County Department of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Hurricane Delta and the possible effects it will have on the Hinds County local area. We have also met with the 2020 Mississippi State Fair officials to help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone visiting and working at the fairgrounds as this critical weather…

This October, let’s all Be the Church by stocking the Care Centers of Pinelake Church of Clinton (and all other locations) with food. You can help fill the cabinets of our neighbors who have been hit hard this year by bringing food donations with you to church. Just leave your donation behind your car on a Sunday morning…

  The Clinton High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) recently introduced its online Arrow Yearbook project.  Yearbooks from 1948 – 1964 were included in the first group to be scanned and digitized.   The second set of yearbooks to be added will begin with 1965 and should cover about 17 years.  More groups of class years will…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson officially opened the gates to the 161st Mississippi State Fair with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Gipson cordially invites everyone to attend the 161st Mississippi State Fair and announces the schedule of Mississippi State Fair events taking place tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, 2020. All events take place on the…

Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of damage from Hurricane Delta. Landfall is expected along the Louisiana coast on Friday afternoon as a Major Hurricane. “I have declared a State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Watch the weather reports and get prepared. We are tracking this…

Atmos Energy continues to monitor and prepare for  Hurricane Delta, urging residents in the path of severe weather to take steps that help ensure  personal safety.   “Atmos Energy wants you and your family to be safe in any situation,” said John McDill, Atmos  Energy vice president of pipeline safety. “If your home or business is…

  Mississippi College kinesiology students always contribute to benefit charitable causes in metro Jackson. From helping the American Cancer Society to serving children with Down Syndrome, MC kinesiology students have community service embedded in their DNA. This fall, the Kinesiology Student Association is leading the way on the Clinton campus. Association members “feel it is…

In recognition of the 5th annual national Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Mississippi’s Central District Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey is joining regional and national organizations, businesses, utilities, universities and individuals in promoting energy efficiency – the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, cut utility bills and reduce pollution. “On…

JACKSON, MS- MEC’s 19th Annual Hobnob Mississippi will have a different look and feel this year. Hobnob Mississippi will be held virtually beginning at 10:30 a.m. live from Trustmark Park in Pearl.    As we “Banter at the Ballpark”, attendees will hear from statewide officials, the two candidates for the U.S. Senate race, a panel…

Due to Hurricane Delta’s forecasted arrival into the Clinton area on October 10, the City of Clinton has postponed the Fall Cleanup Week and Hazardous Waste Disposal Day to the week of October 31 – November 7. This decision was made to protect City personnel and the possible deployment of personnel from the hazardous waste collection…

The Walter Leake Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Clinton recently partnered with the Olde Towne Depot, Main Street Clinton, and the City of Clinton to participate in the celebration of Constitution Week, which is commemorated annually from September 17 through September 23. Constitution Week was established by Congress in 1956 to commemorate…

The Clinton Public School District is reporting two Eastside Elementary students, both from the same household, have tested positive for COVID-19. School administrators have contacted parents of students in the classes who have been affected. These cases are CPSD’s sixteenth and seventeenth positive cases since the start of school on August 13. CPSD will report…

  Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations will air a 90-minute television special showcasing extraordinary Festival of Lights performances since 2016. Every December, the Mississippi College Singers celebrate Christ’s birth with Festival of Lights performances at the university’s Provine Chapel. MC Singers conductor Mark Nabholz sees the upcoming MPB production reaching statewide audiences as “a compilation of…

The Metro Jackson American Heart Association is urging metro residents to still seek help through 911 and hospital emergency rooms when experiencing heart attack, stroke symptoms, or other medical emergencies.  “Without question people should go to the ER when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or stroke,” said Arturo Blanco, MD, of St. Dominic’s Family…

The Arrowhead Archery Range was recently opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony.     Located at 200 Soccer Row in Clinton’s Trace- way Park, the range will include a 125’ x 15’ covered shooting shed, 3D range and equipment room. Range passes for the new range are $5 per day for an individual and $15…

By Katherine R. Dougan Complaints from residents in all wards prompted the City to amend the City of Clinton’s Mississippi Rental Housing Ordinance. Homes in all wards have turned into rental property, and with no restrictions on the number of occupants in a home, four to five or more college students rented residential homes, causing…

  Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired millions of people as an extraordinary jurist, premier advocate for women’s rights, a devoted mother, and an influential role model.The late U.S. Supreme Court justice, RBG, will continue to inspire people worldwide for generations to come. The Student Bar Association president at the Mississippi College Law School, Allie Rose Parker…

  Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), has created a new television channel – MPB Classroom TV. This channel will start airing today and every weekday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to provide instructional content on television to PreK-12th grade students. MPB Classroom TV was developed to support and address…

Desiree Roby of Clinton has been awarded a Stamps Scholarship and will attend the University of Mississippi beginning in the fall of 2020 and plans to study computer engineering. Roby joins less than three hundred top students from across the country who won Stamps Scholarships this year, placing them in an accomplished network of highly…

By Katherine R. Dougan After nearly four years of litigation between the City and the owner of 110/112 Leake Street property in Clinton, the City on September 3, 2020, announced it has the deed for the property in hand.     See: Supreme Court Denies Final Motion in Historic Preservation Case – Rehabilitation to Move Forward…

For the third year, the Olde Towne Depot will have a pumpkin patch. Beginning October 1st, farm-grown pumpkins will be on sale at the Depot. Individuals and families are encouraged to stop by to pick out the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or for a tasty pie.   For more information, contact the Olde Towne…

A student at Clinton High School has tested positive for COVID-19. School administrators have contacted parents of students in the classes who have been affected. One teacher at Clinton High School has entered into a 14-day quarantine due to being deemed in close contact to a positive case outside of school. Prewitt Contracting Services will…

Southeastern chain Shoe Station will be holding a job fair at all of its 21 locations from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m on Friday, October 2, 2020. The retailer is hiring up to 100 employees for all shifts. Shoe Station has large, open-shelf stores in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia.   The hiring occurs…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson officially opened the new Mississippi Trade Mart to the public, with a building dedication and ceremonial ribbon cutting. “This is an historic day for the state of Mississippi,” said Commissioner Gipson. “I am proud to unveil the new Mississippi Trade Mart and excited for the endless opportunities its…

  Recording in First Baptist Church Clinton, the Mississippi College Worship Collective will release its fourth album on October 26. The album is titled “Joyful and Triumphant.” Recorded by music professor Will Bishop, the songs were mixed and mastered by Casey Combest at Blue Sky Studios in Jackson. It contains nine songs  spanning the traditional…