The Clinton Courier   The Olde Towne Depot’s third annual Depot Days of Summer, July’s month-long celebration of all things trains, continues with Locomotion Pictures, a train-themed series featuring movies and documentaries, on Saturday, July 19, when the documentary Rocky Mountain Express will be shown at 2:30 p.m. The movie Train to Busan will be offered…

Anyone looking for a way to get in on the ground floor of Amazon Web Services data centers career opportunities can start with a four-week paid training program at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $10 billion to build two data center complexes in two Madison County industrial parks, which…

  Incoming freshmen and transfer students at Mississippi College can familiarize themselves with their new “home” campus and meet their professors before classes officially begin this fall during MC’s last two-day orientation of the summer, set for Wednesday and Thursday, July 23 and 24. Jonathan Ambrose, MC vice president for student experience and dean of…

For 27 years, Ivan Parke has followed his calling at Mississippi College, joining beloved colleagues in teaching the Bible to young men and women who, in turn, will bear fruit for the Lord. “I have lived a dream,” Parke said. “It has been a joy, more than a job.” This spring, Parke’s zest for education…

By Randy Bell Will Purdie believes there’s plenty of energy driving Clinton’s City government as he takes over as mayor and the Board of Aldermen returns five of its members while adding two new ones.   “In talking to this Board prior to the term starting, there has been a palpable sense of excitement—one that…

  The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis cases in the state. As of July 10, 80 cases have been reported so far this year, up from 49 for all of 2024. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported. Also known as whooping…

By Randy Bell After a two-year hiatus, the City of Clinton has hired a new tennis services contractor for Brighton Park.  The Board of Aldermen voted July 1 to approve an agreement with NR Tennis LLC to develop and manage all tennis leagues, programming, instruction, and tennis needs at the park.   Brighton has been…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Allison Jenkins Trio will perform on Friday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. The trio’s music is a mixture of jazz and singer-songwriters music from Cole Porter’s “Night and Day” to Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You.” The trio members are Allison Jenkins, Tim Avalon and Tyler Kemp. Alley Marshanne…

Getting back-to-school ready can be stressful, with so many items to check off your to-do list. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records is simplifying matters by hosting a One-Stop Shop event for required school entry forms. During the two-week event, parents can pick up both a copy of their child’s Form…

Special to The Clinton Courier Ham radio operators and non-operators are invited to gather at the Quisenberry Library in Clinton, located at 605 East Northside Drive, July 19, 2025 at 9 a.m. The area consists of lots of parking spots, plenty of large trees to accommodate several wire antennas and trees providing shade. Attendees are…

By Randy Bell Levius Buckley says being in charge of the Clinton Fire Department (CFD) is “a big task.” And, as he takes over as chief, Buckley admits he’s “a little bit nervous,” while also being “excited and ready to get to work.” He says he appreciates the support he’s been given. “I think the…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi State Department of Health urges all Mississippians to protect themselves from mosquito bites. This first reported case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2025 mosquito season was confirmed in Rankin County last month. In 2024, Mississippi recorded 59 confirmed human cases and eight deaths related to WNV.…

By Randy Bell Two new historical markers being dedicated July 17 will help tell more of the Clinton Massacre story, which is already commemorated on the site with a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker at 300 Northside Drive. A marker focusing on the Moss Hill Plantation will offer details about the location of an 1875 political…

Special to The Clinton Courier Firefighter Dezirae King of the Clinton Fire Department recently graduated Class 215 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. The intense seven-week course includes online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire suppression,…

Special to The Clinton Courier Taylor Power Systems has partnered with Hinds Community College and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for a Production Technologist Registered Apprenticeship program. Recently, an apprenticeship ceremony was held at the Taylor Power manufacturing facility in Clinton, during which Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik presented General Manager of…

Special to The Clinton Courier During its sixth Student Experience Awards Gala, the Division of Student Experience at Mississippi College recently recognized more than four dozen outstanding student leaders who have contributed to campus life at MC. MC students who have demonstrated by their actions what MC’s culture of service and commitment to the cause…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) recently voted to eliminate the administration and graduation requirement of the U.S. history statewide assessment beginning in the 2025-26 school year. All students will still be required to take and pass the high school U.S. history course to qualify for graduation. State assessments…

By Randy Bell Clinton’s street paving budget may pay for more resurfacing than the City first thought. The cost of asphalt has been lower than expected, and it looks like additional streets could be added to the paving list. The Board of Aldermen at its meeting June 3 accepted the low bid of $638,168 from…

Special to The Clinton Courier The first time Caroline Cook attended summer orientation at Mississippi College, she injured her knee, which required her to get stitches. That’s when the future nursing major from New Albany discovered how special the Christian university and its representatives are. “Every orientation leader checked on me and even drove me…

Sydney Thaxton, an Honors College student at Mississippi College, received a 2025 EMMY Award for Outstanding Photography (Long Form) from the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her work on the documentary “Eudora,” produced by the Institute for Southern Storytelling at MC. Thaxton was among the television industry’s brightest…

  The City of Clinton is rolling out the red, white, and blue carpet for the metro’s biggest Independence Day celebration! On Friday, July 4, Traceway Park will once again host the 35th Annual Red, White & Blue Fest — a family-friendly evening of music, food, games, and fireworks that promises fun for all ages.…

Special to The Clinton Courier Main Street Clinton invites children ages seven through twelve to join the Petite Paint Out during the Fresh at Five Farmers Market on Tuesday, July 15, in Olde Towne Clinton. Sponsored by The Bank by Pizza Shack, this creative event offers young artists the chance to capture the charm of…