By Randy Bell When the power goes out, for most Clintonians, it means no lights, air conditioning or TV and the risk of losing the food in refrigerators if the outage lasts long enough. But when the electricity is lost in Christopher Reed’s neighborhood in Clinton, it can create a real stink. There’s a sewage…

For more than a decade, Josh Kinsley has practiced what he’s preached by bringing future church leaders to Super Summer at Mississippi College. The high school pastor at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison will not only wish his students well at the camp, scheduled for Tuesday to Saturday, July 8 to 12, but also stay…

The Choctaw language is more than a method of communication; for Choctaws in Mississippi, it is a rich, vibrant link to their ancestors that is central to their identity. The language serves to promote the tribe’s history, culture and sovereignty. In coordination with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, a multidisciplinary team of Mississippi College…

The ham radio community is gearing up for a fun and informal gathering at the Quisenberry Library in Clinton, Mississippi, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Whether you’re a licensed operator or just curious about amateur radio, you’re invited to join in on the camaraderie and conversation starting around 9 a.m. The library, located at 503-559…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) recently announced its 2025 scholarship winners. This year is the twenty-fifth consecutive year that CHSAA has awarded scholarships to graduating Clinton High School (CHS) seniors. The 2025 “Go Arrows” Service Award winners are Faith Taylor and Jailyn Williams. Taylor will pursue a degree…

By Randy Bell Phil Fisher was honored with a retirement reception June 19 at the Olde Towne Depot, and it was an appropriate location, since the building is being named for Clinton’s three-term mayor who didn’t seek reelection. At the June 17 Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor-Elect Will Purdie presented, and the Board approved, a…

By Randy Bell In addition to celebrating the nation’s birthday at Traceway Park, Clintonians will get their first look at the new lights on the park’s athletic fields during the 35th Red, White and Blue Fest on the Fourth of July. The City is spending $7.5 million on what’s been called the largest LED sports…

By Randy Bell   Progress is clearly visible on the property which Mississippi College and its partners are developing across from the university at the southwest corner of Highway 80 and Springridge Road. But the streets, curbs and gutters only scratch the surface of what’s actually been done at the site during the first phase…

By Carole Kelly The sound of bagpipes has been described as emotional, unique and haunting. Lady Piper Zoe Brumfield, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, recently presented an informational and entertaining program to the Forever Young senior’s group at First Baptist Clinton that revealed the uniqueness and challenging aspect of playing the bagpipe. Brumfield played familiar…

  The Mississippi Farmers Market will host its annual Summer Kick-Off event on Saturday, June 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will feature live demonstrations, summertime staples, select Genuine MS® members, and food options that highlight the best of Mississippi agriculture. Shoppers can enjoy product demos from the Mississippi Spice Company…

Special to The Clinton Courier Kennedy Banyard and Taqueria Marshall, both of Clinton, recently served as pages for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff. Banyard, 17, is a junior, and is the daughter of Katrina and Spurgeon Banyard. Marshall, 15, is a sophomore, and is the daughter…

  The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023. “It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home,” said State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. “That means using common sense, never…

Main Street Clinton’s Fresh at Five market opened for the season on Tuesday, June 3, with lots of produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, sauces and more – including entertainment and children’s activities, cookbook offerings and samplings. The market will be held every Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. through August 12 on Jefferson Street in…

The Clinton Courier Olde Towne Depot is gearing up for its third annual Depot Days of Summer, July’s month-long celebration of all things trains. Through June 23, train-related art can be submitted by local artists of all ages who would like to participate in the All Aboard Art Gallery, which will be up all month…

The Clinton Courier This year marks the 70th year that Sumner Hill has been a part of the educational process in Clinton at its Northside Drive location. The school, whose first graduation took place in 1955, once served students from Terry, Byram, Bolton, Raymond, Pocahontas and unincorporated areas around Jackson. Dr. Walter Washington served as…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Public School District is getting ready for its 2025-26 school year, which begins for students on July 21. Proof of residency is required for all new and returning students before the start of school. Parents and guardians will be able to prove residency for the school year at…

Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of statewide Operation Safe Online Summer, which resulted in 11 arrests and one victim rescued. “Summer break is in full swing for many Mississippians, and our children are spending more time on screens,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “My office is working hard to protect our young people wherever…

By Randy Bell Will Purdie had known for more than four months that he would be the next mayor of Clinton. He was the only candidate to qualify to run for the office before the deadline on January 31. But, Purdie says, until the June 3 general election was held, he felt a little hesitant…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Ambassadors will soon welcome Melody Rawls as the new assistant director for the 2025–26 school year. She joins director Erin Linton on the leadership team and steps into the role following Alison Custer’s transition to Clinton High School’s growing choral program. Rawls is a graduate of Pearl High…

Actress, comedian and best-selling author Leanne Morgan will headline the Mississippi College Foundation’s Celebration Gala set for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in the A.E. Wood Coliseum on MC’s Clinton campus. Proceeds from MC’s Celebration Gala, the single largest annual fundraising event at the Christian University, benefit student scholarships and MC Athletics. Morgan rose to prominence…

Special to The Clinton Courier Youth interested in exploring dynamic forms of creativity and high schoolers focused on graphic design, interior design, gouache painting, ceramics or photography will find plenty to spark their imaginations at summer art camps hosted by the Department of Art at Mississippi College. The Young Artists Camp for rising second-to-sixth graders…