By Sherry Lucas      Hop to it, shoppers!      Main Street Clinton’s annual Easter Shop Hop bounds into Olde Towne Thursday, April 3, through Saturday, April 5, as at least fifteen participating merchants welcome shoppers with Easter eggs filled with discounts and prizes.      Clintonians can take advantage of this prime time to grab a tasty snack or…

The Clinton Courier      Eggstra Special, one of Clinton’s long-time premiere family events, is a continued partnership between the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton and Clinton’s Parks and Recreation department.      Set for Sunday, April 13, from 2 until 4:30 p.m., this year’s event will again be held at Traceway Park and will provide an opportunity for the…

By Randy Bell There’ll be no joking around as some of Clinton’s voters attend to serious business on April Fool’s Day. There’s a Republican primary for alderman in Ward 3, with three candidates seeking the seat given up by Robert Chapman, who’s running for Alderman at Large. The voting will take place at the Traceway…

Special to The Clinton Courier      High school and community college students from throughout the Southeast are invited to Mississippi College for Spring Preview Day on Friday, April 4, to find out why the Christian University is a preferred destination for those seeking academic excellence and a commitment to the cause of Christ.      During Spring Preview…

Dr. Meredith Travelstead, a board-certified Ob-Gyn physician and president of the Woman’s Clinic’s Executive Board, told Mississippi College students how she shares her faith in the medical community during the second Latimer Lunch presentation on March 21 at the Latimer House on the Clinton campus. “I humbly recognize that there is one great physician, and…

The Clinton Courier      Six Clinton students were recently named as U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive order of the President to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Just over a hundred Mississippi students were selected, and they will…

Special to The Clinton Courier      The Mississippi Senate recently issued a resolution congratulating Dr. Steven Reed of Southern Eye Care of Clinton as the first Mississippian to lead the American Optometric Association (AOA).      “It is with great pride that we recognize an outstanding Mississippi health care provider who has brought honor to his profession, his community,…

Mississippi College students from more than 15 countries worldwide will showcase the unique culture of their homelands in scintillating stage performances during the International Institute’s upcoming International Festival, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, in Swor Auditorium in Nelson Hall. The International Festival gives international students the opportunity…

The Surgery Center at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC) has been recognized as one of the “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Orthopedics & Spine” by U.S. News & World Report. Of the 12 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Mississippi that do orthopedic and spine cases, only four earned this prestigious distinction, and of…

Renowned playwright William Shakespeare was known for his clever dialogue and innovative plotlines that kept his Elizabethan audience members – known as Groundlings – on their feet. Those attending Mississippi College’s Pittman Shakespeare Festival production this spring will share a similar experience. The MC Department of Communication and the MC Department of English and Philosophy…

Special to The Clinton Courier      Clinton High School (CHS) assistant football coach and Clinton Park Elementary physical education teacher Barrett Barham was recently selected to participate in Mississippi’s 2024-2025 “Tomorrow’s 25” class.      “It’s already been a great opportunity to hear from guest speakers from around the state and outside Mississippi,” Barham said. “These presenters have…

By Randy Bell      Donations, large and small, have rolled in to help the Clinton Fire Department become better equipped to make rope rescues.  The Board of Aldermen, at its March 4 meeting, voted to accept $16,260, which was raised after CFD appealed to local businesses for financial assistance.      Fire Chief Jeff Blackledge, who noted that…

The Office of Student Success at Mississippi College has named Ivan Parke, MC professor of Christian Studies and Philosophy, and Drew Ahlrich, MC associate director of undergraduate admissions, 2024-25 “Student Success Champions” for demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting student achievement. The awards recognize one full-time faculty member and one full-time staff member engaged with…

By Danny C. Davis Morrison Heights Baptist Church (MHBC) was founded as a new mission outreach of the then Clinton Baptist Church in 1958 on Morrison Drive. The church has had only seven pastors in the its forty-eight-year history. Senior Pastor Dr. Greg Belser has reached a milestone this month for serving the 2,100-member congregation…

By Randy Bell      Voters in Clinton’s Ward 3 who qualify have until March 29 to cast absentee ballots in the Republican primary for alderman.  Three candidates—Amanda Mills Jones, Lee Logan and Ronald C. Morton – are running to replace Robert Chapman, who’s seeking the alderman at large position.  The Ward 3 race is the only…

Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi folklife artist Paul Gore of Clinton has received a $500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts.  The funds will go to purchase materials necessary to ensure the durability of his proposed 20’ x 40’ mural depicting the progress of the…

Special to The Clinton Courier Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s (S) Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s 2025-26 SOS Student Ambassador Program. The program aims to increase voter education and registration among youth and encourage students to…

Special to The Clinton Courier The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is launching a new and improved MEMA website, msema.org. The updated site offers a sleek, modern design, improved functionality, and a user-friendly experience tailored to serve Mississippians and visitors better. Designed with both the public and county emergency managers in mind, MEMA’s revamped platform…

  Main Street Clinton is seeking donations of colorful knitted or crocheted materials for a decorative yarn bomb project on Jefferson Street. A yarn bomb is a public art project that involves covering objects or structures in public spaces with decorative knitted or crocheted items. Each year, Main Street Clinton organizes this event to coincide…

by Randy Bell Donations, large and small, have rolled in to help the Clinton Fire Department become better equipped to make rope rescues. The Board of Aldermen, at its March 4 meeting, voted to accept $16,260, which was raised after CFD appealed to local businesses for financial assistance. Fire Chief Jeff Blackledge, who noted that…

Faculty in the Department of Music at Mississippi College will swap places with their students to perform a Showcase Recital at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, in the Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall in the Aven Fine Arts Building on the Clinton campus. The performance is free and open to the public. Ben Williams,…

Special to The Clinton Courier Hinds Community College is offering FREE books for summer 2025 classes through the “Books on Us” campaign. Current students, new students, university students home for the summer, transfers and dual enrolled high school students are all eligible for the free books, including eBooks. Books on Us does not cover other…