Special to The Clinton Courier Students from Clinton High School (CHS), Sumner Hill Junior High School and Clinton Junior High School (CJHS) recently attended the 2025 Mississippi Model United Nations (UN) conference and the Mississippi Junior Youth Assembly.   The annual spring conferences are part of a slate of youth leadership programs organized by LEAD…

By Randy Bell Entergy customers in Clinton and other parts of Hinds County have someone new to turn to when they have needs or concerns.  Felicia Brown has been named customer service manager for the county.      “This role allows me to work directly with Clinton municipal leaders to bring power-related solutions and timely communication to…

By Sherry Lucas Clinton High’s acclaimed Attaché Show Choir again swept the highest ranks in its spring competitions, bringing their winning streak to an unprecedented thirty-two consecutive Grand Championships that stretch all the way back to 2014. In all those championships, the much-lauded show choir also took top wins in the key areas of Best…

The Principals’ Institute at Mississippi College will host a diverse group of school administrators from across the state for an intensive professional development seminar Sunday-Friday, June 1-6, in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center on MC’s Clinton campus. Housed within the MC Department of Teacher Education and Leadership, the Institute is dedicated to…

Special to The Clinton Courier Several Clintonians will help New Stage Theater tell the story of 7,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the aftermath of 9/11, and the community that welcomed them with open arms. Jennifer Smith will serve as an actress in the production, Carol Joy Sparkman is the…

Madison “Maddy” Lea Morgan, a 2025 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program at Mississippi College, has received the inaugural Danny Bender Scholar Award Honoring Academic Excellence in Public Health. The new award will be presented annually to the Bachelor of Public Health (B.S.P.H.) graduating senior with the highest grade point average…

  Revell Ace Hardware, a cornerstone of Mississippi’s retail landscape, proudly celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2025. Since its founding in 1950, this family-owned business has grown from a single store in Jackson to a thriving nine-location chain, serving communities across Jackson, Pearl, Clinton, Byram, Richland/Florence, Reservoir, Madison, and Northeast Jackson. To mark this milestone,…

By Sherry Lucas The high-energy, sassy brass sounds of the Epic Funk Brass Band will bring a lively beat to the stage at Lions Club Park in the final concert of the 2025 Spring Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24. The concert is free.   The Epic Funk Brass Band channels the infectious rhythm…

Special to The Clinton Courier Several Clinton youth joined competitors from Mississippi and Alabama in one hundred twenty days of transformative work for the 2025 Heart of the Horse Trainers Challenge, which was held earlier this month at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center in Jackson. The two-day event highlights the journey of formerly unwanted or…

By Randy Bell It’s a “university” without a campus, a sports team or a fight song. But you can learn a lot about City government at Clinton University.      It’s not a real school.  It exists only online, a “crash course” by Director of Communication and Tourism Marlee Price-Cook to educate the public about how local…

Special to The Clinton Courier The local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3685 in Clinton will be passing out poppies on May 24, in honor of Memorial Day, to commemorate comrades who did not return home from war. The VFW has partnered with two local businesses for this purpose. The post will be distributing the…

By Randy Bell Complaints about how brightly the Arrow Drive walking path was illuminated led to the toning down of the lights, but some of Clinton’s other walking trails are completely dark at night.  And Ward 4 Alderman Chip Wilbanks says it’s time to make those trails more secure, especially the one located behind the…

By Sherry Lucas Clinton’s Fresh at Five farmers market kicks off its 14th year on Tuesday, June 3, bringing the bounty of summer harvest to the brick streets and, ultimately, Clinton dinner tables.   Fresh at Five markets continue weekly, from 5-7 p.m. every Tuesday, through August 12, at the 300 block of Jefferson Street,…

By Danny R Chandler, EMT with GMR-AMR Central Mississippi and Member of the Holmes Community College Board of Governors.   The invention of vinyl records in the late 1940’s expanded the music industry in ways no one had imagined.  It was now possible to reach more households throughout the world, who may never attend a…

In an effort to enhance the Secretary of State’s accessibility and efficiency, Secretary Michael Watson has announced the launch of a new elections resource “TextMyGov.” Utilizing smart technology, Mississippi voters may now access important election information and report issues via text message. By texting “HI” to (601) 586-7600, users can initiate a conversation with the…

Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi House of Representatives members Clay Mansell and Stephanie Foster, as well as Clinton Mayor-elect Will Purdie, recently visited with FunTime Pre-School owner Lesia Daniel and her staff to celebrate the National Week of the Young Child (WOYC).   WOYC is an annual event recognizing the importance of early childhood…

Social work professionals from throughout the Southeast will tackle pressing issues affecting America’s aging population during the 2025 Elder Law Summit on Tuesday, May 20 at Mississippi College. The event, sponsored by the MC Department of Social Work and the Morton Law Firm of Clinton, will offer expert insight on Medicaid services, elder mental health,…

The Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi  and DaVita announce the launch of their Collaborative Community Kidney Health Program (CCKHP), a community offering for health education and screenings, in Metro Jackson.   This collaborative program is designed to educate communities on addressing risk factors through resources that can support more proactive care interventions — aiming to raise…

A dual-enrollment agreement between Mississippi College and Christ Covenant School will allow qualified students at the K-12 Christ-centered educational institution in Ridgeland to attend college-level mathematics classes and receive corresponding collegiate credit as part of their instruction. MC President Blake Thompson and Christ Covenant School Dean of Advisement Cheri Creel signed a formal memorandum of…

  In recognition of the vital role hospitals and healthcare professionals play in the well-being of Mississippi communities, Mississippi legislative leaders have officially proclaimed May 11–17, 2025, as Hospital Week in the state. “Mississippi’s hospitals are the backbone of our healthcare system, providing essential services and compassionate care to our citizens,” said Richard Roberson, President…

Special to The Clinton Courier Leo Moreira and Carlos Calabrese are set to bring acoustic guitar music to the monthly Friday Nights at Milepost 89 event, which will take place on Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Visitor Center.      Fans of bands like The Beatles, Santana and Toto are especially encouraged to…

By Carole Kelly The Le Bonté Women’s Club of Clinton each year shows support for the mission of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, donating to the cause of creating and supporting programs directly improving the health and well-being of children. Recently, club members gave a donation to the charity, as well as provided some snacks…

By Carole Kelly “Rewarding” and “demanding” are words Stan Yeagley used to describe his work with honey bees, as he spoke to members of the Happy Gardeners Club at the March meeting at the Episcopal Church of the Creator. Retiring from the world of computers and his career as deputy director of the state’s Department…

Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, USMC (Ret.) is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during Mississippi College’s Spring 2025 Commencement, on Friday, May 9, in the A.E. Wood Coliseum on the Clinton campus. The highly decorated combat officer, Freedom Alliance founder, best-selling author and former cable television host will speak at both of MC’s graduations:…