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Free financial literacy seminar planned
Special to The Clinton Courier Clintonians who want to learn how to repair or build their credit are invited to a financial literacy seminar on May 31. Offered for free by BankPlus, the CreditPlus program is a class, loan and account designed to strengthen financial security through education and a bank-built program to help individuals…
Read MoreZacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry Adoption and Foster Care Class
The next adoption and foster care class hosted by Zacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry will be on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at Crossgates Church from 6:05-7:00p in room 207. The keynote speaker for this class will be the Fisher Family. The Fisher family will be sharing their amazing adoption testimony. You will not want to miss…
Read MoreCity planning “memorable” Fourth of July celebration
By Randy Bell Clinton’s annual Fourth of July celebration at Traceway Park began more than three decades ago as the “Family Fireworks Extravaganza.” It’s grown a lot since then, now known as the “Red, White and Blue Fest,” and features lively entertainment on the stage, as well as colorful explosions in the sky. And, to…
Read MoreCity to get new utility billing service
By Randy Bell The City of Clinton is hoping a new utility billing service will save money, be more efficient and eliminate the problem of double-billing. The Board of Aldermen at its April 15 meeting approved terminating a software contract with the current vendor and hiring a new service. Public Works Director Phillip Lilley…
Read MoreMore cameras installed to improve Clinton’s traffic flow
By Randy Bell They look a little bit like giant showerheads hovering over some of Clinton busiest intersections, but they’re actually traffic cameras aimed at helping the signal lights operate more efficiently and reducing the amount of time that motorists sit in their cars waiting for red to change to green. The City continues…
Read MoreMC payroll administrator’s reliability, dedicated service account for May DBT’s MVP Award
When a series of storms pounded the Clinton area about 15 years ago, knocking out electricity to Mississippi College and disrupting the Payroll Office’s banking communication at the most critical time of the biweekly payroll period, Gena McBrain, MC’s payroll administrator, took decisive action. With a firm deadline of 3 p.m. Wednesdays to get the…
Read MoreFree Spring Concert Series continues on May 10 with The RedHots
By Sherry Lucas Jackson area-based band The RedHots warms up the evening of Saturday, May 10, at Lions Club Park with the sort of laidback folk/rock that’s the musical equivalent of an easy late spring breeze. The free concert, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., continues the Spring Concert Series in Clinton. The RedHots delivers…
Read MorePurdie addresses Hinds County breakaway proposal
By Randy Bell One of the candidates in the recent Republican primary for alderman in Ward 3 promoted the idea that Clinton should pull out of Hinds County and form a new county. With that as a central theme of his campaign, Ronnie Morton finished second in the three-person race. But it’s not a…
Read MoreAROUND THE CORNER: DUSTIN JONES
By Nash Nunnery Prior to the 2020 pandemic, Dustin Jones could likely be found most weekends on his bass boat competing in fishing competitions. However, the Clinton resident was bitten hard by the grilling bug five years ago and swapped his rod and reel for a spatula and tongs. Without hesitation, Jones…
Read MoreGroundbreaking launches major Clinton, Raymond Bolton wastewater project
Special to The Clinton Courier Leaders from Clinton, Raymond and Bolton gathered last week to celebrate a major milestone in the future of wastewater management for western Hinds County. The Clinton-Raymond-Bolton Wastewater Authority (CRBWA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first project – the installation of a major force main sewer line that will…
Read MoreMay Makers Market offers loads of options for spring shopping
By Sherry Lucas The Olde Towne May Makers Market blooms Saturday, May 10, in downtown Clinton with a focus on creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit. About fifty to sixty vendors will gather on the brick streets with wares to entice shoppers, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are in the heart of…
Read MoreBook Review: Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks
By Guest Columnist Lauren von Foregger Grief is the great equalizer, the near universal experience. Indiscriminatory, grief can, for example, unexpectedly and temporarily render legs useless, make breathing impossible or produce great animal sounds from a mere human body. It can happen anywhere, to any one of us. Grief lurks; it bides its time and…
Read MoreHonors Convocation recognizes MC students, faculty’s academic, service achievements
Mississippi College students and faculty who have distinguished themselves through excellence in scholarship, service and leadership were recognized during the 2025 Honors Convocation on April 24 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Clinton. The ceremony is a revival of MC’s traditional Honors Day celebration that had once been an annual event at the Christian…
Read MoreMississippi Boychoir Celebrates 30 Years of Music and Mentorship with Spring Concert
The Mississippi Boychoir is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Spring Concert, celebrating three decades of musical excellence, youth mentorship, and community impact. The commemorative concert will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 17 at St. Columb’s Episcopal Church (550 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157), and will feature current choristers, alumni, and former…
Read MoreTwo Clintonians receive Eagle Scout status
By Carole Kelly Two Clinton Scouts have been recognized for reaching the highest achievement in the Scouting program. In an impressive Court of Honor ceremony, Lilly Grace Crawshaw and Gregory Terrell were awarded Eagle Scout medals and badges in the presence of family friends and fellow troop members. To attain the Eagle Scout achievement,…
Read MoreExperiential learning opportunities help MC Business students keep pace with emerging trends
Students in the School of Business at Mississippi College gained real-world exposure to the latest industry innovations, interacted with experienced professionals and honed their communication skills by participating in local and national conferences this spring. Marcelo Eduardo, dean of the MC School of Business, said the trips, largely funded by the school, offer invaluable supplementary…
Read MoreSecond annual S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E event held
Special to The Clinton Courier Director, author and screenwriter Felicia Kelly-Brookins recently led the second S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. (Supportive-Accepting-Fearless-Empowering Sharing -Progress-Awareness-Community-Empathy) event at the Quisenberry Library, empowering teens and youth with discussions on cyberbullying, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and nutrition. S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. is designed to create a nurturing environment for youth and teens to…
Read MoreState NASW chapter taps Mississippi College social work chair as Social Worker of the Year
Laurie Smith Lawson, associate professor and chair of the Mississippi College Department of Social Work, has been named Social Worker of the Year by the Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Lawson received the award at the NASW-MS annual conference March 26-28 in Jackson. The honor recognizes excellence in education and the…
Read MoreUpcoming Voter Registration Dates for the 2025 Municipal General Election
Municipal Clerk’s Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for in-person voter registration for the Municipal General Election on June 3, 2025. To be eligible to vote in the June 3 General Election, you must register in-person by May 5, 2025. All mailed voter registration applications must be…
Read MoreUMMC Invites Aspiring Physicians to Pre-Med Day
By: Gary Pettus, UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting college students who are considering a career in medicine to participate in the UMMC School of Medicine Pre-Med Day, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Friday, May 16. Breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m., with the program commencing at 9 a.m. in…
Read MoreClinton looks at public EV chargers
By Randy Bell Electric vehicle drivers could soon be able to charge up while eating, shopping and visiting in a few locations around Clinton. Through a partnership spearheaded by Entergy Mississippi and a non-profit organization, the chargers would be installed at no cost to the City at the Olde Towne Depot and the Clinton Visitor…
Read MoreClinton MSA students receive art competition honors
Special to The Clinton Courier Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) visual arts students recently received eighty-seven awards in the prestigious 2025 Regional Scholastic Art Competition hosted by Atmos Energy and The Mississippi Museum of Art. Visual arts students from Clinton receiving awards included junior Aireyal Barrett, who won an honorable mention for Dead…
Read MoreMC faculty member to be inducted into National Academy of School Nursing
The National Association of School Nurses, one of the most respected professional nursing school organizations in America, has named Estelle Watts, assistant professor in the Mississippi College School of Nursing, for induction into the National Academy of School Nursing. Watts is one of only eight nurse professionals nationwide – and the only one from Mississippi…
Read MoreMaybe We’re Not Losing the Culture — Maybe We’re Starting to Win It Back
Lesley A. Davis is a long-time advocate for women and children, an attorney, President and CEO of Mississippi Advocacy Group, Mississippi’s Committeewoman to the RNC, and Vice Chair of the Mississippi Republican Party. For a long time, it felt like the left owned the culture in America. Faith was mocked, tradition sidelined, and if…
Read MoreCity of Clinton Spring Citywide Cleanup: April 26 – May 3, 2025
By: Clinton Public Works Department The City of Clinton’s annual Spring Citywide Cleanup will be held Saturday, April 26 through Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the exception of Sunday, April 27. This community cleanup effort is organized by the Public Works Department and offers residents a convenient opportunity to dispose of bulky items, yard waste,…
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