Vicki Williams had never stayed in a job longer than three years when she arrived at Mississippi College as a receptionist in Enrollment Services. That career pattern remained intact when she left the department 18 months later to serve as a secretary in the MC Department of Communication. That’s where she finally found her occupational…

Special to The Clinton Courier Longtime educator Dr. Jennifer Boykin has been selected to lead the Clinton Public School District’s Department of Special Education.   The Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees approved her appointment during their March board meeting.   “Clinton has a long history of educational excellence, and I am honored to…

The Division of Student Experience at Mississippi College recognized more than four dozen outstanding student leaders of all classifications who have contributed to campus life at MC during its sixth Student Experience Awards Gala on April 17. 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 New Bourbon Street Jazz Band, a nine-piece band playing traditional New Orleans Jazz music, will perform on Friday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Friday Nights at Milepost 89.   The most distinctive feature of New Orleans Jazz is collective improvisation, where all musicians play embellishments simultaneously.  This style…

For Mississippi College senior School of Nursing students like Kellie Strong, the nurse pinning ceremony is more than a graduation ritual: it’s a formal reception into the sacred profession of nursing. “The pinning ceremony holds profound significance,” said the Bentonia, Miss. resident, who is set to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing this spring.…

Special to The Clinton Courier His rural background served country comic Jerry Clower well, Barbara Parks told members of the Clinton Study Club at the March meeting held at Northside Baptist Church.   “He said he ‘told stories funny, not funny stories,’ drawing on material from his growing up years in the East Fork-Liberty area.”…

The Clinton Courier The Wood Activity Center on Clinton Boulevard will be filled with colors of all shades on Wednesday, April 23, as the Living Young program for individuals ages fifty and up gathers for a fun-filled Spring Fling Color Party Picnic and afternoon of fun.   Set to begin at 12:30 p.m., attendees are…

By Sherry Lucas   As the Spring Concert Series continues in Olde Towne Clinton on Saturday, April 26, The Chill’s classic Motown-based playlist, with top fun contemporary hits like “Uptown Funk” woven in, is guaranteed to have people dancing in the streets.   The Chill brings their forty-plus years of steady rocking know-how back to…

  Eastside Elementary School is calling on parents and community members to lend a hand during upcoming state testing days. The school is seeking volunteers to serve as proctors, helping to ensure a smooth and secure testing environment for students. Volunteers are needed on the following dates and times: Thursday, May 1 | 7:50 a.m.…

By Randy Bell      Amanda Jones is preparing to serve the City of Clinton in a new capacity after easily winning a Republican primary for the Ward 3 seat on the Clinton Board of Aldermen.  She faces no opposition in the general election and will take office on July 1.  Jones received 494 votes in the…

By Ricki Garrett, PhD, Alderwoman-at-Large      The Board of Aldermen, which met on the day of primary elections, heard a report from City Clerk Jimmy Baldree.  Mr. Baldree said that the polls would be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and that Ward 3 was the only ward with a contested election.  He said that…

Four students enrolled in graduate programs at Mississippi College have received $1,000 scholarships from Mississippi Professional Educators, the state’s largest and premier organization for professional educators. As full-time educators in the state of Mississippi, MPE members Lyndsay Franklin of Brandon, Austin King of Flowood, Lisa Pollard of Mathiston, and Danielle Whittington of Columbia, were each awarded…

Special to The Clinton Courier      April marks Mississippi Native Plant Month. Throughout the month, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is working to raise awareness of native plants and educate the public on the importance of native plants and their benefits through events and other educational efforts.      Mississippi Native Plant Month shines a…

The Clinton Courier Main Street Clinton will continue its spring Dinner and a Movie series on Friday, April 25, with a showing of Spirit. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic or enjoy a meal, snack, beverage or sweet treat from Olde Towne and nearby restaurants. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 7 p.m.,…

Talented undergraduate and graduate students from a broad spectrum of disciplines at Mississippi College will showcase their research conducted under the mentorship of MC’s exceptional faculty during Research Week 2025 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, April 22, 23 and 25. Christian Pinnen, MC professor of history and political science and Research Week organizer, said the…

By Guest Columnist Bradley Freeny Leave your fancy attire at home and join the Brick Street Players for their production of Don’t Dress for Dinner, written by Robin Hawdon and Marc Camoletti and directed by Eric Riggs.   This classic farce, complete with deceit, surprises, and mistaken identities, tells the story of Bernard, whose weekend dinner party with his…

The City of Clinton is pleased to announce the official reopening of the newly upgraded Brighton Park Inclusive Playground. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the completion of this exciting community project. The playground renovation was completed as part of the City’s ongoing 2% Park Improvement…

MC Singers, the premier choral ensemble at Mississippi College, will join the Mississippi Chorus and members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to present Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” one of the most powerful and beloved oratorios ever written, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the main sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Jackson. Beth Everett, MC…

By Carole Kelly The celebration of nature is the constant theme at the Clinton Community Nature Center (CCNC), with one special day each year – Nature Day – that amps up the focus even more.   This year’s Nature Day activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 1…

By Randy Bell A severe storm packing strong winds, heavy rain and an incredible amount of lightning left behind some scattered damage and caused at least one injury after slamming into Clinton just after midnight April 6.   A motorist was hurt while driving on the Natchez Trace Parkway during the storm.   “We had…

For the third year in a row, every student in Mississippi College’s Physician Assistant Program who took the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) for the first time in 2025 has passed with flying colors. The 100-percent pass rate well exceeds the national average. First-time PANCE-takers nationally scored a 92-percent pass rate in 2024. Rachelle…

By Randy Bell      A state grant will help Clinton develop a citywide plan to encourage outdoor activities and conservation efforts, including walking trails, tree parks and nature education.      The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) awarded the City $878,000, but a sizeable local match will be needed to complete the five proposed projects.   The Board…

By Randy Bell      For travelers on I-20, the Springridge Road interchange serves as Clinton’s front door.  It’s where many motorists exit the interstate to gas up, book a hotel room or enjoy a meal.  And the City will get some help now in keeping the landscaping spruced up.  At its March 18 meeting, the Board…

By Randy Bell Motorists who use the northern portion of Pinehaven Drive regularly might want to circle Monday, April 21, on their calendars.  That’s when a contractor plans to close Pinehaven between Williamson Road and Kickapoo Road to begin the job of replacing the bridge over Bogue Chitto Creek.  It’s expected to be a lengthy…