On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by: Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you…

Special to The Clinton Courier Wills for Magnolia State First Responders is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which brings together volunteer attorneys and paralegals to prepare wills and advanced healthcare directives for Mississippi’s first responders and their spouses free of charge. The next legal clinic will be held Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2…

By Randy Bell Call it a get-acquainted tour and a reminder of what the City of Clinton needs from the Mississippi Legislature this year. Mayor Phil Fisher and his future successor, Will Purdie, led a local delegation on a visit to the State Capitol on February 18, seeking additional funding for the Big Black River…

When your service to Mississippi College is primarily devoted to the institution’s virtual space, it may seem that your contributions to the University could be easily overlooked. But Robert Turnage’s long hours of dedicated service and his willingness to pour his Christian values into his colleagues haven’t escaped MC President Blake Thompson’s notice. MC’s director…

By Randy Bell A fresh coat of asphalt should be going down on two of Clinton’s busiest streets in a few months. Once it receives approval from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the City will advertise for bids to resurface a section of Springridge Road from Woodchase Park Drive to I-20 and Clinton Boulevard…

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     It’s that time of year again, time to reset those clocks and spring forward into Daylight Saving Time. Most Americans will lose an hour overnight this coming Sunday, March 9, when the time changes at 2 a.m. That means darker mornings and more sunlight later into the evening.…

The Institute for Southern Storytelling at Mississippi College will host its inaugural Storyfest, a celebration of storytelling through books and film, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, in the Entergy Theater at the Gore Arts Complex on MC’s East Campus in Clinton. The event is free and open to the public. In collaboration with…

  Three Hinds students and Hinds Director of Theatre Alison Stafford of Clinton recently competed with Pearl Community Theatre at the annual Mississippi Theatre Association (MTA) One-Act Play Festival, winning first place. Stafford and the students – Taylor Harris of Pearl, Vance Woodall of Brandon and Mack Talley of Florence – will go on to…

  Northside Elementary School, the Clinton Public School District’s (CPSD) second- and third-grade school, was officially recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Board of Trustees for winning the National Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, Distinguished School award for the work done during the 2023-24 school year to close the achievement gap…

  The Public Relations Association of Mississippi Central Chapter awarded its highest accolades during its January chapter meeting to three members as part of the 2024 Outstanding Professionals of the Year Awards program. Jean Cook, APR, a Clinton resident, accepted the 2024 Advanced Practitioner Award. Other awardees included Kalli Hedgepeth, a Madison resident, who was…

  Clinton Study Club members are continuing their year of discussing the lives of Mississippians who have made contributions in a variety of fields and received acclaim for their efforts. The theme for the year is “Mississippi Celebrities: Talent Abounds.” “Our speakers each month are offering interesting aspects about the lives and work of these…

  Clinton High School Alternate Diploma Teacher Lindsay Pardue was recently visited by WAPT reporter Brooklyn Joyner, who presented her with the Alyce Clark Excellence in Education Award for January 2025. “I am of the opinion that everyone can learn,” Pardue said. “I love getting to see my students learn skills in the classroom and…

By Randy Bell   The City of Clinton will soon take a big step toward its goal of making it easier and safer for people to walk from Olde Towne to the Boulevard business district. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has agreed to provide $426,000 to build a sidewalk stretching for about 2,200 feet…

Ten Mississippi College students showcased their mathematical acumen and one earned a coveted third-place prize during the Louisiana/Mississippi Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America during the weekend of Feb. 21-23 at Belhaven University in Jackson. The meeting provided an opportunity for students to engage with mathematics in a real-world setting, whether presenting research,…

  Clinton High School junior Shelby Kate Taylor recently won the title of Junior Miss Dixie National after competing in the Miss Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Pageant. As Junior Miss Dixie National, she is nationally recognized as a rodeo queen for the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, a sanctioned Professional Rodeo Cowboys…

  Dr. Joseph Kazery of Clinton, Mississippi College assistant professor of biological sciences, has been selected as the inaugural Mississippi College’s Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award recipient. Established by the MC Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the ARISE Advising Office and Advisory Board, the honor recognizes advisors who “go above and beyond” in supporting their…

Stephen Phelan, chief pastoral officer at Sovereigns Capital in Atlanta and chief spiritual integration officer for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, will give the keynote address at the Mississippi College School of Business Faith and Ethics Luncheon scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center on the Clinton…

Mississippi now has a fully handicapped accessible camp facility designed to meet the needs of children and adults with special needs.  Located on 426 acres in Copiah County, this beautiful, multi-million-dollar campground is now welcoming campers to enjoy fishing, boating, basketball, tennis, baseball, and campfires.  Our multi-purpose activity building offers ceramics, woodworking, music, arts and…

  By Randy Bell   The Board of Aldermen may consider the possibility of allowing short-term rental housing in areas of Clinton other than Olde Towne. The historic district is currently the only place in the city where such accommodations are permitted. A City ordinance defines a short-term rental as “any building or portion thereof…

Trying to solve problems is a large part of the job of being the Mississippi Legislature. Sometimes we overthink it and the product we produce isn’t what is needed or at least reasonable people can disagree if the choice is the best path forward. I serve as a public defender in Tishomingo County and witness…

Flu numbers in Mississippi remain high and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) wants you to know you can get tested and treated at your local County Health Department. Statewide, the latest surveillance numbers show a 7.9% rate of patients presenting at medical facilities with flu-like symptoms. That number is down from 9.1% the…

  The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is offering a paid summer 2025 internship program designed to empower emerging leaders in public policy and community impact. The internship offers two tracks: congressional internship and pathways to C-suite internship. The positions will be in Washington, D.C., from May 27 to July 27, with free housing and…