A new gallery and art studio will soon open in Natchez, Mississippi.   Natchez, Mississippi, is set to welcome a transformative addition to its vibrant downtown. Renowned watercolor artist Wyatt Waters and his wife, Kristi, have announced plans to open a new gallery in the heart of Natchez’s historic district. The venue will showcase the…

Kirkland Development is being allowed to proceed with a plan to build 94 single-family homes near the Clinton Parkway, as some neighbors continue to voice concerns over stormwater and traffic issues. The Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 on January 7 to approve a preliminary plat for Olde Towne Village. “At this point, we’re going to…

Vanessa M. Holden, director of the African American and Africana Studies Program and director of the Central Kentucky Slavery Initiative at the University of Kentucky, will be the featured speaker at Mississippi College’s annual African American Studies Lecture at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Entergy Theater at the Gore Arts Complex in…

On March 1, the Clinton community is invited to attend S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E., a teen mental health event hosted by local author and director Felicia Brookins, that combines the power of theater and the principles of Kwanzaa to promote collective healing and responsibility. The event will take place at the Quisenberry Library in Clinton beginning at…

Hinds Community College recently hosted a ceremony for Continental Tire to sign their first Mechatronics Technician registered apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week. Ashley West of Bolton and Jaylen McGriggs of Clinton are the first apprentices to be promoted into the mechatronics technician registered apprenticeship program. West and McGriggs worked full-time as production technologist apprentices over…

Mississippi College students looking to get a head start on entering the professional workforce or applying to a graduate program can gain valuable experience by participating in the MC Office of Career Development-sponsored “Career Days” this spring on the Clinton campus. Career Days help Choctaws on the cusp of the job market present themselves professionally…

By Randy Bell The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) is beginning work to update Clinton’s roadmap to the future. The City’s comprehensive plan takes a long-range look at how Clinton might change in the next twenty to twenty-five years, examining such topics as population and demographics, economic development, community facilities, transportation and land…

A pair of Mississippi College students passionate about using their God-given skills to help others develop and strengthen their relationship with Christ shared their testimonies with members of the Education Commission on Jan. 24 and explained how MC has helped set them on a path to achieve their long-term ministerial goals. Upon graduation this year,…

By Amanda Mills Jones As residents of Clinton, we have a responsibility to guide our community in a direction that will secure a brighter future for all. Having lived in Clinton for over thirty-five years, I deeply love this town and the people who make it so special. My husband, Dustin, and I are proud…

Kelly Harden, former dean and professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, will become dean of the Mississippi College School of Nursing, effective Feb. 1. Harden succeeds Lisa Eichelberger, who has served as interim dean of the school since December 2023. “Dr. Harden brings a wealth of…

Special to The Clinton Courier As leaves continue to fall this season, they can easily clog storm drains, leading to flooding and water backups in neighborhoods. Clinton’s Public Works officials encourage all Clintonians to take a moment to clear leaves and debris from storm drains near their homes or businesses, in order to help keep…

The Clinton Courier The Clinton Therapeutic Recreation Department’s annual Sweetheart Formal, a cherished tradition that exemplifies the department’s mission to create inclusive and joyful experiences for individuals with disabilities, is planned this year for February 8. The event offers a welcoming, supportive space for people of all ages to dress up, dance and create lasting…

The School of Nursing at Mississippi College will usher first-semester students into clinical practice during its White Coat Ceremony at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, in Anderson Hall on the second floor of the B.C. Rogers Student Center. The coats are emblematic of those who have met all of the requirements to becoming nursing…

The Clinton Public School District will enter its third year following a modified calendar aimed at implementing strategic periods through the academic year to allow for focused academic review and student enrichment. With the adoption of next year’s calendar, the first day of school for students in the 2025-26 school year is slated for July…

By Sherry Lucas Main Street Clinton’s Chocolate Walk makes a sweet return to Olde Towne on Saturday, February 8, with a second annual tasting tour of downtown businesses and merchants. The event’s inaugural run was a hit from the start last year, with the participation of more than 130 people and more than a dozen…

By Randy Bell David Lipper likes what he’s found in Clinton – the people and places that make it easier to shoot a movie on a tight budget and an even tighter schedule. That’s what he’s done three times now in less than three years. Lipper, the president and CEO of Latigo Films, co-wrote and…

Special to The Clinton Courier Bree Wood didn’t enjoy physical and occupational therapy until she got a dose of encouragement from Children’s of Mississippi’s first facility dog. The sixty-seven-pound golden retriever named Hollywood made quite an impression on the nine-year-old Children’s of Mississippi patient from Brandon. “I want to see Hollywood again,” she wrote on…

By Carole Kelly   Puppets provided a lively assist as writer-artist Diane Pleasant, also known as Ms. P, introduced her latest book, The Creepy Creep Chorus: A Lesson in Friendship, to an even livelier group of preschoolers recently. Games and prizes highlighting the story accompanied the puppet show, which was presented for the boys and…

By Amy Atwood In the New Year, many people look to give up a bad habit or start a good habit. Typically, the most common habits to focus on are physical health-related, like starting a new diet or some form of exercise. Mississippi College professor Dr. David Miller explains why prioritizing mental health by picking…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School’s culinary arts students are no strangers to winning cooking competitions, and, last month, they added another number-one finish to their resume. The students participated in the Salvation Army’s Gumbo for Good Kickoff, the start of the Red Kettle Holiday Season, hosted by Bass Pro Shop in Pearl.…

Special to The Clinton Courier A varied lineup of spring events at Mississippi College will be available to the campus community, Clinton residents and the general public this spring. MC will continue to engage central Mississippi residents with enlightening events and entertaining performances as the institution closes out its 199th academic session. Symphonic Winds, MC’s…

By Randy Bell Sometimes, it takes money to save money – and that’s what Clinton’s fire chief has in mind with a plan to upgrade the lighting at the City’s two oldest fire stations. Jeff Blackledge told the Board of Aldermen at its December meeting that swapping out fluorescent bulbs for LED lights at Station…