By Randy Bell “Every time you flush your toilet, that’s your government at work.” That’s what Clinton’s Chief of Staff Breana Norton likes to say as she tries to explain that running a city or a state or a country is more than just meetings. And Norton is hoping to convince students to take an…

By Guest Columnist Theresa Davis When my son-in-law’s mother died unexpectedly, he was left to wade through a lifetime of her treasures. I decided to start going through closets, desks and file cabinets to better organize what was important and start a major purge. In my daughter’s closet, I had several boxes of her programs,…

By Randy Bell After receiving almost $8 million in Congressional funding earlier this year, a project to build a wastewater pipeline to serve Clinton and other parts of western Hinds County has gotten $2 million from the Mississippi Legislature. According to Senate Bill 2189, the money was set aside:   “To assist the Clinton/Raymond/Bolton/Regional Wastewater…

A Clinton police officer and his family are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a house fire claimed their home, their belongings, and their dog. On April 25, Matt, a lieutenant with the Clinton Police Department and his girlfriend, Haley, lost everything in a devastating fire that spread quickly through their home. In a…

By Randy Bell With City leaders in attendance, Governor Tate Reeves made the long-anticipated announcement that Clinton will soon be home to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center, an investment valued at $1 billion, which is expected to create one hundred jobs. Much of the information about the data center had already been revealed,…

Special to The Clinton Courier Dance Works Studio of Clinton recently competed in Memphis, Tennessee, against dozens of dance studios from around the area at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in the country.   The studio brought home first place overall in Mini Performance Large with “Witch Doctor,” “Stray to Slay” received first place overall…

By Sherry Lucas Olde Towne Uncorked takes a different approach for spring with its first ever daytime outing. Mimosas are at the center of the event.   Olde Towne Uncorked: May Mimosas will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Towne.   This is a special edition of…

By Randy Bell Work should begin soon on a new concession stand at Traceway Park’s Softball 4-Plex. At their April 7 meeting, the Board of Aldermen accepted a $1.138 million bid from Richard Womack Construction, LLC of Magee to demolish the old building, relocate a water line and construct the new facility. This will be…

Special to The Clinton Courier For this year’s Week of the Young Child (April 11–17), state legislators, early childhood leaders and community members gathered at FunTime Preschool and My First FunTime in Clinton to celebrate the vital role of early educators while confronting a growing child care crisis affecting families across Mississippi. Representative Clay Mansell,…

  A group of community members gathered in front of City Hall on Tuesday, April 7, to pray over the city, lifting up its leaders, government, schools and institutions. Organizers say that, united in faith, they came together to seek guidance, wisdom and unity for the Clinton community, standing in the gap and believing for…

By Randy Bell Clinton plans to spend $1 million this year to pave almost four miles of streets. The Board of Aldermen voted to advertise for bids at its meeting April 7. But the price of oil may determine how much asphalt is actually put down. The material is a by-product of the crude oil…

By Sherry Lucas By popular demand, the Bow Tie Dance Band returns in Clinton’s Spring Concert Series at Lions Club Park, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, enlivening the second installment in the series with a fun mix of covers from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, up through current hits. Gena Steele (vocals and guitar), Eddie…

  Undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic disciplines at Mississippi College will share their original research during Research Week 2026, scheduled from April 21 to 24 on the Clinton campus. Christian Pinnen, MC professor of history and political science, said about 130 MC students will present posters and papers describing projects…

By Sherry Lucas Dinner and a Movie, on Friday, April 24, in Olde Towne Clinton, hits a homer with its second installment in the spring series — the family sports fantasy-comedy Angels in the Outfield. The free outdoor movie, a Main Street Clinton event, presents a prime reason to gather and enjoy the weather, company…

By Sherry Lucas Smart kids and great ideas come together for the Main Street Clinton Children’s Business Fair each year in Clinton, and registration is now open to get plans on the books for the 2026 edition. The fair is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, on Jefferson Street, alongside the Main Street Clinton…

Clinton Junior High School recently named Mrs. Kimple as Teacher of the Month. School officials say she has consistently demonstrated excellence in the classroom through her dedication, creativity and strong commitment to student success.   They also note that she fosters a positive and engaging learning environment where all students feel supported and challenged to…

By Randy Bell The two per cent restaurant tax that’s generated money for a pickleball complex, a playground and other parks and recreation improvements in Clinton will be up for reauthorization on June 9 after the Board of Aldermen officially set the date for the referendum and made arrangements for vendors to help the City…

By Randy Bell Clinton’s Philip Gunn has become the second Republican officially in the race for governor. The former Speaker of the House announced his candidacy April 14, saying Mississippi needs a “battle-tested” governor who has a track record of accomplishments.   “All the things we did to move Mississippi forward, all the things that…

Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is partnering with Walmart, Inc. throughout the month of April to help raise awareness and increase blood donations as inventory levels remain low across the nation.    Ten Walmart locations across Central Mississippi will host blood drives as part of the “Roll Up Your Sleeve” campaign, encouraging community members to donate…

Several Clinton High School graduates recently matched to medical residencies.  

By Randy Bell In his State of the City address, Mayor Will Purdie promised that Clinton will build on recent successes “by continuing to invest in infrastructure, enhancing quality of life for our residents and strengthening city services.”   In a six-minute video posted on the City’s Facebook page March 17, Purdie talked about some…

Special to The Clinton Courier Nicholis Washington Jr., a student at Clinton Park Elementary, is making a name for himself in the rodeo world.   Washington recently earned second place for Best Kid Rider and competed in the Mutton Bustin’ competition at the 16th Annual Black Rodeo in Philadelphia.   Washington is the son of…