Brookdale Senior Living staff say that residents had a blast stepping back in time during the facility’s recent Classic Car Show. They said, “The smiles, stories and stunning vintage rides made it a truly special day.”   Pete Tyer brought his car club members and shared their vehicles with the residents, while the students in…

By Randy Bell        When Clinton’s water system suddenly began struggling to keep its storage tanks filled last month, the Public Works Department suspected that a significant leak somewhere might be part of the problem.   The City issued an alert on social media asking for the public’s help in figuring out where…

By Randy Bell        The Clinton Fire Department’s (CFD) goal of filling all of its budgeted positions has been elusive.  But with the hiring of six new firefighters this month, Chief Levius Buckley says the CFD is now fully staffed, even though it’s losing another employee to retirement.  He says he took the…

The Clinton Courier        Crown Club of Clinton members are gearing up for their November Foster Comfort Bag service project and are asking the Clinton community to join them in their efforts.   Crown Club chose November for their annual project, since it is National Adoption Month, which offers the opportunity to celebrate…

By Randy Bell        Mayor Will Purdie says the City of Clinton is “actively pursuing a solution” to a bumpy problem.  For the second time this year, the Board of Aldermen has discussed renovating the brick crosswalks at the Clinton Parkway’s College Street and Main Street intersections.   “It’s absolutely on our radar…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Clinton Visitor Center will be the host of a new exhibition featuring the works of Albert Smathers, a professional artist primarily known for his visionary landscape paintings.   Set to open on September 24 with a reception from 5 until 8 p.m., the show will run…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Clinton Brick Street Players have announced auditions for The Gift of the Magi, a one-act adaptation of O. Henry’s classic Christmas tale.   Auditions will be held Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at the Olde Towne Depot.  Auditions are open to…

Ella MacGregor is a new fall semester intern at The Clinton Courier. She is a senior communications major with a concentration in journalism, as well as a minor in marketing. She says she is excited to learn about “what it is like to work for an important news source to the City of Clinton,” and…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Northside Elementary School students continue to rank among the top mathematics performers in Mississippi. According to proficiency scores and rankings recently released by the Mississippi Department of Education, Clinton’s third-grade students ranked fifth statewide in mathematics.   Northside Principal Mandy Ambrose said the achievement reflects the dedication…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Leaders representing organizations from across Clinton came together Sept. 3 for the first meeting of the newly created Clinton Executive Director Council, an effort designed to improve communication, strengthen relationships and create new opportunities for collaboration throughout the community.   State Rep. Clay Mansell organized the council…

  Ryan Hardin, an RN with six years of experience as a staff nurse and charge nurse in labor and delivery at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and Kansas Logan-Tate, an MC alum and RN with more than 1000 hours of clinical experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner, are among the latest faculty additions to the…

By Sherry Lucas        Time is close to once again combine sipping and shopping in Main Street Clinton’s fall Uncorked outing.   Tickets went on sale September 14 for the October 22 Uncorked, so Clinton shoppers are encouraged to line up their besties now and make plans to take part. The event will…

By Randy Bell        Clinton’s Board of Aldermen is scheduled to vote September 15 on the City’s spending plan for the fiscal year, which begins next month.  The $23 million budget provides what Mayor Will Purdie calls “meaningful” pay raises to attract and retain City employees, while holding the line on taxes.  …

By Randy Bell        Things are going vertical at Rising Spring.  An August 26 groundbreaking ceremony for Baptist Medical Group’s new facility signaled the start of construction for the first business at the 54-acre mixed-used development near Mississippi Christian University.   “This is a really exciting day for Clinton residents,” said Brad Beattie,…

  Robert Knupp, professor in the Department of Music at Mississippi Christian University, will showcase some of the most recognizable tunes in American pop culture history during “Ancient Synthesizer Presents Movie Music: Epic Scores, Timeless Stories,” a pipe organ concert scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Provine Chapel on the MC campus…

  A record 30 Mississippi Christian University students visited five continents this summer to share the message of Christ through the Baptist Student Union’s Summer Missions Program. Student missionaries served with the North American Mission Board, the International Mission Board and the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board in locations ranging from New York, Arizona, Washington, Oregon…

The New Bourbon Street Jazz Band, a nine-piece band playing traditional New Orleans Jazz music, will perform on Friday, September 18, at 6:30 P.M. The most distinctive feature of New Orleans Jazz is collective improvisation, where all musicians play embellishments simultaneously.  This style fosters a sense of community and showcases the creativity of each musician. The music has an appealing…

  By Sherry Lucas        Music-hungry Clinton residents can welcome back crowd favorite Faze4 at the opening show in the fall edition of the Lions Club Park Concert Series, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19.   The family-friendly concert is free and open to the public, with attendees asked to bring a lawn…

By Sherry Lucas        Big trucks always earn big looks, and the Big Truck Experience again promises plenty of chances for up-close perusal of these special vehicles.   The Big Truck Experience, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, September 19, on Monroe Street, is where trucks, service vehicles and heavy machinery are the…

By Sherry Lucas        Cool and classic cars and trucks go out for a spin and a grin on Saturday, September 19, as the 2026 rendition of the Cruzin’ Clinton Car Show and Parade gets back into gear.   Grab a look at these beauties and charmers during the parade, which strikes out…

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) recently announced that three seniors at Clinton High School have been named as National Merit Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seniors Annabel Crane, Jack Tracy and Aashrita Cheruku are in the one percent of high school students across the country to be recognized as National…

  Gracie Bruce realized she wanted to pursue a career in medicine while listening to her mother talk about working as a critical care nurse on the night shift in an intensive care unit. It wasn’t until the Hattiesburg resident volunteered in a hospital that she seriously considered becoming a physician.     “There I…

The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage was announced today at a press conference inside the House Chamber at the Old Capitol Museum. This is the event’s second year of a three-year residency, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2026, in Downtown Jackson.   On hand for today’s…

The Walter Leake Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter invites the community to join them in celebrating National Constitution Week, September 17-23, to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.  The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their…