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Clinton’s Serio honored at Mississippi College
Special to The Clinton Courier Dottie Serio of Clinton, who serves as the secretary for the Mississippi College Department of Music, was recently named the “Dr. Blake Thompson (DBT) MVP” at the Christian university. For fifteen years, Serio has coordinated every aspect of the university’s Festival of Lights program. From recruiting scripture readers and ensuring…
Read MoreCrawfish season offerings expected to be a hit at Red Brick Boil
By Sherry Lucas The Red Brick Boil, a community crawfish boil that’s a tasty highlight of Clinton’s Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival, is back at this year’s fest on Saturday, March 28, in Olde Towne. Its debut last year built on the festival’s core draw and its late summer to spring move. Organizers…
Read MoreHouse continues with appropriation and revenue work
By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell The 2026 Regular Session recently completed its eighth week, with the House continuing to work on appropriation and revenue measures as key deadlines arrived on the legislative calendar. Monday, February 23, marked the deadline for making requests for appropriation and revenue bills to be drafted. Wednesday, February 25, was…
Read MoreRed Brick Brew competition open for entries
By Sherry Lucas Entry registration is open for the Red Brick Brew Home Brew Competition, now approaching its 7th year with the Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival. The competition/celebration of home brew hobbyists and their tasty creations has become a standard and anticipated part of the annual fun. “It is an integrated part…
Read MoreClinton’s Attaché Extends Historic Winning Streak Against Top Illinois Competition
Chatham, IL — Clinton High School’s Attaché Show Choir continued its historic winning streak this weekend with another Grand Champion performance while competing against strong programs from Illinois and other northern states. Attaché traveled north to compete at Glenwood High School, where the nationally recognized group faced one of its toughest matchups of the season…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army of Jackson Hosts 29th Annual Bowls of Blessings Fundraiser
The Salvation Army of Jackson invites the community to attend the 29th Annual Bowls of Blessings, formerly known as the Souper Bowl, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Trade Mart Center, 1200 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39202. Join us for this beloved annual tradition where every bowl served…
Read MoreCivic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap
By Robert Chapman, Alderman-at-Large Clinton’s Board of Aldermen opened its February 17, 2026, meeting with Clinton Boy Scout Troop 88 leading the pledge of allegiance to earn merit badges and observe the civic duties of their municipal government in action. The Board heard from Tara Lytal, director of Main Street Clinton. She said her…
Read MoreSpring family, community events planned for campground
Special to The Clinton Courier Askew’s Landing RV Campground, a family-owned campground located just outside of Clinton, has announced announces three major events designed to bring families, outdoor enthusiasts, and the local community together for memorable weekends on the lake. Beginning with the Jeeps Take Over Askew’s Rally from March 13–15, the fun will continue…
Read MoreNurses encouraged to apply for student loan repayment
Special to The Clinton Courier Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses with outstanding student loan debt are encouraged to apply for up to $6,000 in loan repayment through the Nurse Retention Loan Repayment Program (NULR). “If you think you might be eligible to apply, don’t wait,” said Dr. Jennifer Rogers, executive director of the Mississippi…
Read MoreMayor responds to public questions about industrial park project
City officials sought to ease public concern Tuesday night over a proposed development inside the Clinton Industrial Park, saying the project differs significantly from similar operations that have drawn scrutiny elsewhere in the state. Speaking during the March 3 meeting of the Clinton Board of Aldermen, Will Purdie said preliminary renovation work has begun on…
Read MoreSoftball facility to be Clinton’s next park project
By Randy Bell The City of Clinton is soliciting bids for the construction of a new concession stand and restroom facility at the softball fourplex at Traceway Park. It will be the latest project paid for with revenue from a two per cent restaurant tax, which will come up for reauthorization during a special election…
Read MoreMain Street launches “Destination Dining” campaign
By Randy Bell Now that Olde Towne has more dining options than ever before, Main Street Clinton is trying to encourage hungry people to make the historic district their destination, even if they’re not quite sure what type of food they want. “The thought is, when you’re wanting to go out and dine with friends,…
Read MoreSave the date for Storyfest to kick off Red Brick Roads weekend
By Sherry Lucas After a successful Storyfest debut at last year’s Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival, this program of the Institute of Southern Storytelling at Mississippi College is back with another intriguing program to usher in Clinton’s biggest festival weekend. Storyfest adds a film and culture element to a festival centered around its…
Read MoreGwin to be topic of March 10 talk
Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton Genealogical and Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 10, and will welcome Nick Walters as the guest speaker. Walters is the founder/director of the Center for Christian History at Mississippi College, where he also teaches history. He’s an MC graduate with undergraduate and graduate…
Read MoreArt in the Park set for Saturday, March 28
By Sherry Lucas Art in the Park joined the Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival umbrella last year, boosting the fest’s art offerings and adding another family-centric option to the mix. Art in the Park 2026 is 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Lions Club Park. The free event, a…
Read MoreSchool Board members to serve staggered terms
By Randy Bell The Clinton Board of Aldermen has taken care of some overdue business, reappointing four of the local school district’s five trustees to staggered terms, with the longest-serving member scheduled to roll off in July to be replaced by a new trustee. At their February 17 meeting, the aldermen approved a resolution which…
Read MorePickle receives MOA’s Beverly Roberts Paraoptometric Award
Special to The Clinton Courier Kim Pickle, Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA), of Southern Eye Care in Clinton has been named the Mississippi Optometric Association’s (MOA) 2025 Beverly Roberts Paraoptometric Award recipient. The award, presented annually by the MOA, recognizes individuals for significant contributions to the profession of optometry and to public service. Pickle was honored…
Read MorePlans coming together for Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival
By Sherry Lucas Festival season is teasing in the breeze, but for Clinton there is none as rocking, delicious, expansive or creative as the Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival in Olde Towne Clinton. Mark the calendar for 2026 dates, March 26-28. Its spring move last year folded in plenty of new elements, and…
Read MoreAmy Bambera: Rooted in family, grounded in faith
By Cara Pridemore Amy Bambera, affectionately known as “Miss B,” says she has three families: her own family of fourth-generation teachers and preachers, her school family at Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) and her church family at Celebrate Church (Celebrate). “Everybody at CCA knows my kids, protects my kids, cares about my kids, and I feel…
Read MoreFrom Broadway to the Delta: John Mohead, Mississippi Community Symphonic Band and Mississippi Swing! Join Forces for Unique Concert Event
A unique musical collaboration comes to the Belhaven University Center for the Arts on February 28 at 3:00 p.m., Blending the grandeur of a symphonic band with the gritty, authentic storytelling of the Mississippi Delta. The concert features the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band (MCSB), Mississippi Swing!, and a headlining performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter and “Southern Stalwart,”…
Read MoreRed Rose Award presented to Ferguson of Clinton
Beta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, presented the Red Rose Award to Barbie Ferguson at a recent meeting. Ferguson (left) was presented the award by Cynthia Goodman (right) of Beta Chapter. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Each year, the Red Rose Award…
Read MoreResidents warned to be wary of winter weather scams
Special to The Clinton Courier In the wake of winter weather that has impacted the state, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) are warning residents about common scams and sharing tips to help protect Mississippians from fraud. “Criminals take advantage of storm damage…
Read MorePelt earns June Comala Scholarship
Clinton Junior High School English Language Arts teacher Madison Pelt (left) was recently awarded the MCA June Comala Scholarship of $1,000 scholarship from the Mississippi Counseling Association to assist in her pursuit of her school counseling Master’s degree. Former Sumner Hill Junior High School counselor Heather Norton (right) with RiverTree Counseling Associates presented Pelt with…
Read MoreCPSD Board honors Teachers of the Year
The Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees recognized the district’s nine Teachers of the Year during their January meeting. Clinton’s District Teacher of the Year is Sumner Hill Junior High School math teacher Dr. Kelly Keith. Pictured (l to r) with Board member Dr. Felicia Gavin (far left) are Clinton’s Campus Teachers of the…
Read MoreMC grad Lt. Gen. Ferguson takes command of USASOC
Special to The Clinton Courier Lt. Gen. Lawrence “Gil” Ferguson, a Mississippi College alum, assumed command of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in a ceremony inside the USASOC hangar, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Randy A. George, presided over the ceremony and provided opening remarks. “Gil has spent…
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