The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi Christian University (MC) has welcomed two new full-time faculty members.       Charlotte Collier, a seasoned educator, coach and former Division I athlete, has joined the department as a clinical instructor of kinesiology, while McKenzie Hargrove, who received her Ph.D. in exercise science from Mississippi State…

By Randy Bell        Special signs are popping up at Clinton’s city parks.  They feature a two-dimensional matrix barcode known as a quick-response or QR code, enabling the public to report a maintenance issue or vandalism at a park using the camera on their cellphone.   “It takes them to a webpage on…

Recently, the Crown Club of Clinton delivered snacks to help the Clinton Success Center start the year for its students. The Success Center currently has about forty students, but, as the year progresses, can have as many as seventy-five students. Pictured (l to r), front row: Meghan Brown and Kate Gilliam; and back row: Keri…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Macy Kate Schoggen of Clinton was among thirty-four high school and college students who watched Circuit and Chancery Court proceedings and got some first-hand experience in negotiations and oral arguments during the Rankin/Madison Future Lawyers program this summer.   “There is a shortage of attorneys in Mississippi.…

Special to The Clinton Courier      The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon cutting for Black Swan Antiques. Black Swan Antiques staff members were joined by Chamber board members, Chamber ambassadors, City officials, family and friends to celebrate their grand opening. They are located at 406 Monroe Street.

By Randy Bell        Clinton’s Director of Communication and Tourism says the City’s website needs an overhaul – and a new direction.    “Currently, we have a very tourism-focused website that we established in 2023,” says Marlee Price-Cook.  “Now, we are moving to a more civic-focused website.”    And for good reason.   …

Special to The Clinton Courier        Ten Clinton High School Culinary Arts interns, accompanied by Chefs Bruce and Phillips, traveled to New Orleans last month to kick off the new school year with an immersive culinary industry experience. Students attended the Louisiana Food Showcase, where they were exposed to Louisiana’s food culture, culinary…

Every summer, the DNA of Clinton changes.   I have always known that graduating seniors eventually leave home, but I understand it differently this year. My oldest child just left for Mississippi State, and, for the first time, I am watching it happen from the parent’s side.   Each May, Clinton graduates hundreds of seniors.…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Clinton Ward 5 Alderwoman Beverly Oliver has completed the Professional Development Level of the Certified Municipal Official program offered by the Mississippi Municipal League.   The Certified Municipal Official program includes three certification levels. The Basic level requires sixty hours of training focused on municipal organization, law,…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Mississippi Republican Party recently announced the selection of state Rep. Clay Mansell as the new chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party’s United Republican Fund.   Mansell succeeds Phil Buffington, who helped strengthen the organization’s efforts to support the Mississippi Republican Party and its advancement of conservative…

Special to The Clinton Courier        The Hinds County Board of Supervisors has appropriated funding to assist with improvements to the Quisenberry Library, specifically the repair and restoration of the building’s stone façade. City officials say they are very appreciative of the County’s investment in maintaining this important community facility and their continued…

Special to The Clinton Courier        When they left Clinton, they were billed as “The Fastest 7th Grade Girl and Boy in Mississippi.” When they left Drake Stadium on Saturday, August 8, Clinton Junior High School and Trust The Process Track Club’s Zandon Perkins and Paris Fortenberry were officially among the fastest in…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Why do we tell stories? What does it mean to leave a legacy?   Clinton’s Brick Street Players will ask those questions and many others in its production of the musical Big Fish, by John August and Andrew Lippa.   Based on Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel and…

Special to The Clinton Courier        Robinson Hale football field at Mississippi Christian University will, for the second year in a row, host the Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society (CMDSS) 24th annual CMDSS Buddy Walk® on Saturday, October 3.   Families, friends, businesses, schools and community members are encouraged to come together for…

The Clinton Courier        After a successful joint venture last year, The Clinton Courier and Main Street Clinton will again partner for a citywide business “Fall for Clinton” decorating contest.   With five awards – and associated bragging rights – up for grabs, all businesses in the city are encouraged to pull out…

By Sarah Grace Coleman        As the 2026 fall semester begins at Mississippi Christian University, the Department of Music is hard at work preparing for this year’s productions, so Clintonians are encouraged to mark their calendars for several upcoming events, which include a 9/11 Memorial Concert, a theatrical production of The Prince of…

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Clinton and the City of Clinton once again held their annual 39056 Fair for new and returning Mississippi Christian University students. Designed to offer local businesses, organizations and churches an opportunity to connect with MC students by hosting a booth and sharing information about everything the city has…

  Prospective college students can experience campus life at Mississippi Christian University (MC) during MC’s Fall Preview Days, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, and Monday, Oct. 12, on the Clinton campus. Visitors will tour MC’s Clinton campus, sit in on a class and meet current students and future Choctaws, among other activities.     Haleigh…

  About 70 first-semester students in the School of Nursing at Mississippi Christian University (MC) will mark their entrance into clinical learning and their commitment to Christian, compassionate caring by participating in the school’s White Coat Ceremony, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Swor Auditorium in Nelson Hall.     The coats…

  Mississippi Christian University School of Law (MC Law) Dean John P. Anderson has been named one of the 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia by The National Law Review, recognizing academic leaders who are advancing legal education through innovation, technology, research and new initiatives. The recognition highlights Anderson’s leadership in preparing law students for a legal…

  One of the most prolific American Christian journalists will share a message about faith during the Spell Lecture at Mississippi Christian University, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Provine Chapel on MC’s Clinton campus.     Collin Hansen, vice president for content and editor-in-chief of the Gospel Coalition, will present “How…