The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through…

Residents from across the Jackson area are expected to gather on Saturday, May 30, 2026, for the annual BAPS Charities Walk-Run, part of a nationwide volunteer-driven event taking place simultaneously in more than 100 cities across North America.   The Jackson event, scheduled at 2390 Greenway Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is expected to bring together…

By Randy Bell Clinton’s police chief uses four categories of felony property crime as a barometer to show how well his department is doing its job.  Chief Ford Hayman told the Board of Aldermen May 5 that, last year, the city had a combined total of sixty auto burglaries, residential burglaries, business burglaries and grand…

This summer, Clinton, Mississippi, has been invited to compete with six other cities named Clinton in the United States – a friendly competition to see which “Clinton” adults can read the most this summer. The contest, which runs from May 25 through August 31, invites readers ages 18 and up to join the effort to…

Special to The Clinton Courier   Faculty in the Department of Art at Mississippi College are inviting children and adults to explore their creative side this summer during community art classes in the Aven Fine Arts Building and at the Gore Arts Complex (GAC) on MC’s Clinton campus.   Nate Jarnagin, administrative assistant in the…

Quisenberry Library is preparing for an exciting and creativity-filled Summer Reading season, offering a wide range of free programs and events for children, teens, adults and families throughout June and July.   The 2026 Summer Reading schedule will offer educational experiences, hands-on activities, live programs, and opportunities for community involvement – all provided at no…

By Randy Bell Randi Jarnigan is preparing to accept the responsibilities that come with her new job—which include being the first face that many visitors will see when they stop in Clinton. “I’m just really excited and honored to be given this opportunity,” Jarnigan said, moments after the Board of Aldermen voted April 21 to…

Sumner Hill Junior High School Principal Matthew Fulton and local State Farm agent Tim Bruss recognize two students each month with the Sumner Hill Junior High School Servant Leader Awards program. A teacher honoree is also selected each quarter. Sumner Hill is the Clinton Public School District’s ninth-grade school.

By Cara Pridemore Those who know him say Hayden King at 25, is already making his mark as a leader with a passion for service. A member of the Mississippi College women’s basketball staff and a volunteer on Clinton’s Planning and Zoning Commission, King has dedicated himself to serving the community of Clinton. “I’ve always…

By Randy Bell Clinton’s Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Nunn says the department is planning “something special” to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday this year. The City is paying the Music Garden booking agency $700 for a band which Nunn hopes will “really have fun with the crowd and play music…

By: Guest Columnist Danny R Chandler, EMT with GMR-AMR Central MS       As the 52nd National EMS Week launches (May 17-23), this year the theme is “Improving Outcomes, Together”. The idea is to emphasize that it takes a collaborative effort between the caller, the dispatcher, the responding EMS unit, the patient, family, bystanders,…

Special to The Clinton Courier Sumner Hill Junior High School principal Dr. Matt Fulton was recently named the Mississippi Department of Education’s Mississippi Administrator of the Year during the annual Educator of the Year Program held at the Jackson Convention Complex. “It is an honor and a pleasure to serve our students, staff and families…

By Randy Bell Candace Dixon will have to wait another four years to live her dream of becoming a police officer. But, at Clinton High School (CHS) on April 22, she got a taste of what it might be like during an emergency simulation organized by the school’s Law and Public Safety program – which…

Special to The Clinton Courier Two Clinton High School students have been named STAR Students for the 2025-26 school year by the Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA), formerly the Mississippi Economic Council. Established in 1965, the purpose of the STAR program is to recognize outstanding students in Mississippi for academic achievement and ACT performance, and to…

Special to The Clinton Courier Like many businesses across the country, the Baptist Healthplex at Mississippi College is adjusting its pricing as inflation continues to push up the cost of operations. In a recent letter to members, Healthplex leadership announced updated membership rates that will take effect June 1. The facility noted that while monthly…

By Tammie Stephens Clinton High School Culinary Arts students showcased their talent and preparation as they hosted a final ProStart competition practice, inviting sponsors and community supporters to observe before the students departed for the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, April 23–27.   Building on last year’s fourth-place national finish, program directors say this year’s…

One of Clinton’s longtime musical traditions returns Friday, May 15, as Milepost 89 kicks off another season of live music at the Clinton Visitor Center. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band, a Mississippi favorite known for bringing the sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz to audiences…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) second-grade teacher Anna Sherman has been named the school’s Teacher of the Year.   Sherman was nominated by her fellow teachers at CCA. School officials say Sherman “has shown remarkable adaptability and dedication by successfully transitioning to a new grade level; she has embraced this challenge…

By Randy Bell A special committee made up of Mayor Will Purdie and three members of the Board of Aldermen will interview four nominees who are in the running to join the Clinton Public School District Board of Trustees in July. Only one of the nominees will be chosen, replacing Derek Holmes, who’s been on…

  Since the pandemic, rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma in children  and families have surged, leaving many without the support they need to cope. This May,  during Mental Health Awareness Month, The Center for Children & Families is urging the  public to recognize the signs, spread awareness, and support accessible mental health  care across…

The Clinton Courier A summertime favorite, Clinton’s  Fresh at Five farmers market is starting its 15th year a few weeks earlier than in the past.   Historically beginning on the first Tuesday in June and continuing weekly each Tuesday through late August, this year’s markets will start their season on Tuesday, May 19. Markets will be…

Special to The Clinton Courier Clintonians are invited to travel to Narnia with the Brick Street Players as they bring C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life. The play, dramatized by Joseph Robinette and directed by Allie Bennett, follows the Pevensie siblings as they pass through an ordinary wardrobe into a…

By Sherry Lucas The Children’s Business Fair reaches its five-year milestone this year, as it continues to bring a youthful spirit to Main Street Clinton’s Makers Market on Saturday, May 9, in Olde Towne. The Children’s Business Fair, inside the market on Jefferson Street, offers the opportunity for youngsters to create and launch their own…