Entering her senior year at Mississippi College, Hayley Blackwell McKinion ’01 was at the top of her game. But she had a difficult decision to make. As a sophomore, the standout pitcher on the softball team had helped lead the Choctaws to the American Southwest Conference postseason tournament while earning ASC Player of the Year…
The Mississippi State Bulldogs men’s basketball team experienced a dynamic season, showcasing their resilience and growth under the helm of head coach Chris Jans. The team faced a mixed bag of results throughout the season, with pivotal games that highlighted their capabilities and areas for improvement. Early non-conference games set a challenging pace, with the…
It’s no exaggeration to say that Joe Walker Jr. built one of the most successful – and highly regarded – collegiate track and field coaching careers in the history of American sports. During his 49-years leading student-athletes, the Utica native and Mississippi College graduate won five straight Southeastern Conference championships at the University of Florida,…
Every summer, the city of Clinton buzzes with excitement as we proudly promote Mississippi Brilla FC, our local minor league soccer team competing in the USL League Two. Nestled right here in Clinton, from May through July, Brilla FC brings the thrill of soccer to our doorstep, showcasing the talents of players from around the…
By Danny C. Davis The 2023 Arrow football team was honored by the Arrow Touchdown Club at the annual awards banquet held recently at Anderson Hall at Mississippi College. Arrow supporter James Stringer opened the banquet in prayer. Arrow Touchdown Club president Tony Howard welcomed players, parents, and guests and recognized the Club officers and…
Special to The Clinton Courier During a special called board meeting on Thursday, March 7, the Clinton Public School District’s (CPSD) Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to name former University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and Jones College coach John Carr as the new head coach of the Clinton Arrows. Carr replaces Judd Boswell who,…
The Mt. Salus junior varsity (JV) basketball teams recently competed in their district basketball championship. The JV boys team won their district championship game and are 23/24 District 3-AA Champions. The JV Lady Eagles placed second and are the 23/24 District 3-AA Runners Up. Several MSCS JV players were also recognized for their efforts this…
The State Games of Mississippi 2023 Ochsner Rush Athletes of the Year were recognized by the Mississippi State legislature and met Gov. Tate Reeves during a recent visit to the Capitol. More than 5,000 athletes participated in the 2023 games, and these three personified the ideals of the State Games in participation, sportsmanship, special…
Special to The Clinton Courier The 2024 class of Mississippi’s “Mr. Basketball” award winners, presented by C Spire, has been announced by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC), and Trey Alexander, a senior at Clinton High School, has been named the 7A “Mr. Basketball.” Chosen by a state-wide…
By Nash Nunnery A former Clinton baseball standout arrived at Arrow Field on February 13 to fulfill a dream. Former Arrows second baseman David Foster’s lifelong aspiration was realized when the 74-year-old threw out the first pitch in front of a near-capacity crowd before the 2024 diamond Arrows opened their season against Pearl. Earlier in…