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Southern Miss Sport Management Partners with The Legacy League

Southern Miss Sport Management students in spring 2026 SM 642 Sport Venue and Event Management class recently partnered with The Legacy League Project. The Legacy League will make its inaugural debut this summer in Jackson, MS. It is a summer league at Smith-Willis Stadium developing college students on and off the field—led by former pros…

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CCA names spring Athletes of the Month

Clinton Christian Academy recently named its Athletes of the Month for March and April. The CCA Athlete of the Month for March was Jacob Vernon (left) for baseball. Vernon is pictured with Justin Morris (right) of Edward Jones. The CCA April Athlete of the Month was Bryston Bell (left) for track. Bell is pictured with…

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Clinton track and field rules Class 7A again with boys-girls state sweep

Special to The Clinton Courier Excellence remained the standard for Clinton High School track and field on Saturday, May 2, as the Lady Arrows and the Arrows would not be denied as a historic 2026 postseason run that culminated with a sweep of the MHSAA Class 7A State Championships at Pearl High School.   The…

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Raising the Next Generation of Choctaws on the Basketball Court

Game day in Clinton, Mississippi, brings a special kind of energy to the community. As families gather to cheer on the Mississippi College Choctaws at the A.E. Wood Coliseum, the excitement on the court often spills over into the stands. The sound of squeaking sneakers, the roar of the crowd, and the thrill of a…

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Brilla Soccer Is Back in Clinton This Saturday Night!

This Saturday night, something special is happening in Clinton.   The first home match of the summer for Mississippi Brilla FC is set for Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM at Robinson-Hale Stadium on the campus of Mississippi College, and we would love for your family to be part of it.   If you’ve never…

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Can the Mud Monsters Make the Playoffs in 2026? A Data-Driven Projection

The Mississippi Mud Monsters wrapped up their debut Frontier League campaign at 49–47, just outside the postseason picture. Heading into 2026, the front office reshaped the bullpen, kept core offensive contributors, and added prospect talent to plug the gaps that kept them home in October. What follows blends sabermetric-style projections with the names, numbers, and…

Arrows basketball holds awards banquet

Arrows basketball holds awards banquet

The Clinton Arrows and Lady Arrows basketball teams recently held their annual awards banquet. Players were recognized for their athletic achievements along with academic accomplishments for the 2025-26 season. The Clinton High School men’s basketball team made it to the Region 2-7A Tournament, where they fell short to Madison Central. The Clinton High School women’s…

Pictured (l to r) in the front row are current Clinton High School seniors who recently signed to play football at the next level: Miles Bass (SMCC), Christian Cavett (MDCC), Jaiden King (MGCCC), Davon Merchant (JSU), Ashton Nichols (MDCC), Donovan Shaifer (ECCC) and Braylen Spann (HCC). Clinton Arrows coaching staff is pictured behind the players.

Seven Arrows sign to join college football teams

Special to The Clinton Courier The Clinton High School Arrow football program celebrated seven student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent recently during a ceremony in the Clinton High School auditorium. Clinton Head Football Coach Hamer Morgan said the occasion marked one of the most significant moments in the student-athletes’ lives and a testament to…

Choctaws Stun No. 1 Barry to Reach NCAA Division II Final 16

Choctaws Stun No. 1 Barry to Reach NCAA Division II Final 16

Mississippi College women’s tennis made program history Saturday morning, rallying past top-ranked Barry 4-3 in the NCAA South Regional Final at the Buccaneer Tennis Center to earn a spot in the NCAA Division II National Championships.   The seventh-ranked Choctaws (25-1) overcame an early deficit against the reigning national champions, who had won seven of…

Mannam finishes runner-up at MHSAA Class 7A Boys Singles Tournament

Mannam finishes runner-up at MHSAA Class 7A Boys Singles Tournament

Special to The Clinton Courier Clinton High School sophomore Kushal Mannam recently finished as the runner-up in the MHSAA Class 7A Boys Singles Tournament at Halls Ferry Park in Vicksburg. Mannam reached the championship match with a pair of notable victories. He outlasted Ocean Springs’ Patrick Bingham seven-five, six-seven (six), ten-six in a three-hour quarterfinal…