Clinton Daily: Taxes, Weather Recovery, and School Opportunities

Good morning, Clinton. It’s a relatively calm winter weekend, but there are a few local updates worth knowing as you plan the days ahead.

County posts 2026 tax estimates online

Hinds County has updated its online calculator so homeowners can preview estimated 2026 property taxes. Residents can plug in an appraised value and choose Clinton or the Clinton Separate School District to see how this year’s mill rates translate into a rough bill.

The tool highlights several scenarios, including options for regular and additional homestead exemptions. Officials stress that these numbers are only estimates until final mill rates are set in September, but the calculator gives Clinton property owners a useful early look at next year’s costs.

Winter storm closures give way to routine

State education officials this week released an updated list of districts affected by the recent winter storms. The summary notes that Clinton Public School District closed on January 26 during the earlier wave of bad weather, while many northern districts dealt with closures into early February.

Clinton does not appear on the newer February 2–6 closure list, indicating that local campuses avoided additional shutdowns during the latest round of icy conditions. Families are still being urged statewide to keep an eye on school and city alert systems whenever another front threatens the region.

Career and technical paths in focus

Clinton High School’s Career and Technical Education Center is already highlighting options for the 2026–27 school year, including work-based learning placements that pair students with local employers. Programs span fields such as health care, technology, trades, and business.

Students interested in these hands-on courses are encouraged to review program details, talk with counselors, and begin thinking now about applications and schedules for next year. The center continues to position career training as a major part of Clinton’s effort to prepare graduates for both college and the workplace.

Sources

• https://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/elected/ta_estimated_taxes.asp
• https://mdek12.org/safeorderlyschools/weather-related-school-district-closures/
• https://www.clintonpublicschools.com/schools/career-technical-education
• https://clintonms.org/