Archive - 2013
April 2nd
The number of diagnosed cases of Autism has risen drastically in the past two decades.
Unfortunately, education about the condition has not seen as dramatic an increase. For many, exposure has been limited to documentaries and movies made about individuals who suffer from Autism.
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April 1st
Margaret Russell Templeton, age 86, died March 30, 2013, at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital in Kosciusko. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Welch’s Funeral Home in Starkville, beginning at noon with funeral services at 1pm.
Mrs. Templeton was born on August 1, 1926, in West Point, Miss. She was a graduate of West Point High School. On June 1, 1946, she married Charles Edward (Buddy) Templeton. They made their home in Starkville, where they raised their three boys. Mrs. Templeton worked for Dr. Emmett Black as a dental hygienist and secretary for many years.
Rebecca’s Rooms, a charity dedicated to remodeling the rooms of disabled children, received a nice contribution from the American Legion Riders, Post 38 on Saturday.
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West Point second baseman Chris Gibson gets ready for a ground ball in the infield during Friday’s game against New Hope. Today, West Point travel to play Oxford for a 5 p.m. JV start, and the varsity team will look to secure a district win at 7 p.m. Photo by Will Nations
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The mother of a female juvenile, both of whom reside in West Point, has taken legal action against the McDonald’s restaurant in West Point, claiming negligence and failure to control employees.
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A large sinkhole located on Northwood Forest Road was discovered late last week and is now being repaired before any injuries occur due to its extent and depth.
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On March 12, six candidates were on the ballot in an attempt to fill the empty District 36 House seat that was left vacant after the passing of longtime Rep. David Gibbs in January.
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A bill that would bring about the lawful consolidation of the West Point School District and the West Clay School District will be voted on today.
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March 30th
A good, clean baseball game took place at Bill Ayers Field as Oak Hill and Hebron Christian hit the diamond in a intra-Clay County baseball game Friday.
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Sometimes you just don’t realize what you have until all the dust has cleared.Â
For Hebron Christian sophomore Drew Myatt, he was completely unaware of how strong his outing on the mound was Thursday afternoon. Five shutout innings and no hits gave Myatt a no-no and helped elevate the Hebron Eagles over Central Academy 10-0 in Pheba.
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