Archive - 2013 - News Article
June 5th
A new Mississippi gun law that will take effect on July 1 has raised concerns with law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
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Tornadoes, floods and fires can happen any time in our area. Perneatha Evans of the American Red Cross in Columbus, talked to the West Point Civitan Luncheon Club about what can be done in case of a disaster.
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Roadblocks can be hassle for drivers, especially ones who are in a hurry, but law enforcement agencies see these checkpoints as an opportunity to make the roads more safe for drivers.
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June 4th
Holiday weekends should be fun and relaxing.
As one West Point citizen found out on Memorial Day, it’s also a time to be on guard and keep a watch on your property.
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According to the federal jury, which oversaw a five-day trial in Aberdeen after Memorial Day, Shasta Plunkett, the former Interim Superintendent for the West Point Power and Light Department was discriminated against when he was fired by city officials.
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The West Point Police Department is still investigating an armed robbery incident, which happened over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Testimony lasted into Monday afternoon, but a federal jury on Monday evening returned a verdict in favor of former West Point Interim Water and Light Superintendent Shasta Plunkett.
Plunkett was awarded $100,000 for emotional distress, and the jury awarded him $5,000 in lost wages.
Details about the trial and the verdict will be in Wednesday's Daily Times Leader.
June 3rd
As of press time on Monday afternoon, no verdict had been reached in the case concerning former West Point Light and Water Superintendent Shasta Plunkett.
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The West Point campus of East Mississippi Community College has been running out of space for those attending GED classes.
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West Point author and literacy advocate Johnny Raspberry continued to raise awareness for Pre-K literacy at the Clay County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday morning.
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