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March 20th, 2013
When the schoolhouse is just two or three blocks down from an adolescent’s house, it sort of makes sense for a parent to allow that child to walk or bike to school. However, parents want nothing more than for their child, who commutes independently, to make it to school safely as possible.
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An investigation of stolen scrap metal began two weeks ago through the West Point Police Department, and thanks to a helpful lead in the case at least one arrest has been made.
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March 19th
Things have changed in Mississippi when it comes to state inmate labor.
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Clay County law enforcement officials have seen their fair share of drug problems in West Point and Clay County and continue to work diligently to keep illegal drugs off the streets – and out of the reach of children.
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Milton Sundbeck, owner of Southern Ionics is honored with his second Patriot Award at the corporation’s main office on Tuesday. The Mississippi Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense operational committee bestowed the award in recognition of Sundbeck’s “extraordinary support” of Ron Howell, who has been deployed twice as an employee of Southern Ionics. Pictured are Larry Swartz (ESGR), Sundbeck, Howell and Wendy Howell’s Ron’s wife. Howell will be featured in the Daily Times Leader’s March 31 annual Profile. Photo by Bryan Davis
The reckless disregard lawsuit filed in 2011 against the city of West Point by Clay County resident Natalie Stafford continues to make its way through federal court this week, but may be dismissed under defense claims brought forth by the city.
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March 18th
It came within a matter of minutes. Snapping trees in two, ripping power lines from utility polls, knocking one lady to the ground.
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Last fall, Clay County and West Point signed on to be a part of the Golden Triangle Development LINK.
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March 16th
West Point will be cowboying up this upcoming week as the East Mississippi Community College rodeo team will host their inaugural rodeo March 21-23 here in West Point.
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Two residents of West Point, who recently submitted their intentions to run for selectmen seats, made the decision last week to withdraw their names from the running.
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