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At Mississippi school: Goodbye, Confederacy. Hello, Obama

A Mississippi school is shedding the name of the Confederacy's only president and will instead be named for the first African-American president of the United States.

Davis International Baccalaureate Elementary School in Jackson was named decades ago for Jefferson Davis.

Lawyers: Courts correctly rejected Confederate flag lawsuit

Attorneys for the Mississippi governor say two levels of federal courts have been correct in blocking a lawsuit that challenges the Confederate battle emblem on the state flag.

Company looking to bring 300 jobs to Americold site

A series of resolutions was approved in a joint city-county meeting that would open the door for a major economic development project to bring $50 million in capital investment and roughly 300 jobs to the area.

City votes out Shannon as building inspector

The West Point Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 against a six-month contract extension for Roy Shannon, the city's building inspector, at its meeting on Tuesday night.

Cottages open at Mossy Oak Golf Club

The Mossy Oak Golf Club will now offer visitors a chance to stay on site in West Point when playing two of the state’s premier golf courses.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for five new cottages, which are now open and available for rent.

VIDEO: 8 tips for staying healthy this back to school season

Here are eight tips for staying healthy this back to school season! Number one: Focus on eating healthy meals, not snacks. Number two: Create and follow a meal plan. Meal prepping for the week is a great way to do this! Number three: Parents should be realistic when it comes to picky eaters.

West Point gears up for Prairie Arts Festival

Lonnie Peeples Construction looked to beat the Monday morning rain by hanging some of the artwork onCommerce Street that heralds in the Prairie Arts Festival. The large artistic prints will be seen on both sides of Commerce Street and on Main Street.

Two arrested for introduction of contraband in a correctional facility

Clay County Sheriff’s investigators arrested and charged Johnathan O’Brian, 24, and Joseph Bradley Young, 30, with introduction of contraband in a correctional facility.

Holocaust tour was incredible learning experience for WPHS students

Students and former students of Bruce Mize's Advanced Placement World History class took a European tour to visit Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic for a ten day excursion to visit Holocaust memorials.

How to help West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter this summer

Donations and volunteers are especially needed at the West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter to help the staff care for the animals there during the dog days of summer.