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Cliett retiring after 35 years with county

June 18, 2013

Sheena Baker

In her youthful years, Donna Cliett grew up watching her brother having a grand ole time in their local 4-H program and her interest in 4-H activities began to grow and grow. But unfortunately 4-H just didn’t offer many programs at the time for young girls her age.

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PERS program growing in assets

June 18, 2013

Bryan Davis

editor@dailytimesleader.com

When the economy took a downturn nationwide in 2008, anyone or any entity which had investments in the markets was likely not spared.

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No one injured in drive-by incident: Police now in search of shooter

June 17, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

A Saturday night drive-by shooting could have resulted in the injuries or deaths of multiple victims but police say thankfully no one was harmed.

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Caller threatens to “blow up” Popeyes

June 17, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

Dozens of terrified employees and patrons of Popeyes of West Point were evacuated from the restaurant late Sunday night shortly after an employee picked up the phone only to receive an eery message that the restaurant would soon be bombed.

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Franks surrenders to police

June 17, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

A West Point man, who was wanted in connection to a June 7 burglary, turned himself in to West Point police Friday after the Daily Times Leader ran a report about the incident.

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Power outage issue resolved

June 13, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

West Point Water and Light Department crews are confident that the issue that caused a mass power outage across the city is finally resolved.

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Hundreds in attendance at 4-County annual meeting

June 13, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

Members of 4-County Electric Power Association met Thursday afternoon and elected two directors, attended a health fair and learned about an array of cooperative programs and initiatives at the Association’s Annual Membership Meeting at East Mississippi Community College’s Mayhew campus.

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Franks wanted for burglary

June 13, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

The West Point Police Department is currently in search of 39-year-old Kevin Franks of West Point, who is wanted in connection to a June 7 burglary.

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Mayor, selectmen express appreciation during final meeting

June 12, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

For the last time Tuesday night, the outgoing West Point Board of Mayor and Selectmen sat down together at City Hall and took up their last business matters before taking a few moments to say their goodbyes to the city.

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City applying for Yokohama CAP loan

June 12, 2013

Sheena Baker

editor@dailytimesleader.com

The City of West Point is proceeding with their promised support to the Yokohama Tire Corporation by moving forward with a Capital Improvements Revolving Loan to bring infrastructural needs to the tire manufacturing facility.

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Community Living Center cuts ribbon

June 12, 2013

Bryan Davis

editor@dailytimesleader.com

The West Point Community Living Center cuts the ribbon on its new entrance and physical therapy area at its Eshman Ave.
center. Photo by Bryan Davis

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State Department applauds WPHS

June 11, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

A report delivered Monday by a Mississippi Department of Education representative revealed that strides taken by West Point High School are moving the school out of an at-risk status and up the achievement ladder.

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New electrician job to save school district thousands

June 11, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

Saving each and every dollar that can possibly be saved is one of the goals of the West Point School District, which recently discovered another way to save not hundreds but thousands of dollars beginning next school year.

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City employee leaving to pursue Air Force career

June 10, 2013

Bryan Davis

editor@dailytimesleader.com

Justin Estes learned how to play the piano in a day.
He was 13 at the time, and he had never touched the instrument in any serious way before.
“I had a wild hair that I wanted to play the piano,” Estes said from his office at West Point City Hall on Monday. “I got a keyboard for Christmas that year, and I began reading the music books.”

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Trial reset for alleged drug offender

June 10, 2013

Sheena Baker

news@dailytimesleader.com

A federal jury trial on an alleged drug offender from West Point was originally scheduled to begin Monday, but a federal judge ordered that the trial be pushed to mid-August.

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Latest News Headlines

Cliett retiring after 35 years with county

June 18, 2013

PERS program growing in assets

June 18, 2013

No one injured in drive-by incident: Police now in search of shooter

June 17, 2013

Caller threatens to “blow up” Popeyes

June 17, 2013

Franks surrenders to police

June 17, 2013

Power outage issue resolved

June 13, 2013

Hundreds in attendance at 4-County annual meeting

June 13, 2013

Franks wanted for burglary

June 13, 2013

Mayor, selectmen express appreciation during final meeting

June 12, 2013

City applying for Yokohama CAP loan

June 12, 2013

Community Living Center cuts ribbon

June 12, 2013

State Department applauds WPHS

June 11, 2013

New electrician job to save school district thousands

June 11, 2013

City employee leaving to pursue Air Force career

June 10, 2013

Trial reset for alleged drug offender

June 10, 2013

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