The Daily Press http://www.dailytimesleader.com http://www.dailytimesleader.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-05-18T23:34:25-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106582013-05-18T23:34:25-04:002013-05-18T23:34:25-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderNews station WCBI out of Columbus broke the story this evening that Pittman, along with Chiketa Young, Larry Stevenson, Kiara Lane and Annie Cattledge had filed two motions. The first challenges the May 7, win of West Point business owner Gary Dedeauz over Pittman in the Ward 5 race, alleging that the election was not handled properly. Pittman's challenge suggests that Sections 2 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act were violated when the West Point Election Commission handled the election, stating that Thomas B. Storey Jr. authorized the body to do so without such authority. The second petition requests the courts to grant an injunction upon the upcoming May 21 runoff between Ward 3 incumbent Charles Collins and Jimmy Clark. Pittman and the four others filing are represented by Colom Law Firm out of the Columbus. This story came to light after the deadline for Sunday's paper. Keep folowing the DTL online and Tuesday's paper for more details. Commentary: Jasper Pittman raised many eyebrows this week when he made a motion at Tuesday's Board of Selectmen meeting, asking the city to retain an attorney (namely the Colom Law Firm) to see if there were irregularities with the May 7 election. This elicited a harsh response from myself, Daily Times Leader Managing Editor Bryan Davis. I want to say kudos to Pittman for hearing the overwhelming voice of the people in this matter by obtaining legal council from the Colom law firm himself, rather than on the taxpayer's dime. West Point, MSBryan DavisBREAKING: Pittman, others challenge election in courtDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10658Change0Usable2013-05-18T23:34:25-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106492013-05-17T18:53:26-04:002013-05-17T18:53:26-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakerElection commission appointment postponedDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10649Change0Usable2013-05-17T18:53:26-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106482013-05-17T18:52:14-04:002013-05-17T18:52:14-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakerMore criminal activity expected during summerDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10648Change0Usable2013-05-17T18:52:14-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106472013-05-17T18:49:49-04:002013-05-17T18:49:49-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSKaitlyn ByrneLegendary piano graces Clay CountyDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10647Change0Usable2013-05-17T18:49:49-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106402013-05-16T08:56:58-04:002013-05-16T08:56:58-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakeerPizza Inn closes its doorsDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10640Change0Usable2013-05-16T08:56:58-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106332013-05-15T18:40:56-04:002013-05-15T18:40:56-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakerPittman requests outside law firm to review electionDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10633Change0Usable2013-05-15T18:40:56-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106322013-05-15T18:38:46-04:002013-05-15T18:38:46-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakerCity adopts 2014 budgetDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10632Change0Usable2013-05-15T18:38:46-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106312013-05-15T18:37:09-04:002013-05-15T18:37:09-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderThe city has announced that absentee voting for that election begins today. City Hall will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., regular business hours, from today until Friday, May 17. City Hall will also be open on Saturday, May 18 at 8 a.m. until noon. That is final day for absentee voting.Clark, Collins and Ken Poole squared off last Tuesday for Ward 3, and neither Clark nor Collins received 50 percent plus one vote. Polls will open on May 21 at 7 a.m.West Point, MSFrom staff reportsAbsentee voting in Ward 3 runoff continuesDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10631Change0Usable2013-05-15T18:37:09-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106142013-05-14T17:22:39-04:002013-05-14T17:22:39-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakerEstablished cheesecake manufacturer to open in West PointDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10614Change0Usable2013-05-14T17:22:39-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:106132013-05-14T17:22:00-04:002013-05-14T17:22:00-04:00Copyright 2010 Daily Times LeaderWest Point, MSSheena BakerCity wins Brownfields GrantDaily Times Leaderurn:publicid:dailypress.com:10613Change0Usable2013-05-14T17:22:00-04:00