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The West Point Board of Selectmen with Mayor Robbie Robinson met Tuesday to discuss the renewal of the Emergency Declaration. (Photos by Donna Summerall, DTL)

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:26am

Selectmen extend face covering mandate through May 26

The West Point Board of Selectmen donned facial coverings for its meeting Tuesday at City Hall. "We are taking the precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 very seriously," Mayor Robbie...

Terri Dukeminier, David Sawtell, Charlotte Bell, Deanie Forbes, Julia Fields and Marla Elmore met at the West Point Country Club to discuss a benefit golf tournament for the Special Olympics. (Donna Summerall, DTL)

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 8:37am

Organizers reschedule Special Olympics golf benefit, call for participants

Special Olympics Mississippi Area Six covers special needs children in Chickasaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha and Webster counties. The group raises funds to allow children to participate in...

City Attorney, Orlando Richmond with the West Point Board of Selectmen during an emergency meeting Tuesday, May 5.

Mon, 05/11/2020 - 9:03am

Selectmen OK face-covering mandate for retailers, keep parks closed

The West Point Board of Selectmen and Mayor Robbie Robinson called an emergency meeting to discuss Governor Tate Reeve's announcement of implementing Stage 2 of Safer at Home. "There are some...

Youth Services Librarian, Jayme Evans, has books ready for curbside pickup at the Bryan Public Library. (Submitted photo)

Wed, 05/06/2020 - 9:35am

Library offering curbside to better serve community

For several weeks the Bryan Public Library has remained closed in conjunction with the shelter in place order to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. With the governor's office relaxing...

Kelloggs Hardware still offers curbside service for its customers.

Sat, 05/02/2020 - 7:02am

Main and Commerce Street businesses react to Safer at Home

Governor Tate Reeves has implemented the Safer at Home order, allowing for a little more flexibility for businesses that have been deemed essential. Several of those businesses are on Main and...

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News

Joyce Walker helps James Binder at the Clay County Co-op. (Donna Summerall, DTL)

05/21/2020 - 8:29am

Business is blooming at Clay County Co-Op

With many people unable to return to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, backyard gardening and do-it-yourself landscaping have become a p

Woodland man charged after three injured in Clay shooting

Adventure ATV navigates industry nuances

City budgeting, preparing for sales tax shortfall

Environmental Services remain essential at NMMC-West Point

WPPD chief discusses departmental response

Sports

Baker Watson has been a valuable member of the West Point baseball team, both offensively and defensively, for coach Blake Hutchison. (Submitted photos)

05/06/2020 - 9:44am

Watson makes great last impression for the Green Wave with sharp outing

Baker Watson made a great last impression with the West Point High School baseball team.

Area coaches talk setbacks, adapting to pandemic dynamic

Green Wave eyeing the time to provide championship rings

Oak Hill’s Davis keeps skill in Golden Triangle

West Point loses 11-1 baseball game to SHS

Hebron girls lose at State

Entertainment

05/21/2020 - 8:32am

Photo: WPHS adapts with pandemic commencement

West Point High School allowed students to walk across the stage individually on Friday to celebrate their graduation, while limiting the

City parks staff still planning despite uncertainty

Writer’s Road Trip: Finding a Mississippi Muse

It's kitten season at West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter

SmokeStack maintains customer base, good sales

Plans moving forward for fundraising for Black Prairie Blues Museum

Photo gallery

Willie L. Robinson is surrounded by lovely ladies at the Masquerade Ball.

Photos: Mary Holmes reunion

Photos: Policeman’s Ball raises money for D.A.R.E.

Church Hill Elementary, Crosby Miller, second grade teacher, five years teaching

Slideshow: District names teachers of the year

Sheriff's Dept. hosts appreciation fish fry for AARP