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Beloved doctor retires from NMMC-West Point

Local obstetrician-gynecologist Charlotte Magnussen, M.D., is retiring after more than 24 years of practice in West Point.

Fire prompts extension cord safety reminders

An electrical fire Friday night at the Fast Break convenience store on Highway 45 Alternate has West Point firefighters reminding area residents about safety and proper extension cord use.


School budget reflects fewer jobs, less state money


The West Point Consolidated School District's proposed 2019 budget is more than $500,000 below the current year's spending plan and the district is asking for slightly less revenue from local taxpayers.

Judges ask review, say gun ruling weakens judiciary

Three judges argue the state Supreme Court ignored a 2016 state law, misread the intent of an order put down by three Golden Triangle judges banning guns in courthouses, violated the court’s own rules in considering the issue, and ignored federal laws on the subject and should reverse its ruling

Judge denies man's release on bond

A judge denies bond for a man who wants to be able to get of jail while he appeals his sentence for beating a Starkville dentist who is his wife.

Young theft suspect already building long history

A 21-year-old West Point man arrested in connection with a auto burglary last week could be going back to prison for a string of similar crimes more than four years ago when he was a teenager.


JROTC students meet the challenge

When seven West Point High Junior ROTC students are asked what they did this summer, they'll have a pretty unique answer.
The seven -- Braniyah Brownlee, Jakia Cannon, Kayla Ledbetter, Tyhja Journigan, Jalen Horton, Joachim Nolden, and Toby Poindexter -- graduated from the JROTC Cadet Leadership

Golden Triangle sheriffs expect few problems with gun ruling

Area sheriffs say they won't change how they handle security and don't anticipate problems or additional expenses related to the state Supreme Court's ruling that people with enhanced concealed-carry licenses can take their guns into courthouses.


Missing Clay County boater found safe

A Clay County man may have gotten a little more Father's Day peace and quiet than he intended.


Medical issue claims driver's life in West Point

Some type of medical emergency apparently claimed the life of a 73-year-old West Point man Monday morning as he tried to drive from the Wal Mart Supercenter parking lot.