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Back-to-school good for most cities

August was a good month for West Point and Columbus, but not so much for Starkville.

West Point native charged in Lowndes shooting

A West Point native now living in Lowndes County is charged with shooting at two people in Columbus two weeks ago. And in an unrelated case, a West Point man is arrested on methamphetamine charges in Columbus.

New drug charges send convicted shooter back to prison

A 28-year-old West Point man who shot at another man, shot into a car and fled from police almost seven years ago is headed back to prison. And could face more time for new drug arrests.

Man indicted for selling drugs while out on probation

A 24-year-old West Point man is returned to jail on new charges the same day he is released from prison on an old sentence.

Burglary suspect gets second chance

A 24-year-old West Point man completes a year of intensive rehabilitation and earns the right to keep his record clean. But he still must serve five more years of probation.

Police investigate 'stalking' incident

A 19-year-old West Point woman gets the "the scare of her life" when she is followed by a man and asked sexually suggestive questions.

West Point Police have questioned the man and continue to investigative, Police Chief Avery Cook said.

Renasant robbery suspect cleared

A 32-year-old Columbus woman will be cleared of her supposed role in the armed robbery of the Renasant Bank in West Point more than three years ago.

Chauncey Williams was indicted by a Clay County Grand Jury in April 2016 on charges she helped Titus Lamb rob the bank on July 25, 2015.

EMA hosts tabletop meeting

Be prepared is not just a good motto for the Scouts, but for everyone in case of an emergency.

West Point High senior receives perfect score on ACT

His reason for wanting a 36 wasn't perfection or being the best or anything grandiose like that.

His goal was far more practical: "If you make 34 or higher, your first year of room and board at Mississippi State is free."

Judge laments suspects' job histories


A 25-year-old Columbus man is charged with breaking into a car at Prestage Farms where he worked.
Arrington Cortez Lenoir was arrested Friday evening for breaking into a 1995 Nissan pickup owned by Alex Swindle, according to court documents read Monday in West Point Municipal Court.