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Photo: Pet of the Week

Daisy Duck and Purrsyn are two female, six-week-old kittens ready to be adopted from the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter. They are two of approximately 40 kittens being housed at the shelter. They come in all colors and sizes, are sweet and playful.

West Point Farmer's Market to open June 4

The West Point Farmer's Market is returning to the Mossy Oak Pavilion at 4 p.m, June 4.

There will be some new restrictions, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to keep everyone safe and healthy while shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables grown by Mississippi farmers.

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 number of attendees to combat the spread of COVID-19. (courtesy photo)

City parks staff still planning despite uncertainty

Normally at this point in the year, West Point parks would be buzzing with families and the sounds of a baseball hitting a glove or a bat would be echoing throughout.

Writer’s Road Trip: Finding a Mississippi Muse

I didn’t expect an Englishman from Cambridge to draw this Mississippian into the Delta blues, but that’s exactly what happened this past January in Clarksdale.

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

Every year the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter sees an influx of kittens in the spring.

This year is no different, but adding to the crowding at the shelter are many puppies coming in.

SmokeStack maintains customer base, good sales

When SmokeStack Owner Phil Portera installed a drive-through window at his business last summer, he did not realize how important of a decision he had made.

Plans moving forward for fundraising for Black Prairie Blues Museum

Fundraising efforts for the Black Prairie Blues Museum may be on hold because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped the planning.
 

GAMMILL: When life gives you lemons, make batteries

As we continue to practice “distance learning” so that our young people may continue to have meaningful educational experiences, Hebron Christian School offered a home lab activity to supplement recent home studies in electrochemistry. 

eBooks available from BPL through RB Digital

The Bryan Public Library is remaining closed to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but patrons can still borrow books.

With West Point following the shelter in place order, many more people are looking for innovative ways to occupy their time.