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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.

Photo: Donating masks to SKWFS

Anita Klutts and Betty Sparrow sewed masks that had been cut out by Christine Grabbs, to enable them to donate 100 homemade masks to Sally Kate Winters Family Services.

PHOTO: It's bear season in West Point

With children out of school and social distancing due to COVID-19, everyone is trying to find fun activities that don't involve social interaction.

PHOTO: Black Heritage Oratorical Contest

The Clay County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sponsored its annual Black Heritage Oratorical Contest. The theme for 2020 “African Americans and the Vote”.

Wilson continues quest to raise awareness for autism

As the former Miss American Miss Princess and current Miss Mississippi Elementary for the third grade, Mia Bella Wilson has fallen in love with the pageant world. However, what the 8-year- old love more than wearing dresses and tiaras is using her platform to raise awareness about autism.

Civitans discuss hospital project

The West Point Civitan Luncheon Club discussed providing a thank you to North Mississippi Medical Center in its previous meeting.

The Civitans hold their club meetings at the hospital and have had the hospital cafeteria cater for its events.