Entertainment

WPPD hosts first National Night Out

The West Point Police Department is constantly looking for ways to make a difference in the community. So, those who protect and serve in West Point, are sponsoring the first "National Night Out" from 6- 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Mossy Oak Pavilion.

Photos: Farmer's Market reopens after holiday

The West Point Farmer's Market was in full swing last Thursday after a brief hiatus for Independence Day. Tim "Mookie" Wilson provided the entertainment. Watermelons made an appearance and disappeared quickly.

Roy joins the Henry Clay

Allison Roy has some pretty big shoes to fill at the Henry Clay.

After Dee Mathis retired at the end of April as director of Resident Services, Roy has taken over at the helm.

Northside combats Summer Learning Loss

Studies have shown that children often lose some of what they have learned at school during the summer break.

For the third year, Northside Christian Church is offering a Math and Reading Boot Camp to give children a jumpstart before returning to the classroom Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Friends of the Library requesting book donations

Friends of the Library does a great deal to keep the Bryan Public Library up-to-date with books, equipment and providing funding for the Summer Reading Program.

West Point native to lead MSU’s Department of Art

A longtime faculty member and coordinator of sculpture at Mississippi State is the university’s new head of the Department of Art.

Recovering and restoring a family heirloom

Different things mean family to different people. Things that make you recall your youth and the time you spent growing up are always special. Joey Michel had a piece of his youth returned to him and is having it restored to keep at his farm.

Orrick’s sea of zinnias welcomes in the season

A frequent passer-by labeled her the “zinnia lady.”

Johnson's book brings Civil Rights Era to life

Many people have no real grasp of what living in Mississippi was like for African-Americans during the 1950s and 60s. The news footage is available and there are books that broadly cover the Civil Rights Era.

Johnson to discuss 'Justice For Ella' at LWB

Before venturing out on her own as a publicist, political strategist, and media and issues management consultant, Pam Johnson was executive director of the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women and the Mississippi Association for Justice.