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Catholic and Episcopalian churches present joint VBS

In order to offer Vacation Bible School to more children in the West Point area, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation are sharing a joint VBS at Immaculate Conception. VBS will be in the Fellowship Hall of the church from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic returns to Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program at the Bryan Public Library took a hiatus during the week of Independence Day but is coming back with a bang Tuesday.

West Point ROCKS; a fun social project

In several neighboring communities as random acts of kindness, people are painting rocks and hiding them for others to find. This is not only a Mississippi phenomenon, but it is taking place nationwide.

Garden party opens 2017 ‘little season’

The Governing Board of the Southern Debutante Assembly introduced the 2017 honorees at a garden party in the late afternoon on May 26 at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Greenwood.

July 4 fireworks: What to know for Independence Day

Orbit Fireworks, owned by Deborah Turman, has eight northeast Mississippi locations, including one in West Point on Highway 45 South. The tent is open now from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. until Tuesday, July 4, when it will be open even later.

“A Backyard Party” Down Home Blues Festival set for July 3

This year marks the 35th annual Original Down Home Blues Festival on July 3 at the Oasis Complex, located on Highway 45 Alt in West Point.

The gates open at 4 p.m., and music will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased ahead of time by calling 295-5841.

Daniels to preach Sunday at the close of the WPAC reunion

Rev. Steve Daniels Jr. will be guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday morning service, July 2, for the West Point Alumni Chapter, Inc., reunion at the U. F.C.W. Local #1529 Union Hall. Everyone is invited to attend the worship service whether or not they are a member of the WPAC.

Summer Reading Program to take a break

Tuesday's Summer Reading Program began at the Bryan Public Library with a few announcements for the upcoming weeks.

Pet of the Week: Zak

Zak is the Pet of the Week. He is a 2 month old Border Collie mix, and he’s neutered and up to date on his shots. For more information about Zak or other adoptable pets, visit the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.

West Point students to embark on a trip of a lifetime

Bruce Mize, Advanced Placement (AP) World History teacher at West Point High School is taking some of his students on a European Tour through Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. The students will tour Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague.

Most of the tours will be Holocaust related.