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Business owners ask to end the county curfew

Several bar and nightclub owners came to the meeting of the Clay County Board of Supervisors to discuss the impact the county curfew is having on their businesses. With the curfew at 10 p.m. the businesses must be empty by 9:30 p.m. to allow for cleaning and closing of the establishments.

Maben poet receives grant to promote book

Linda Kay Chandler is a poet from Maben and is a Mississippi State University alumnus. Her first book of poems is available for purchase and can be found under the title “Linda Kay’s Book of Poetry.”

Update on the Feb. 20 weekend edition of DTL

Due to winter weather, we were unable to get a physical copy of Wednesday, Feb. 17's copy of DTL out.
However, the Feb. 20 weekend edition of the paper will be a conjoined version of Wednesday's paper and new weekend news. This will be available in print and e-edition.

The Mission offers shelter from the cold

The Mission is offering an emergency warm place to sleep for those who are homeless or whose homes don't have heat. Below freezing temperatures together with an ice storm can be deadly for those who don't have a home, or whose homes do not have adequate heating.

Winter weather will see its end

The last of the winter storm that has slammed the South is expected to find its end by the weekend.

Some highways are impassable

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced a few major highway closures due to icy conditions.
In Clay County, these highways are closed:
- MS 47 between MS 50 and Brand-Una Rd
- MS 46 between MS 50 and CR 100

We will keep you updated as we learn more.

West Point freezes over

From Highway 45, downtown, on the walkway and as far as the eye could see, West Point was a frozen wonderland Monday and Tuesday.
Check out the Wednesday, Feb. 17 e-edition for more pictures around West Point.

Wednesday's paper will be e-edition only

Due to the icy road conditions, the Wednesday, Feb. 17 edition of the Daily Times Leader will be available through our e-edition.

Winter Weather Closures

The winter weather closures for Tuesday, Feb. 16 are as follows:

WPBOS hear from department heads

City of West Point Department Heads gave reports for the month of January during the Feb.9, meeting.