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Circuit Clerk and Election Commissioner District 1 discuss special election at CCBOS meeting

Linda Ivy, Election Commissioner District 1, and Clay County Circuit Clerk, Kim Hood, spoke to the Clay County Board of Supervisors about the special election to take place Sept. 22, to fill the seat in District 37 House of Representatives, formerly held by Gary Chism.

Election Commissioners prepare for special election

The Mississippi House of Representatives has an empty seat vacated by long time Representative Gary Chism, in House District 37. Parts of Clay County are in that district and there will be a special election to fill the seat, Sept. 22.

Supervisors order curfew to stem COVID-19 transmission

The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution implementing policies to control the spread of COVID-19.

Supervisors discuss funding for sanitation truck

The CCBOS welcomed George Crawford from the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District.

Project Homestead Food Pantry holding its own

Project Homestead Food Pantry services more than 800 individuals in the West Point and Clay County area providing groceries to those in need.

Wing King to host drive-thru backpack giveaway

When Garnett and Jeri Odneal began their dream with a food truck in 2015, they had the hope that it would become a successful brick and mortar restaurant. It has become the go-to restaurant for chicken wings in West Point.

DAR mourns the loss of Breland

Margaurite Breland was a long time member of the Horseshoe Robertson Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Breland passed away Monday, July 20, at the age of 102.

Board of Selectmen consider TVA Power Flexibility Program

The West Point Board of Selectmen heard from many different sources during its meeting, Tuesday night.
The board was asked to approve a Power Supply Flexibility Agreement Contract between the city and TVA.

Affairs Program offering assistance in procuring documentation

Don Cotton of The Mission, offers insight into the needs of men who are seeking help after emerging from substance abuse programs, incarceration or other life changing situations.

GTPDD meets with Clay County Advisory Board for yearly meeting

The Golden Triangle Planning and Development District met with the Clay County Advisory Committee to nominate and vote for the GTPDD board member (term 2020- 2024) and Advisory Chairman for 2020. RB Davis was reappointed as board member and Luke Lummus was reappointed as Advisory Chairman.