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WPBOS hears bids for phase 2 of the South West Point Substation

Jeff Atwell, electrical engineer, brought bids and purchasing orders before the West Point Board of Selectman during the meeting Tuesday night.
"He is bringing five bids that we need to hear and approve," Mayor Robbie Robinson said. "Please give us an overview of where we are, Jeff."

Library receives Anti-Racism Reading Shelf Grant

The Tombigbee Regional Library System (TRLS) is the proud recipient of a Mississippi Humanities Council Anti-Racism Reading Shelf Grant. This is a special limited grant program for public library systems for the purchase of books related to the history and experience of racism.

DAR sponsor President's Day display at Brian Public Library

The Horseshoe Robertson Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution created a display at Brian Public Library in West Point to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Fundraiser to support West Point Clay County Animal Shelter

Due to COVID-19, the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is unable to have its largest fundraiser of the year, the Mardi Gras Beer and Wine Tasting Event.

Local business owner disagrees with Board of Supervisors over curfew

During the board meeting, Joey Moore, wished to speak to the board regarding the curfew.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Phil’s virtual prediction: 6 more weeks of winter

By Larry McGuire, The Punxsutawney Spirit

For the first time in three years, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Tuesday morning at a chilly, snow-splashed Gobbler’s Knob.

Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States

PECO Foods still on schedule

The January meeting of the West Point Board of Selectmen began on a high note with an update from Jordan Townsend of PECO Foods.

Eligibility for FASTnet is available on website

Jon Turner, manager of marketing and public relations with 4-County Electric Power Association and Brian Clark, CEO, announced a pilot program Nov. 5, 2020, to the Clay County Board of Supervisors, to bring broadband to those who are unserved and underserved with internet access.

West Point MLK March and Celebration cancelled

Davidson Chapel C.M.E. Church began sponsoring the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration in 1989. Since then the celebration outgrew being held at the church and was moved to Central School Center Stage.