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New industry, jobs headed to West Point

A Columbus industry has its eye on a move to West Point, and has been in the final stages of securing a building on Industrial Access Road.

Local officials talk law enforcement challenges

Due to recent events, such as the Dallas shooting, there has been tension between police and some members of the public nationwide. According to local law enforcement officials, controversies in other parts of the country have an effect on officers locally, be it positive or negative.

Supercut - DNC Day 4 in 3 Minutes

VIDEO: Supercut - DNC Day 4 in 3 Minutes

Update: Clay County escapee apprehended in Starkville

A county inmate escaped the Clay County Detention Center early Saturday morning before being caught later in the day.

Supercut - RNC Day 4 in 3 Minutes

VIDEO: Supercut - RNC Day 4 in 3 Minutes

Roby sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter

A Columbus woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter during this week’s Clay County Circuit Court term, and was sentenced to 20 years. Shunbrica Roby, 26, of Columbus, was found guilty of 1st degree murder in 2014, but was granted a retrial by the Mississippi Supreme Court earlier this year.

Attorney of WP woman accused of murder moves to dismiss charges

The District Attorney’s office filed a motion Friday to withdraw it’s capital murder indictment of Brittania Smith, and her attorney filed a counter motion to dismiss the charges altogether.

DA looks to withdraw Smith cap. murder indictment

District Attorney Scott Colom’s office filed a motion to the Clay County Circuit Court this week to withdraw the capital murder indictment of Brittania Smith.

WPPD Assistant Chief advises public in light of recent national events

in light of recent incidents in Dallas and other areas of the country, Lee said that citizens cooperate with law enforcement if stopped.
“We just want to say that if you’re apprehended, stopped or questioned by anyone in the law enforcement field, please comply,” Lee said.

MHP reports no fatalities in GT during July 4 weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G reported no fatalities over the July 4 holiday enforcement period, which began July 1 at 6 p.m. and ended July 4 at midnight.
Troop G covers Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston, Noxubee, Monroe, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Calhoun counties.