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West Point gears up for Prairie Arts Festival

The West Point community is preparing for the 2017 Prairie Arts Festival beginning at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday.

"The Leader in Me" teaches elementary students how to be leaders

Church Hill Principal Cindy Donahoo and South Side Principal Casey Glusenkamp are implementing “The Leader in Me” program to teach students leadership skills.

Pass-It-On building to serve as Clay County Court Complex

The Clay County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted a motion to acquire, renovate and lease the Pass-It-On building to serve as the Clay County Court Complex during Thursday morning’s meeting.

WPHS teacher to serve on Mississippi Teacher Council

West Point High School teacher Bruce Mize was picked to serve on the Mississippi Teacher Council with other educators throughout the state.

Bridge closed on Plaza Drive

The city of West Point is closing the bridge on Plaza Drive across Town Creek behind Wendy's.

Mayor Robbie Robinson said the bridge was closed yesterday afternoon due to unsafe conditions.

WPPD still investigating stolen air conditioning units

The West Point Police Department is still investigating the burglaries of window air conditioning units in the last few months.

WPPD Assistant Chief Albert Lee said several more units had been stolen recently.

He said he believed they were being stolen to be resold.

Health Fair Plus provides health services to community

Northside Christian Church hosted its annual Health Fair Plus on Saturday, which provided health services to the community.

Eclipse casts a shadow on West Point

The Great American Eclipse passed over West Point yesterday afternoon, with the peak time at 1:28 p.m.

VIDEO: How the eclipse will appear where you live

Not everyone will see a total solar eclipse on August 21. Many will see a partial eclipse and it looks different depending on your location.

Four arrested for selling alcohol to minors

Four store clerks were arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday night for selling alcohol to minors.