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Security at KidTown increased following vandalism

KidTown has been vandalized recently, and security has increased at the playground in response.

Growth Alliance Director Lisa Klutts said vandals have littered and broken lights at night inside the park.

"Bike-Centennial" rescheduled for July 8

Due to the chance of rain this Saturday, the “Bike-Centennial” will be moved to 10 a.m. until noon on July 8 along the Kitty Dill Memorial Walking Trail.

Local churches to host Community Patriotic Program

Local churches will participate in a Community Patriotic Program at 6 p.m. on June 25 at First Baptist Church, located at 134 East Broad St.

Former Ole Miss QB arrested for DUI in West Point

West Point Police arrested former Ole Miss and EMCC quarterback Bo Wallace for DUI Saturday night. Wallace, 25, was booked at 11:06 p.m. and released two hours later on an $813.50 bond.

Mission on the Hill reaches out, Campers on Mission reaches back

The Mission on the Hill program in West Point worked to provide Christian-based assistance to meet the needs of the Golden Triangle. Recently the Mission received a helping hand from another faith-based organization — this one on wheels.

2nd Chance MS raises funds for ABE and workforce training

For community colleges across Mississippi, 2nd Chance MS has been helping to provide funding for adult basic education and workforce training.

City awards $94,540 bid for sewer main extension

The West Point Board of Selectmen awarded a $94,540 bid to Perma Corporation, of Columbus, for the upcoming Waverley Road water main extension during its meeting Tuesday.

Clay County 4-H members compete in grilling competition

Clay County 4-H members competed in a grilling competition yesterday morning at the Jimmy Bryan 4-H Complex.
Extension Agent Natalie Ray said the competitors grilled hamburgers, prestigious and less expensive steaks, kabobs and pork chops.

Old Mary Holmes College building set for demolition

The main building of the former Mary Holmes College was scheduled for demolition this week. Community Counseling Services (CCS), which operated under the Regional Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Retardation — or “The Foundation — has owned the Mary Holmes property since 2010.

Cottages at Mossy Oak Golf Club to be completed in August

The cottages at Mossy Oak Golf Club will be ready to book reservations on August 21.
Sales and Marketing Director Gary Billington said each of the five cottages would have a common living area with four bedrooms.