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WPPD notes spike in vehicle burglaries

Investigators with the West Point Police Department are urging the community to be mindful of their belongings when leaving them in a vehicle, after a noticeable uptick in burglaries in the city.

Burglary prompts warning to property owners

A man already in court to have some prior charges reviewed by a judge is arrested on new charges.

And his arrest is a warning signal to area residents that petty thieves are on the prowl as weather gets warmer.

Libraries relieved as state funding stays steady

After three years of budget cuts, libraries across the state are celebrating a small victory as the Legislature approved level funding for libraries Sunday.

Miller named MUW acting president

A Mississippi University for Women senior vice president will serve as acting president of the institution following the departure of MUW President Jim Borsig at the end of the fiscal year.

Stranded deputy pushes need for new radio system

A near tragedy involving a Clay County Sheriff's deputy is the latest in a string of examples why the county and West Point need to continue their efforts as quickly as possible to replace their existing radio systems.

County gets better bond rate on Justice Center

Clay County got an even better interest rate that projected, giving supervisors flexibility in the long-term financing of its new Justice Center.

School board cuts six staff positions

Even with as many as six retirements and another two resignations, the West Point Consolidated School District is eliminating six teaching positions because of declining enrollment.

Funeral today for slain nurse

A former West Point nurse who was killed on the job last week will be laid to rest in her hometown today.

Report examines public defender systems

A new study repeats some old findings, the poorest state in the country is doing little for criminals who most need help. And the lack of resources only creates more problems for an already over-burdened criminal justice system.

Church unification all in 'His' plan, pastor says

Even when he talks about a month's worth of rains that have made landscaping impossible in the mud, the Rev. Edward Brown sees God's hand in it.