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Edwards looks to the future as she celebrates three decades leading Community Counseling Services

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 7:54am

Edwards still looking to future after three decades leading CCS

Every manager and supervisor from across Community Counseling Services’ seven-county region gathered on Friday at the former Mary Holmes College campus to celebrate three decades of leadership under...

Courtney Taylor, who began as executive director at The Communiversity in November, spoke Thursday about the future of the facility. Taylor said she was hopeful the $42 million facility would be a game-changer for the Golden Triangle and would continue attracting skilled workers to the area. (Photo by Brad Robertson, SDN)

Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:50am

Communiversity director betting on the Golden Triangle

Two months after taking over as executive director at East Mississippi Community College's Communiversity, Courtney Taylor spoke to the West Point Rotary Club Thursday about the challenges and goals...

Clay County EMA Director Torrey Williams (right) meats with supervisors and officials as the county prepares for potential flooding in the event of a dam failure at the Oktibbeha County Lake. (Photo by Donna Summerall, DTL)

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:48am

Clay officials on alert for potential flooding from Oktibbeha, Tombigbee

Clay County officials are concerned for the impact a dam breach could have on their residents if the Oktibbeha County Lake dam fails and are advising residents in the area to use caution....

The WPJA at the "Fall in Love With Reading" event at the Bryan Public Library. (Submitted photos)

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 10:45am

Roaring 20s the theme for the WPJA Charity Gala

After the holiday season, what could be better than a night of fun, food, live music and dancing, without having to leave West Point? The West Point Junior Auxiliary is offering all that and more...

Bluesman "Big" Joe Shelton is bringing "Cryptic Intent" to the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts. (Submitted photo)

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 10:52am

‘Big’ Joe Shelton more than bluesman

Known internationally in the Blues world for his vocals and harmonica, as well as songwriting skills, "Big" Joe Shelton is just as talented in the art world. He applies his education, experiences and...

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Cheryl Turner will be the speaker at the Founder's Day celebration for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. (Submitted photo)

01/24/2020 - 10:54am

Turner to speak at DSTS Founder's Day

The Clay County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Turner to speak at DSTS Founders Day

MLK march and celebration garners large attendence in spite of frigid temperatures

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Starkville High School’s Keyvon Pearson (15) attempts a 3-point field goal while being defended by West Point’s Steve Moore on Tuesday night. (Photo by Kelly Donoho, for Daily Times Leader)

01/24/2020 - 10:53am

West Point loses games at SHS

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