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Lorie Chandler Cooperwood talks with one of her attorneys, Robert Carlton of Clarksdale.

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:42am

Judge orders $150,000 in botched lawsuit

A judge orders a $50,000 judgement against a West Point law firm that botched a former client’s workman’s compensation case, but cleared an attorney and her father of punitive damages while directing...

This aerial photo shows Chuquatonchee Creek jammed with logs and debris where it goes under Bill Dexter Road not far from the Monroe County line in northeastern Clay County. The flooding caused by the debris threatens the road and surrounding land and has continued well past the rainy season. Local leaders hope federal disaster assistance will help clear the creek and prevent the lasting flooding it has caused in the area.

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:21pm

Declaration makes locals eligible for storm help

Clay County gets another federal disaster declaration for damage caused by flooding and strong winds April 13-14, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday. And this one includes...

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:02am

MHC may be gone, but not forgotten

Mary Holmes College was a historically black college founded as a secondary school in 1892, located in Jackson, by the Board of Freedmen of the Presbyterian Church. It was moved to its permanent...

Members of the West Point Main Street Association were on hand for Mississippi Main Street Award presentations: Melanie Busby, Scott Reed, Kathy Dyess, Deborah Mansfield, Lisa Klutts, Anne Comer and Nikki Holton.

Fri, 06/14/2019 - 12:03pm

West Point Main Street awarded Outstanding Creative Fundraiser

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities at the 30th Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson. MMSA Board President Kevin...

A driver makes a final test on one of Peco’s high-tech forklifts, which are programmable to pick up specific loads and are surrounded by safety rings that warn of obstructions or humans.

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 12:26pm

Peco ready to celebrate distribution opening

It’s been 385 days, give or take one or two. And while that’s longer than the company originally intended or hoped, it’s been worth the wait. And with the first load officially arriving...

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News

Herman McGee III

06/25/2019 - 10:44am

Dollar General bandit, car thief still sought

West Point Police think a robbery suspect may have scouted out his target before striking Sunday night.

Blood donations, screening for bone marrow donors at Point City Drugs

Daily Times Leader staff wins 5 MPA awards

Loopholes weaken campaign disclosure law

Judge to decide damages against law firm

Disturbance calls keep police busy

Sports

06/24/2019 - 12:28pm

Brown, Portera finish 35th out of 313

The West Point High fishing team duo of Mollie Brown and Lidia Portera finished 35th out of 313 teams, just short of making the top 31 th

PHOTOS: Building toward next year

Photos: WPHS summer baseball

Pritchett hired as golf pro at EMCC Lion Hills Center

Softball interest sparks new tournament

Chambless fills two coaching spots

Entertainment

06/25/2019 - 10:45am

Recovering and restoring a family heirloom

Different things mean family to different people.

Orrick’s sea of zinnias welcomes in the season

Johnson's book brings Civil Rights Era to life

Johnson to discuss 'Justice For Ella' at LWB

Photo: Successful opening day

Photo: Getting the flags ready

Photo gallery

Willie L. Robinson is surrounded by lovely ladies at the Masquerade Ball.

Photos: Mary Holmes reunion

Photos: Policeman’s Ball raises money for D.A.R.E.

Church Hill Elementary, Crosby Miller, second grade teacher, five years teaching

Slideshow: District names teachers of the year

Sheriff's Dept. hosts appreciation fish fry for AARP

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