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A District 1 road crew works to clean out a drainage pipe that eroded and collapsed on Dr. sears Road just north of West Point during Saturday night’s torrential rains. The road could be reopened as early as Wednesday.

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 11:16am

County asks to join latest disaster request

Clay County leaders have asked Gov. Phil Bryant to add the county to his disaster declaration in the wake of deadly storms and torrential rains that claimed a life in nearby Hamilton in Monroe County...

Judge Jim Kitchens points to where Cameron Henderson needs to go as Henderson entered the courtroom for his arraignment Thursday.

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 4:10pm

Inmate death suspect indicted, mental eval ordered

A mental evaluation is ordered for a 20-year-old West Point man indicted for first-degree murder for strangling a fellow inmate in the Clay County Jail three weeks ago. Cameron Henderson said...

MBN agent Eddie Hawkins shows supervisors the powdered form of the drug.

Tue, 04/02/2019 - 11:52am

Clay hears plea for kratom ban

An emotional horror story from a wife and mother, an impassioned plea from a veteran drug agent, and a technical review from a doctor may be enough for Clay County Supervisors to call for a public...

The sandbar stretches across the Waterway like an inviting beach, albeit one that is costing businesses millions of dollars in lost revenues.

Mon, 03/25/2019 - 10:14am

Waterway woes: One company alone losing $6 million

The closure of the through-traffic north and south of Aberdeen on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is costing Tronox in Hamilton an estimated $6 million in lost revenues and $630,000 in additional...

Dale O’Neal’s mother, Ollie Blair, talks during Thursday’s press conference while relatives and friends listen.

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:03am

Attorney suggests jail death may have been race-related

A lawyer for the family of a man apparently killed in the Clay County Jail Friday suggests race may have been a motive and wants to know why a man known to have mental health and drug issues was in...

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News

04/18/2019 - 9:01pm

Storm mostly south, rains still spark flooding

Another round of unusually heavy rain-laden storms had West Point and Clay County emergency responders scrambling Thursday evening.

Fred’s to close West Point location

Water plant rehab bids authorized

Reeves touts leadership, success

Supes approve Justice Center security measures

After second round-up day, old fines now could mean arrests

Sports

04/02/2019 - 12:23pm

OHA golf wins third straight

Oak Hill’s talented golf team made it three wins in three outings this season as they go for their fourth straight state MAIS A-AA title.

Crowley gets Vandy release, weighs options

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Entertainment

04/11/2019 - 10:23am

Getting ready for Farmers Market

Potential farmers market sellers and customers got some tips on safety and producing Wednesday as the market season draws closer across t

Floyd to discuss 'The Barrens' at LWB

Northside Christian Church to host HBCU Fair

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