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An attendee raises a fist as George Floyd's last words were read aloud at The Mission following the March for Justice on Saturday. (Photo by Ryan Phillips, DTL)

Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:47am

Demonstrators speak out against police violence

During the "We Are West Point March for Equality, Solidarity and Justice," people young and old, black, white and brown joined together, united, carrying banners for change, speaking out...

Library assistant Jessi Bateman with returned books to be sanitized before being returned to the shelves. (Submitted photo)

Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:07am

Entertainers canceled for Summer Reading Program

Many people cannot remember a time when the Summer Reading Program at the Bryan Public Library did not begin with a visit from Inky the Clown, or end with Terry Vaderventer, "The Snake Man....

Charlotte Bell and Marla Elmore, members of Mississippi Area Six, with a few of the items donated for the silent auction during the benefit golf tournament for Special Olympics, Saturday, June 27. (Photo by Donna Summerall, DTL)

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:07pm

Special Olympics benefit sets date for golf tournament

After an uncertain beginning earlier this year, the benefit golf tournament for Special Olympics Mississippi Area Six, is set for Saturday, June 27, at the West Point Country Club. ...

The West Point Board of Selectmen with Mayor Robbie Robinson met Tuesday to discuss the renewal of the Emergency Declaration. (Photos by Donna Summerall, DTL)

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:26am

Selectmen extend face covering mandate through May 26

The West Point Board of Selectmen donned facial coverings for its meeting Tuesday at City Hall. "We are taking the precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 very seriously," Mayor Robbie...

Terri Dukeminier, David Sawtell, Charlotte Bell, Deanie Forbes, Julia Fields and Marla Elmore met at the West Point Country Club to discuss a benefit golf tournament for the Special Olympics. (Donna Summerall, DTL)

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 8:37am

Organizers reschedule Special Olympics golf benefit, call for participants

Special Olympics Mississippi Area Six covers special needs children in Chickasaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha and Webster counties. The group raises funds to allow children to participate in...

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12/03/2020 - 5:51pm

Christmas Open House at WPCCAS a success

The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter held its annual Christmas Open House, Saturday.

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Sports

09/03/2020 - 12:39pm

Oak Hill Academy game cancelled

Oak Hill Academy Raider's football game, scheduled for Friday night has been cancelled.

Eagles take off with work outside

W gives Davis chance to still play the sport

Bratton retires after a 55-year run

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Entertainment

06/17/2020 - 10:52am

Photo: Pet of the Week

Daisy Duck and Purrsyn are two female, six-week-old kittens ready to be adopted from the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter.

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