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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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News

07/08/2020 - 5:02pm

Supervisors agree to changes to GO Bond resolution

The Clay County Board of Supervisors has been meeting with Troy Johnston of Butler Snow, regarding the sale of $500,000 General Obligatio

Library allowing limited number of patrons to browse

Mobile testing comes to West Point

Longtime Golden Triangle legislator stepping down

Board attorney discusses Safe Return Mississippi order

Facial coverings mandate for retail establishments allowed to expire

Sports

David Foster

06/17/2020 - 10:54am

Eagles take off with work outside

Temperatures have been warming up so conditioning for football season outside this time of the year can be tough.

W gives Davis chance to still play the sport

Bratton retires after a 55-year run

Watson makes great last impression for the Green Wave with sharp outing

Area coaches talk setbacks, adapting to pandemic dynamic

Green Wave eyeing the time to provide championship rings

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.

West Point Farmer's Market to open June 4

Photo: WPHS adapts with pandemic commencement

City parks staff still planning despite uncertainty

Writer’s Road Trip: Finding a Mississippi Muse

It's kitten season at West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter

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