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In this March 25, 2020 photograph provided to media by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, test tubes containing samples from individuals potentially infected with COVID-19 sit in a heating rack at the facility in Jackson, Miss. The medical center developed their own testing process and has started in-house testing for COVID-19. (Jay Ferchaud/The University of Mississippi Medical Center, via AP)

Sat, 03/28/2020 - 12:17pm

Two cases confirmed for Clay as Supes implement curfew

Clay County has officially confirmed two cases of COVID-19 as of Saturday morning as the county enters uncharted territory after it implemented a curfew on Friday. Oktibbeha County currently...

Lee Anne Barnes pushes a wheeled cart full of bags of meals for parents of children who received free or reduced lunches to be picked up Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Tupelo, Miss.(Thomas Wells/The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal via AP)

Sat, 03/21/2020 - 12:00pm

Clay, Lowndes confirm first cases of COVID-19

Five new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in the Golden Triangle following the release of the latest data from the Mississippi State Department of Health on Saturday...

Rose Drug Company is sold out of hand sanitizer. (Photo by Donna Summerall, DTL)

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:23am

Coronavirus fears on the minds of the community

Fears of the spreading coronavirus have prompted many to stockpile certain products across the nation and West Point is no exception. Judy Littlefield with Sunflower Food Store, said the store...

Bud Bowen and Shelton Deanes were named to the West Point Hall of Fame during the Growth Alliance Banquet. (Submitted photo)

Mon, 03/09/2020 - 10:32am

Growth Alliance Banquet recognizes local citizens for contributions to the community

For 94 years the West Point Chamber of Commerce, now the Growth Alliance, has been recognizing outstanding citizens for their work to make West Point and Clay County a better place. During the...

Jimmy Bryan spoke to the West Point Rotary Club about the mission work he has been a part of for 15 years. (Photo by Donna Summerall, DTL)

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:05pm

Bryan shares mission work

Jimmy Bryan has been doing mission work in foreign countries and in the U.S. for 15 years. He shared some of what he has been doing Thursday with the West Point Rotary Club. "I've been a...

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News

03/28/2020 - 12:19pm

Yokohama temporarily suspends production at West Point plant

One of the largest employers in the region has announced it will temporarily halt production in response to the spread of the novel coron

NMMC-West Point chief nursing officer brings coronavirus information to Rotary

Supes get go-ahead for grants, road improvements

VSO hosts luncheon for area veterans

Lilapalooza 2 set for Saturday

Clay County Supervisors discuss inmate cleanup

Sports

West Point players watch from the dugout during Tuesday night’s game at Starkville. (Photo by Danny P. Smith, DTL)

03/09/2020 - 10:34am

West Point loses 11-1 baseball game to SHS

The West Point Green Wave lost an 11-1 decision to the Starkville Yellow Jackets in five innings Tuesday night, but the highlight came in

Hebron girls lose at State

West Point Karate School travels to Texas

Hebron Christian girls advance

West Point loses games at SHS

Mississippi State hires Mike Leach as new football coach

Entertainment

A couple of bears enjoy the spring weather by swinging on Church Hill Road.

03/28/2020 - 12:23pm

PHOTO: It's bear season in West Point

With children out of school and social distancing due to COVID-19, everyone is trying to find fun activities that don't involve social in

PHOTO: Black Heritage Oratorical Contest

Wilson continues quest to raise awareness for autism

Civitans discuss hospital project

Hannah Tours Inc. remains a vital family business

Advocates for abused children plan awareness event

Photo gallery

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

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