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Standing next to the heroes for whom the training center is named, Jones speaks at the ceremony at Fort Polk, La., Wednesday.

Mon, 10/08/2018 - 3:16pm

‘Black Hawk Down’: Jones shares memories at 25th anniversary eve

Friday was a normal day for West Point City Manager Randy Jones — work, meetings, e-mails to check and answer. But even a normal day isn’t always normal, not the way the human mind works....

Sherry Jeffcoat with her dogs, Beau, and Boosa.

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:02pm

Woman praises officer who shot attacking dog

A West Point woman praises a police officer for saving her life from an attacking dog but laments the dog losing its life. The incident Monday in a popular walking area in West Point highlights a...

Moody Kennedy, who has family ties to Clay and Lowndes counties, talks to Clay County Supervisors Joe Chandler and Luke Lummus about custom-made truck and trailer work during Monday's meeting.

Tue, 10/02/2018 - 10:26am

Justice Center work smooth, contractor says

Work on the new Clay County Justice Center is running so smoothly the only hiccup could be if county department heads don't confirm electrical outlet locations. "Everything is framed in and we are...

Clay County human resources director Treva Hodge discusses issues with Clay County supervisors during Thursday's meeting.

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10am

Deputies get new pay period; new radios coming by mid-November

A change in the way Clay County Sheriff's deputies are paid should improve coverage and streamline payrolls, Sheriff Eddie Scott told supervisors Thursday. Instead of being paid twice a month,...

Cindy Lott Neely works with student Bella Vick on a pen and ink drawing.

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 1:18pm

Teacher gives students perspective beyond the canvas

The idea is so simple. And yet, most people don't even think about it, much less fully understand it. And it literally can change the way everything is viewed. Art is everywhere and in some...

Latest Headlines

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Oak Hill tennis wins district championship

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HARPER: Hyde-Smith is the right person at the right time

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'F' has meant change for Fifth Street

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News

10/08/2018 - 3:17pm

New drug charges send convicted shooter back to prison

A 28-year-old West Point man who shot at another man, shot into a car and fled from police almost seven years ago is headed back to priso

Man indicted for selling drugs while out on probation

Burglary suspect gets second chance

Police investigate 'stalking' incident

Renasant robbery suspect cleared

EMA hosts tabletop meeting

Sports

Hebron Christian School coach David Foster talks to his quarterback Braden Tripplet during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game against North Sunflower Academy.

10/08/2018 - 3:28pm

Eagles snag first varsity football win since 2015

Hebron Christian School didn’t field a varsity football team in 2017 and the 2018 return to varsity action appeared to be a struggle as t

Green Wave off to races, to handle the Gators 47-7

EMCC’s Miller named MACJC’s Special Teams Player of the Week

West Point travels to Center Hill for next outing

All in the family: Another Anderson carrying on the Wave legacy

Hebron’s struggles continue on the road against Raiders

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Entertainment

“Dogs Playing Poker” and “Dogs Playing Pool” are the newest murals being produced by Deborah Mansfield as a fundraisers for the West Point Main Street Association and the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter.

10/08/2018 - 3:19pm

Murals have gone to the dogs

Deborah Mansfield and the West Point Main Street Association are giving people the opportunity to immortalize their precious pet or pets,

Friends raise funds for GTAC

New year begins for Civitans

‘Selma The Musical: The Untold Stories’ draws large audience

Mize in search of treasures from WWII

Building on the ministry: Living Manna Church

Photo gallery

Sheriff's Dept. hosts appreciation fish fry for AARP

Scenes from the West Point Farmers' Market

Lisa Klutts honored as part of Hats Off to Heroes and Sheroes

Ducks at Prairie Wildlife

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