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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...

City Attorney, Orlando Richmond with the West Point Board of Selectmen during an emergency meeting Tuesday, May 5.

Mon, 05/11/2020 - 9:03am

Selectmen OK face-covering mandate for retailers, keep parks closed

The West Point Board of Selectmen and Mayor Robbie Robinson called an emergency meeting to discuss Governor Tate Reeve's announcement of implementing Stage 2 of Safer at Home. "There are some...

Youth Services Librarian, Jayme Evans, has books ready for curbside pickup at the Bryan Public Library. (Submitted photo)

Wed, 05/06/2020 - 9:35am

Library offering curbside to better serve community

For several weeks the Bryan Public Library has remained closed in conjunction with the shelter in place order to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. With the governor's office relaxing...

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News

Robinson

05/27/2020 - 12:10pm

Facial coverings mandate for retail establishments allowed to expire

Suspect charged in motel parking lot murder

Business is blooming at Clay County Co-Op

Woodland man charged after three injured in Clay shooting

Adventure ATV navigates industry nuances

City budgeting, preparing for sales tax shortfall

Sports

Baseball and softball has become a Bratton family tradition for Marion, his son Tyler and grandson Maddux (a.k.a. Bobcat on the Mound). (Submitted photos)

05/27/2020 - 12:13pm

Bratton retires after a 55-year run

Baseball and softball has been Marion Bratton’s life.

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

Oak Hill’s Davis keeps skill in Golden Triangle

West Point loses 11-1 baseball game to SHS

Entertainment

05/21/2020 - 8:32am

Photo: WPHS adapts with pandemic commencement

West Point High School allowed students to walk across the stage individually on Friday to celebrate their graduation, while limiting the

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

SmokeStack maintains customer base, good sales

Plans moving forward for fundraising for Black Prairie Blues Museum

Photo gallery

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

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