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MSU School of Architecture works with groups on Northside School restoration

The National West Point Alumni Association has been working diligently for many years to restore the Northside School.

Photo: Sew and Sew group at MSUES

The first working meeting of the Mississippi State University Extension Service group calling themselves the Sew and Sews, had all types of textile projects in the works. County Agent Natalie Ray was on hand to lend any assistance.

Extension offers different workshops during September

Mississippi State University Extension Service in Clay County has many activities planned for the month of September, with most being free or for a small fee for supplies. All activities take place at the MSUES office.

Black Prairie Blues Museum on track

The Black Prairie Blues Museum still needs some funding and a lot of work to become the great tribute to the legends of America's original music. Mississippi is the birthplace of many of those pioneering bluesmen.

A favorite author to return to LWB

Whether she is writing mysteries, horror, cozies or an ill-fated foray into romance novels, author Carolyn Haines, is known to pack the house during Luncheon With Books. She is coming to the Bryan Public Library at noon, Thursday, Aug. 15.

WPPD hosts first National Night Out

The West Point Police Department is constantly looking for ways to make a difference in the community. So, those who protect and serve in West Point, are sponsoring the first "National Night Out" from 6- 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Mossy Oak Pavilion.

Photos: Farmer's Market reopens after holiday

The West Point Farmer's Market was in full swing last Thursday after a brief hiatus for Independence Day. Tim "Mookie" Wilson provided the entertainment. Watermelons made an appearance and disappeared quickly.

Roy joins the Henry Clay

Allison Roy has some pretty big shoes to fill at the Henry Clay.

After Dee Mathis retired at the end of April as director of Resident Services, Roy has taken over at the helm.

Northside combats Summer Learning Loss

Studies have shown that children often lose some of what they have learned at school during the summer break.

For the third year, Northside Christian Church is offering a Math and Reading Boot Camp to give children a jumpstart before returning to the classroom Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Friends of the Library requesting book donations

Friends of the Library does a great deal to keep the Bryan Public Library up-to-date with books, equipment and providing funding for the Summer Reading Program.