Entertainment

Jefferson discusses AARP with local group

The Clay County Peer Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired began almost a year ago and is open to those living with blindness.

The group meets once a month for people who are visually impaired to share the commonality of being blind.

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, in a mural.

Friends raise funds for GTAC

Mia Wilson and her friend Macey Busby were playing together and discussing what they could do to raise money for autism awareness and research.

New year begins for Civitans

October begins the new club year for all members of Civitan International. There will be no change of officers this year with each member continuing to serve the club as they did in the previous year.

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

The System of Care Connect and Nspire Proram (SOC/CAN) under the umbrella of Community Counseling Services hosted the production of “Selma The Musical: The Untold Stories,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Community Counseling Services gymnasium.

Mize in search of treasures from WWII

With the passing of so many World War II veterans, the historical treasures and memorabilia from that time becomes harder to find.

Building on the ministry: Living Manna Church

Rev. R.H. Brown was approached by some of the ladies in his church to have a community yard sale. The idea to have people pay $5 to set up a table or booth on the property and sell items and keep the proceeds was one he had to take under consideration.

Prairie Arts boasts another record year

As many as 20,000 people attended another successful Prairie Arts Festival in downtown West Point Saturday and a Columbus artist earns best of show for a piece called “Miller and Sons.”

Green Wave helps Friends prepare for book sale

Friends of the Library received some extra help from a few of the West Point Green Wave football players, Friday morning.

Man's 'giving back' helps school kids


A West Point native who left 16 years ago to get a college degree and then pursue a music dream returns to give back to his hometown.