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West Point native to lead MSU’s Department of Art

A longtime faculty member and coordinator of sculpture at Mississippi State is the university’s new head of the Department of Art.

Recovering and restoring a family heirloom

Different things mean family to different people. Things that make you recall your youth and the time you spent growing up are always special. Joey Michel had a piece of his youth returned to him and is having it restored to keep at his farm.

Orrick’s sea of zinnias welcomes in the season

A frequent passer-by labeled her the “zinnia lady.”

Johnson's book brings Civil Rights Era to life

Many people have no real grasp of what living in Mississippi was like for African-Americans during the 1950s and 60s. The news footage is available and there are books that broadly cover the Civil Rights Era.

Johnson to discuss 'Justice For Ella' at LWB

Before venturing out on her own as a publicist, political strategist, and media and issues management consultant, Pam Johnson was executive director of the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women and the Mississippi Association for Justice.

Photo: Successful opening day

Mike Goree shops for homemade jams, jellies and sauces Thursday with Annie Fair during the opening day of the Clay County Farmers Market.

Photo: Getting the flags ready

Boy Scouts from Troop 15 in West Point spent Friday morning putting up the American flags than line downtown streets for Memorial Day and other holidays. The flags will stay up until next Thursday when the Scouts will take part in the city’s annual Memorial Day tribute.

Photo: ALREADY BEARING PRODUCE 

Just six weeks after the students planted everything from okra and eggplant to watermelon and tomatoes, the garden at West Clay Elementary School already is producing. On the last day of school Friday, teachers enjoyed salads with lettuce and onions picked from the garden.

Artistic mediums set for display at LCCA

For those who love photography or hand-carved wooden objects, the Louise Center for the Arts will have a display of both types of artistic mediums.

PFCC sponsor 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Saturday was a perfect morning for a run. The Progressive Foundation of Clay County held its Second Annual Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Run/Walk at Marshall Park not only to raise money for Mississippi Sickle Cell but to raise awareness of the disease.