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City budgeting, preparing for sales tax shortfall

As West Point and other municipalities across Mississippi and the rest of the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential for dwindling sales tax numbers is beginning to show itself.

Environmental Services remain essential at NMMC-West Point

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been on the front lines of one-on-one patient care. They have been the ones to receive the most attention by treating those with the coronavirus.

WPPD chief discusses departmental response

The West Point Police Department is seeing some decrease in crime due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially at night when the city is under a curfew.

West Point Police Chief Avery Cook reported that his officers had been seeing quiet nights, with less crime than what they normally see.

Elective surgeries to resume at NMMC-West Point

The entire North Mississippi Medical Center system, including NMMC-West Point, is slowly adding back postponed services as COVID-19 test numbers remain static.
 

Sunflower faces some shortages, but remaining optimistic

Local grocery stores are still an important part of the community, and Sunflower has been keeping its store stocked quickly to meet the needs of its customers.
 

Yokohama announces plans to reopen West Point plant on April 27

Yokohama Corporation of North America announced Friday morning that it plans to reopen its West Point tire plant on Monday, April 27.

Second virus death confirmed for Clay County

A second Clay County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Clay County EMA Director Torrey Williams told the Daily Times Leader the female patient, who was 93 years old, died while being treated in Tupelo.

WPCSD Board discusses graduation plans

The West Point Consolidated School District Board of Directors discussed the district's plans for graduation at its meeting Monday.

Clay County taxes can be paid online

Most city and county agencies are closed to the public at this time. But the Clay County Tax Collector/Assessor's office is accepting tax payments online.

Yokohama temporarily suspends production at West Point plant

One of the largest employers in the region has announced it will temporarily halt production in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)