News

Winter weather will see its end

The last of the winter storm that has slammed the South is expected to find its end by the weekend.

Some highways are impassable

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced a few major highway closures due to icy conditions.
In Clay County, these highways are closed:
- MS 47 between MS 50 and Brand-Una Rd
- MS 46 between MS 50 and CR 100

We will keep you updated as we learn more.

West Point freezes over

From Highway 45, downtown, on the walkway and as far as the eye could see, West Point was a frozen wonderland Monday and Tuesday.
Check out the Wednesday, Feb. 17 e-edition for more pictures around West Point.

Wednesday's paper will be e-edition only

Due to the icy road conditions, the Wednesday, Feb. 17 edition of the Daily Times Leader will be available through our e-edition.

Winter Weather Closures

The winter weather closures for Tuesday, Feb. 16 are as follows:

WPBOS hear from department heads

City of West Point Department Heads gave reports for the month of January during the Feb.9, meeting.

WPBOS hears bids for phase 2 of the South West Point Substation

Jeff Atwell, electrical engineer, brought bids and purchasing orders before the West Point Board of Selectman during the meeting Tuesday night.
"He is bringing five bids that we need to hear and approve," Mayor Robbie Robinson said. "Please give us an overview of where we are, Jeff."

Library receives Anti-Racism Reading Shelf Grant

The Tombigbee Regional Library System (TRLS) is the proud recipient of a Mississippi Humanities Council Anti-Racism Reading Shelf Grant. This is a special limited grant program for public library systems for the purchase of books related to the history and experience of racism.

DAR sponsor President's Day display at Brian Public Library

The Horseshoe Robertson Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution created a display at Brian Public Library in West Point to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Fundraiser to support West Point Clay County Animal Shelter

Due to COVID-19, the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is unable to have its largest fundraiser of the year, the Mardi Gras Beer and Wine Tasting Event.