News

Love lights a Christmas tree

Members of the Palestine United Methodist Church in Clay County have sponsored “Love Lights a Tree” since 1990. It allows the community to have a light on the church Christmas tree in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one for a $5 donation.

Parker talks about her new book during LWB

Starkville, Mississippi native, Laurie Parker brought not only her books to Luncheon With Books at the Bryan Public Library, but her hand - made jewelry and Christmas ornaments. Parker is more than a writer, she is an extremely talented artist, as well.

First United Methodist to present Christmas Around the World

First United Methodist Church of West Point, is presenting an evening of Christmas music, Christmas Around the World, at 7 p.m. Friday, December 11. There will be songs of the season in German, English and Spanish that will be familiar to listeners.

Bryan Public Library to host children’s Christmas program tomorrow

For the first time the Bryan Public Library is sponsoring a Children’s Christmas Program, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, and 10 a.m.Thursday, December 10, it is open to all children, parents and children who are home - schooled.

CASA and DHS work together for area kids

Representatives with the Clay County Court Appointed Special Advocate program and representatives from the Clay County office of the Mississippi Department of Human Services met in Courtroom #2 behind the Clay County Courthouse Tuesday, to discuss how their respective agencies could work better t

Animals need safe places as winter weather hits

Winter is coming with cold rain, winds and falling temperatures. The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter has good advice for keeping pets safe and warm while the temperature drops.

Clay County jobless rate down significantly from last year’s figures

Clay county is still lagging behind the state’s unemployment figures, as Mississippi’s rate fell below 6 percent in October for the first time since late 2007, but the county’s jobless rate is significantly lower than the same figure from a year ago.

KHA seeks donations for Christmas party

The Keep Hope Alive organization will host its annual Christmas Party at 1 p.m. Dec. 12 at St. Paul Baptist Church, located at the corner of Center and 5th Street in West Point.
KHA Chairwoman Pat Quinn said that this year’s theme is “God’s Grace Keeps Hope Alive.”

The future of the airline industry in America

Mike Boyd, with Boyd Aviation spoke today in West Point, first to the West Point Rotary Club and then to the public, about the future of the Golden Triangle Regional Airport and the airline business in general.

Law enforcement investigates Sunday shooting

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, along with the Clay County Sheriff's Department, are investigating a shooting from Sunday night that left a Clay County man in critical condition.