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West Point police investigating fatal shooting

The West Point Police Department is investigating a Monday evening shooting on Lowe Street that left one male victim dead.

The WPPD said officers were dispatched at approximately 5:35 p.m. to Lowe Street for a shooting incident.

Volunteers continue search for missing Alabama man

More than two dozen volunteers gathered Saturday morning in the cold as rain drizzled down on the East Mississippi Community College Golden Triangle campus in Mayhew to begin a ground search for an Alabama man who has been missing since last week.

Taylor takes leadership of Communiversity

Since Nov. 11, there has been a new face at the helm of the Communiversity.

Stark Aerospace lays off 25

In a blow to the local economy, Stark Aeorspace laid off 25 employees Wednesday.

The defense contractor, which opened its doors in Columbus near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in 2006, is a part of the Golden Triangle Industrial Park.

Group steps up to help raise funds for West Point K9 unit vehicle

The under-resourced K9 unit with the West Point Police Department will soon be on the receiving end of some much-needed help obtaining a new patrol vehicle.

Selectmen OK intent to issue GO bonds up to $2.5M, approve 1% tax

The West Point Board of Selectmen at its meeting Tuesday night approved the intention to issue general obligation (GO) bonds not to exceed $2.5 million to be used for street repairs and other related purposes within the city.

Third Mr. Olive sponsors community meal

For more than a decade, the Third Mt. Olive M.B. Church, has been providing a Thanksgiving meal to the community in November.

Analysis: Area hospitals receive mixed results in safety

The Leapfrog Group this week released its widely-recognized hospital safety grades, with northeast Mississippi hospitals receiving a range of scores.

Clay voters to decide on tax assessor, legislators today

While most of the county races were won in the primary for many candidates, voters in Clay County will take to the polls today to choose the county’s next tax assessor, in addition to two contested legislative races.

Man charged with armed robbery after tying up woman

A West Point man is in jail facing a felony charge of armed robbery after police say he broke into a woman’s home last week

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said on Oct. 30, an armed robbery occurred at a residence on Highway 45 North Alt.