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Board of Supervisors discuss inmate cleanup

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott spoke to the Clay County Board of Supervisors about the inmate cleanup program Monday morning.

WEST POINT HALL OF FAME: Bowen, Deanes latest inductees

One familiar face, along with perhaps the most famous living voice in West Point will both be the next inductees into the West Point Hall of Fame on March 3.

Arrests made in West Point Dollar General robbery

Two men are charged with armed robbery after allegedly holding up the Dollar General on East Main Street earlier this month.

New hearing denied for Alabama man serving life for Lowndes murder

The Mississippi Court of Appeals has denied a new hearing for an Alabama man serving a life sentence for shooting and killing a Lowndes County teenager in 2011.

Police investigating armed robbery at Dollar General on Highway 50

The West Point Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday night at a Dollar General on Highway 50, west of downtown.

The WPPD says the incident occurred at or around 9:50 p.m., with the suspects entering from the east end of the building.

City, county work together to repave West Church Hill Road

Those driving on West Church Hill Road, whether for business, going to church or heading home, can't help but notice the extensive damage the road had undergone, especially at the railroad crossing.

"I can;t stay away"

Caldwell Fashions has been supplying men and women with clothing for special occasions, church and every day, for 40 years. It is an African American owned business that has stood the test of time.

Goode ready to help vets in Clay County

Annie Hines-Goode never thought she would be working in West Point.

She spent 27 years in the United States Army, then six years working in the Lowndes County Veterans Services Office as assistant to James Richard. Goode never thought about leaving Lowndes County.

New terminal opens at GTR

After 49 years, the Golden Triangle Regional Airport has a second terminal for passengers to enjoy, and its opening was celebrated on Friday by local leaders and airport staff.

New Circuit Clerk readies for absentee voters, first election

The primary election is March 10 and the general election is Nov. 3. The office of the Circuit Clerk is buzzing with preparations in order to have the upcoming primary elections go smoothly.