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County step closer to total MSWIN radio coverage

The transition to a new emergency radio system across West Point and Clay County took another small step Thursday.

The sheriff’s department, volunteer fire departments, county supervisors, trash crews, and E-911 system all now are operating on the MSWIN radio system.

Accreditation team seeks public input on Clay County SO

On Jan. 22-23, a team of assessors from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) will conduct an on-site assessment at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to ensure the facility and its policies are in compliance with the Mississippi State standards.

Mental reports likely to delay assault cases

A pair of old aggravated assault cases, including one involving police officers being shot at, dominate the second week of Clay County Circuit Court that starts today.

Starkville man charged in Artesia triple homicide

A Starkville man has been charged with capital murder in connection to a triple homicide in Artesia on Tuesday afternoon.

Murder suspect’s bond set at $200,000

A murder suspect’s bond is set at $200,000 but if Brian Alexander Bowens is able to make that, he’ll have to wear an ankle monitor and abide by a number of other conditions pending his next court dates, a judge decided Tuesday.

Man gets four years for aggravated domestic assault

A four-year sentence for aggravated domestic violence for a man who has six prior felony convictions sparks a question from a judge, but prosecutors say it was a good deal for both sides given the evidence in the case.

District 3 race gets another candidate

Two weeks after the last person qualified, another candidate jumped into politics Thursday.

Willie S. “Lobo” Dean, of 9722 Highway 47, qualified to run for District 3 supervisor. He joins incumbent R.B. Davis and West Point firefighter Heath Donahoo in the race.

Seminars stress emergency readiness

A series of seminars across the county on nine different days next month will help neighborhoods and individuals improve their emergency preparedness.
 

Fred’s armed robbery, other old cases on docket

A host of assault and other cases involving violence dating back four years head a list of almost four-dozen cases on the docket for the first week of the two-week term of Clay County Circuit Court that starts Monday.


GTRA set to host free Drone Seminar

Unmanned aircraft, or drones as they are more commonly called, have become increasingly popular holiday gift items, with more hobbyists taking to the skies than ever and more business utilizing the technology to benefit the bottom line — especially in a place like the Golden Triangle, where new t