West Point senior living community to close by end of year
After more than 30 years, the Henry Clay Retirement Community will close at the end of the year, leaving more than 20 residents in search of new homes.
Four more suspects arrested in Meadowbrook drive-by shooting
Four more suspects are behind bars in connection with the June 2 fatal drive-by shooting on Meadowbrook Circle.
Man shot following illegal dice game in Clay County
A man was shot early Sunday morning following an “illegal dice game,” Sheriff Eddie Scott told The Dispatch.
Mr. Buddy: The empty chair at Pheba’s Diner: Remembering the town’s ‘true historian’
Whenever you walked through the wooden front door to Pheba’s Diner off Highway 50, there was always one thing that remained constant.
Suspects connected to Meadowbrook murder released on bond
Two suspects arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting are out on bond.
In Memoriam: An ‘honorable man’: Coleman leaves legacy of civility, service
David Owen has a phrase for what Lee Coleman was long before he ever donned a judge’s robe: a “classic, fine gentleman lawyer.”
Historic Preservation: West Point’s historic Northside School poised for new future
Even though it’s been more than 70 years since she attended Northside Elementary School, Bettye Swift can still recall the names of each teacher she had there in the mid-1950s.
Mississippi Supreme Court paves way for new murder trial for Tameshia Shelton
Tameshia Shelton, a Clay County mother of four serving life in prison on a murder conviction, will finally get what she said she’s been praying
Man arrested in triple stabbing that left victims hospitalized
A suspect is behind bars after three victims were injured Wednesday in an alleged stabbing.
Man found dead after drive-by shooting in West Point
An alleged drive-by shooting Tuesday left one man dead and sent another victim to the hospital, Police Chief Michael Edwards told The Dispatch.
Mother dead, son in hospital following apparent murder-suicide attempt
A mother is dead following a Monday shooting on East Hazelwood Road.
West Point shelter rescues 54 dogs from overwhelmed owner
Earlier this month, Jessie Jones, shelter manager with the West Point Clay County Animal Shelter, was contacted about assisting with a large-scale animal hoarding issue involving dogs just north of Clay County’s border.
West Point begins overhaul of Sally Kate Winters Park
Sally Kate Winters Park and its beloved gazebo are getting a facelift as part of $300,000 in improvements planned by the West Point-Clay County Growth Alliance.
Clay, Noxubee sign with ICE to expand local immigration enforcement
While Sheriff Eddie Scott said illegal immigration is not a major problem for Clay County, signing deputies up for U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement training could open up the department to at least $115,000 to fund enforcement.
The Verdict: Clay County criminal dispositions for April 6-15
Judge Michelle Easterling ■ Jimmy Clark Pee, grand larceny, dismissed; ■ Tia Perez Holt, possession of a weapon by a felon, 10 years MDOC, one
Man killed in ATV accident at Mudslingers
An Aberdeen man died Saturday during an all-terrain vehicle accident at Mudslingers Offroad Trails near the Clay/Chickasaw County border.
Sibling duo sought in Meadowhill Road shooting
Two suspects are wanted in connection with a Monday shooting and assault on Meadowhill Road.
Black Prairie museum wants story of blues heard clearer
From the outside, it doesn’t seem that special.
In memoriam: Clay supervisor remembered for service, leadership
Most might remember Daryl Thomas as the District 2 supervisor for Clay County or as the first Black lineman hired by West Point Water and Light.
Community Profile: West Point woodworker carves himself a second chance
Where some may see just another piece of wood, Chip Knedlik sees potential.
