West Point man charged with kidnapping, assault
A West Point man is out on bond after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman he was in a relationship with earlier this week.
Public’s help requested in search for missing teen
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a teenager who went missing on the way to a behavioral health clinic in Louisville.
Youth rally planned as gun violence rattles Clay County
Clay County Jail Administrator Frank “Tank” Randle was hosting his weekly meeting with inmates, going over duties and expectations for the week when something stopped him in his tracks.
Suspect arrested in Meadowbrook shooting
Police arrested a suspect Monday in connection to a shooting on Meadowbrook Drive that sent two men to the hospital.
Two men injured in Meadlebrook Circle shooting
Two men were left injured after a shooting Thursday at Meadowbrook Drive.
1 dead, 2 injured in Ridgewood Apartment Complex shooting
A vape deal turned into a shootout Sunday evening, leaving one teen dead and two others injured.
In memoriam: Vietnam POW, former airport director, passes away at 90
Every one who has served in the military has a story to tell – some more interesting than others, naturally.
Path forward in Cedarbluff killings calls for patience
Trina Davidson was at home with her children when investigators called about a shooting spree Jan. 9 that left six people, including a 7-year-old child, dead in Cedarbluff.
Cedarbluff shooting spree suspect pleads not guilty
A man accused of killing six people during a shooting spree Friday night in Cedarbluff was denied bond during his initial court appearance on Monday in Clay County Circuit Court.
Man wanted for aggravated assault with deadly weapon
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Boat ramp shooting believed to be robbery, suicide
A man shot during an alleged armed robbery Saturday at the Waverly Ferry boat ramp is in critical condition at a Memphis hospital.
No criminal conduct found in Clay County deputy-involved shooting
The Office of the Attorney General found no criminal conduct on the side of a Clay County sheriff’s deputy involved in an April 2024 shooting.
Innocence Project helps West Point woman get new trial
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has granted a new trial to a West Point woman convicted of first-degree murder in a decision handed down Tuesday.
Education: West Point native, Ole Miss senior joins national Presidential Fellows Program
With plans to eventually give back to Mississippi, University of Mississippi senior and “nonstop” political science major Edward Hunter will channel his inner Alexander Hamilton, “reading every treatise on the shelf,” as part of his new academic honor.
Large-scale events ‘paused’ in Clay after shooting
Large-scale promoted events are illegal in rural Clay County for the foreseeable future.
Families honor loved ones lost to gun violence
Reita Humphries knows what it’s like to spend the holidays grieving.
Community Profile: Fades, fresh cuts and followers: West Point barber gains online notoriety
When Terrance Evans was a child he was always fascinated by barbers.
Bonfire shooting investigation expands to include assault, theft
Less than a week after five people were injured in a shooting at a bonfire on Cousins Road, Sheriff Eddie Scott said investigators are still sorting through a growing list of other offenses connected to the event, including an assault, a stolen all-terrain vehicle and possible permit violations.
BBQ Drippins steps up with free community meal
A few weeks ago, co-owners Robert Latham and Terrance Sykes of BBQ Drippins food trailer were discussing how to support those in need in West Point after issues with the issuance of SNAP benefits continued during October.
Public’s help requested in search for missing man
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man who has not been seen in more than a week.
