Gunfire erupts at Clay bonfire; 5 injured in crossfire
Five people, including at least four bystanders, were injured Sunday morning in a shooting during a bonfire on Cousins Road.
Five suffer gunshot wounds in Saturday shooting
CLAY COUNTY – At least five people were injured in a shooting Saturday night in Clay County, Chief Deputy Steven “Woody” Woodruff told The Dispatch.
West Point man charged with church burglary
CLAY COUNTY – A man accused of burglarizing a West Point church was extradited to Clay County on Friday after being arrested in Pennsylvania. Caleb
Two teens killed in two-vehicle crash Sunday morning
Two passengers died and four were injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash near West Tibbe Road.
West Point police seek suspects in East Morrow Street shooting
West Point police are investigating a Tuesday shooting that happened on East Morrow Street.
Fourth suspect arrested in Clay copper theft
A fourth suspect has been arrested in an ongoing investigation into copper theft from a Tennessee Valley Authority facility in West Point.
Three accused of stealing $46K in copper from TVA site
Three county residents were arrested last week for the theft of about $46,000 worth of copper from a Tennessee Valley Authority facility in West Point.
Macon man indicted in fatal Oasis Lounge shooting
A Macon man was indicted Monday for his alleged role in the March 2024 shooting at Oasis Lounge in Clay County that killed one woman and left 12 other victims injured.
Man suffers gunshot wound to head in Clay shooting
A man is reportedly in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head Saturday.
Attempted armed robbery leaves two victims shot
Police are requesting the public’s help in finding a suspect in an attempted armed robbery that sent two men to the hospital.
West Point man arrested for murder after Sunday shooting
A man was charged with murder after fatally shooting another man Sunday night.
Brothers plead guilty in 2022 murder in Clay County
Two brothers pleaded guilty Wednesday for their roles in the 2022 capital murder of Mikel Craven.
Community Profile: ‘Quick Six’ takes reins at West Point PD
Michael Edwards had a lot of latitude in planning his swearing-in ceremony as West Point’s new police chief at the city’s Civic Center.
Public’s help wanted in locating burglary suspect
Clay County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a suspect who allegedly burglarized a church.
Man arrested for running down cows with car in pasture
A Columbus man was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a pasture and striking two cows with his car.
Revived Parchman Band showcases talent at Prairie Arts Festival
WEST POINT – A band of eight takes the stage Saturday morning at the Prairie Arts Festival and blares out the first notes of a
Gun found on West Point bus in elementary student’s backpack
A firearm was recovered from an elementary school student’s backpack Monday afternoon on a school bus.
ATV rider hospitalized after being assaulted on trail
A male victim was found in critical condition at Mudslingers Offroad Trails near the county’s border with Chickasaw County.
Clay man arrested on multiple counts of statutory rape
A Clay County man was arrested on Tuesday for multiple felony counts of statutory rape of a minor.
