An ‘inhumane, unexplainable’ murder: man gets life
A Clay County Circuit Court jury on Wednesday found a West Point man guilty for the 2022 capital murder of Mikel Craven.
West Point police chief retires after decades of service
After more than four decades of military service, police work and karate lessons, West Point Police Chief Avery Cook is preparing to retire.
Police investigating body found in West Point
Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered early Saturday morning outside of an urgent care clinic in West Point.
Two men arrested for burglary in Clay County
Two Monroe County men were arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly burglarizing a workshop and a shed behind a home in Clay County.
Education: Oak Hill announces staffing changes, new head of school
After 38 years of service in education, Cathy Davis will be retiring from her role as head of school at Oak Hill Academy. Davis has served with unwavering commitment for the past 10 years, during which Oak Hill has flourished under her leadership.
In memoriam: Influential West Point arts advocate passes away at 87
In the beginning, there was Louise Campbell.
West Point man wanted for sexual battery caught in Indiana
A West Point man faces a slew of charges related to sexual abuse of minors, according to a shertiff’s office press release issued Thursday.
Incumbents advance in West Point selectman races
Incumbents in both contested selectman races in West Point are still alive after Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, with one winning reelection and the other headed to a runoff.
$500M Hope solar project being considered for Clay
A new roughly $500 million solar development north of West Point is up for public review, giving residents a better idea of what the project would look like as well as a chance to tell the Tennessee Valley Authority whether they think it’s a good investment.
Health Brief: NMMC-West Point upgrades robotic-assisted surgery technology
North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point recently added the next generation of advanced robot-assisted surgical technology with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
3 of area’s female trailblazers to be honored Saturday
From the cockpit of a Navy jet to the halls of the Mississippi State Capitol and the front lines of civil rights, three local women have made their mark in history. Now, they’ll share their journeys and their vision for the future during a panel Saturday at the Black Prairie Blues Museum.
Child sex abuse tip leads to arrest of Mexican national, six others
A cyber tip received by the Starkville Police Department in February led to an arrest Wednesday in Clay County.
High winds blow roof off of Clay jail’s high-security wing
High winds took a chunk out of Clay County’s correctional facilities Tuesday, tearing the roof off of its maximum security wing.
Clay deputies seek two suspects wanted for sex crimes
Deputies are searching for two men with outstanding warrants related to sex crimes, according to officials from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Clay County teen charged with murder in stabbing
A 15-year-old has been arrested for the murder of a man found dead Tuesday behind his residence along Mississippi Highway 46.
Electrical training program hopes to open doors to jobs, education for men at The Mission
For years, a lack of transportation kept the men at The Mission in West Point from accessing technical job training at East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity.
Body of missing man found with apparent stab wounds
The body of a missing man was found by law enforcement Tuesday in the woods behind his residence off of Highway 46.
Community Profile: For Simpson, helping animals always comes first
For the past four decades, West Point veterinarian LeAnn Simpson has treated all sorts of animals. While she hasn’t treated a lot of birds, she’s been known to ruffle a few feathers over the years.
New face enters Ward 2 race, making it one of two contested races in West Point
One new face entered the city’s elections in the week leading up to Friday’s qualifying deadline, while two more dropped out of the race. These round out nine qualifiers total running in city races, and only two races are contested.
Health Brief: NMMC-West Point expands low-cost heart screening in Golden Triangle
North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point now offers a low-cost heart screening to help identify the risk for heart disease.
