West Point News

"The war to end all wars" was the nickname given to World War I because after it was all over and the destruction and devastation totals were being added up, it seemed that there was absolutely no way that any other war could ever come close to the losses incurred by what was dubbed "The Great War." WWI ended at the eleventh hour of the eleventh ...

Clinton watercolor artist Wyatt Waters is being recognized for lifetime achievement with the state's highest arts honor.

Davida Hill-Beckum Brad Collins, a resident of District 1, addressed District 1 Supervisor Lynn Horton's decision not to dig a ditch on TVA road during the Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday.

Mayor vetoes appointment of interim police chief, street sweeper purchase By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader The Mayor and Board of Selectmen held a special meeting Tuesday night to approve the minutes of the Oct.

Blues, broadcasting, baskets, paintings and pupils all factor into the 2010 recipients of the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, just announced by the Mississippi Arts Commission.

For the Daily News Area residents and businesses are invited to learn about local and regional businesses at a free event Thursday the Golden Triangle Business Expo, presented for the first time by the Chamber of Commerce entities from Columbus, Starkville and West Point.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader In West Point one can find plenty to do this Halloween weekend.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader Shasta Plunkett, a West Point City employee, was found not guilty of disturbing the peace Tuesday night by Judge Mark Cliett.

Some scary stuff is universal, and even celebrities aren't immune. Here's a look at the secret fears spooking Elijah Wood, Rob Zombie, Snoop Dogg and other stars this Halloween: - "If the snakes come in the room, Vivica is jetting onto the other side of the room, for sure," says Vivica A. Fox.

Members of the West Point Fire Department pose in front of a holiday wreath donated by the West Point Garden Club.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader When Jean Smith's son was sentenced to incarceration with the Mississippi Department of Correction in 2007, she felt as if her life ended.

Efforts to fix a fallen bridge on one of West Point's busiest roads have met rejection after rejection.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader West Point Rotary Club members received an update from Cynthia Wilson, executive director of Webster County Development Council, regarding the re-establishment of the 92-mile track of railroad linking the Delta to southeast Mississippi.

A hearing is scheduled for Monday in Madison County in an effort to avert a strike by school bus drivers, Madison County Schools Superintendent Mike Kent said.

WEST POINT, Miss. - A 21-year-old Forest man's shooting death in Clay County has been ruled "consistent with a homicide" following provisional autopsy results.

Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers assisted in the arrest of eight individuals and helped recover $4,000 worth of stolen property in the last month.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader Too often senior citizens go without the medical care they need.

If a resolution isn't reached soon between a union representing about 400 school bus drivers and First Student, a strike may be eminent, Madison County Schools Superintendent Mike Kent said.

Authorities say it will likely be late next year before a West Point man stands trial for two cold case killings that police believe were drug related.

Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader One February afternoon in 1909, 60 liberal- minded people - the majority of whom were white, met to discuss racial justice.