West Point News

Another job may soon be open in West Point after an office manager at the Water and Light Department was suspended indefinitely Monday.

Haley Barbour's recent budget proposals have given the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning plenty to discuss at their meetings today and Thursday in Jackson.

Their shopping carts give them away. The plastic shoebox-sized containers, tiny toys, toothbrushes, school supplies and small, stuffed animals are sure signs of an Operation Christmas Child shopper.

Clifton Whitley III has been named president and chief executive officer of the Mississippi Action for Community Education, an organization that works on minority economic developing programs in the Delta.

"West Point: In focus," West Point/ Clay County Art's Council's first county-wide photography contest, drew 61 competitiors who submitted 111 photos to vie for seven cash prizes and the opportunity to be "Best of Show" winner.

Corp. recently received a $127.3 million contract to provide more than 900 general transport trucks, the Pentagon said late Thursday.

By BRIAN HAWKINS This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The local effort to support Operation Christmas Child is kicking into high gear this week as collection of shoe box gifts for children around the world continues.

It's that time of year again. And the holiday shopping season is getting a kick start in West Point with the Christmas Open House Extravaganza, Sunday.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader It is that time of year again. Time for shop owners to pull out all the sparkles, put on the glitz and invite shoppers out to see what's "hot " this holiday season.

Paul Sims/SDN Retired West Point veterinarian Mark Hazard recalls his journey from Mississippi State University to the battlefields of Europe for Starkville Rotarians Monday.

"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.