West Point News Archives

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.

JACKSON, Miss. - Bus drivers in four central Mississippi school districts will work the rest of the week although their union has not agreed on new contracts with an Ohio-based bus company.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader Retired businessman John Jackson voiced his concern regarding the lack of assistance available to out-of-work or low income residents of West Point before the small crowd attending the Ward 3 meeting Monday night.

During a three-hour executive session, the West Point Board of Selectmen tapped West Point Police Department Officer Bobby Lane as interim police chief and Reba Mattix as named deputy clerk.

Bus drivers in four Mississippi school districts will report to work Wednesday, after a planned strike is put on hold.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader In 1969, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services opened offices in West Point.

Nearly 15 years after first visiting Columbus for a 50th anniversary celebration of V-E Day, B.W. Curry, and his wife, Nancy, returned over the weekend and were impressed with how the city has changed.

The interim superintendent of West Point's Water and Light Department will appear in municipal court Oct.

A photo competition began Oct. 1 in West Point, inviting area amateur photographers to get 'in focus.' 'West Point: In Focus' is a new photo competition sponsored by the West Point/Clay County Arts Council.

West Point and Columbus students will commemorate Walk to School Day Oct. 7 by walking or riding their bikes to school, or taking time out for a walk during the day.

Jobs disappear where unemployment is already sky high. The government continues to release bleak job numbers.

By Davida Hill-Beckum Daily Times Leader Linda Gates, of East Mississippi Community College's and Leslie Watkins, wife of Col.