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Helice championship set for West Point this weekend

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Helice championship set for West Point this weekend

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WEST POINT – More than a hundred of the top competitors in the shotgunning world will compete for the 2025 U.S. Helice Association National Championship this weekend at Prairie Wildlife.See the Story

Story Walk returns to West Point Square

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Story Walk returns to West Point Square

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The West Point Public Library, along with the help of local businesses, will again be sponsoring a StoryWalk around the West Point town square this summer.Read Article

Shooting on Wednesday sends man to the hospital in West Point

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Shooting on Wednesday sends man to the hospital in West Point

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting on Wednesday evening sent a West Point man to the hospital. West Point Police were called to the Calhoun Street area around 7 pm on Wednesday, June 4, for a possible shooting victim. When they got there, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the upper leg. He was taken to Baptist Golden Triangle for treatment. Officers spoke to witnesses and gathered evidence at the scene, including possible video evidenc…Read Article

Local sheriff discusses protecting property when going out of town

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s the time of year when many people are taking off work and heading out of town. However, while you’re out of town, it’s important to take precautions to keep your home and property safe. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says that burglars are criminals of opportunity, always looking for a chance. “They’re always trolling, and they watch social media just like everybody else does,” Scott said. “They know when people…Property · Clay County Read Article

West Point Police look for suspect involved in various car burglaries

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point Police have identified a suspect in a string of Memorial Day Weekend car burglaries, and now they’re asking for your help to find him. Investigators believe that Jaqarious Nance is responsible for car break-ins in the areas of East Broad Street, Calhoun Street, Jim James Court, and 4th Street. Nance is 5 feet 7 and weighs about 135 pounds. If you know where Jaqarious Nance is, or if you have any information …West Point · West Point Read Article

West Point Police uses special tactic to solve area crime

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – If you looked at social media over the Memorial Day weekend, you may have noticed that the West Point Police Department was definitely not taking a holiday. A rainy weekend wasn’t enough to stop criminals in West Point. Persistent perpetrators were making the rounds, and they had some preferred targets.. Detective Sergeant Marvin Hughes with the West Point Police Department said some cases could have been prevented. “A…West Point · West Point Read Article

Suspect wanted for stealing a MS Lottery ticket in West Point

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point Police are looking for a suspect who is pressing his luck. Earlier this morning, on May 26, police were called about a theft at Murphy Oil on Highway 45 Alternate. Video surveillance caught the suspect reaching over the counter while the clerk was distracted, and stealing several Mississippi Lottery scratch-offs. They believe the suspect left in a heavily damaged Chevy Malibu. If you recognize this suspect o…West Point · West Point Read Article

City again eyeing Eagles Club property for fire/rescue hall expansion

After more than three years of back-and-forth, West Point city officials and members of West Point’s Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) may be talking again about the city’s desire to purchase property owned by the FOE, also known as the…Property · West Point Read Article

Hoopla service returns to Bryan Public Library, at least for now

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Bryan Public Library in West Point had to cut some services, such as the “Hoopla” service, due to a suspension of grant processing from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This loss had some citizens in West Point concerned. But right now, there’s a band-aid on the situation, at least for the next few months. After losing federal grant funding in April, the Bryan Public Library just recently learned that…West Point · West Point Read Article

Police in search of Phillips Hardware burglary suspect in West Point

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point Police are asking for your help to find a suspect accused of making a large haul at a hardware store. Investigators are looking for an unknown, white male suspect who they said was involved in taking merchandise from Phillips Hardware in West Point. The theft occurred on Monday morning, May 5. The suspect and a vehicle and trailer that may have also been used in the crime. They said the man in the pictures l…West Point · West Point Read Article

West Point community brings in annual Cottrell Street Festival

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Steady rains couldn’t dampen the mood in West Point on May 10. The fourth annual Cottrell Street Music and Heritage Festival carried on, celebrating community pride. For a fourth year, the Cottrell Street Music and Heritage Festival brought West Point residents, families, and visitors together. The event offered live entertainment, food, and a wide assortment of merchandise, along with fun activities for the family. Th…West Point · West Point Read Article

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