Attention Must Be Paid: ROTC Ranks Grow Sep 22, 2009
In addition to the ROTC increases, more officers are coming out of the Army's Officer Candidate School and from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Aswell said. (Tech. (CBS News -- US)
ScoutTV: Curtis Virges Senior Highlights Sep 17, 2009
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Sep 16, 2009 West Point (MS) High School senior defensive tackle Curtis Virges, a Mississippi State commitment, is showcased in this ScoutTV 2009 season video presentation. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
Professor Pigskin predicts Sep 17, 2009
Clay County rivals meet in West Point. Oak Hill is winless, while Hebron has scratched but once. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Carr humbled and back on track Sep 9, 2009
But Carr and the rest of his West Point teammates received a reality check with a 27-20 loss to Shannon in the final 12-seconds of the game. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
West Point responds after opening loss Sep 8, 2009
"The last two weeks were great practices," said West Point coach Chris Chambless ... West Point standout and Mississippi State commitment only touched the ball nine times on the evening but accounted for 161 all-purpose yards including a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown immediately following the Falcons only score of the game ... West Point came out of the gate hungry driving 64 yards on 10 plays capped off by a 5-yard touchdown run by Cox on a quarterback draw up the middle. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Labor-intensive lineup Sep 3, 2009
More musical options with a nod to Mississippi's substantial musical heritage are happening in West Point and in the Delta. In West Point, the 14th annual Howlin' Wolf Memorial Blues Festival Friday hits the right note (and temperature) with its indoor, air-conditioned show that toasts the influential native son who made his mark in blues song, guitar and harmonica ... Gates open at 5 p.m. at the West Point Civic Center, 600 Sixth St. in West Point. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Region’s jobless rate rises to 12.4 percent Sep 3, 2009
Earlier in the month, Navistar laid off 275 workers from its armored vehicle plant in West Point. As a whole, Northeast Mississippi shed nearly 1,700 jobs from June to July, according to MDES.. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
The Wise Man's 2009 Vanderbilt Forecast Sep 1, 2009
The Commodores play their first daytime game of the season at West Point. The offense appears disinterested and sleepwalks through the first three quarters. (VandyMania.com)
Co-Lin hosts East Miss. in opener Aug 28, 2009
" Cox (6-4, 275) is from West Point. Davis (6-4, 250) is from Lakeland, Fla. Last year EMCC beat Co-Lin 28-9 at Scooba. Reviewing last year's game, Coach Davis said, "We had or chances last year but it got away from us at the end. They made a few more plays than we did. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Scores and stats Aug 27, 2009
Bassfield 20 Oak Grove 30 Charleston 12 Horn Lake 6 East Middle/High School 14 Olive Branch 23 Oxford High School 43 Grenada 12 Southaven 37 Independence 3 Greenville-Weston 0 Indianola Gentry 26 Jefferson County 24 Natchez 59 Terry 0 Kosciusko 15 Gulfport 35 Warren Central 21 Canton 14 Murrah 26 Lanier 19 Jim Hill 12 Yazoo City 20 Wingfield 14 Meridian 13 West Lauderdale 5 Northwest Rankin 21 Louisville 41 Starkville 0 Noxubee County 30 Neshoba Central 29 DeSoto Central 23 Hancock 28 Pearl... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rod and Todd on high school football: More to write about this season Aug 21, 2009
If hard hits are your thing, check out 10th-ranked West Point at Shannon. Rod: If you want to stick around here, the oldest rivalry in the metro area takes place tonight when Clinton hosts Brandon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Conley's breakdown » Aug 15, 2009
West Lowndes) and (West Point, Miss. South). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 14, 2009
The West Point Sweet Corn Festival starts at 6 p.m. today with the queen contest and crowning on the Pepsi stage. Other events from 5 to 10 p.m. today include the Holy Trinity drill team on the Pepsi stage; carnival by Archway Amusements and art and craft show in the park; and sweet corn and pork chop dinner at the park shelterhouse. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
MSU commits to lead West Point in '09 Aug 14, 2009
The season began strong for West Point opening up with a bang outscoring their first four opponents 118-33 with Mississippi State commitment at quarterback ... "Last year we didn't have a contingency plan if Mike got hurt at quarterback," said West Point head coach Chris Chambless ... (6-3, 290) has also given his verbal pledge to the Bulldogs as a defensive tackle but will go both ways this season for West Point. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Golf ranks No. 1 with Ross family Aug 11, 2009
Asked to name his favorite course, Ross said he liked the Hattiesburg Country Club and Ole Waverly in West Point. His father, Ronny, is a PGA Professional and instructs his children in the game of golf. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
MUW seeks new identity Aug 9, 2009
The area is nicknamed the Golden Triangle, for the cities of Columbus, West Point and Starkville. Starkville is home to Mississippi State University, one of the states largest schools. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MSU, MC make the best buy list Aug 7, 2009
The U.S. Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, was ranked No. 1. To comment on this story, call Elizabeth Crisp at (601) 961-7303. (The Clarion-Ledger)
It Happened This Week: Aug. 3-Aug.10 Aug 4, 2009
More than 1,200 attended the pancake breakfast at the Sweet Corn Festival in West Point ... Adrian Brinck (R-West Point) filed a complaint against Senate Majority Leader David Stanley accusing him of a "a serious breach of legislative ethics.". (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Carr moving back to where it all began Jul 31, 2009
The three-star athlete missed all but four games of his junior season after suffering an ankle injury while playing quarterback at West Point. Carr is making the move back to wide receiver, cornerback and kick returner where he averaged 24. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
LukeWinnInside College Basketball A new set of DVDs remind us Bob Knight is a brilliant tactician. Jul 29, 2009
The man-to-man defense DVD, aside from quoting Forrest, includes another anecdote from West Point: Knight is a fan of playing behind (rather than fronting) the post, and he explains how 6-foot-3 Bill Helkie, from his first Army team, once managed to hold 6-9 San Francisco star Erwin Mueller to 12 points in the 1966 NIT quarterfinals by adhering to that principle, neither allowing Mueller to get to the basket with the ball nor letting him get in decent rebounding position. The best material in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dandy Dozen makes Jackson appearance Jul 26, 2009
com from July 7-18, are: Michael Carr of West Point, Travis Dickson of Ocean Springs, Kaleb Eulls of Yazoo County, Nick Griffin of Perry Central, Robert Johnson of Oak Grove, Carlton Martin of Madison Central, Steve McNair Jr. of Oak Grove, Nick Parker of South Panola, Damien Robinson of Olive Branch, Vincent Sanders of Noxubee County, Carlos Thompson of Hollandale Simmons and Matthew Wells of Lawrence County ... Behind Griffin are Robert Johnson of Oak Grove (12), Nicholas Parker of South... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Recruits prep for calls from coaches, reporters Jul 26, 2009
" As last week came to a close, two players - West Point defensive back Michael Carr and Yazoo County defensive end Kaleb Eulls - from this season's Dandy Dozen had made non-binding verbal commitments to Mississippi State. The other 10 have yet to announce their college choices. Lawrence County coach Mike Davis went through the process last year with Dandy Dozen running back Kendrick Hardy, who chose Southern Miss over Tennessee shortly before signing day. Now recruiters - and those who follow... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Virges Shuts it Down Jul 25, 2009
comDate: Jul 24, 2009 The West Point Green Wave will take the field this season with an extremely talented senior class. Two members of that team have elected to continue their playing careers together on the next level. (GenesPage.com)
Virges becomes a Bulldog Jul 25, 2009
West Point three-star athlete Michael Carr became the first Bulldog commitment and now his teammate, three-star defensive tackle Curtis Virges has become the latest. The 6-foot-3, 290-pounder gave his pledge in person at the Big Dawgs Camp tonight. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shaw, St. Aug's earn respect Jul 24, 2009
Duke-Army game to be televised: Duke's football game against Army scheduled for Sept. 12 at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., will kick off at noon. The game will be televised by CBS College Sports Network. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rich in tradition, McNamaras Band to usher in new Rand Park pavilion Jul 24, 2009
The band also has played in the Iowa towns of Montrose, Burlington, Fort Madison, West Point and Houghton. McNamaras Band has played at several locations in Keokuk, including the Eagles Club, Rand Park, V.F.W., Moose, radio station KOKX, Mississippi Terrace, Labor Temple, the riverfront, the National Cemetery, Cardinal Stritch, halftime of high school football games, at new car showings, fish fries, basketball games, lawn socials, the Battle of the Bands and Puck-a-she-tuck parades. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Philadelphia softball teams dominate state tournaments Jul 23, 2009
The Elite went undefeated with wins over Ackerman 12-1, Houston 13-5, Louisville American 16-0, West Point 12-1 and Houston 12-6. The Elite will be competing in the Dizzy Dean World Series in Southaven which starts on Thursday in Southaven. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
54 Miss. counties reporting double-digit unemployment Jul 23, 2009
Randy Jones, city clerk for West Point, said the city has lost a significant amount of property taxes from the closing of Sara Lee Corp. in 2007. He said the city's budget is so tight, there's "a good chance" city workers won't get a pay raise in the coming fiscal year. (The Clarion-Ledger)
With funding, Mississippi River Trail could go all the way through Lee County Jul 23, 2009
As an example, he showed a loop that took off the trail and went through Donnellson, Franklin and West Point before connecting back into the trail in Fort Madison. Links are dead ends that lead to somewhere of interest off of the trail. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Teacher took on problem of segregated prom Jul 21, 2009
She grew up in West Point, Miss. about 30 miles from Starkville, where she attended Mississippi State University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Dandy Dozen Jul 20, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. The 21st edition of The Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen football team Mississippis 12 best players was selected by high school sports reporters Todd Kelly and Rod Walker after consultations with college recruiters and high school coaches around the state. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Area players selected for Bernard Blackwell Classic Jul 16, 2009
Justin Bean, D'Andre O'Neal, Tupelo; Evan Lackey, Brandon Anderson, Amory; Josh Ferguson, New Hope; Curtis Lyons, Bruce; Marcus Hinton, Aberdeen; Harry Peeples, Winona; WaJavius Jones, Velma Jackson; Terrell Grant, Justin Pegues, Cleveland; Jaymel Tyes, Perez Welch, Baldwyn; Les Lemons, Vicksburg; Reuben Corley, Marjarvin Chapman, Jonathan Hardin, South Panola; Sterling Thompson, Madison Central; Luzon Rivers, Jimmy McPherson, Shannon; Brandon Lawrence, Calhoun City; Antrale Newson, Alexander... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
20 hot air balloons coming to Fort Madison Jul 16, 2009
Theyll compete here, and then next month David Kokjohn is having a cook-off in West Point, and then theres another after that. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Rails and tales Jul 8, 2009
Hugging the east bank of the Hudson, the train passes several historic sites, including Bannermans Castle, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (across the river) and Frederick Vanderbilts 54-room summer home. If time allows, continue north to Albany where volunteers from Saratoga National Historical Park get on board for the five-hour run to the Canadian border. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Miss. JC Skuttle-Butt 08/20 Jul 5, 2009
Terrill added he has a great deal of confidence in his running backs, including freshman Travis Walker of West Point, who was the offensive MVP in the Mississippi North-South All-Star game this past month in Jackson. In fact, the sixth-year Indians head coach said this year's offense has the potential to be the best he's had in Fulton. (GenesPage.com)
Picnic for Guard Jul 3, 2009
n Presentation of Patriot Guard flag Jim Henley, West Point. n Presentation of Unit Guidon to City Capt. Jack Britton, 858th Engineer Co.. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
What a snapper! Whopper weighs 95.2 lbs. Jul 3, 2009
The trio of Mississippians Shook is from Ridgeland and Shows from West Point, and all three met in high school at Northwest Rankin were fishing on Shooks boat based out of Perdido Bay near Pensacola. We were hoping to get some vermillion snapper and amberjack but the full moon and slack tide had us messed up, Shook said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Military Milestones from Pickett’s Charge to Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Jul 1, 2009
July 4, 1802: The U.S. Military Academy at West Point opens its doors. July 4, 1863: The Confederate city of Vicksburg, Mississippi falls to Union Army forces under Maj. (Human Events Online)
it Happened This Week: June 29-July 5 Jun 30, 2009
The Parisian, 'Where Fashion Comes First," had a big inventory reduction sale.Twila A. Conlee of Montrose and Lyle D. Talbert of Burlington were married.C. Arthur Hansen was named superintendent of the Fort Madison School District.At Greenwald's, a bag of Cascade Potato Chips was 39 cents, Jell-O was 12 boxes for 1, 10 pounds of sugar was 79 cents and T-bone steaks were 98 cents per pound. Jerry Lewis' newest movie, "The Patsy," opened at the Fox Theater.Sweet corn in the back yard (planted on... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
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For the past several weeks, East Mississippi Community College kicker Phillip Dimino has been making the 20-minute drive from his home in West Point to come kick at Mississippi State's practice fields. Dimino finished his freshman season for the Lions ranked second in the state junior college ranks nine points behind All-American and current Bulldog Sean Brauchle. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
EMCC tackle wants to be a Bulldog Jun 23, 2009
Quartney Cox wanted to be a Mississippi State Bulldog coming out of nearby West Point High School in 2008. Now as the 6-foot-3, 270-pound offensive tackle embarks on his sophomore season at East Mississippi Community College he may soon get the opportunity to realize that dream. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lafayette Newsstand Jun 16, 2009
The Patriot League tournament quarterfinals open today at Army, and third-seeded Lehigh (17-12, 9-5) meets No. 6 Lafayette (14-15, 6-8) at 7:30 p.m. at Christl Arena in West Point, N.Y. The teams have split four postseason meetings. Lafayette has won three straight overall in the series, including 48-45 on Jan. 26 on College Hill and 59-43 on Feb. 23 at Stabler Arena. (Goleopards.com)
Jefferson Davis: Soldier and Politi... Jun 3, 2009
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America ... He attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky and later West Point, from where he graduated in 1828. (Suite101.com)
Outsmarting the streets: A valedictorian's story May 31, 2009
" She says he is also "a mother hen" when it comes to his siblings, whom he sees sporadically. The two eldest live in Jackson and have families of their own. Two sisters are with a foster family in Tupelo. Cedric lives with a foster family in West Point. Two other sisters reside with an uncle in Jackson. Dazmond, the youngest who is 6, is with a foster family in Jackson. Dedrick remains with his aunt. About a year ago, Burns asked Dazmond's foster parents if he could visit. "Why would you want... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Georgia town looks to VW plant for jobs May 17, 2009
Kia picked West Point near the Alabama line ... Folks in Trenton envy West Point, two hundred miles to the south. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It Happened This Week May 15-22 May 16, 2009
Adrian Brink, D-West Point, called for a probe of accidents among Midwest railroads ... Officer Jeff Hester of West Point was injured and taken to Great River Medical Center, where he was treated and released. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Port receives $3M from bonds May 15, 2009
Bailey said prior to that issue, they were trying to get matching money (about 14 million) to revitalize the railroad from Greenwood to West Point. We were unable to get that earmarked for that purpose, but we did put it in the railroad revitalization fund, said Bailey. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Chiefs win first game in playoffs May 12, 2009
The Magnolia Heights Chiefs baseball team defeated the Oak Hill Academy Raiders 16-3 in a conference game at West Point, Thursday, April 30. Jeremy Massie was the winning pitcher. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Mills looks forward to Overall challenge May 12, 2009
Mills receives occasional lessons from VJ Trolio, the PGA pro at Ole Waverly in West Point. He said his favorite course is Bandon Dunes in Oregon, a course he and his father played. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Manufacturers head supports May 7, 2009
The Golden Triangle counties and cities Clay, Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties, and the cities of Columbus, Starkville and West Point joined in a looser group to lure such industries as Paccar, Severcorr and American Eurocopter. You need to reach beyond your city limits to neighboring towns, and beyond county lines, and put your assets together to market what you have to offer, Moon said. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Chiefs defeat Washington Generals in conference double header May 5, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, on the MH Field, the Chiefs defeated the Oak Hill Academy Raiders of West Point 8-0 in a conference game. Johnson went the distance of 7 innings to get the win. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Week on the Water debuts online today May 3, 2009
LOTS OF PLACES, SPECIES Our destinations included Missionary, Trenton, Waynesboro, Biloxi, D'Iberville, Glen Allan, Enid, West Point, Columbus, Eagle Bend, Mendenhall and Barnett Reservoir. We caught northern and Florida largemouth bass; coppernose, bluegill and redear bream; white bass and yellow bass; channel, blue and hard-head catfish; black and white crappie; white and speckled trout, ground mullet, croaker and flounder; and, the obligatory turtle. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Louise Hawkins Apr 28, 2009
Louise started her 43-year teaching career at West Point, Miss. in 1951. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Army's Mr. Inside, Heisman winner Doc Blanchard, dies at 84 Apr 20, 2009
Blanchard scored 38 touchdowns and gained 1,908 yards in his three seasons playing at West Point. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the third overall pick, but he never played professional football. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obituaries March 31, 2009 Apr 4, 2009
Survivors include a special nephew, Walter Turman and Hilda of Nesbit; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Anna Gann of Houston and Francis Bennett Booker of West Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion H. "Dick" Turman; six brothers, Melvin Bennett, Elmer Bennett, Dallas Bennett, Elvin Bennett, L.W. Bennett and Robert Bennett; and four sisters, Loncia Barrett, Lonie Smith, Lillian Simpson and Lela Gilmore. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Democrats help uphold governor's bill veto Mar 27, 2009
David Waide of West Point, president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau, watched the vote from the Senate gallery along with other supporters of the legislation and said his group probably would file an initiative on the issue. Under the initiative process, people can bypass the Legislature and place issues on the ballot to be considered if they obtain the required number of signatures. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
EDITORIAL:Welty University Mar 26, 2009
There's danger that the Waverley name would easily, mistakenly be linked to the nearby, historic Waverly Mansion, or to Old Waverly Golf Club, the championship course just outside nearby West Point. Welty University would reflect the life, work and literary magnetism of a great Mississippian, the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Literature ( "The Optimist's Daughter") and a prolific creator of short stories, other novels, memorable characters and plots deeply rooted in the culture of our state... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Edmonds, mother sue Oktibbeha for damages Mar 22, 2009
OXFORD - Tyler Edmonds of West Point and his mother, Sharon Clay, want compensation for his wrongful murder conviction and years in prison. Friday, they sued Oktibbeha County and asked for a jury trial on their complaint in U.S. District Court. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
UPDATE: Edmonds, mother sue for damages from his imprisonment Mar 21, 2009
OXFORD Acquitted Tyler Edmonds and his mother, Sharon Clay, of West Point want compensation for his wrongful murder conviction and years in prison. Friday, they sued Oktibbeha County and asked for a jury trial on their complaint in U.S. District Court. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
HOT MIC: VP Biden: 'Gimme a f*&$#ing break'... Mar 14, 2009
This will make Benedict Arnolds plan to surrender West Point look like a U.S victory. STOP OBAMA'S SURRENDER PLAN.. (The Drudge Report)
West Point ATH waiting on offers Mar 9, 2009
Mississippi State has already received one commitment from in 2010 from a West Point defensive back. Michael Carr gave his pledge to the Bulldogs but the Green Wave will have another top cornerback playing opposite him next season. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
God, Guns & Gumption Mar 3, 2009
Doug Giles : God, Guns ion - Townhall. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Feb 19, 2009
Lafayette County 62, West Point 60 ... Greenwood 71, West Point 70. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Ex-Army Captain Won't Do Time For Holdups Feb 19, 2009
San Mateo County prosecutors had been open to a deal early on for Binkley, an Eagle Scout from Los Altos and West Point graduate with no previous criminal record ... After Binkley's case was publicized, several West Point graduates set up a Web site on his behalf, sent out e-mails with case updates and mounted a letter-writing campaign. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Smith leads No. 1 seed Noxubee County Feb 14, 2009
The Mississippi State signee carried the Tigers scoring 42 points in a comeback win knocking off West Point 73-67 in the second round of the MHSAA Class 4A Region 4 Tournament at New Hope High School. "I just kind of put the team on my back," Smith said. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
