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🌱 Clay County shooting sends two residents to West Point hospital

West Point, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers West Point! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Clay County shooting sends two residents to West Point hospital
  • West Point’s Wells Williams just jumped to pro golf—here’s how

Also on today's calendar: Gentle Strength & Stretch Chair Yoga with Anna and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny; nice, low humidity, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Two Clay Co. residents hospitalized after being shot (wcbi.com) — Two Clay County residents were rushed to North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point after an early-morning shooting on East Hazelwood Road, then airlifted to Tupelo in critical condition. Authorities say a son allegedly shot his mother before shooting himself, and investigators currently suspect mental health issues while they continue to gather details.
   

• Williams Earns Korn Ferry Tour Card (vucommodores.com) — West Point native Wells Williams has earned his Korn Ferry Tour card and professional status after finishing No. 10 in the PGA TOUR University rankings. The Vanderbilt senior capped a standout college career with multiple awards, three victories, and a U.S. Open appearance, giving local golf fans a new hometown pro to follow on tour this season.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Point

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