WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point is gearing up for its 5th annual Cottrell Street Festival this Friday and Saturday. With its growth in size, the music and heritage festival will be held on Commerce Street this year. Cottrell Street played a key role in West Point’s African American history. It was a space for successful black business owners, dubbing it the “Black Wall Street”. Like every year, the weekend will be filled with good music, f…
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