By: Dr. Corky Wicks
There is a specific kind of memory that lives in the red clay of Tibbee. It’s a memory of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad steam whistles, the crack of a bat at Roundhead Stadium where the Tibbee Ramblers showed us what excellence looked like, and the quiet strength of ancestors resting in our community cemetery.
For years, we have been the keepers of these stories. Today, we become the architects of new ones.
We are proud to announce the official opening of the Tibbee Community Center at our permanent home: 141 Community Center Rd, West Point, MS 39773.
From Rails to Resolution
Tibbee was once a station—a place where people waited for a connection to the rest of the world. Today, we have built our own connection. What started as a $10,000 vision for a technology lab has grown into a sanctuary for progress.
This center is not just a building; it is a promise. It is a promise that our seniors will not be left behind in a digital world. It is a promise that a grandmother can sit in our lab and see her doctor via telemedicine without leaving the neighborhood. It is a promise that the principles of Ujima—collective work and responsibility—are not just words we say, but a way we live.
What’s Happening at the Center?
The TDC is hitting the ground running in 2026 with programs designed for every generation:
- Digital Modernization: Our lab is now equipped with high-performance workstations and Generative AI tools. We aren’t just teaching people how to type; we are teaching them how to command the future.
- Computer Basics for Everyday Life: An 8-week journey for our neighbors (55+) to master email, online safety, and digital confidence.
- Health Access: Private, secure spaces for telehealth consultations.
- Collective Works Day: Join us every 4th Saturday of December as we maintain our grounds and our legacy together.
Join the Movement
We invite you to come see what “neighbors helping neighbors” looks like in the 21st century. Whether you are here for a workshop, a meeting, or to rent our beautiful new facility for your family’s next milestone, the light is on.
The train doesn’t stop at the old station anymore, but at 141 Community Center Rd, the journey is just beginning.
Visit us at www.TibbeeDevelopmentClub.org to view our event calendar or book the facility.
###Produced with assistance from Gemini AI on 1/14/2026
