Eupora News

Vardaman is one of the benefactors of $820,718 in community facilities projects for Mississippi's First Congressional District, Con.

Civil jury verdict record amount in county A half-million dollar-plus verdict returned by a jury last month represents the largest award in Webster County history, according to lawyers and court officials.

Dr. Cheryl A. Justice recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS.

Sales tax revenue up in Eupora, Mathiston By Russell Hood The Webster Progress-Times Most municipalities in Webster County saw increases in sales tax revenues in April compared to the same month a year ago, according to a report issued by the Mississippi State Tax Commission.

By JOEL McNEECE Thunderstorms roared through Calhoun County much of the weekend uprooting trees, downing power lines and causing the postponement of the countya s Relay For Life.

City board addresses ballpark fencing again The Webster Progress-Times Complaints regarding fencing at a city ballpark were voiced again to the Eupora Board of Aldermen last week.

Mathiston mayor, aldermen re-elected Eupora' election finals, Page 8A. Mathiston Mayor Jimmy P. Carden and all aldermen won re-election in the town's June 2 municipal election.

By GWEN SISSON This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it In a very special worship service for Pentecost Sunday, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church said Pentecost was a great "airing out" moment.

Despite the weather's best efforts, football is still scheduled for Weir High School today.

Board approves softball park convey The Webster Progress-Times The Eupora Board of Aldermen approved an exchange of land with the county school system at a previous meeting.

City mayoral primary Tuesday City voters go to the polls next Tuesday to choose a Republican candidate for mayor who will advance to Eupora's general election.

By GWEN SISSON Starkville Daily News EUPORA - The sound of hundreds of voices uniting in "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!" against the sound of numerous American flags beating in the wind was a powerful way to begin a Departure Ceremony for the 2nd-114th Strike Battalion, which is deploying to Iraq as part of the Mississippi National Guard's 155th ...

JACKSON a ' Franklin Corp. must pay damages to four workers who say they suffered medical problems while working at its furniture plant, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled last week.

The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the judgement of a Calhoun County jury ordering Franklin Corp.

Woman shot, man held for questioning The Choctaw County Sheriff's Office reports that Angela Dempsey, 44, was shot in the chest and a man is being held for questioning.

Two plead to arson-related charges The Webster Progress-Times Two people are serving prison terms after pleading guilty to arson-related crimes committed last year in Webster County.

As Cynthia Wilson walks along a stretch of Columbus and Greenville Railway line, she points ahead to a section of track not far from the main drag in downtown Eupora.

They are competing to run against Alderman-at-large Jack Haney, an independent candidate for mayor, and Democrat James "Pop" Woodard in the June 2 general election.

Ratepayers 'Bill of Rights' among PSC issues The Webster Progress-Times The Mississippi Public Service Commission will listen to complaints and make every effort to resolve them, according to Northern District ...

The Webster Progress-Times A Eupora woman is suing Webster County alleging she was falsely arrested on drug charges last year.