Eupora News

The Mississippi Food Network served 60,000 people a month last year - a figure that has now risen to 100,000 - indicating hunger is a growing problem in Mississippi.

WCSD seeks grant for auditorium The Webster Progress-Times A local architectural firm is applying for a historical grant on behalf of the Webster County School District.

Board decides against 3-way stops on Dunn The Webster Progress-Times The Eupora Board of Aldermen agreed last week not to put three-way stops along South Dunn Street following a public hearing on the matter.

Ongoing flea market WCDC topic The ongoing flea market in the Garan parking lot in Eupora was a topic of discussion at the last meeting of the Webster County Development Council.

Prather named interim park director John Prather is the city's interim park director following Mike Narmour's resignation from the position.

Crash victim's identity not yet confirmed Authorities as of Tuesday had not yet positively identified the person who died in a fiery one-car crash last week at Grady.

Aldermen approve city budget The Webster Progress-Times The new budget approved by the Eupora Board of Aldermen does not include a tax increase.

More than 200 citizens gathered at the Lowndes County courthouse Tuesday evening in a show of solidarity against the policies of President Barack Obama during a Columbus Tea Party rally.

School Board awards shortfall note The Webster County School Board awarded the sale of a revenue shortfall note at a previous meeting.

Car crashes off U.S. 82; driver killed The Webster Progress-Times The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a person whose body was found inside a burning car Friday morning off U.S. 82 at Grady.

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County seeks deal with city for Garan building County supervisors are seeking a deal with city officials for sole ownership of the former Garan building, where they want to build a new jail.

City leaders applying for street-paving grant Street improvements would be funded through a grant being sought by the city of Eupora.

School Board declares shortfall The Webster County School Board has declared a revenue shortfall for the previous fiscal year.

Sheriff gives overview of department The Webster Progress-Times Sheriff Phillip Smith gave an overview of law enforcement in the county at a previous meeting of the Eupora Rotary Club.

County hopes to recover defaulted loan from Front Line The Webster Progress-Times County officials say they will continue attempts to recover a defaulted loan from Front Line Apparel Group, which has vacated the plant it was renting in Mathiston.

County hopes to recover defaulted loan from Front Line The Webster Progress-Times County officials say they will continue attempts to recover a defaulted loan from Front Line Apparel Group, which has vacated the plant it was renting in Mathiston.

On July 30, West Public Library closed the nine week Summer Library Program with waterworks fun furnished by the West Volunteer Fire Department.

Elected officials study 'Economic Development 101' The Webster Progress-Times Local leaders learned about their role in Webster County's economic development process during a July 20 seminar at the Eupora Depot.

City hosts Dizzy Dean tourneys Eupora had a nice turnout as host site for the 2009 Mississippi Dizzy Dean South Half 8-and-under baseball and softball tournaments, according to city Park Director Mike Narmour.