Mathiston News

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.

Hundreds of health-conscious residents of the Golden Triangle and beyond Thursday visited 4-County Electric Power Association's Health Fair at East Mississippi Community College's Mayhew campus.

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.

County committee recommends 911 improvements The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - The Webster County 911 Advisory Committee has submitted recommendations regarding accountability and oversight to the Board of Supervisors.

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests: Joshua Donald Kilby, 23, of 196 Fifth St.

FLAG execs, board to address overdue loan The Webster Progress-Times Front Line Apparel Group executives plan to meet with the Board of Supervisors next month about the company's past-due loan payments to Webster County.

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.

The Webster Progress-Times A woman who struck another car and sped through three intersections in Eupora before losing control and flipping remained hospitalized earlier this week.

The filing period for 2009 municipal elections is under way in Mississippi. In Webster County, the offices of mayor and all Board of Aldermen seats are up for grabs in Eupora, Mathiston, Mantee and Walthall.

The Progress-Times presents a summary of stories of note during 2008 in Webster County.

Submitted photo/SDN This paint crew from Parker Roberson Painters in Mathiston has completed their work at the new office of the Oktibbeha County Red Cross.

About 35 law enforcement officers met at the firing range at Legion Lake between Walthall and Bellefontaine on Nov.

Special to the WPT MATHISTON - Friendship, hard work and a unique hobby equal a lifetime of memories for three Webster County families.

Three Mississippi hunters and three Alabama hunters have been convicted in Ramsey County, N.D., for shooting too many ducks during an early October trip to the Devils Lake area.