Mathiston News

Reward goes to ministries On Aug. 9 at 1:15 p.m. Choctaw County Sheriff Cloyd Halford arrested James Stacy Fondren.

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.

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.