Walthall News

Runoffs set in supervisor races WALTHALL - The outcome of Tuesday's special election for two supervisor seats has resulted in runoffs between the top two contenders in each race.

An official with Magnolia Electric Power Association says the McComb-based utility has recouped about $3 million of the $5.3 million it invested in 2008 with the now-defunct Stanford Financial Group and its bank in Antigua.

An official with Magnolia Electric Power Association says the McComb-based utility has recouped about $3 million of the $5.3 million it invested in 2008 with the now-defunct Stanford Financial Group and its bank in Antigua.

Before agreeing to come in as the Pine Belt's primary air ambulance provider, Baptist LifeFlight administrators figured the for-profit service had to average between 40 to 50 flights per month to make it work.

WASHINGTON - The excited voice on my answering machine was that of a woman who had read my Oct.

Supervisors hear jail presentations The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - Supervisors heard from more firms last week offering their services for design and construction of a new jail.

You will soon be able to find Who's Who in Black Mississippi by flipping through the pages of a book.

Special to The Star The Farish Street Heritage Festival is one of the City of Jackson's and Mississippi's most exciting and anticipated annual events.

Supervisors continue jail talks The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - Webster County officials continue to discuss the planned construction of a new jail as they consider the best location and other issues.

Supes adopt new budget following public hearing The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - Supervisors on Monday accepted the proposed new budget for Webster County as is following a public hearing.

County settles false arrest suit The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - Supervisors have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against Webster County by a woman who claimed she was falsely arrested on drug charges last year.

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.

The U.S. Justice Department wants a small Mississippi school district to end its practice of allowing hundreds of white students to transfer out of majority black schools, calling it a violation of a desegregation order and federal law.

The U.S. Justice Department said a Mississippi school district has been using school transfers to get around a federal desegregation order.

There were 22 new swine flu cases in Mississippi last week, the state Department of Health reported today.

FLAG remains behind on loan payments to county The Webster Progress-Times WALTHALL - Front Line Apparel Group remains behind on its repayment of an economic development loan, according to Webster County officials.

County grand jury issues report WALTHALL - Webster County grand jurors have issued a report of their investigations and inspections.

A former Jackson firefighter and his wife were among 17 suspects in federal court here Wednesday facing charges in a methamphetamine distribution ring.

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.

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.