Webster County News

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.

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

School Board adopts 'active parent' policy From Staff Reports The Webster County School Board has adopted a "Professional Personnel-Active Parent Requirement" policy.

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.

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.

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.

The soldiers of the 155th Brigade are leaving their lives behind to serve their country on active duty.

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.

Judge dismisses charges against constable The Webster Progress-Times A judge has dismissed misdemeanor charges that were filed against a local constable last year.

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.

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 ...

ARC to fund study on C&G corridor U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Anne Pope have announced a $100,000 grant to Mississippi State University to conduct a study that will assess the feasibility of re-establishing rail service along a major section of the Columbus and Greenville Railroad corridor.

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.

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.

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.

County jobless numbers climb Webster County's unemployment rate jumped to 13.5 percent in January, up from 10.1 percent in December.

The Webster Progress-Times Webster County schools are scheduled to benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with the appropriation of $700,000-plus. Congressman Travis Childers has released ...

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

The Starkville Police Department has kept busy in recent months as a wave of burglaries and thefts plagued the city, but investigators made a bit of headway over the past week by arresting several suspects.

The Webster Progress-Times Webster County authorities are investigating auto burglaries and a possible break-in at a store in the Clarkson area.