Eupora News

Kelli Jackson's beaver felt cowboy hat used to be white. That was way back in January, when she began her reign as Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2009.

12 for sale of controlled substances within the city limits of Eupora. Charged with sale of marijuana are 22-year-old Johnny Christopher "Chris" Lucas Jr.

Supervisor runoff races Tuesday Four candidates for two seats on the Webster County Board of Supervisors will square off in runoff races next Tuesday.

By JOEL McNEECE Dr. Mike Young encouraged a large gathering on the Bruce Square for Veterans' Day to reach out to today's soldiers while paying respects to past veterans.

Three Eupora residents have been arrested on multiple drug charges after a five-month investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

GRENADA a ' You can add Grenada to the growing list of Mississippi cities designated as a Downtown Network Member Community.

The Oktibbeha County chapter of the American Red Cross has opened a service center in Eupora, serving all of Webster County.

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.