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Four candidates have qualified to run in next month’s special election for the state Senate District 15 seat. Republican Sen.

County disinfects Courthouse against COVID-19

WALTHALL — The Webster County Courthouse has been fogged and disinfected for the novel coronavirus and will be sprayed again.

Cooper promoted to public works director

Water Operator Scott Cooper has been promoted to public works director for the city of Eupora. The Eupora Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Aug.

Mask giveaway and mask mandate

Webster County has reported three dozen new COVID-19 cases in a week’s time, according to public health data.

ABC official briefs city board

A state official has briefed city leaders in advance of a referendum on the question of whether alcoholic beverages may be sold in Eupora.

SEC announces two additional football games for each school
By By Dale McKee Sports columnist, READ MORE > 41 Reads
On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:42 PM
Mississippi State and Ole Miss found out this week the two East Division opponents they picked up to complete their 10-game 2020 football schedule. The Bulldogs will pick up Vanderbilt and powerful Georgia. MSU will host the Commodores while traveling to Georgia. The Bullies were already scheduled to play Kentucky and Missouri from the East.
Jail Docket Webster 081220
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:41 PM
Aug. 4 Lenora A. Loggins, DOB 01-26-85, WF; Perrigan/Drug Court: violation: 10-day hold. Aug. 5 Mustafa Hauter, DOB 11-08-00 IM; SO4: careless driving, failure to dim, failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control device. Lyndsiay Betts, DOB 06-18-85, WF; Pritchard/Mathiston PD: domestic violence.
Club feeds teachers
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:39 PM
The Eupora New Century Club, formerly Eupora 20th Century Club, provided all Webster County faculty and staff breakfast on Aug. 4. Members assisting are (above) Lyn Blaylock, Lori Cook, Meliesa Brown and Lauren Smith
Rose’s Poetry as an Art
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:36 PM
Patience Sometimes it's hard to hold back the tears When we think about what we have endured down through the years A weakness is within our bones due to having made a mistake It almost makes you wonder, how much more can I take?
Calendar of Events Webster 081220
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:33 PM
Food boxes giveaway Blessings for all Empowered by Faith Inc. is giving away boxes of fruit and vegetables (one box per adult) in the Garan parking lot in Eupora at 9 a.m. Aug. 12. Adult Education orientation The Holmes Community College Adult Education program is holding orientation sessions throughout the district through Aug. 21.
FCA names Higginbotham as new statewide director
By By Robbie Faulk Webster Progress Times, READ MORE > 69 Reads
On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:32 PM
An area man has been promoted to lead the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the state of Mississippi, the organization announced on Friday. Louisville native Kiel Higginbotham was appointed effective Sept. 1 after nine years of service within the FCA. Former State Director Bill Buckley had a glowing review of Higginbotham upon his promotion.
911 Calls Webster 081220
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:30 PM
Aug. 3 2:03 a.m., medical, Hwy. 82; EMS, Webster SO dispatched. 8:18 a.m., gas drive-off, Hwy. 82, Mathiston; Mathiston PD, Natchez Trace rangers dispatched. 8:27 a.m., dispute over food order, Veterans Memorial Boulevard; Eupora PD dispatched. 12:45 a.m., power pole smoking, Hwy. 15 North, Maben; 4-County EPA dispatched.
Maben Medical Clinic welcomes new doctor
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:27 PM
Maben Medical Clinic welcomes Craig Moffett, D.O., to the clinic. Dr. Moffett, a native of Golden, recently completed residency training at the North Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Center in Tupelo.
Longtime Lafayette assistant, Eupora native, dies
By By Brad Locke , READ MORE > 59 Reads
On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:26 PM
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Nacoma James wore his love for the Lafayette Commodores on his sleeve. James, one of the longest-tenured coaches at Lafayette High School in Oxford, died Thursday after a brief illness at age 42. James had worked at the school since 2004, mainly as an assistant football coach.
Record Number of USM Students Earn Gilman Scholarships
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On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:24 PM

PRAM honors MSU students, employees with top state public relations awards

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University spring graduate Marisa Laudadio is the 2020 Student of the Year for the Public Relations Association of Mississippi, joining other MSU students and professionals receiving high honors during the annual PRAM awards ceremony.
The original spring ceremony was canceled because of COVID-related concerns. The late July virtual ceremony was a first-of-its-kind online celebration for PRAM.
MSU students and employees received more than two dozen awards at the ceremony.

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