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On Monday, September 13, truck parking along west Main Street was revisited by Hamilton City Council members. This concern was originally brought to the floor due to semis blocking driveways. Clerk Daphne Rayburn shared that she had talked to the county about the prospects of putting up signs, and was told that the city could put some up as this is within the city limits. Members of the council approved for the purchase of 10 no parking signs to be placed on Main Street west of Highway 99 to the scales and 7th Street to the intersection of 260th Street.

During the first year of Greenwood County being represented in the “Ag Challenge of Champion” contest at the state contest, a Greenwood County student finished in the top two and earned a $2,250 scholarship.

Last Wednesday, September 13, during “morning message” at Marshall Elementary School, Eureka’s Kevin Hough was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for his continued efforts in serving the Eureka community.

This Friday night, September 22, the Madison and Hamilton High School Homecoming royalty will be crowned during halftime of the Madison vs. Marantha Christian Academy football game, which kicks off at 7 p.m., in Madison.

Representatives from Digital Office Systems were present for the September 11 Eureka City Council meeting to discuss their services offered and answer any questions city officials may have.

A Eureka man lost his life last Wednesday, September 13, following a two-vehicle accident shortly after 6 p.m., on Wednesday, September 13, in Coffey County, just south of the I-35 intersection.

Homecoming festivities for Eureka Junior/Senior High School will begin on Monday of next week as spirit week kicks off.

The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations and reduced blood and platelet donations in affected areas.

Hello Eureka Herald readers! Did you miss me? I am sorry I didn’t make the last two papers. Two weeks ago I was in the ER and last week the Monday holiday caught me off guard, again. Hope you all have been doing well.